With Donald Trump's potential return to the White House, global partners must adapt to a shift toward an "America First" foreign policy. This approach prioritizes U.S. interests and presents a more unpredictable stance towards international relations, per commentary from Center for Strategic and International Studies.

The issue:  

The core challenge is Trump's transactional view of foreign alliances, where he demands that allies pay their fair share or risk U.S. support. For instance, Trump has stated that nations relying on U.S. defense without adequate financial contributions could face abandonment in crises.

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Trump's policies may create divisions within NATO and affect the dynamics in the Indo-Pacific region, leading to increased tensions among allies. His criteria for evaluating alliances involve trade surpluses and defense spending, categorizing partners into "Safe" and "Danger" zones. Allies not meeting his expectations may face scrutiny and reduced support.

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