The Wilson Quarterly
Spring 2017

Trump and a Watching World

Allies and adversaries of the United States, and the countries in between, were fixated on the election of Donald Trump and the early days of his presidency. Consider these voices from six key countries and what their reactions say about the U.S. – and about themselves.

in this issue:

Uncle Sam in Midlife Crisis?

– Da Wei

Do changing Chinese views of the United States reflect America’s insecurities?

The Scotosis in the U.S.-Mexico Relationship

– Sergio Aguayo

Will the Trump era usher in the realization that tackling organized crime is a shared U.S.-Mexican responsibility?

For North Koreans, the War Never Ended

– Jean H. Lee

North Korea portrays Americans as masters of torture to reinforce its leaders’ desire to keep the war alive. That certainly hasn't changed in the early days of the Trump administration.

Trump Finds Support in Britain’s Brexit Capital

– Caitlin Randall

The anger and resentment that helped elect President Trump in the United States finds a mirror image in the heart of small-town Britain.

Trade Fears Grip America’s Northern Neighbor

– Clothilde Goujard

Although much of President Trump's protectionist rhetoric has been directed at Mexico, Canadian leaders are just as worried about what the new U.S. leader's policies will mean for their economy.