Foreign Perceptions of the United States under Donald Trump

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Donald Trump and the Trump administration radically altered a number of international policies and behaviors of the United States, and changed the position of the United States on many international agreements, including environmental agreements, trade agreements, military agreements, and human rights agreements. This book studies of the effect of those actions, and Trumps style of behavior, on the standing of the United States in the global community. In eighteen individual case studies the authors examine traditional relationships between their countries and the United States prior to the Trump election, including areas of tension and traditional areas of agreement and cooperation. They address expectations about what the outcome of the 2016 American election would be, and the immediate reaction to the elections outcome. They explore how responses to American policies varied in their country, and whether any American initiatives were especially controversial. And they explore how the relations between their nation and the United States changed over the Trump years.

The authors reflect on whether anything was permanently lost or gained by the end of the Trump years, and speculate on the lasting consequences of Trump foreign policies and international behavior for Americas standing overseas.

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This volume is a wonderfully comprehensive collection of 18 well-documented articles on the way the outside world has perceived the 45th president of the United States. The controversial nature of Trump's foreign policy is documented by great experts in the politics of different regions all over the globe. The book will be invaluable source for courses on American politics (especially global policy) and for others interested in foreign affairs.

This collection of essays is unusual--and valuable! To learn how the behavior of U.S. presidents affects the view of the US around the globe, we usually have to rely on glib punditry. Now, with this book, we have smart, interesting, and well-informed essays from experts. The contributors bring to the task deep knowledge of specific countries and regions. Its very instructive and widely informative. This volume sets a high standard, and I hope the effort is repeated in the future.

Author Bio

Gregory Mahler is Research Professor of Politics and Academic Dean Emeritus at Earlham College.