America and a World Adrift: Foreign Policy and the 2024 Presidential Election

This report analyzes the foreign policy implications of the 2024 U.S. presidential election, comparing Kamala Harris and Donald Trump’s approaches to key issues like China relations, ongoing conflicts, and climate change. It examines potential impacts on international alliances, trade policies, and global challenges, highlighting the election’s significance for both American voters and the international community.

This report examines the critical foreign policy issues shaping the 2024 U.S. presidential election landscape against America’s evolving role in an increasingly complex global order. It analyzes the foreign policy stances of candidates Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, drawing from their past records and current positions. The study highlights key areas of contention, including strategic competition with China, ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, climate change, and trade policies. It explores how each candidate’s approach might influence critical international relationships, security alliances, and responses to emerging global challenges. The report also considers the implications of the election outcome for U.S. allies and partners, particularly in Europe and the Indo-Pacific region. Special attention is given to the India-U.S. strategic partnership and its potential trajectory under different administration scenarios. By examining these issues, the report provides insights into the possible foreign policy directions of the next U.S. administration and their implications for global geopolitics, emphasizing the election’s significance for American voters and the international community.

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