On February 4, 2025 President Trump put into place the “ America First Global Stability Doctrine”. This Doctrine comes as a part of Trump’s wide sweeping executive orders he has been signing in his crucial first hundred days.
The recently signed doctrine hopes to redefine United States leadership in international affairs, balancing new economic policies with selective international engagements. By putting more focus on American economic policies, Trump’s new administration has its sights on reducing military engagements through the use of economic dominance. The doctrine has been seen in action already through the new widespread tariffs placed all over the world. Many nations have tried to come to terms with the Trump administration reducing their tariffs, while others have chosen to fight back and raise tariffs of their own.
The “ America First Global Stability Doctrine” has the potential to bring great benefit to the United States in the coming years. With the strong economic policies brought to the table by the doctrine the possibility of improving our recently declining economy could not be far out of reach.
Additionally, the contents and purpose of the doctrine could find its way into America’s military actions. If the economic policies can achieve their goal, United States foreign involvement could ultimately decrease. This would place America into a less involved role while still maintaining their overall position as a superpower nation.
This doctrine, as part of the most recent Trump administration executive orders, reflects a shift towards new foreign policy. The use of economic leverage still has critics unconvinced, however, with recent events surrounding the tariffs the outlook for this new doctrine is looking up.