Tag: United States

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Trump’s Cultural Momentum Collapses as Economic Reality Contradicts Electoral Narrative

The post-2024 rise of “Trumpism” in corporate America has significantly waned within a year. As of December 21, Trump’s approval rating stands at 42.8%, with 54% disapproving, while his economic approval plummets to 36%, the lowest recorded. The Democratic Party’s success in the November 2025 gubernatorial races in New Jersey and Virginia by substantial margins highlights the disconnection between Republican actions and voter preferences, revealing a backlash against perceived overreach.

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Trump Administration Systematically Dismantles Oversight While Claiming Historic Transparency

White House claims of being the most transparent and accessible administration are contradicted by actions that dismantle accountability, such as the dismissal of 17 inspectors general and leaving 75% of those positions vacant. Additionally, the defunding of the Council of Inspectors General and the imposition of media restrictions by the Pentagon have created an accountability vacuum, facilitating unchecked executive action.

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Damascus Gains International Legitimacy Through White House Visit Yet Internal Challenges Persist

Ahmed al-Sharaa’s meeting with President Trump on November 10 marked a significant diplomatic achievement for Syria, resulting in the removal of UN Security Council sanctions and a suspension of the Caesar Act for six months. However, consolidating this international recognition domestically is challenging due to Kurdish forces’ resistance to integration, demands for autonomy from Druze leaders, and Israeli military expansion in southern Syria.

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Beijing Positions Itself as Emerging Technology Governance Architect Through Arms Control Framework

China’s November 2025 white paper on arms control emphasizes AI, cyberspace, and outer space governance, moving from a reactive to a proactive role in these domains against Western dominance. This document coincides with the January release of DeepSeek-R1, showcasing Chinese AI capabilities on par with American models, amid potential cooperation openings due to the Trump administration’s economic rebalancing.

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European Silence After Trump’s National Security Strategy Reveals Strategic Paralysis

Washington’s December 4th National Security Strategy, which emphasizes “cultivating resistance” in Europe and warns of “civilizational erasure,” has elicited a near-silent response from European governments. This silence reflects a deeper paralysis, as they acknowledge the need for a fundamental transformation of their security architecture but struggle to establish a unified vision for independent action.

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Tbilisi Weaponizes American Political Language to Attack Western Institutions

Georgia’s ruling party, Georgian Dream, has shifted from being a nominal Western partner to a systematic antagonist by using rhetoric that criticizes European and American diplomats, such as “Deep State” and “Global War Party.” This strategy aims to consolidate power domestically and allows for geopolitical maneuvering toward Russia and China, framing the party as a defender of sovereignty against foreign interference.

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