Shifting Priorities: The Trump Administration's Rebalancing Act on Foreign Policy The recent announcement of tens of millions in military aid being redirected from European and Middle Eastern countries to nations in Latin America has sparked a diplomatic crisis.
On its face, the move appears to be a recalibration of U. S. priorities, but closer inspection reveals a more complex web of motivations.
The State Department's explanation for the reallocation – to combat narcoterrorism and secure the Panama Canal – is at odds with the Trump Administration's broader foreign policy goals.