Fareed’s Take: Trump wields power instead of strategy in Davos
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as posted by the channelCNN’s Fareed Zakaria reviews President Donald Trump’s approach to diplomacy during the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
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32 claims extractedTrump threatens Europe with consequences over Greenland
Trump treats European allies with contempt
Trump uses transactional dominance approach to leadership
Trump uses tariffs as personal retaliation against leaders
Trump uses power plays rather than strategic diplomacy
Trump enjoys insincere flattery demonstrating his power
Trump blames Ukraine more than Russia for conflict
Trump is deferential to China due to economic leverage
Trump's approach contradicts traditional American leadership
Sustainable power requires restraint and dignity for allies
FDR demonstrated partnership through equal treatment of allies
Trump takes credit for WWII victory more than FDR
Bush showed restraint after Cold War victory
Humiliating adversaries produces backlash and ruins peace
Trump squeezes India with tariffs based on economic size
Trump's hustle approach fails for lasting global influence
U.S. has never annexed strategically vital territories
U.S. can expand Greenland presence through cooperation
Trump has damaged trust with allies permanently
European allies will remember Trump's treatment
Trump withdrew from trade war threats over Greenland
Trump may be only person who can address Middle East
Economy performing better than expected despite Trump
Both U.S. and China have effective economic machines
Global economy has unstoppable momentum despite politics
Trump's trade deals are extortionate and erode trust
Trump administration boasts about extracting money from allies
Trump's policies force allies to hedge against U.S.
Trump's unpredictability prevents long-term trade commitments
Trump's policies degrade international law and predictability
Long-term costs of Trump policies will accumulate like Brexit
Trump policies will cause slowing growth and lost opportunities
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