"Like its predecessors, this administration's ultimate goal remains American hegemony, pursued through offshore balancing. In Europe, this approach will likely involve strengthening ties with Eastern European countries like Poland and Lithuania — nations with a history of antagonism toward Russia. These alliances will form the backbone of a recalibrated NATO strategy to deter Russian expansionism while preparing for a broader pivot to Asia," Kasonta suggested.
"Any dissent is likely performative, aimed at maintaining the narrative that Trump remains an outsider to entrenched interests. In reality, his approach to foreign policy represents a streamlined, unapologetic version of the US's traditional imperial strategy. Unlike his predecessors, Trump dispenses with the pretense of championing democracy and human rights, embodying instead the raw pragmatism of 'America Inc.,' an empire focused on its self-interest," Kasonta explained.