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From Washington: How Will the Trump Administration Take On China & Russia?

2024/11/24
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Former Deputy National Security Advisor Victoria Coates discusses potential shifts in US foreign policy under a second Trump administration, focusing on relations with China and Russia. Key topics include the strategic implications of appointing Senator Marco Rubio as Secretary of State, managing competition with China, and the potential for high-level meetings with President Xi and President Putin.
  • Senator Rubio's potential nomination as Secretary of State sends a strong message to Beijing.
  • A second Trump administration may prioritize China as a more immediate threat than climate change.
  • The US seeks a "fair deal" with China, addressing concerns like China's status as a developing nation.
  • The US will work with Taiwan to improve their defenses.
  • President Trump wants allies to contribute their fair share to collective defense.
  • The US needs to be prepared to defend its interests in both the Pacific and Atlantic.
  • The partnership between Russia and China is a growing concern.
  • President Trump is a known quantity to Putin and may be able to de-escalate tensions.

Shownotes Transcript

With the end of President Biden's term approaching amid elevated tensions with global adversaries such as Russia and China, there are many questions about how the incoming Trump administration will address America’s foes and the volatile hot spots around the world. **Former Deputy National Security Advisor to President-Elect Trump Victoria Coates **breaks down how she believes the incoming President could better navigate relationships with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping and her thoughts on Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) being President-Elect Trump’s pick for Secretary of State.

 

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