All hail emperor Trump: Tariffs, threats & twitter decrees

All hail emperor Trump: Tariffs, threats & twitter decrees

Donald Trump’s approach to international relations in 2025 has shifted from “America First” to something resembling “America Rules, You Obey.” The US President’s foreign policy strategy increasingly resembles medieval statecraft, complete with ultimatums, threats, and the occasional royal decree delivered via social media. Trump’s most dramatic move came with his threat to impose 100% tariffs…

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Modi’s five-nation tour: Breaking China’s debt trap grip

Modi’s five-nation tour: Breaking China’s debt trap grip

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s strategic tour across five nations in July 2025 marked a pivotal moment in international diplomacy. Traversing Ghana, Trinidad and Tobago, Argentina, Brazil, and Namibia, Modi’s mission was clear: to offer the Global South an alternative to China’s debt-heavy development model. A Different Approach to Partnership Unlike Beijing’s Belt and Road Initiative,…

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