The instability we’ve seen in the White House, illustrated by a high turnover rate in key positions, is viewed as a red flag by the international community.
In a country where unemployment is at a historic high, the national anxiety isn’t about jobs — it’s about reach. Aspirations have shifted from employment to engagement, from careers to content.
The midterms expectedly threw up a credible checks and balances system over Trump’s overarching decisions. The Dems have pledged to undertake robust oversight over the executive decisions by Trump. However, one might not foresee any drastic change over broad foreign policy, save a increased effort in mollifying European partners. India might have to increase lobbying with newer members. There is scepticism over Pelosi’s elevation to Speaker, given her controversial past and propensity to cut deals with Trump. The next two years are likely to be gridlocked.
For India, one crucial topic would be Afghanistan. Trump might push for some form of rapprochement in the run up to 2020. A troops pullout might earn him valuable goodwill at re-election. North Korea is unlikely to give him the accolades he seeks.
The midterms expectedly threw up a credible checks and balances system over Trump’s overarching decisions. The Dems have pledged to undertake robust oversight over the executive decisions by Trump. However, one might not foresee any drastic change over broad foreign policy, save a increased effort in mollifying European partners. India might have to increase lobbying with newer members. There is scepticism over Pelosi’s elevation to Speaker, given her controversial past and propensity to cut deals with Trump. The next two years are likely to be gridlocked.
For India, one crucial topic would be Afghanistan. Trump might push for some form of rapprochement in the run up to 2020. A troops pullout might earn him valuable goodwill at re-election. North Korea is unlikely to give him the accolades he seeks.