Bloomberg: "Trump is fighting six wars and will lose them all" - Ukraine, Israel, China and the world

In an article by Bloomberg, published on April 25, 2025, Hal Brands describes the 6 wars Donald Trump has become involved in:

"The events of the next few months will shape the president's legacy."
During his second inauguration, U.S. President Donald Trump declared himself a peacemaker and a master negotiator, but only 100 days later, he found himself drawn into three hot wars, as well as a cold, potential, and trade war.
Unfortunately, he starts with a deficit that he created himself: his decisions have strained America’s alliances, undermined its economic power, and called its strategic competence into question.
These conflicts, according to the author, have serious consequences for global security and stability. Trump, according to the analyst, was unprepared for such large-scale challenges and risks not only losing each of these wars but also affecting the global political and economic situation. Let's take a closer look at each of these wars and their consequences.
1. The War in Ukraine: Trump's Strategic Mistake
Description: The War in Ukraine is undoubtedly one of the most significant conflicts Trump became involved in. From the very beginning of his second term, Trump believed he could quickly resolve the conflict by using sanctions against Russia and forcing Ukraine to abandon the idea of reclaiming lost territories. His bet on a swift victory through sanctions threats and diplomatic efforts proved to be a mistake, as Putin's maximalist goals and his confidence in victory made the peace process much more difficult.
Current situation: Against the backdrop of a prolonged conflict, Trump faces a tough choice: intensify sanctions against Russia and continue military and intelligence support for Ukraine, or refrain from involvement, risking Ukraine's defeat and catastrophic consequences for European security.
Potential consequences:
- Weakening Ukraine: A Russian victory could lead to significant territorial and sovereignty losses for Ukraine, undermining the country’s democratic development.
- Security threats to Europe: Russian aggression poses a danger to all of Europe, potentially affecting NATO’s stability and the global order.
- Instability in the region: A prolonged war will continue to maintain instability in Central and Eastern Europe.
2. War in the Middle East — The Houthis in Yemen
Description: The second war Trump is involved in is the conflict in Yemen, where the U.S. is striking the Houthis, who support Iran. Despite U.S. efforts, the Houthis continue to threaten the region’s security, and the situation remains highly tense. This war, like many others in the Middle East, has become a pawn in broader geopolitical interests, including the U.S.'s desire to limit Iran’s influence.
Current situation: The U.S. continues its strategy of containing the Houthis, but their influence in the region remains significant, hindering a successful resolution of the conflict.
Potential consequences:
- Humanitarian disaster: The ongoing war has caused immense suffering for civilians, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis in Yemen.
- Political instability: The region remains in a state of perpetual conflict, negatively impacting other Middle Eastern countries and global security.
3. The War with Hamas
Description: The third war taking place in the Middle East is Israel's war with Hamas. Israel is once again going on the offensive, trying to finally defeat the terrorist organization. This war has become part of a broader conflict that Israel is fighting against terrorist groups along its southern borders.
Current situation: Israel continues military operations aimed at destroying Hamas’s infrastructure. Despite successes, the situation remains tense, as Hamas actively uses guerrilla warfare tactics and continues to carry out terrorist attacks.
Potential consequences:
- Political tension in Israel: Food shortages and long-term military operations are causing political discontent within Israel, leading to instability within the country.
- Humanitarian situation: The war with Hamas exacerbates the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, drawing attention from international organizations and attracting criticism from other countries.
- Security threats to Israel: Even if Hamas is defeated, threats from other terrorist groups, such as Iran, will continue to remain relevant.
4. Potential War with Iran
Description: These military operations in the Middle East could only be a prelude to a larger-scale conflict with Iran due to its nuclear program. Iran has not abandoned its ambitions to create nuclear weapons, which continues to raise serious concerns in the U.S. and its allies.
Current situation: Trump is torn between two approaches: containing Iran or destroying its nuclear program. However, Iran refuses to compromise, leading to increased tension and a possible military confrontation.
Potential consequences:
- Escalation of the conflict: Military actions against Iran could lead to a full-scale war in the Middle East, involving other countries, including Israel.
- Nuclear threat: If Iran continues its nuclear ambitions, this could lead to a nuclear arms race in the Middle East.
5. The Cold War with China
Description: The fifth war is the Cold War with China. At the beginning of his second presidential term, Trump was full of hope for a "grand deal" with Beijing. However, now, amid growing trade tensions, China has stated that it will fight to the end.
Current situation: The trade war continues to escalate, with the U.S. imposing high tariffs on Chinese goods, and Beijing, in turn, finding ways to counter these measures.
Potential consequences:
- Trade instability: Deteriorating relations between the two largest economies in the world are leading to a drop in global markets and a slowdown in the global economy.
- Political division: This conflict could lead to a split in the world into two economic camps, affecting global politics.
6. Trade War: Global Economic Instability
Description: The sixth war is the trade war, which started with the imposition of tariffs against China and has expanded to other countries. Trump has delayed the introduction of the highest tariffs on goods from most countries, but this step is a temporary delay.
Current situation: Economists warn that the trade war will continue to threaten the global economy, leading to higher prices and a reduction in international trade levels.
Potential consequences:
- Economic instability: The imposition of tariffs on goods will lead to price increases, reduced trade volumes, and slowed economic growth.
- Global economic crisis: Continued trade conflicts may lead to a global economic crisis.
Conclusion: Global Instability and Security Consequences
The stakes in the current international situation are extremely high, and they include peace and stability in key regions, as well as the state of the global economy and the unity of democratic countries. However, Trump enters this complex period with two problems of his own making. First, he has weakened American power by undermining the economy and worsening relations with allies. Second, his crisis management team has proven ineffective, leading to chaos and instability within the country.
This could lead to high consequences for the U.S. and the world if Trump does not act decisively.
"U.S. friends around the world are likely shocked at how radical and reckless Trump’s America has become. Perhaps the defeat of the Houthis will instill some fear in America’s enemies. But despite all of Trump’s talk of America’s 'golden age,' many countries see that the superpower is in decline," the article emphasizes.
The six wars that Donald Trump is involved in are linked to global instability and could lead to catastrophic consequences for the world. The war in Ukraine, the Middle East, with Iran, the cold war with China, and the trade war — all these conflicts create threats to security and the international order. Trump must make tough decisions that will determine the future of his presidency and stability on the global stage.
Brands is also a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, co-author of the book "Danger Zone: The Coming Conflict with China," and a senior advisor at Macro Advisory Partners.
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