Gregory J. Wallance critiques the Trump administration’s foreign policy approach, arguing that it undermines the United States’ historical victories during the Cold War. He asserts that Trump’s efforts to engage with Russia and diminish support for Ukraine threaten to erode NATO’s unity and America’s standing in Europe. Wallance highlights that previous U.S. presidents, from Truman to Reagan, successfully countered Soviet influence by providing strategic military and economic support to allies, solidifying democratic governance in Eastern Europe. He contrasts this with the current trajectory, where the Trump administration’s withdrawal from European commitments risks a resurgence of Russian dominance, potentially culminating in a geopolitical victory for Vladimir Putin. Wallance’s analysis underscores the critical nature of sustained U.S. leadership in global alliances to preserve democratic values and deter authoritarian expansion.
