Suryaa Now International Desk: If the Democratic Party wins the upcoming November mid-term elections in America and gains control over the Congress, a radical change in the country's foreign policy... If the Democratic Party wins the upcoming November mid-term elections in the United States and gains control over Congress, the leading news agency Reuters has analyzed the possibility of radical changes in the country's foreign policy. There is a chance that there will be significant changes in international relations, defense budget allocations and dealings with allies in contrast to current White House policies. Especially if the Democrats gain control of the legislative system, there is a possibility that the strategy followed by the United States in the international arena will be completely redefined.
There are signs of a clear shift in the Democrats' stance on Middle East politics and military aid to Israel. In the wake of the deaths of Palestinian civilians and regional tensions, there is strong opposition from within the party itself to providing large-scale arms and funds to Israel. Many Democrats want stricter restrictions on military aid to Israel or a freeze on the supply of certain types of serious weapons. In this context, if the election results are favorable, the Congress is likely to keep a tighter vigil on the allocation of foreign military aid funds.
A victory for Democrats will also have implications for defense spending and the restoration of foreign aid. Democrats are likely to try hard to block massive defense budget increases and roll back foreign aid cuts proposed by the current administration. Opponents of cuts to humanitarian and development funding abroad insist on reallocating previously frozen funds. All these developments will play a key role in shaping the direction of US international relations in the coming days.
