As an aside the latest FP’s post “Indiaâs Great-Power Delusions” will make an interesting future post
Ten years ago, Donald Trump descended a golden escalator and upended American politics. He entered the White House not as a politician, but as a brand. Today, as the world stands at multiple geopolitical flashpointsâIsraelâIran, IndiaâPakistan, ChinaâTaiwanâthe question is not just what will Trump do, but what kind of world does Trump want to preside over?
Comeback King or New Emperor?
The interlude of Bidenâs presidencyâwhether viewed as rightful or riggedâhas only intensified Trumpâs mythos. He is no longer just the comeback kid; he is the comeback king in a time when cries of âno kingâ echo through a fractured republic. A decade on from his initial successful run, he should be an elder statesman but in fact he’s just getting started with another 3 years to go. It’s unparalleled influence in the American Republic since FDR who managed to dominate the 30’s through to the mid 40’s; Trump will be the dominant force in US politics from mid teens through to at least 2029. Continue reading đ§ Inside the Mind of Trump: Empire, Restraint, and the Hemispheric Gamble