LSE: The Ballpark | The promise and peril of Trump’s America First with Professor Charles Kupchan
LSE: The BallparkShow Notes
Since returning to the White House in January 2025, Donald Trump has renewed his “America First” agenda by pursing a transactional approach to diplomacy and a desire to limit the US’ involvement overseas. This in turn is remoulding the global order.
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