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The U.S.’s Dangerous Foreign Policy // Judge Napolitano
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A Very Dangerous Foreign Policy: Jeffrey Sachs’ Warning on U.S. Strategy
Professor Jeffrey Sachs has sounded the alarm on what he calls America’s “very dangerous foreign policy.” In a recent conversation, Sachs outlined how Washington’s ad hoc approach, threats-first mindset, and disdain for diplomacy have alienated allies, unified rivals, and undermined U.S. global leadership .
No Longer a Global Leader
Sachs argued that the United States no longer leads the world in any meaningful sense — not economically, technologically, or morally. Instead, U.S. influence is defined by coercion and threats. Even traditional allies like Denmark, a NATO member, find themselves at odds with Washington after episodes like Trump’s bizarre push to “buy Greenland” .
Ad Hoc Diplomacy and Self-Inflicted Blunders
America’s foreign policy apparatus, Sachs said, is virtually non-existent. Instead of a professional diplomatic corps, decisions come from improvised envoys and social media posts. He highlighted Trump’s sudden imposition of a 25% tariff on Indian oil imports from Russia as an example. The move alienated India — a country previously seen as a potential counterweight to China — and generated widespread resentment with no strategic gain .
Strengthening BRICS Instead of Weakening It
Ironically, Washington’s punitive measures have unified the BRICS bloc — Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. Sachs noted that Trump’s tariff on India sparked high-level diplomacy among BRICS leaders, reinforcing their partnerships. The group now represents nearly half the world’s population and GDP, and is emerging as a stronger coalition precisely because of U.S. missteps .
Disdain for China and India
According to Sachs, U.S. disdain for major powers like China and India reflects ignorance and arrogance. Anti-China sentiment, in particular, has been deliberately “cooked up” by the military-industrial complex over the past decade, not in response to real threats but to contain China’s economic success. This policy, Sachs argued, is illegitimate and self-defeating — America is trying to stop another country’s rise simply because it is successful .
Economic Decline and Missed Opportunities
Sachs stressed that the U.S. and Europe are now the slowest-growing regions of the world. Meanwhile, Asia is surging ahead in renewable energy, electric vehicles, high-speed rail, and hydrogen technology. Instead of investing in the industries of the future, Trump and others dismiss them as irrelevant. The result, Sachs warned, is that America is condemning itself to “third-rate status” in the global economy .
Ukraine: A War Without Strategy
On Ukraine, Sachs emphasized that diplomacy was possible in 2022, when Russia and Ukraine nearly reached a settlement based on neutrality and security guarantees. But the U.S. intervened to sabotage the talks, preferring escalation. Today, Washington continues to fuel the war by sending advanced missiles while dismissing negotiated solutions. Sachs described Trump’s reliance on “baseball bat diplomacy” — threats and intimidation — as a method that guarantees failure .
Genocide in Gaza and U.S. Complicity
Sachs also condemned U.S. complicity in what he called an “ongoing genocide” in Gaza. He cited remarks from Israeli officials openly advocating starvation of civilians, with policies allowing Gazans to survive on “one pita bread a day.” Far from aiming for peace or a two-state solution, Israeli leaders openly call for permanent domination of Palestinians. By supporting these policies, Sachs argued, Washington is aligning itself with fascism and genocide .
The Cost of Improvisation
Jeffrey Sachs’ verdict is blunt: America’s foreign policy is dangerously unprofessional, short-term, and destructive. Rather than building alliances through diplomacy, the U.S. alienates partners, strengthens rivals, and contributes to humanitarian disasters. The world is moving forward — especially in Asia — while the U.S. clings to outdated militarism. Unless Washington embraces diplomacy and long-term strategy, Sachs warned, it will continue its downward spiral .
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