Fazliddin Djamalov, a leading researcher at the IAIS Centre for American Studies, took part in the next edition of the analytical programme “International View” on Uzbekistan 24 TV channel. The expert presented his vision of the key accents of the inaugural speech of the 47th US President Donald Trump, emphasising its strategic directions in both domestic and foreign policy.

 

He drew attention to the presence of leaders of the largest US technology companies at the inauguration, which, according to him, emphasises the importance of the technology sector in the political and economic agenda of the country. In addition, he noted Trump’s emphasis on the “industrial renaissance” in the energy sector, which indicates the president’s intention to strengthen the US position in the field of energy independence. The expert also highlighted other key aspects of domestic policy, including strengthening control over illegal migration and strengthening border security.

 

In the foreign policy part of Trump’s speech, according to Djamalov, special attention was paid to the intention to resolve international conflicts, as well as to the advancement of US claims to strategically important territories within the American continent.

 

Speaking about the president’s plans for the first 100 days, the expert emphasised that Trump’s main task will be to form a strong and capable cabinet, as well as measures to preserve the dominant position of the US as a leader in the technological sphere.

 

Fazliddin Djamalov paid special attention to the impact of Donald Trump’s arrival on the development of relations between the US and Uzbekistan, as well as Central Asian countries. He noted that strategic cooperation, business partnership and further development of the C5+1 platform can help strengthen ties between the countries, opening new opportunities for bilateral and multilateral interaction.

 

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