With Donald Trump’s election victory, the world is preparing for what a second term of “America First” policies will portend. As the transition begins, President-Elect Trump will face several foreign policy issues, including wars in Ukraine and the Gaza Strip, surging immigration, and tensions with China. CFR offers a suite of resources to track developments on how Trump’s return will influence the United States’ role in the world

Discover what’s next with CFR’s election hub, and explore Trump’s foreign policy positions on the candidate tracker.

Overcoming Domestic Division to Project Strength Abroad

“President-Elect Donald Trump needs to play a leading role in steering the world away from ongoing violence and the potential fragmentation of the global economy,” writes Senior Fellow Charles A. Kupchan. “But a purposeful foreign policy requires getting the country’s own democratic house in order at a divisive moment.” Read the expert brief

What Trump’s Return Means for U.S. Foreign Policy

“The return of Donald Trump to the presidency is a gray rhino—a predictable and long-foreseen disruption that is still shocking when it occurs,” writes Peter D. Feaver. After years of watching Trump lead, campaign, and hold office, Feaver projects what the president-elect will try to do in his second term. Read more in Foreign Affairs

Why the U.S. Presidential Election Matters to the World

The November 2024 U.S. presidential election has serious implications for the world. In the fifth and final installment of a five-part series, this global perspectives roundup features reflections on why the U.S. election outcome matters for the Middle East, the Americas, Africa, the Indo-Pacific, and Europe. CFR and Council of Councils experts weigh in

CFR on Campuses in Four Pivotal States

In October, CFR visited colleges and universities in four battleground states—Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, and Pennsylvania—to hold public forums with top experts on the international issues the next president would face. Watch the recap

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