Summary

Donald Trump’s return to the White House signals a shift toward “America First” foreign policies, emphasizing non-interventionism and trade protectionism.

Trump has vowed to end the Russia-Ukraine war “in a day” through negotiation, though critics argue his approach may weaken Ukraine’s position.

In the Middle East, he promises to bring “peace,” likely reverting to pro-Israel policies and a hard line on Iran, which could further destabilize the region.

On China, Trump may re-escalate trade tensions and take a tough stance on Taiwan by threatening severe tariffs to deter Chinese aggression.

  • @finitebanjo
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    303 hours ago

    They’re really watering down the fact that Trump literally already tried to Withdraw from NATO completely.

  • @Myxomatosis
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    584 hours ago

    Ukraine is fucked as much as it saddens me to say.

    • @Kyrgizion
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      224 hours ago

      All of Eu, starting with Poland and the Baltics.

      • Pennomi
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        173 hours ago

        Nah, Russia could barely handle a Ukraine with heavy restrictions on how they could use weapons.

        Poland could kick Russia’s ass.

        • @takeda
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          22 hours ago

          You’re forgetting that if Russia takes Ukraine it can use their resources to continue fighting.

          Nazis were weak when they attacked Czechoslovakia and then Poland.

          • @cyd
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            13 minutes ago

            Russia already has vastly more resources than Ukraine, it’s not going to make any difference.

        • @CosmoNova
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          239 minutes ago

          Either way, it’s a catastrophy for the european economy. The past 5 years will feel like a walk in the park compared to what’s to come if Trump follows up on his promises. We’re talking about mass migration like we haven’t seen in 80 years and inflation that’s magnitudes worse than we’ve seen the past couple years. I’m almost looking forward to our elections next year in Germany because right wing will almost certainly win and then crumble under the pressure of what’s likely to come.

      • @[email protected]
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        63 hours ago

        The EU could easily take on Russia militarily even if the latter weren’t already neck-deep in Ukraine.

      • @[email protected]
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        123 hours ago

        Hasn’t Poland been amassing arms? I’ll admit I’m not well versed in the area, but one creator I like to watch continues to mention that Poland has been on a massive buying spree.

        • @[email protected]
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          33 hours ago

          Yes, but there is a quite a gap between ordering tanks and equipment and receiving said order.

          South Korean armouries might have to start working overtime soon.

  • @Magister
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    93 hours ago

    Trump’s “concept of a plan” to end Ukraine war is easy, the day he is in office, he turns off the tap for money/weapons

  • @shalafi
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    -232 hours ago

    Time for Europe to step up to bat for fucking once. We bailed them out of TWO world wars. This next one is on their doorstep, not ours, again. And on top of all that, America provided the MAD nuclear shield for the entirety of the Cold War.

    I have been proud to support Ukraine from day-1 of the orc invasion. Now there is nothing America can do. If the Europeans don’t grow a fucking pair, to hell with them.

    If y’all can’t stomach exterminating Russians, be ruled by them.

    • @[email protected]
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      72 hours ago

      We bailed them out of TWO world wars.

      Trivia quiz: which allied power was responsible for delivering the final blow to Nazi Germany? Hint: it wasn’t the US.

      You’re delusional if you think America is responsible for “saving Europe” or whatever other fantasy you have dreamed up.

      • NoneOfUrBusiness
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        12 hours ago

        I mean allied victory was impossible without the lend lease, among other American support. That’s just a fact.

    • @[email protected]
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      72 hours ago

      I was trying to think of a pithy retort but the best I can come up with is “fuck off you sanctimonious bell end”