Introduction
After more than 70 years as the standard-bearer of multilateral engagement and constructive diplomacy, the United States is undergoing a dramatic foreign policy shift that has led some to question whether the nation is giving up its global authority. Departing from the approach of previous presidents, who tended to cooperate with allies through multilateral agreements to promote democracy, free trade and environmental protection, President Trump is championing an “America First” policy aimed at protecting U.S. jobs and interests. Preferring to rely on his instincts and personal rapport rather than professional diplomats, he has ended U.S. participation in several major international treaties, praised authoritarian leaders and waged a trade war against key economic partners. Trump's supporters say he is using America's economic and political might to its advantage and trying to prod uncooperative allies — particularly in Europe — to do more to protect their own security interests. But critics say Trump's conduct has isolated the United States internationally and undermined the nation's claim to moral leadership.
President Trump holds up a chart showing military hardware sales during a meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the White House on March 20, 2018. Trump said Saudi Arabia's purchases of military equipment protect U.S. interests and jobs, a key goal of his “America First” foreign policy. (Getty Images/Pool/Kevin Dietsch)
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Feb. 18, 2022 |
Fragile States |
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Apr. 23, 2021 |
U.S. Foreign Aid |
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Mar. 29, 2019 |
U.S. Foreign Policy in Transition |
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Apr. 14, 2017 |
Rethinking Foreign Aid |
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May 16, 2014 |
U.S. Global Engagement |
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Oct. 02, 2012 |
Rebuilding Haiti |
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Mar. 23, 2012 |
U.S.-Europe Relations |
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Jun. 17, 2011 |
Foreign Aid and National Security |
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Apr. 26, 2002 |
Foreign Aid After Sept. 11 |
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Sep. 27, 1996 |
Reassessing Foreign Aid |
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Sep. 23, 1988 |
Foreign Aid: a Declining Commitment |
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Dec. 01, 1965 |
Development Aid for Poor Nations |
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Dec. 19, 1962 |
Foreign Aid Overhaul |
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Jun. 19, 1957 |
Population Growth and Foreign Aid |
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Dec. 12, 1956 |
Extension of Foreign Aid |
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Jan. 26, 1955 |
Aid to Asia |
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Feb. 04, 1953 |
Trade Policy and Foreign Aid |
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May 03, 1951 |
Future of Foreign Aid |
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Feb. 09, 1949 |
American Aid to Greece |
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Oct. 17, 1947 |
Conditions for American Aid |
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Jun. 11, 1947 |
Financial Aid to Foreign Countries |
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Aug. 06, 1940 |
American Relief of Famine in Europe |
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Feb. 16, 1940 |
Loans and Credits to Foreign Countries |
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