Deal With Xi? US President Donald Trump’s Venezuela Action Raises Alarms Over Taiwan’s Fate

New Delhi: US President Donald Trump has once again adopted a controversial and outspoken stance regarding international law, global power, and America's foreign policy. In an interview given to The New York Times, Trump clearly said that there is no international system to stop his decisions. According to him, only his own thinking and morality can limit him. These statements of Trump have sparked a new debate on important global issues like America's role, China-Taiwan tension, and NATO.

Is international law meaningless for Trump?

When asked in the interview whether there are any limits to global power, Trump said that only his mind can stop him. He said that he does not need international law. According to him, his own morality determines the limits of his decisions. However, when the question was repeated about whether the government must follow the law, Trump responded briefly that it does.

Why did concern about Taiwan increase after Venezuela?

After the military action taken by America in Venezuela, the question has started to arise of what America will do if China takes action on Taiwan. When Trump was asked about this, he said that it depends on China. He claimed that he had told the Chinese president that he would be sad if this happened. Trump also expressed that China would not take such a step during his lifetime.

On what does Trump's confidence in China and Taiwan rest?

Trump says that Chinese President Xi Jinping will not take any major steps regarding Taiwan during his tenure. He indicated that the situation may be different after the change of leadership. This statement increases uncertainty regarding America's Taiwan policy.

What is Trump's stance regarding Greenland and NATO?

Trump was asked whether Greenland was more important to him or preserving NATO. He avoided giving a direct answer and said that this could be an option. “Ownership is very important,” he said. According to him, control of Greenland is psychologically important for America.

Why does Trump consider occupation of Greenland necessary?

Trump said that a mere lease or agreement does not provide the benefits that ownership provides. He believes that ownership of an area gives America a strategic advantage. This statement has already caused concern in Denmark and Europe.

What did Trump say about NATO and Europe?

Trump claimed that he forced European countries to spend more on NATO. He said that if he had not been president, Russia would have occupied Ukraine by now. According to Trump, America alone bears the real responsibility in NATO.

What could be the impact inside and outside the US?

Analysts believe that these statements of Trump conflict with America's traditional foreign policy. Rejecting international law can become a matter of concern for allied countries. America's role may become more unclear on issues related to China, Russia, and Europe.

Overall, this interview of Trump shows that he looks at global politics not from the rules, but from the perspective of personal thinking and power. This is the reason why his statements are creating a stir not only within America but all over the world.