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America onstage12/12/2022 ![]() ![]() He thus views many international institutions and agreements as financial burdens rather than assets, failing to recognize the power America gains to shape foreign agreements in our best interests. He has made clear that the top priority in relation to foreign affairs is the promotion of American economic interests. Through his rhetoric and policy, Trump has narrowed the scope of United States’ foreign initiatives, shifting heavily towards unilateralism. Now, under President Trump, I believe America’s status as the single world superpower is being threatened. As such, Truman and other presidents since him have accepted the costs America must incur for the reward of power and influence which accompanies leading the international political world. With a broad scope of foreign responsibilities, American leaders have been able to shape international agreements and institutions to further the interests of the United States abroad. Since our country's founding, the United States has been a leader in maintaining this world order. The result of this unprecedented period of diplomacy was the liberal international world order, a structure of global cooperation which has persisted into the modern era. ![]() Additionally, Truman lobbied to pass the Truman Doctrine and Marshall Plan, both which provided foreign countries with funds to rebuild their nations in an effort to resist communism and promote democracy. He fought to establish the United Nations, World Bank, and International Monetary Fund to handle global economic and political issues in the current moment and for decades to come. After World War II, President Truman worked swiftly and efficiently to rebuild and reshape a world in shambles. Trump’s “America First” policy fails to recognize the history and importance of multilateralism. Nonetheless, such moves to weaken the United States’ participation in international institutions could be dangerous to the future of America’s place in the global order. However, given that the agreement made emission reduction targets voluntary for all participating nations, I recognize Trump’s move to withdraw from the agreement as largely symbolic. ![]() One of Trump’s first foreign policy moves as President demonstrated his disregard for international institutions by withdrawing the United States from the Paris Climate Agreement, justifying this decision by claiming the agreement would damage US jobs. In short, Trump promoted an “America First” foreign policy, and since being in office, that is what he has delivered. As a candidate, he consistently declared that the United States was being “ripped off” by countries around the world, spending too much for the defense of other nations, and signing unbalanced international agreements particularly NAFTA and the Iran Nuclear Deal. Throughout his presidential campaign, Trump’s rhetoric was overwhelmingly nationalistic and made clear his disdain for America’s traditional role in the world. Though the speech elicited a tidal wave of criticism from the American public, the focus of President Trump’s speech did not surprise me. Trump expressed his unequivocal disapproval for the international political sphere, bluntly stating that the United States fails in it's “ideology of globalism.” The President asked that other nations respect American sovereignty as he charts a foreign policy course that rejects any international agreements or institutions that he believes are “unfair” to our country. “Mr.On September 25th, President Trump gave a speech in front of the UN General Assembly through which he advocated sovereignty and the promotion of national interests above global cooperation. “Bellow” Platinum, 5th Overall in Novice Junior Groups “Jump” Diamond, 3rd Overall in Advanced Teen Duet/Trios, Judge’s Choice for “Old Skool Hip Hop Icons” “Outta Ya Mind” Hi-Platinum, 9th Overall in Advanced Teen Duet/Trios “Bravado” Diamond, 6th Overall in Advanced Teen Duet/Trios “Flickers” (Izzy) Hi-Platinum, Judge’s Choice for “Dazzling Dymanics” “Crossing a Bridge” Platinum, 3rd Overall in Petite Intermediate Small Groups, Judge’s Choice for “Beautiful Story Telling” “Conga” (Emma) Hi-Platinum, 2nd Overall in Petite Intermediate Solos “Darkside” Hi-Platinum, Title Finalist, 9th Overall in Teen Advanced Solo, Judge’s Choice for “Boss Lady” “Supercut” (Shelbi) Diamond, Title Finalist, 2nd Overall in Senior Advanced Solos AMERICA ONSTAGE FULL“Firefly” (Shelbi) Hi-Platinum, Judge’s Choice for “Pocket Full of Sunshine” ![]()
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