Trump’s Global Strategy: A Network of Autocrats?

Donald Trump’s foreign policy strategy, heavily reliant on cultivating relationships with autocrats, has drawn criticism from experts. While Trump and his allies argue for a shared understanding of challenges, critics see this as legitimizing authoritarian regimes and undermining US credibility on the world stage. Trump’s embrace of controversial figures like Hungary’s Viktor Orbán and El Salvador’s Nayib Bukele has fueled concerns about the potential erosion of democratic values. While Trump’s supporters cite shared concerns over issues like family values and cultural shifts, critics view these alliances as a dangerous step towards normalizing authoritarianism. The US’s relationship with global leaders, particularly those with questionable human rights records, remains a crucial aspect of international diplomacy, and Trump’s approach has sparked a debate over the role of values in foreign policy.