Tue Sep 10 16:22:03 UTC 2024: ## Trump 2.0: A Foreign Policy of Peace Through Strength, Says Expert

**Washington, D.C.** – As the 2024 U.S. presidential election approaches, many are wondering what a second Trump administration would mean for global affairs. Matthew Kroenig, a leading expert on Republican foreign policy and author of the book “We Win, They Lose,” argues that a Trump 2.0 would bring a renewed focus on “peace through strength,” prioritizing American interests and security.

Dismissing claims of isolationism, Kroenig insists that Trump’s first term saw an active, globally engaged foreign policy. He points to the Abraham Accords, summits with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, and the tough stance taken against Russia and China as evidence.

A second Trump administration, Kroenig argues, would see a “capable foreign-policy team” comprised of seasoned professionals like Mike Pompeo and Robert O’Brien. This team would prioritize:

* **Peace through strength:** A strengthened U.S. military, with increased defense spending and a focus on homeland missile defense.
* **Fair and reciprocal trade:** Continued use of tariffs to counter unfair trading practices and secure American interests.
* **Alliance burden-sharing:** Increased pressure on allies to meet their defense commitments, particularly NATO members.
* **Ending the war in Ukraine:** Using military aid as leverage to push for negotiations and potentially a ceasefire.
* **Confronting China and Iran:** A hardline stance against both nations, potentially including military action against Iran’s nuclear facilities.
* **Securing the southern border:** Continued focus on immigration reform, prioritizing merit-based selection.

Kroenig also defends Trump’s record on issues like European defense and the Iran nuclear deal, arguing that his actions, while controversial, ultimately served American interests. He acknowledges potential risks associated with a Trump 2.0, but ultimately suggests that his first term demonstrated an ability to achieve relative peace and prosperity, potentially making him the most effective U.S. foreign policy president in the post-Cold War era.

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