President Trump Against the World Order – Teapot in a Tempest?

President Trump Against the World Order – Teapot in a Tempest?

Introduction Political leaders, media moguls and journalists have saturated the public throughout the world with claims and accusations that President Trump is destroying the World Order, undermining historic alliances, western values, the world trade organizations and violating national and international constitutions and institutions. In the United States, legislators, judges and leaders from both parties have…

China Sees Trump’s Trade War as an Opportunity to Boost Ties with Africa

China Sees Trump’s Trade War as an Opportunity to Boost Ties with Africa

Donald Trump’s trade war with China is becoming more problematic as China seeks growing relations with the African continent. “The United States has initiated trade actions affecting a broad group of countries and faces retaliation or retaliatory threats from China, the European Union, its NAFTA partners and Japan, among others. Our modelling suggests that if…

‘Tweet of Mass Destruction’ Ratchets Up Tension on Iran

‘Tweet of Mass Destruction’ Ratchets Up Tension on Iran

President Trump’s late-night, all-caps Tweet of Mass Destruction threatening Iran is bound to be enshrined in the Art of Diplomacy annals. But let’s go back to how this all started. After unilaterally pulling out of the Iran nuclear deal, the Trump administration has issued what amounts to a declaration of economic war on Iran and will…

Helsinki Secrets

Helsinki Secrets

Like an orange hurricane, President Trump made a stormy visit to the Old World. Usually American presidents’ visits to Europe present photo opportunities and vows of eternal love and friendship. Not this time. Since the Mongol invasion, not many visitors from outside shook Europe like he did. The US President has finally emerged from the…