During the next administration, our country will experience various social and political changes as a result of a shift of national policy under the government. Issues such as the fate of ObamaCare , cybersecurity, reevaluation of foreign relations, and hot spots, such as North Korea internationally are some of the problems the current administration must address.
Cyber security is a pressing issue facing America. As seen in the suspicion of cyber interference in the election and attacks in other nations, cyber vulnerabilities can lead to an increase of more sophisticated, severe attacks. This can be seen in nations such as Ukraine where attacks have taken parts of the electric grid offline. Given former President Obama’s increased amount of sanctions against Russia , President Trump’s reconciliatory attitude towards Russia, and future Sec. of State Tillerson’s affable relations with the country, the most optimal way to increase cyber security would be to improve the training of government personnel on cyber practices. This would lead to an improvement in internal upgrading systems and expand Cyber Command to better identify threats and to respond if necessary.
Reform of the Affordable Care Act will be a major item which will affect a majority of Americans. President Trump and the Republican dominated Congress plan to replace/reform the ACA. Repealing the ACA would be problematic as it affects over 20 million people; without a replacement they would be without healthcare. A plan proposed by Paul Ryan would replace the ACA, though keep a few shared regulations.
Several problems have occurred which will will prevent the immediate implementation of mass deportation. Instead of mass deportation of illegal immigrants, Americans could focus on deporting extreme offenders, those who have committed violent crimes, as opposed to families, first. This would allow for both parties to reach a verdict on how to improve the immigration system.
President Trump will have a variety of foreign relations issues to contend with upon assuming office. While the U.S. abstention from UNSC 2334 upset relations with Israel, it is unlikely to be a long term issue as their government has been working with the Trump team-who advocated for a veto of the resolution. It is unclear how the peace process and a two-state solution will be affected under the new administration.
Relations with China have been called into question as Trump’s recent call with Taiwan’s president has led to concerns on the adherence to the one China policy. China has expressed their lack of interest working with the US if they choose to acknowledge Taiwan as a separate country. Additionally, the balance of trade between China and the U.S. could change under the new Administration. Upon assumption of office, President Trump will have a host of foreign and domestic issues to contend with. From reevaluating our foreign policy, protecting the nation in cyberspace, sorting out domestic issues such as immigration that are a source of contention, this administration will lead the country on a new path.
Princeton Henry 