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Abstract
Donald Trump's re-election as the 47th President of the United States triggered a shift in the international system from a rules-based multilateral order to a fragmented, transactional framework. This shift was occasioned by the implementation/impact of the ideology of ‘Trumpism’. This study, therefore, examines the contemporary geopolitics and impact of ‘Trumpism’, a political ideology rooted in neo-nationalism, protectionism, and ‘America First’ unilateralism, on the landscape of global governance. By analysing several developments pursued by President Trump, such as the withdrawals from over 66 international organisations, the conflicts in the Middle East, the weaponisation of trade, and the erosion of democratic norms, this study identifies a shift toward a ‘multipolar concert’ system. The study concludes that while Trumpism disrupts established institutions, it simultaneously catalyses ‘soft balancing’ and adaptive renewal among middle- and major-power states and regional blocs. Trumpism has propelled global geopolitical dynamics towards ‘Selective Multilateralism.’ Thus, nations are no longer seeking a single global superpower but are building flexible, ‘mini-lateral’ coalitions based on specific interests rather than broad ideological alignments. The study therefore recommends establishing resilient institutions with viable funding mechanisms while fostering technical and multilateral alliances in areas where the US has overbearing interests to enhance regional integration and cooperation.
Keywords
Trumpism, Contemporary Geopolitics, Global Governance and Security, Conflict, Collective Action, Multilateralism, Unilateralism, Mini-lateralism, America First
Citations
IRE Journals:
Nosakhare UGBO "Trumpism And Emerging Geopolitical Dynamics: Implications on Global Governance" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals Volume 10 Issue 1 2026 Page 284-305
IEEE:
Nosakhare UGBO
"Trumpism And Emerging Geopolitical Dynamics: Implications on Global Governance" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, vol. 10, no. 1, Jul. 2026
APA:
Nosakhare UGBO
(2026). Trumpism And Emerging Geopolitical Dynamics: Implications on Global Governance. Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, 10(1).
MLA:
Nosakhare UGBO
"Trumpism And Emerging Geopolitical Dynamics: Implications on Global Governance" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, vol. 10, no. 1, Jul. 2026.
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