Trump Unleashes Chaos in the World Intentionally
The Arab world is angry, Denmark is agitated, Colombia is regressing, and both Mexico and Canada
brace for a tariff war with the United States. Meanwhile, Beijing has launched a trade war with
Washington in response to President Donald Trump’s decision to impose a 10% tariff on Chinese goods.
Even the British, long proud of their “special relationship” with the U.S., have resorted to their
traditions of quiet diplomacy.
The global scene now resembles one where President Donald Trump has thrown a bag of broken glass
under the feet of world leaders, who have cooperated over eight decades within the post-World War II
international order.
Daily Reactions to Trump
Everyone seems to be responding to Trump daily. When asked last week about Trump’s declaration that
the U.S. would seize the devastated Gaza Strip and turn it into the “Middle Eastern Riviera,” Australian
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said, “As Prime Minister of Australia, I will not provide daily
commentary on statements from the U.S. President.”
The Dominating Approach
Whether world leaders admit it openly or not, they view Trump’s domineering approach towards some
U.S. government institutions with skepticism, questioning America’s role in the post-Cold War
international system. What about the U.S. roles in NATO, the United Nations, the World Bank, and
other pillars of the international order?
Trump has often questioned NATO’s value, threatening not to defend member countries that fail to
increase their military spending to the level he demands. On his first day in office, Trump decided to
withdraw from the World Health Organization (WHO) for the second time, a move leaving the UN
agency without its largest funder. WHO leaders rallied to respond to Trump’s decision, urging global
pressure on Washington to reverse it. A German envoy expressed concern, stating, “The roof is on fire.”
Heather Hurlburt, an expert in international and political affairs at Chatham House, wrote in her
analysis that “Trump’s actions signal a permanent shift in the political landscape — not just a temporary
disruption that will return to normal after 4 years.”
Beyond Leadership Circles
Away from leadership circles, anyone relying on U.S. aid for food or medicine faces significant risks
following Trump’s decision to disband the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), ending
its 6-decade mission to stabilize poor countries through food aid to their citizens.
However, Ariana Qasemi Mustafa from Kosovo’s “Women’s Network” coalition, which includes 140
NGOs, stated, “Despite this, we are resilient and will strive to do our utmost” to continue providing aid
to those in need.
This article reflects on the tumultuous changes in global politics instigated by Donald Trump’s policies,
underlining the widespread impact and the varied responses from around the globe.
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