Russian Institute for Strategic Studies

06.11.2025

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What is behind the Trump Doctrine?

Donald Trump's second presidential term can be characterized as the quintessence of Trumpism in American foreign policy: a focus on combating "unfair" trade relations through tariffs, the systematic threat of military force, the prevalence of populist talking points in international negotiations, and regular "diplomatic pressure" on Washington's allies and opponents. Advisor to the RISS Director Ilya Kravchenko discusses the so-called Trump Doctrine and analyzes the possible future of US foreign policy strategy.