Fareed Zakaria explores the nature of Donald Trump's foreign policy, labeling it as mercurial yet underpinned by a coherent worldview. He emphasizes that while Trump has made efforts to engage with major actors like Putin, his engagement with allies such as Ukraine reveals a more complex narrative. Zakaria highlights concerns about Europe’s retreat from shared values with the U.S., rather than traditional threats like Russia or China. The discussion frames Trump's current foreign policy doctrine as distinct from his previous term, indicating a notable evolution in approach.
The European Union was formed in order to screw the United States. But now I'm president. I've had very good talks with Putin, and not so good talks with Ukraine.
Trump's doctrine is mercurial, yet there's a coherent worldview he espouses. Just when you think you've figured it out, he says something that contradicts it.
The threat I worry about is not external actors; it’s the retreat of Europe from its fundamental values, which are shared with the United States.
Something is new here in Trump's foreign policy. This isn't what his first term was like; there were hints of a shift, but now it's clearer.
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