America First 2.0: Assessing the Global Implications of Donald Trump's Second Term
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America, China, Global South, Global North, Canada, Mexico, European UnionAbstract
Donald Trump reelected to the American presidency has the ability to seriously reshape the geopolitics and economics of the world by introducing America First 2.0. This study looks at the consequences of a second Trump term with regard to international relations, global trade, multilateral institutions, and strategic alliances. The research analyses how the renewed emphasis on nationalism and protectionism will impact global stability, economic interdependence, and America's leadership role by examining his first-term policies, campaign rhetoric, and the proposed agenda. Special emphasis is placed on the weakening of multilateral agreements, change in US-China relationship, the future of NATO and the transatlantic partnerships, and their ramifications for emerging economies and global governance. This dissertation undertakes a comprehensive, qualitative, and quantitative analysis of how America First 2.0 could redefine the U.S. role in the world and its implications for 21st-century global order.
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