Trump's overseas agenda as a lame-duck president

President Donald Trump, facing a hostile Congress after losing both chambers in the November 3rd midterms, is expected to focus his remaining two years in office on aggressive foreign policy initiatives, a shift that poses significant risks and uncertainties for the world. Trump has unfinished business in several regions, including potential military action against Iran, a contentious approach to the Ukraine war, and economic pressure on Cuba. His plans are complicated by a likely exodus of experienced staff, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and a Democratic Congress that may block his domestic agenda and some foreign policy moves. Historically, lame-duck presidents often turn to foreign policy to cement their legacy, but such efforts frequently fail. Trump's unpredictable nature and lack of follow-through could either leave the global status quo intact for his successor or trigger a dangerous crisis, leaving the world in a state of uncertainty for the next two years.