As the Trump administration approaches the second month in office, the global media attention have been focused on apparent over one hour long scathing media conference on fake news by the President of the United States, resulting in a reciprocated global media cringe with the POTUS media relationship. Needless to say, that there is mere thought the Trump presidential impact upon American domestic and international policy has been incrementally transitional has been very far from the reality. Living up to erratic expectations of a seemingly unpredictable Presidential election result culminating in a shoot straight from the hip twitter presidency which has not only promised to make America great again, but, to directly put into action these lofty promises by flexing this American military greatness throughout the world, and with these grandiose visions of greatness the Trump administration would tread onto places where no other President fear to tread.3
The Trump presidential administration in military foreign policy with regards with their relationship with China may be considered a fullhardy direct approach in foreign policymaking, which has now manifestedly become either a Secretary of State, Rex Tillerson caution, followed by an actioned mea culpa, which may, inadvertently, initiate a cassus belli conflict between the United States and China.4 Or, conversely, with a show of Trump machismo greatness, concluding with an eventual back down by the Chinese PLAN, and, an eventual phase down of Chinese activity, and presence, within the Nansha, or the Sprately, group of Islands within the South China Sea. More likely though, with this high noon showdown with the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN), a direct military confrontation seems imminent with the arrival, within the South China Sea, of the United States Navy's Carrier Strike Group 1 (CSG1) headed by the US Aircraft Carrier USS Carl Vinson. A game of Chicken, and military brinkmanship, between, and undoubtedly, the two most powerful military superpowers in the world are about to face head to head within the first hundred days of the Trump Presidential administration. If China backs down then, obviously with a a National loss of face to China, this would overtly reveal to the world the true Trump machismo greatness throughout the world. More than likely, National pride by a military Superpower like China will almost certainly lead to a direct imminent confrontation with CSG1. Insodoing, America may be prepared for an elevated DEFCON readiness. An elevation from Defcon five, to a double take and if contact is made, to Roundhouse alert.5
Within two months in office, the newly elected President of the United States (POTUS) has transitioned America from a hegemonic upholder of the status quo and homeostasis and as a conscientious King Solomon Hegemonic leader to being an unilateral direct interceder of global disputes. The American gunfighter has strode into this Ok Corral for their high noon appointment with the toughest and meanest baddass in town.
21st February, 2017.
Source:
1. ABC Australia, http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-02-19/us-carrier-group-patrols-in-south-china-sea/8284224, 19th February, 2017.
2. Defencetalk.com, http://www.defencetalk.com/carrier-strike-group-1-conducts-south-china-sea-patrol-69189/, 20th February, 2017.
3. ABC Australia, http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-01-25/china-tells-trump-to-stay-out-of-south-china-sea-dispute/8212246, 27th January, 2017.
4. Washington Post, Denya, S, https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2017/01/24/is-trump-ready-for-war-in-the-south-china-sea-or-is-his-team-just-not-being-clear/?utm_term=.b14d6910c329, 24th January, 2017.
5. DEFCON, Wikipedia.com, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DEFCON
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