Polarizing Republican Foreign Policy Visions: Trump's America First and Its Implication for the U.S. Allies

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This article examines the polarizing foreign policy visions within the Republican Party as observed in the lead-up to the 2024 U.S. presidential election. Former President Trump’s foreign policy, characterized by "America First," is populist and rooted in economic nationalism, capitalizing on economic grievances among U.S. voters. In the context of U.S.-China competition, this approach aims to restore a balance of power favorable to the U.S. while placing greater security burdens on allies, reinforcing restrictive immigration policies, and adopting a tough trade stance. As East Asia is expected to be a focal point of U.S.-China competition during President Trump’s second term, there will likely be increased demands for greater security contributions from U.S. allies, particularly South Korea and Japan, along with more responsibilities for ensuring regional stability. However, contrary to common perceptions, former President Trump is not expected to adopt an isolationist stance; rather, he is predicted to seek both domestic and international capacities to recover American strength.

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