America First: Grand Strategy of the United States Foreign Policy under Donald Trump Presidency
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America First has become the grand strategy of the United States foreign policy under Donald Trump presidency. The America First policy refers to the United States foreign policy that emphasizes American nationalism and puts the interest and security of the United States first. From the American leader’s perception, America First is ends-means and has played a crucial role in order to maintain power and resume the United States status as “Superpower”.
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Klaitabtim, J. (2020). America First: Grand Strategy of the United States Foreign Policy under Donald Trump Presidency. Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities Kasetsart University, 46(2), 86–110. retrieved from https://so04.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/socku/article/view/248133
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