“Fukuyama” in his book; “Identity, Demands for Dignity, and the Politics of Concern” says he is surprised by Trump’s re-election as president. In his book, he describes the weakening of modern US political institutions, the state falling into the hands of private groups. The problem with Trump is twofold; Both his policy and his character, while imposing himself on other parties and states and those allied with the United States, have introduced instability into the international system. Fukuyama also said of Trump’s character that the qualities that important leadership should have are rare and that Trump’s goal throughout his life has been to show off. Trump represents a broad trend in international politics called “nationalist populism.” Populist leaders seek to consolidate power through the legitimacy given to them by elections.
This article examines and analyzes the policy approach under “Donald Trump,” whose policies and political decisions are often called “strange” or unpredictable by critics, by analyzing key areas—including foreign relations, economic nationalism, immigration policy, and political relations. Donald Trump’s presidency is considered one of the most controversial and unconventional periods in contemporary US politics. His leadership style and political decisions often deviated from norms and institutions, which have been widely questioned among scholars, experts and policymakers, with many observers calling Trump’s actions “strange. Donald Trump’s second return to the White House has had a huge impact in many ways, most of all at a time of growing global conflict and tension. With a new focus on domestic interests and a pragmatic and sometimes impulsive approach to international alliances, he has already signaled a significant recalibration of US foreign policy.
“Donald Trump’s Doctrine”
Trump’s views on foreign policy and the way he deals with his allies and opponents have become the focus of attention and research of academic centers and political experts, in terms of questions are asked whether Trump has his own doctrine? If so, how is it? Etc. Some experts and political observers believe that “Trump” does not have a clear and comprehensive strategy to deal with the political equations at the main level, so they define his policy as unbalanced, unstable, complex, contradictory, unpredictable, and uncertain.
Richard Haas is one of the American thinkers who criticizes Trump and his strategy, emphasizes that his strategies are very different not only from previous administrations, but from all the policies of the United States for half a century “Richard, 2017” In this regard, “Richard Haas” points out that the United States has played a leading role in the creation and direction of the international system for half a century, especially after World War II In the Trump administration, many of these principles are under real question and are being rejected by the Trump administration.
However, the Trump administration emphasizes that the protection of US national interests will be a priority in foreign strategy, in the sense that its administration policy is in line with the principle of US First “Richard, Rebuilding America. The big mistake of Washington pundits is they want to put Trump into the well-known molds of political science, as realistic or isolated. But the truth is Trump has no fixed doctrine. He does not make decisions according to international theories, but his decisions are the result of the moment and immediate interests. The lack of a stable intellectual framework makes Trump very difficult to read and can take sudden action that no one expects.
“The Mixture of Threat and Action”
Many thought believe that Trump’s threats were just for pressure and he wouldn’t implement them. But Trump is using his words as both a tool of pressure and a preparation for action. He allows ideas to linger in the media for a long time, and then suddenly executes them when the opportunity presents itself. As happened in Venezuela; many thought it was just talk, but he was formulating a plan. People thought that because Trump didn’t like war in his first term, he wouldn’t launch a military operation. But Trump just hates protracted wars and the deployment of thousands of troops for many years. He has no problem with fast, theatrical and intense operations that create a strong image. What happened in Venezuela was not a war, but a tough raid that Trump wants. But what continues in Iran takes the matter in a different direction, especially when Israeli and US warplanes are flying over Iran and constantly bombing different parts of Iran, while Trump speaks positively in the media and through his tweets it shows that he is known for his private policies and strategies.
When experts hear of regime change, they think merely of Iraq. But Trump used another model; Capture and take-away operations through Special Forces. This is a model between raid and military intervention. Trump has shown that he can arrest the president of a country without plunging his country into a devastating war like Venezuela, but the situation is completely different in Iran. It was discussed during the war and now there is less emphasis on changing the Islamic regime of Iran, and more focus on nuclear sites, energy sites and the Strait of Hormuz.
Regarding the change or fall of the regime, the Iranian regime’s resistance despite decades of internal unrest, economic crisis and external pressure presents a significant puzzle in political analysis. Regime survival is not rooted in popular legitimacy but in a complex system of institutional resilience, coercive capacity, elite cohesion, and fragmented opposition. The Iranian regime has faced various pressures and crises over the past few years, such as economic problems, public protests, and international pressure. But despite all these factors, it still remains. This is due to some key factors, such as strict internal control, the unity of the institutions of power, and the lack of a clear alternative to the opposition. Also, some external factors such as the attitudes of other countries play a role in sustaining this regime. Thus, the Iranian regime lives between pressure and change, but it is still able to survive.
In Europe, the United States is pressuring its allies to cooperate in the war against Iran, which has expanded to include European countries, and in China’s case, the world is facing an economic war that could reshape trade relations for a long time to come. Trump is a controversial figure, whose unorthodox methods have led to both chaos and negotiation over his international game. By electing American voters, he makes his mark on world politics. His policies, often characterized as “weird,” can be more accurately understood as radical deviations from traditional political norms rather than simple unpredictability. In – foreign policy, economic strategy, immigration and political engagement- Trump constantly challenges practice and institutions. His relations with his opponents, his suspicions about his allies, his withdrawal from international agreements, and his attacks on the negotiating table in the Iranian war are examples of his policies. While critics argue that such actions have destabilized and weakened institutional trust.
