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It’s two weeks until Americans elect their next president and the world is watching (THREAD 1/10)

Here’s what the US can learn from other countries about holding an election in a pandemic https://bbc.in/3obfKQY

2/10 But what does the US election mean for the world? Here’s what some in the international business community want to see

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Business Daily - Trading with the USA - BBC Sounds

What does the international business community hope for from the US elections?

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3/10 President Trump has an “America First” strategy on international trade. But has this cost the US friends? And was it worth it?
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4/10 What do America’s global allies think about the Trump era - and do they want him back in the White House? https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p08vqfqs

The Inquiry - President Trump's diplomatic style: A break with the past - BBC Sounds

President Trump's personality-driven diplomacy marks a departure from previous policy

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5/10 America hasn’t had the easiest relationship with China over the past four years and as always politicians there will be watching the election closely. But this year - has the power dynamic changed? https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/election-us-2020-54522988

US 2020 election: Who does China really want to win?

With the US battered by the coronavirus and political polarisation, China thinks its time has come.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/election-us-2020-54522988

6/10 And what about America’s allies in Europe? In Germany, the historically strong transatlantic relationship is being called into question

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/election-us-2020-54522984

US election 2020: Why it matters so much to Germans

Trump has singled out Berlin for repeated criticism but some say it was a much needed wake-up call.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/election-us-2020-54522984

7/10 With cutbacks in trade and foreign aid, the US has been losing influence in Africa. So does US policy on the continent still matter? https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p08vt248

Newsday - How US cuts in Africa are impacting lives - BBC Sounds

With cutbacks in trade and foreign aid, it’s clear that Africa is no longer a priority

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p08vt248

8/10 Turkey is among the keenest outside observers of the election. @WJ_Armstrong argues the the decline of America’s traditional role in foreign policy has opened up space for Turkey https://monitoring.bbc.co.uk/product/c2023meb

9/10 If he wins the vote on 3 November, President Trump says he wants to pull American troops out of Afghanistan by Christmas. So how critical is the vote to security in the region?

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9/10 If he wins the vote on 3 November, President Trump says he wants to pull American troops out of Afghanistan by Christmas. So how critical is the vote to security in the region? https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p08vs9rq

10/10 Finally, how have America’s enemies been affected by four years of the Trump administration? And how are they watching the election? The BBC’s @faisalirshaid has been looking into what jihadist groups are saying

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