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Trump’s Second Tenure Through Unapologetic Power Politics Through a lens of unapologetic power politics, this essay abandons neutrality by design. I have written elsewhere about restraint, ethics, and the human cost of state behaviour. I have argued for balance, legality, and moral responsibility in international relations. This time, I am doing the opposite, openly and
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For much of history, power was understood as possession. To rule meant to command land, labour, resources, or trade. Political authority followed material dominance, and global order could be explained by who controlled what. That logic shaped empires, revolutions, and ideologies. It no longer explains the world we inhabit. Today, economists speak of debt, inflation,
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The world doesn’t move in straight lines. It lurches, jolted by clashing forces until something breaks and something new takes shape. Donald Trump’s 2025 tariffs, sold as a fist-pump for American strength, are one such jolt. Instead of rebuilding a nation, they are rattling allies, emboldening rivals, and hitting everyday Americans where it hurts most:
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When the United States threatens a 50% tariff on Indian goods, it is not just a matter of trade—it is leverage built on India’s dependence. Washington knows it holds two trump cards: India’s vast consumer market and its taxpayer-funded talent pipeline. Silicon Valley’s engineers, Wall Street’s analysts, and America’s technology giants thrive on Indian graduates
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Human history is not only a record of inventions and empires—it is a story of ideas. From the philosophical streets of Athens to the quiet ashrams of India and the riverbanks of ancient China, humanity has long sought meaning not only in how we live, but in why we live as we do. These questions—about
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What drives a superpower to threaten its allies, unravel long-standing treaties, and float surreal proposals like annexing Canada or buying Greenland? Why would a president, in the middle of global upheaval, feud publicly with the world’s richest man, suspend aid to Ukraine, and talk about retaking the Panama Canal by force? At first glance, Donald
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Author’s Note: The following article reflects personal observations and reflections on recent geopolitical and economic events. It is not intended to accuse any government or institution of wrongdoing, but rather to invite critical discussion on the nature of global economic systems, policy decisions, and the human consequences they entail. The aim is to contribute meaningfully
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At first glance, Trumpism—characterised by trade wars, NATO scepticism, and unexpected alignments with figures such as Kim Jong-un and Vladimir Putin—appears to represent an unpredictable rupture in the continuity of American foreign policy. To longstanding allies in Europe, Japan, and South Korea, it seems a betrayal: the abrupt unravelling of partnerships that have underpinned U.S.
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Executive Summary: The United States’ significant tariffs on goods from China (145%) and the EU (20%), compared to a lower 10% on UK goods, create considerable challenges for global exporters. This article argues that the United Kingdom, particularly when including the unique dual-market access of Northern Ireland, offers a strategic and legally sound pathway for
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Losing Ground: Why the UK Fell Behind China and the US—and How to Lead Again What becomes of a nation that once ruled the seas but now struggles to manage its rails? The United Kingdom, architect of the industrial revolution and financier of empires, finds itself today trailing behind countries it once dominated—economically, strategically, and
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