Bangladesh, Nov. 13 -- As the prospect of a second Trump administration looms, debates on the direction of US foreign policy have surged. Supporters and critics alike wonder how Donald Trump might alter Americas international stance, diverging from the Biden administrations approach and returning to his “America First” platform. While Trumps promises hint at transformative changes, history and institutional dynamics suggest that the broad framework of US foreign policy will likely remain intact, even if some tactical shifts emerge.

When Trump first entered the White House in 2016, he proposed substantial shifts in foreign policy, including the controversial promise to reassess Americas role in NATO, foster a closer relationsh...