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Trump's Second Term: Global Implications
Analysis of the global implications of Donald Trump's second term, focusing on its effects on international relations, US-Australia ties, and great power dynamics.
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Donald TrumpViktor OrbánGiorgia MeloniMarine Le PenEmmanuel Macron
- What is the global impact of Donald Trump's re-election?
- Donald Trump's second term victory will embolden right-wing movements globally, potentially impacting international relations and alliances like NATO and the EU.
- How might Trump's presidency affect Australia's domestic and foreign policies?
- Australia's centrist politics are less susceptible to Trump's influence due to its electoral system, but American issues can still spill over, particularly concerning social issues like abortion.
- What are the implications for the US-Australia alliance under a second Trump term?
- The relationship between a MAGA leader in Washington and Australia's Labor government will depend on goodwill and pragmatism; however, the outcome of the election could affect the climate action pillar of the US-Australia alliance.
- How will Trump's administration affect Australian perceptions of American reliability?
- Australian perceptions of American reliability will be shaped by the new administration's handling of relations with great powers like Russia and China, impacting the network of democratic allies.
- What are the potential risks and opportunities in great power relations under Trump's leadership?
- Trump's potential "peace-through-strength" agenda might deter aggression but not other pursuits by autocracies; three-way summits between Trump, Putin, and Xi should be approached cautiously.