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Donald Trump

Donald Trump is a prominent American businessman and politician. He served as the 45th President of the United States from 2017 to 2021. His tenure was marked by significant controversy and polarisation. Trump is known for his unconventional approach to governance and communication. He has had a lasting impact on American politics and continues to influence global discussions.

What Is the ‘Discombobulator’ Weapon?

Statements by Donald Trump on a mysterious weapon used during a US military operation in Venezuela have triggered intense global speculation about emerging forms of warfare. Described as...

 January 30, 2026

Trump at Davos and Global Uncertainty

The world closely watched Donald Trump’s address at the World Economic Forum in Davos, particularly because key allies such as Canada, France, the UK, and the European Union...

 January 23, 2026

World Order at a Crossroads

The opening days of 2026 have delivered a sharp signal that the old rules governing international conduct are fraying. The dramatic U.S. operation to detain Venezuela’s President Nicolás...

 January 22, 2026

Trump, China and the Three-Player World

The completion of one year of Donald Trump’s second presidential term has revived a core question in global politics: will the coming years be as disruptive as the...

 January 20, 2026

Power Politics Behind U.S. Action in Venezuela

When Donald Trump announced U.S. military action against Venezuela from Mar-a-Lago, the language he employed left little ambiguity about the political tone or strategic intent. Framing the operation...

 January 14, 2026

U.S. Exit from Global Climate Order

The decision by Donald Trump to withdraw the United States from the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change marks an...

 January 12, 2026

The Donroe Doctrine and Its Meaning

Venezuela today is no longer only a Latin American crisis. It has become a theatre in which a new, more explicit expression of American power is taking shape....

 January 8, 2026

Greenland and the Limits of US Power

Remarks by US President Donald Trump claiming that the United States “needs” Greenland for defence have triggered sharp reactions from both Denmark and Greenland, reopening an old geopolitical...

 January 7, 2026

H-1B Visas and America’s Culture War

Nearly a year into Donald Trump’s second term, the H-1B visa program has undergone a fundamental transformation. It has shifted from a technical labor policy debate to a...

 January 1, 2026

Fault Lines in Global Trade

A year marked by volatile and selective use of trade policy instruments has reshaped the global trade landscape. The return of unilateralism, the weakening of multilateral institutions, and...

 December 26, 2025

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