Introduction: A Paradigm Shift in Global Diplomacy The re-election of Donald Trump in 2024 has ushered in a seismic shift in the trajectory of U.S. foreign policy, rippling through the international community. With America’s return to Trump’s distinctive brand of governance, questions loom over how the global equilibrium may tilt and what transformations
Chee Meng Tan, University of Nottingham Donald Trump will return to the White House having set out his foreign policy approach for the next four years. US voters have chosen a leader who adheres to an “America first” principle, where US interests come first, and is expected to be more isolationist than the
Matthew Sussex, Australian National University With a resounding victory in the US presidential election, Donald Trump can now claim a sweeping mandate to implement his agenda, both foreign and domestic. Crucially, the result shows you should never bet against self-interest: either for politicians, or for American voters prepared to disregard the most flawed
ph. Donald Trump addresses the crowd after being declared the winner during an election night party at the Palm Beach County Convention Center on Nov. 6, 2024. Jabin Botsford/The Washington Post via Getty Images Michael J. Socolow, University of Maine Most people agree that actual facts matter – in such activities as debate,
ph. Donald Trump tours a liquefied natural gas terminal under construction in Louisiana in 2019. AP Photo/Evan Vucci Gautam Jain, Columbia University As the U.S. prepares for another Trump administration, one area unambiguously in the incoming president’s crosshairs is climate policy. Although he has not released an official climate agenda, Donald Trump’s playbook
James Cooper, York St John University Donald Trump will be sworn in as the 47th president of the United States on January 20 2025. At that point he will become the first US president since Grover Cleveland – 130 years ago – to serve two non-consecutive terms, having lost the White House only
As cities burgeon and urban landscapes expand, the vision of Smart Cities emerges as an imperative to crafting habitats that are efficient, sustainable, and genuinely livable. By harnessing artificial intelligence (AI), these advanced urban spaces aspire to transform infrastructure, streamline public services, and foster a more sustainable existence for city dwellers. AI-driven Smart
In the realm of Southeast Asia, an intricate mosaic unfolds—an assemblage of islands, kaleidoscopic cultures, and lush panoramas. Every nation within this equatorial expanse, from Thailand to Vietnam, Malaysia to the Philippines, extends an extraordinary fusion of ancient heritage, age-old customs, and modern advancements, painting an unparalleled landscape for explorers. Embracing islands and
Introduction to Seismic Mysteries Earthquakes, those mesmerizing yet destructive natural spectacles, captivate the human imagination. Grasping their essence requires exploring seismic science, an intricate realm that examines the formidable forces within Earth’s crust, forces that give rise to sudden ruptures, vibrations, and tremors. The tumultuous shifts that define seismic activity originate from energy
Title: The Unaccountability Machine Author: Dan Davies Pages: 304 In The Unaccountability Machine, Dan Davies plunges into the murky waters of organisational decision-making, illuminating why so many of the world’s largest systems—from financial markets to governmental institutions—consistently produce results that no one claims to have wanted. With incisive analysis, Davies dissects the mechanisms