The bust of President-elect Donald Trump is displayed at the wax museum in Madrid, Thursday, Nov. 10, 2016.Francisco Seco/Press Association. All rights reserved.Trump's statements have oscillated between superficiality and ignorance in a constant change of opinion. His campaign was based on a domestic political agenda with some statements about foreign policy, indicating he will deal with the field from a ‘business’ perspective.
Those who want US protection, such as Japan or NATO allies, will have to pay for it, financially or with military engagement. At the same time, he put a question mark on allied solidarity (the "all for one" of NATO), indicating that US interests will be the priority, and then the rest. On key issues as the relationship with Russia, how to approach the Syrian war and the nuclear agreement with Iran he has been ambivalent, presenting opinions in sometimes opposing directions.
Among US foreign policy traditions, Trump seems to lean toward isolationism. That is, focusing on internal issues, not engaging in wars in which the US interest is not a priority, and avoiding compromising alliances. At the same time, some of the personalities of his inner circle, who could occupy positions in his future administration, have an aggressive and interventionist vision towards the world.
