Donald Trump's First 100 Days: 'Shock and Awe' Says Author Brahma Chellaney

Brahma Chellaney, a noted strategic thinker and author, who has shared several insights Donald Trump through his posts on X (formerly Twitter), stated that the soon-to-be-elected US President's first 100 days tenure will have many "shock and awe"

"The Trump presidency's first 100 days promise to be "shock and awe" as Trump shakes up government and policies with a series of executive orders so that, as he puts it, “the curtain closes on four long years of American decline.” But coming to TikTok’s rescue isn't a great start," said Chellaney.

Who is Brahma Chellaney? 

Brahma Chellaney is an Indian academic, strategic thinker, author, and commentator on international relations, geopolitics, and security issues. He is well-known for his expertise in water security, particularly the geopolitics of transboundary water resources, as well as for his writings on Asian security and China’s global influence. He also has been a professor at the Centre for Policy Research (CPR), a leading think tank in India, where he has conducted research on global security and strategic affairs.

Past posts by Chellaney 

In another recent post, Chellaney referenced a Wall Street Journal report stating that Trump had expressed interest in visiting China within his first 100 days if re-elected and had spoken by phone with Xi Jinping. 

Earlier, Chellaney highlighted that during his first presidency, Trump frequently emphasized the connection between China and COVID-19, a stance that contrasted with his successor, Joe Biden, who, according to Chellaney, "effectively let China off the hook." 

Additionally, Chellaney noted Trump's criticism of Biden's decision to allow Ukraine to fire U.S.-made missiles into Russia, quoting Trump as saying, "I disagree very vehemently with sending missiles hundreds of miles into Russia." 

These posts reflect Chellaney's observations on Trump's foreign policy approaches and their implications on global affairs.