Crimea and the New US Strategy
The Crimean issue continues to be a controversial topic in international politics. Recently, Bryan Lanza, an advisor to former President Donald Trump, told the BBC that the new administration will focus more on finding a peaceful solution for Ukraine, rather than restoring the country’s territorial unity. According to Lanza, Crimea is now considered lost for Ukraine.
Lanza stressed that an unrealistic approach by Ukrainian President Zelensky, who proposed peace only if Crimea was included, would not demonstrate seriousness.
Domestic Politics and Trump’s First Challenges
In parallel with these international issues, Trump is already facing his first challenges on the domestic front. His first political clash as president-elect will be with California Governor Gavin Newsom. Next Wednesday, President Biden will receive Trump in the Oval Office to discuss future political strategies.
In a context of rapid change, there is also talk of drastic measures to be taken on the first day of office. Among the options under discussion is a declaration of national emergency that would allow the use of Pentagon funds to finance initiatives such as a wall on the border with Mexico. It also envisages the use of military facilities for detention and military aircraft for deportations.
According to the Wall Street Journal, the goal would be to implement a mass deportation unprecedented in the history of the United States.
A Look to the Future
The new Trump administration seems ready to take a bold political direction in both international relations and domestic politics. With promises of radical change and a clear vision on migration, these developments are expected to significantly impact the US political landscape.
The reactions to these strategies could shape not only Trump’s political future, but also his relations with countries like Ukraine and Russia. It remains to be seen how the new approach will affect global and domestic dynamics in the years to come.