-Donald Trump’s election as President marks the start of big changes around the world. From the U.S. to Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, many things could shift in how countries work together and solve problems.
Changes in Europe
After Trump won, the German government fell apart, and leaders in Europe started meeting to talk about defense. For example, Italy said it needed help paying for its military costs and asked the European Union (EU) for support.
European leaders are worried about what Trump’s presidency means for them. They held a meeting in Hungary to figure out what to do next. Trump has made it clear that his main focus will be solving problems in the U.S., which leaves Europe wondering how to handle its own challenges.
In France, Marine Le Pen, a leader who is more focused on national issues than the EU, is likely to win the presidential election. In Germany, there could be a fight for power between two political groups, the CDU and the AfD. Germany is also struggling with its welfare system, which isn’t working as well as it used to. Elections in Germany might happen in March, and Poland’s government may also change.
Overall, Europe seems to be heading toward a crisis and will need to reorganize itself and make new plans to stay strong.
What’s Happening in the Middle East and Asia
In the Middle East, there’s a lot of conflict right now, especially in Gaza, the West Bank, and Lebanon, where Iran is involved. Trump plans to work closely with Gulf countries, like Saudi Arabia, and with Turkey. He might try to make peace in these areas, but it’s unclear if he will take military action against Iran.
In Asia, Trump wants to slow down China’s Belt and Road Initiative, a project meant to help China connect with other countries through trade and infrastructure. Turkey is an important part of this project because of its location and military strength. Trump might offer Turkey better weapons in exchange for staying neutral with China and Russia. It’s not clear if Turkey will agree, but there could be more arguments about trade and technology between the U.S., China, and other countries.
Technology and Trade Tensions
Trump’s presidency might cause more fights between the U.S. and China, especially over technology and trade. This could affect the whole world. Trump will also ask Europe to join the U.S. in taking a stronger stance against China. However, this could make Europe’s economy even worse, forcing Europe to choose between supporting the U.S. or China.
Ukraine and Russia
Trump has promised to end the war in Ukraine quickly. He might push Ukraine to make peace by giving up some of its land to Russia. Trump has said he could end the war in just “two days” if he’s in charge.
What’s Next for the U.S. and the World
Inside the U.S., there’s still a lot of division between people who strongly support Trump and those who don’t. This could make it harder for Trump to focus on international issues. Leaks and scandals, like what happened during the Pizzagate controversy, could also make things more challenging for him.
Trump’s presidency will bring big changes to many parts of the world, and countries will need to figure out how to respond to the new challenges and opportunities ahead.