German Institute for International and Security Affairs (SWP) Analyzes U.S. Foreign Policy Shifts Post-Midterms
The German Institute for International and Security Affairs (SWP) has released an analysis discussing the implications of the recent U.S. midterm elections on the nation's foreign and security policy. According to SWP experts Dr. Sascha Lohmann and Dr. Marco Overhaus, President Trump's foreign policy approach, characterized by unpredictability, is expected to continue through the second half of his term. They anticipate ongoing political uncertainties for NATO, a Ukraine policy focused on ending the conflict through pressure on Ukraine and concessions to Russia, and a Taiwan policy viewed primarily through the lens of U.S.-China great power relations. The analysis suggests that the Democratic-controlled Congress will likely act as a moderating force rather than a primary shaper of foreign policy. While the Congress can increase oversight and potentially block funding for certain initiatives, its ability to dictate specific foreign policy courses, such as in Iran or Ukraine, is limited. The SWP also highlig...
