The United States and the World in the Trump Era

A Dialogue with Hans Noel, Georgetown University Associate Professor, author of Political Ideologies and Political Parties in America, and co-author of The Party Decides: Presidential Nominations Before and After Reform.

Donald Trump is an unusual American president for many reasons, but perhaps the most important is his shaky relationship with his own party and with the political establishment in the United States. When in conflict with the president, the Republican Party and the establishment can often get their way. However, foreign policy is one area where this isn’t so easy, because the president often needs to rely on the guidance of experts.