The Trump Moment: Global shifts and strategic realignments
Donald Trump’s presidency marked a seismic shift in global diplomacy, challenging long-standing norms and reshaping international relations. His “America First” agenda, characterised by assertive trade policies, skepticism toward multilateral institutions, and a focus on bilateral deals, sparked both controversy and transformation.
This collection of blogs examines the far-reaching consequences of Trump’s leadership, exploring how his decisions influenced global power dynamics, redefined alliances, and prompted strategic realignments across the world.
The USAID’s closure: Soft power at a crossroads
The closure of USAID marks an important shift in U.S. foreign policy, potentially weakening American soft power and leaving a vacuum that rivals like China may exploit. As global diplomacy evolves, qu[...]
An indiscreet view on the budget of multilateralism | Part 2: What about the General Assembly?
While the General Assembly is the most democratic organ of the United Nations, the budget of the UN General Assembly reveals a stark contrast—just 16 Member States finance over 80 per cent of its re[...]
Why did the 21st century start on 20 January 2025?
The 21st century is considered to have started on 20 January 2025, marked by two significant events: Donald Trump's return to power and the launch of DeepSeek, a transformative open-source AI. Trump's[...]
An indiscreet view on the budget of multilateralism | Part 1: Who is on top?
The evolving landscape of global multilateralism, exemplified by the financial contributions of Member States to the United Nations, underscores a shift in influence, with China’s rising share marki[...]
Trump 2.0 and the Indo-Pacific
The Indo-Pacific has become a critical arena where global powers converge, exposing divergent views on its strategic scope and significance. As the U.S. navigates its role under the Trump and Biden ad[...]
Tech at Trump’s inauguration: Visible presence, loud absence
At Trump's second inauguration, prominent tech leaders, including Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg, signaled alignment with the administration, raising questions about the future of American tech. Howeve[...]
Trump and tech: More of the same, but with a twist
As Trump takes office, the tech world anticipates a blend of continuity and change in policy. While historically, the U.S. has favored a private-sector-driven tech landscape, Trump is expected to main[...]
Why Trump’s appointment of Musk as an ‘efficiency tzar’ is about AI transformation?
Trump's appointment of Elon Musk as 'efficiency tzar' aims to modernize federal administration, amidst critiques suggesting it targets the 'deep state.' However, the focus should shift to the broader [...]
