Feb. 4, 2026
Trump's unilateralism undermines American greatness
Trump's second term pursued "greatness" through cuts, tariffs, force and unilateralism--fracturing alliances, undermining the global order and weakening America's standing rather than strengthening it.
Xinying Huang
Former Visiting Scholar at Stanford Law School
Huang served as a correctional officer and an attorney in China. He is interested in legal issues related to law enforcement international relations.
Rome
was not built in a day, yet President Donald Trump appeared determined to build
a "greater" United States within four years. To deliver on his sweeping
promises, he launched a series of bold and disruptive actions immediately after
beginning his second term.
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