The New MAGA World Order
theatlantic.comPublished: 5/16/2025
Summary
President Trump signaled a shift in U.S. foreign policy during his Saudi Arabia address, prioritizing American values like economic power over political principles. He criticized past leaders for advising authoritarian regimes on governance but advocated for "Trump doctrine," which supports selective moral interventions aligned with American interests. Meanwhile, when praising Qatar, he highlighted their cooperation despite acknowledging their own human rights concerns, reflecting a preference for pragmatic diplomacy over ideological consistency. This approach underscores his broader foreign policy priorities and potential critiques of corruption or alliance choices.