An offer they can’t refuse: Don’s protection racket in the Middle East & Europe

Donald Trump’s approach to international security resembles a protection racket, insisting that allies contribute more for American military support and armament. This transactional style echoes his history in real estate. Countries in the Gulf and Nato are responding to pressure for increased defense expenditures, turning their anxiety into financial gain for the United States. Donald Trump’s approach to international security resembles a protection racket, insisting that allies contribute more for American military support and armament. This transactional style echoes his history in real estate. Countries in the Gulf and Nato are responding to pressure for increased defense expenditures, turning their anxiety into financial gain for the United States.