A closer look at Trump's approach to foreign policy

NPR | By Greg Myre,

Tamara Keith

Published July 18, 2025 at 5:37 PM EDT

President Trump says he's already ended several conflicts around the globe and is working to conclude several more. We look at his approach to foreign policy.

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Greg Myre

Greg Myre is a national security correspondent with a focus on counter-terrorism.

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Tamara Keith

Tamara Keith is a Senior Political Correspondent for NPR and co-hosts the NPR Politics Podcast.

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