A wary world girds for Donald Trump’s return to the White House

Countries around the world are cautiously preparing for the possibility of former US President Donald Trump's return to the White House. Leaders are reaching out to key allies of Trump and engaging in delicate diplomacy to understand his foreign policy plans and address potential concerns. US allies are worried about Trump's America First rhetoric, threats to withdraw from Nato, and protectionist trade policies. Some nations, particularly in the Global South, see opportunities in Trump's transactional approach. China expects little change in the fundamental trajectory of China-US relations, while Russia anticipates better prospects for its interests if Trump is re-elected.