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Trump’s Transactional Diplomacy – 2025 and Beyond: A Critical Analysis President Donald Trump’s return to the Oval Office in January 2025 signaled the continuation—and in many ways, the intensification—of his signature transactional diplomacy. His approach, which began during his first term (2017-2021), has seen a resurgence with an even more pronounced emphasis on securing direct,…
Trump’s Controversial Vision for Gaza Former U.S. President Donald Trump has proposed a radical plan for Gaza’s future, dubbed the “Gaza Riviera.” The vision includes modern infrastructure, luxury beachfront developments, and digital governance. The blueprint, reportedly inspired by an economic plan from professor Joseph Pelzman, suggests a complete reconstruction of Gaza—but at the cost of…
The Greenland Gamble: The Wealthy Interests Behind Trump’s Arctic Obsession In his second term as President of the United States, Donald Trump is once again fanning the flames of an idea that stunned the world during his first presidency: buying Greenland. Dismissed as absurd in 2019, the proposal is now back in serious political and…
Economic Pressure Sparks Diplomatic Clash The Trump administration recently imposed a 25% tariff on Colombian goods after Colombia refused to accept deported migrants from the United States. This strong-arm tactic forced Colombia to comply with U.S. demands, allowing deportation flights, including U.S. military aircraft, to resume. The Trade-Off: Compliance Under Duress Colombia’s initial refusal sparked…
When former President Donald Trump floated the idea of purchasing Greenland, the world reacted with disbelief and ridicule. Yet beneath the surface of this controversial proposal lies a stark revelation about the growing strategic importance of the Arctic and the pitfalls of transactional diplomacy. Greenland’s vast untapped resources and strategic location have made it a focal point in the geopolitical scramble for Arctic dominance. However, Trump’s approach—marked by blunt opportunism and disregard for diplomatic norms—risked alienating allies, undermining environmental protections, and sidelining the voices of Greenland’s Indigenous population. The real danger wasn’t the proposal itself but what it revealed about U.S. priorities in an era of rapid climate and geopolitical shifts.
Court Upholds $5 Million Defamation Verdict Against Trump In a significant legal development, President-elect Donald Trump has lost his appeal against the $5 million defamation verdict awarded to writer E. Jean Carroll. The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the jury’s decision, which found Trump liable for sexually abusing Carroll in a Manhattan department…
U.S. Pushback Amid BRICS’ Currency Ambitions President-elect Donald Trump’s recent declaration to impose 100% tariffs on BRICS nations if they pursue the creation of a new currency has stirred global attention. The warning, issued as the BRICS bloc explores alternatives to the U.S. dollar, highlights the growing friction between the United States and emerging economies…
A Populist Presidency at a Democratic Crossroads As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office in January 2025, questions about the future of American democracy are more pressing than ever. With controversial appointments tied to the Heritage Foundation’s Project 2025 and his unmistakable flair for populist rhetoric, Trump’s second term may fundamentally reshape the nation’s…
Potential Crisis at the Canada-U.S. Border As President-elect Donald Trump pledges to enact the largest deportation effort in U.S. history, Canadian officials and advocacy groups are bracing for a potential surge of asylum-seekers across their shared border. Canada’s Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), along with migrant aid organizations, are on high alert as they anticipate…
A Looming Crisis: Europe’s Financial and Political Divide on Ukraine With Europe’s strained finances already buckling under the weight of supporting Ukraine, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s recent comments highlight a looming crisis. Warning that Europe cannot sustain the cost of Ukraine’s defense alone, Orban paints a stark picture of a growing divide within the…