If Donald Trump wins?
(What will be the fate of NATO, Ukraine, and Middle east?)

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There is every indication that Donald Trump will be the Republican nominee for the U.S. presidency. According to opinion polls, Trump has a realistic chance of winning the upcoming election. However, these forecasts are not well-received in Europe, as his election is seen as a threat to the continent.
A paper by the European Council on Foreign Relations has highlighted the global consequences of Trump’s potential reelection, including the possible stagnation of NATO and closer ties with Putin. During his first term, Trump often threatened to withdraw from NATO.
In mid-January, Trump suggested that military support for European NATO partners would depend on their treatment of the U.S. He has previously criticized NATO and European countries, suggesting they have taken advantage of the U.S. In 2019, he even compared European treatment to that of China.
Concerns also exist about Trump withdrawing Europe’s nuclear umbrella though it seems unrealistic, which could lead to a nuclear arms race as European countries consider expanding their nuclear arsenals.
The objective of Trump’s policy seems to be reducing the U.S.’s economic burden regarding the Ukraine war, potentially putting pressure on the EU to do the same.
If the war continues, all parties involved, including Russia, Europe, the U.S., and Ukraine, will face significant losses, with Ukrainians bearing the maximum both in life and property. There is a likelihood that the war may end with an agreement similar to the Minsk 2 agreement as Mr. trump on a question regarding winning the Ukraine war he said that he will get it settled.
Such an outcome could facilitate the European purchase of Russian gas and the reopening of the NORD Stream 2 for Germany, reviving the stagnant economies of both Europe and Russia. However, continued sanctions on Russia could further affect the already troubled European economy.
With Trump’s presidency, the situation in the Middle East might ease, as Trump previously proposed a two-state solution for Palestine. This could lead to renewed negotiations between Israel and Mahmood Abbas, supported by surrounding Arab Kingdoms. The initiative to launch IMEC, affected by the recent Hamas-Israel war, could also be reactivated.
The chances of Russian or Chinese communist expansion into Europe are now lower. The focus has shifted to the economic arena, with European and American companies seeking contracts in Russia, Chinese companies in Europe, and the European Union in Africa. Including Russia and China in the G7 could further this economic cooperation.
Dismantling barriers and strengthening institutions like the UNO, ICJ, and International Criminal Court are crucial. These institutions should protect human rights, democratic values, and freedom of thought and expression.
