By recognizing Israel’s illegal annexation of the Golan Heights, US President Donald Trump has legitimized the acquisition of territory by war. That will give other countries, including China and Russia, a green light to resolve territorial disputes with their neighbors by force.
RAMALLAH – What has been the worst foreign-policy decision by US President Donald Trump’s administration? Withdrawing from the Paris climate agreement was bad. Pulling out of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal sent a signal that the United States does not honor international agreements signed by previous administrations. More recently, the US government’s successful intimidation of the International Criminal Court could have dire consequences for global governance and world peace.
RAMALLAH – What has been the worst foreign-policy decision by US President Donald Trump’s administration? Withdrawing from the Paris climate agreement was bad. Pulling out of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal sent a signal that the United States does not honor international agreements signed by previous administrations. More recently, the US government’s successful intimidation of the International Criminal Court could have dire consequences for global governance and world peace.