Trump's presidency marked a significant departure from the traditional U.S. foreign policy framework that had largely been in place since the end of the Second World War. This approach, which emphasized maintaining American hegemony through a muscular foreign policy and military interventions, had incurred significant costs. Trump, however, questioned the need for America to shoulder these burdens, redirecting focus towards pragmatic, cost-effective leadership that served American economic interests.
Trump's 'cheap hegemon' approach aimed to sustain U.S. dominance while minimizing costs in terms of lives and financial resources. His administration represented a shift away from the conventional hawkish strategies that have dominated U.S. foreign policy for decades. Instead of extensive military interventions, there was a focus on renegotiating trade deals and pressuring allies to share defense costs, thereby redefining America's role in global leadership.
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