From Foreign Policy · Ravi Agrawal · · 2m
Trump's Global Strategy
U.N. ambassador Mike Waltz defends Trump's foreign policy on Iran, Sudan, and China.
In brief
U.N. ambassador Mike Waltz defends Trump's foreign policy on Iran, Sudan, and China. U.S. ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz argues Trump's approach to Iran, Sudan, and international law is effective and necessary for global stability. Originally reported by Foreign Policy.
Waltz's background
Mike Waltz, a decorated war hero who previously represented Florida’s 6th district in Congress, became U.S. ambassador to the United Nations.
Trump's New York stance
President Trump, a New Yorker, appreciates that over 150 global leaders gather in New York City once a year.
Iran talks
Iran’s foreign minister stayed in New York after the U.N. General Assembly to conduct indirect talks with the United States.
Iran's violations
Iran illegally holds an international waterway hostage, violating the U.N. Convention on the Law of the Sea and attacking civilian shipping.
Iran sanctions
146 nations have condemned Iran’s violations, but the U.S. won’t unfreeze assets without Iran committing to nuclear negotiations.
Sudan conflict
Sudan is in a civil war with weapons flooding into both sides, and the U.S. is pushing for a humanitarian truce.
Sudan embargo
The U.S. is expanding the arms embargo in Darfur to the whole of Sudan to stop weapons from flooding the conflict.
Ukraine war
The U.S. and Ukraine are working to end the war through trilateral talks, focusing on security guarantees for Ukraine.
China policy
The U.S. is suspending arms deliveries to Taiwan and backing down on tariffs while investing in military modernization.
Iranian drones
Iranian Shahed drones, built with Chinese technology, could be used against the U.S. in the region.
U.S. military
The U.S. is modernizing its military with a $1.5 trillion defense budget to counter China and Iran.
U.S. industrial base
The U.S. industrial base has been expanding to secure critical minerals and energy for its own hemisphere.
Gaza peace
The U.S. has secured the release of Israeli hostages and is working on a two-state solution with no annexation.
International law
The U.S. follows international law, citing it to stop Iran from illegally holding waterways and attacking civilian shipping.
U.N. reforms
The U.S. is cutting U.N. spending, laying off 3,000 bureaucrats, and reforming aid to focus on trade over aid.
Next steps
The U.S. is working to end the Iran conflict, Sudan civil war, and Ukraine war through diplomatic efforts and military strength.
The takeaway
U.S. ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz argues Trump's approach to Iran, Sudan, and international law is effective and necessary for global stability.
