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Harvard Professor Calls U.S. a 'Rogue State' Amid Tariffs

3/27/2026

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Stephen M. Walt, a Harvard professor, labels the United States a "rogue state" amid tariffs and threats since the start of the second Trump Administration.
He argues the United States shifted from hegemon to predatory and disdains allies.
Walt warns the current administration’s incompetence could have long-lasting effects.
He says the world must build alliances to counter U.S. influence and resist its demands.

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Stephen M. Walt, a Harvard professor, labels the United States a "rogue state" amid tariffs and threats since the start of the second Trump Administration.
He argues the United States shifted from hegemon to predatory and disdains allies.
Walt warns the current administration’s incompetence could have long-lasting effects.
He says the world must build alliances to counter U.S. influence and resist its demands.