Trump's upended the world order in just 100 days – so what will the NEXT 100 bring? Insiders predict what's in store

The Sun

28-04-2025

DONALD Trump has reshaped the world order as we know it since taking over the White House for a second time.
As the president marks an "extraordinary" first 100 days in the Oval Office, experts predict what's next.
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Just 100 days into his second term, Trump has made his mark with a dazzling pace of policy changes that have thrilled allies and stunned enemies.
Tariff wars and peace talks have defined his first months - and White House officials have warned of more "torpedoes".
From the get-go, Trump sparked controversy by inviting Elon Musk into his inner circle - appointing him head of his efficiency crack team.
His first weeks saw a historic Oval Office spat with Zelensky where the two leaders engaged in a brutal war of words - a spectacle for the world of diplomacy.
In a bizarre episode, the Don threw his toys out of the pram over a portrait of him, claiming it was the "worst" and "purposefully distorted".
He sensationally triggered an economic war with China - met with a fierce response from Beijing, raising fears of an escalation of conflict between the two countries.
And Trump continued his threats to take control over Greenland - and suggested Canada could become the 51st state of the US.
With his "America First" agenda, he has also waged war with courts and government bureaucracy.
Dr Alan Mendoza, executive director of Henry Jackson Society, told The Sun: "I think it'd be very fair to say that Trump has stirred up the world order in his first 100 days.
"Right now, it looks like chaos to us, but is there a master plan? That will take time to know and achieve."
How scheming Putin has undermined Trump's 100 day peace plan for finally end bloody war in Ukraine
Former Nato commander Hamish de Bretton-Gordon said: "It's been an extraordinary 100 days, absolutely extraordinary."
Experts believe the next 100 days will bring another rollercoaster ride - and it will continue to reshape the world as we know it.
Even before he set foot in the White House for on January 20, Trump - who likes to call himself the "greatest deal maker" - claimed he would end the Ukraine war in the first 24 hours of his presidency.
While Don later dubbed his own claim as "exaggeration", he has still not been able to put an end to the bloody conflict, with experts saying he has been played by Vladimir Putin.
Former Intelligence officer Philip Ingram predicts that Trump is set to "wash his hands off" the Russia-Ukraine and withdraw his support for Kyiv.
Marco Rubio has already warned that they will walk away unless there is a deal in days.
Ingram told The Sun: "Trump will not cut off support for Ukraine completely, but a lot of it will happen under the radar.
"We will see our European allies standing up more for Ukraine.
"The EU will step in more effectively, and the coalition of willing will back Kyiv up.
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"That will negate Trump's lack of support towards Ukraine. Not complete, but to a large extent."
Dr Mendoza believes that Trump will not be able to bring an end to the war in the next 100 days - unless he manages to crack a deal that is fair for both Kyiv and Moscow.
He said: "It is going to be really tough for Trump to crack unless he's determined to put forward a very bad deal for Ukraine.
"A lot depends now very much on the US and its attitude towards the war. If the US negotiates seriously, that would be the only way to get a deal.
"They will have to apply pressure to both sides to get a fairer outcome.
"If the outcome is fair - even if both sides don't get what they want -this will be particularly a bitter pill for Ukraine to swallow in this regard as the entirely innocent party."
Some experts believe that if peace takes too long, Trump could put the Middle East and China in the cross-hairs.
Dr Stephen Hall, political scientist at the University of Bath, told The Sun: "Donald Trump does allegedly want a Nobel Peace Prize, and if he can't achieve it in Ukraine. He will try for the Middle East.
"He may decide that Ukraine is unimportant and maintain a closer relationship with Russia."
Trump's seven-point peace plan
THE US has drafted up a seven-point plan which, it hopes, will draw a path to peace between Ukraine and Russia.
A source with knowledge of the plan reportedly revealed the content of the main points:
Immediate ceasefire in Ukraine
Direct talks between Ukraine and Russia
Ukraine to be barred from joining Nato
US to formally recognise Russian sovereignty over Crimea
US to give de facto recognition of four Ukrainian territories occupied by Russia along the current lines of control
Ukraine to sign minerals deal to share profits on natural resources with the US
All US sanctions lifted on Russia and both countries co-operate on energy
'Fight to the end'
When Trump took over the White House, he vowed to "beat" China.
But his economic attack was met with fierce resistance by Xi Jinping - who many believe wants to overthrow the US to become the global superpower.
Beijing has vowed to "fight to the end" as Trump raised the price on Chinese imports.
But the tit-for-tat fight has sparked fears that tensions between the two superpowers could spiral out of control.
Experts predict Trump will look to close a deal with China as any war with Beijing would be "bad news" not only for the US, but also for China.
If America carries on behaving as it is, China will see an opportunity to move on Taiwan. And then America is likely to intervene
Professor Kerry BrownKing's College London
Kerry Brown, former UK ambassador to China, told The Sun: "It is a very worrying time for US-China relations.
'If America carries on behaving as it is, China will see an opportunity to move on Taiwan. And then America is likely to intervene.
'It is the one country that can really face America, and has been feeling this showdown was inevitable for quite a long time.
'At the moment, if this trade war is a draw, that's a good outcome for America.'
Professor Ashok Swain, peace and security expert at the University of Uppsala, said China has prepared itself to take on the US.
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He said: "China is prepared to play the big game openly. And that's what we and Trump gave.
"After the 2008 financial crisis, there has been a significant change within the Chinese political discourse - they believe their time has come.
"They have drastically strengthened themselves both economically and militarily.
"They have not hesitated to show their strength not only in economic matters but also in security matters.
"And Trump's trade war gives Xi a possibility to project to his followers, ' I am the leader. I'm protecting your interests'."
Dr Hall added: "America is likely to be increasingly isolated. China will also try and forge new alliances.
"But there is very little trust for the Chinese government so that will also lead possibly to arms races.
"It will potentially lead to a huge instability across the world. And we will just have to wait and see."
Raining bombs
Elsewhere, Colonel Bretton-Gordon said Trump's decision to bomb the Houthis in Yemen - one of Iran's terror proxies - was a smart move.
He said: "Trump's had a positive impact attacking the Houthis and supporting the Israelis to attack Hezbollah.
"Iran is a much diminished state in the sort of axis of evil, so one could argue that that has been positive."
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And Dr Alan believes the US - alongside the Israelis - could bomb the Ayatollah's regime by the end of 2025.
The expert said: "He's made some initial plans for Iran [deal negotiation], but if that doesn't go anywhere, I'd expect to see some kinetic action against Iran later this year."
Last week, Trump hinted at a nuclear deal with Iran after threatening to bomb the regime "like never before".
The president said an agreement is "well on its way" as Iran scrambles to protect its most important nuclear fortresses.
In his first 100 days, Trump has exerted his power on a scale that has no easy historical comparison.
And the next 100 days promises no change to the status quo.
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