A Multipolar System Shapes Trump’s Vision for New Global Alliances
A multipolar system is emerging as a central feature of former U.S. President Donald Trump’s strategy to reshape the international order, by promoting the division of global influence among the United States, Russia, and China. According to a report by The New York Times, this marks a potential shift in global geopolitics.
The newspaper noted that Trump recently expressed interest in normalizing trade relations with Russia—signaling a broader plan to redefine global alliances and move away from the U.S.-led unipolar system that has prevailed since the end of the Cold War.
The report also highlighted Trump’s repeated criticism of traditional allies and his stated intention to withdraw American troops from several global regions—moves that could pave the way for increased Russian and Chinese influence in Europe and Asia.
Conversely, The New York Times emphasized Trump’s growing focus on Latin America and the Panama Canal, which may reflect an effort to bolster U.S. dominance in the Western Hemisphere and reestablish spheres of influence on a global scale.
In the context of a discussion on a multipolar system, Stephen Wertheim, a foreign policy historian at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, remarked: “The clearest evidence of Trump’s strategy is his open effort to expand American influence in the West,” while also noting that establishing spheres of influence in today’s world remains a formidable challenge—even for major powers.
Yun Sun, a senior analyst on Chinese affairs at the Stimson Center in Washington, observed that China is unlikely to easily cede its interests in the Western Hemisphere, suggesting a potential arena for direct geopolitical competition.
Meanwhile, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov reiterated that Russia views multipolarity as a key strategic direction for the future of the international system. Last week, Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a lengthy phone conversation, during which they reportedly discussed efforts to resolve the conflict in Ukraine—indicating ongoing coordination between the two powers.
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