1/6/2024 0 Comments America onstageHe has made clear that the top priority in relation to foreign affairs is the promotion of American economic interests. Through his rhetoric and policy, Trump has narrowed the scope of United States’ foreign initiatives, shifting heavily towards unilateralism. Now, under President Trump, I believe America’s status as the single world superpower is being threatened. As such, Truman and other presidents since him have accepted the costs America must incur for the reward of power and influence which accompanies leading the international political world. With a broad scope of foreign responsibilities, American leaders have been able to shape international agreements and institutions to further the interests of the United States abroad. Since our country's founding, the United States has been a leader in maintaining this world order. The result of this unprecedented period of diplomacy was the liberal international world order, a structure of global cooperation which has persisted into the modern era. Additionally, Truman lobbied to pass the Truman Doctrine and Marshall Plan, both which provided foreign countries with funds to rebuild their nations in an effort to resist communism and promote democracy. He fought to establish the United Nations, World Bank, and International Monetary Fund to handle global economic and political issues in the current moment and for decades to come. After World War II, President Truman worked swiftly and efficiently to rebuild and reshape a world in shambles. Trump’s “America First” policy fails to recognize the history and importance of multilateralism. Nonetheless, such moves to weaken the United States’ participation in international institutions could be dangerous to the future of America’s place in the global order. However, given that the agreement made emission reduction targets voluntary for all participating nations, I recognize Trump’s move to withdraw from the agreement as largely symbolic. One of Trump’s first foreign policy moves as President demonstrated his disregard for international institutions by withdrawing the United States from the Paris Climate Agreement, justifying this decision by claiming the agreement would damage US jobs. In short, Trump promoted an “America First” foreign policy, and since being in office, that is what he has delivered. As a candidate, he consistently declared that the United States was being “ripped off” by countries around the world, spending too much for the defense of other nations, and signing unbalanced international agreements particularly NAFTA and the Iran Nuclear Deal. Throughout his presidential campaign, Trump’s rhetoric was overwhelmingly nationalistic and made clear his disdain for America’s traditional role in the world. Though the speech elicited a tidal wave of criticism from the American public, the focus of President Trump’s speech did not surprise me. Trump expressed his unequivocal disapproval for the international political sphere, bluntly stating that the United States fails in it's “ideology of globalism.” The President asked that other nations respect American sovereignty as he charts a foreign policy course that rejects any international agreements or institutions that he believes are “unfair” to our country. South, St Petersburg, FL 33712Ĭonversation #2 Title - Forbidden Fruit: an exploration of themes in Dutchman When: June 14th, 7PM Where: Allendale United Methodist Church 3803 Haines Rd.On September 25th, President Trump gave a speech in front of the UN General Assembly through which he advocated sovereignty and the promotion of national interests above global cooperation. Join American Stage and partner organizations for our Beneath the Surface conversations to discuss the impact of our summer show The Dutchman and the real-world impact and inspiration it has on Pinellas County today.Ĭonversation #1 Title - Through the Lens: Amiri Baraka, the man behind the words When: June 7th, 7PM Where: The Factory 2622 Fairfield Ave. Petersburg/Tampa Bay community and beyond. Guest panelists include relevant voices from the St. July 3, 7, 14, 21, 28 (Directly following select performances)Īfter experiencing the performance, join American Stage, for a conversation exploring and reflecting on the themes, connections, and ideas that ignite us. They provide insight into the history and central themes of the play, as well as a discussion with members of the creative team who provide an insider’s perspective on their process.įree for American Stage Subscribers and Act 1 Club Members Take a peek behind the curtain before the opening of each production with a presentation by American Stage staff.
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