Trump
"America First"
"America First"
How did the "America First" approach define the administration's legacy?
It prioritized American interest and a more unilateral approach. (Unilateralism)
How was Biden expected to handle the growing rivalry with China?
By continuing to address China's military and technology challenges while working with U.S. allies
What did Trump's approach risk damaging with America's allies?
Trust in U.S. leadership and traditional alliances.
How was Biden expected to change the U.S. approach to working with other countries?
By moving away from the unilateralism and working more closely with U.S allies. Emphasizing being a "team player"
What primary geographical rival served as the administration's most significant national security legacies?
What did Biden need to do to rebuild trust in the U.S. around the world?
Invest in trust and truth and rebuild U.S. national security institutions.
What can be said about Trumps attempt to correct what he saw as U.S. overreach in international affairs?
He "over-corrected" and pulled back too far from international institutions.
How should Biden approach America's role in a world that has changed since 2016?
Recognize that the world has changed and figure out a new role for U.S. leadership instead of simply going back to the past.
What did the PBS panel mean by saying Trump's administration had a "bifurcated" foreign policy?
Trump and his national security apparatus (team) oftentimes took very different approaches.
How was Biden expected to make foreign policy more beneficial to Americans at home?
By focusing on how foreign policy affects average Americans (middle class) and investing in areas like global health and climate change.