Shifting Alliances: 4 Experts on Trump's Impact on Global Security
In the current geopolitical environment, President-Elect Donald Trump’s return to office could dramatically alter American foreign policy. Trump has previously expressed doubts about continued American support for Ukraine, suggesting that the U.S. should focus on its own interests rather than engage in what he views as an open-ended conflict.
Questions Over Continued U.S. Support for Ukraine
Might a shift away from the current military and diplomatic aid efforts potentially open space for Russia to strengthen its position? Might Trump seek to reduce U.S. involvement in European security matters, leaving the region more vulnerable to external pressures?
The Uncertainty of Trump’s Foreign Policy Direction
The uncertainty surrounding Trump’s likely actions introduces a layer of unpredictability into an already fragile international order, making the future trajectory of the Ukraine war—and broader geopolitical stability—more difficult to forecast.
Chartwell Speakers represents four particular experts who can share their insight into what might lay ahead.
– Chief Foreign Policy Advisor to 10 Downing St, serving four consecutive Prime Ministers.
– Professor of History and Foreign Policy at Kings College London’s War Studies Department and distinguished visiting fellow at the Hoover Institution.
– United States Deputy Secretary of State under President Biden and the first woman to hold the position.
– Director of the Center for Public Leadership at the Harvard Kennedy School from 2018-21.
– Commander of the United States Central Command from 2019-22.
– Executive Director of the Global and National Security Institute, University of South Florida.
– Chief of the General Staff (Professional Head of the British Army) until May 2024.
– Created the UK Strategic Command, unifying Special Forces, Defence Intelligence, and National Cyber Operations.