Key players in the Trump administration — and what they mean for Australia

The first months of President Donald Trump’s second term in office have been a whirlwind of executive orders, controversial appointments, unconventional economic policy and bureaucratic upheaval. But even while executive power and policy decision-making have become increasingly centralised in Trump’s hands, there is still a constellation of appointees, officials and advisors within the administration who wield considerable policymaking power and influence over the president’s thinking.

Below is a selection of some of the most influential foreign policy players in the second Trump administration and what Australians should know about them. Their experience, views on the Indo-Pacific and US foreign policy, and actions taken during the administration’s early days can help de-mystify the administration’s evolving foreign policy direction — and help Australians to understand the priorities of their most important ally. Read the full article by The United States Study Centre.