Diplomacy
Zelensky - Trump Meeting: Tensions and Transformations in Transatlantic Ties
The recent engagement between former US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has significantly altered the global diplomatic landscape, intensifying tensions among the US, its European allies, and Ukraine. Since Trump's reascendancy to power, there has been a marked reconfiguration of US foreign policy, characterized by a retreat from multilateral commitments that jeopardizes the reliability of longstanding alliances. The meeting with Zelensky—formerly emblematic of robust US - Ukraine relations—has raised alarms regarding Washington's shifting strategic priorities. Trump publicly scrutinized Kyiv's leadership and echoed narratives similar to those espoused by the Kremlin. This realignment poses substantial implications for the trajectory of the Ukraine conflict and could fundamentally reshape the global order.
3-year of Ukraine war: Will it stop or take a new turn?
Today, Monday, February 24, 2025, marks the third anniversary of the Russia-Ukraine war. Although this war is often referred to simply as the Ukraine war, as the entire conflict is taking place on Ukrainian territory. On February 24, 2022, Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine. Vladimir Putin had hoped that Russia would quickly seize Ukraine. However, many analysts had predicted that this war would turn into a prolonged conflict, which indeed came true. Since the fall of the Soviet Union, this is the first time Russia has engaged in such a long-term war. Ukraine claims that Russia has lost 400,000 soldiers in this conflict. While the exact number remains uncertain, sources like BBC and Al Jazeera have reported that by December 2024, Russia had lost at least 150,000 troops, while Ukraine had lost around 50,000 soldiers. Although Ukraine has suffered fewer military casualties, its overall losses have been massive. Nearly 8 million Ukrainians have fled the country, and 5 million have been internally displaced. Russia has occupied approximately 4,000 square kilometers of Ukrainian territory.
Shadow of darkness behind America's democracy in Trump era
Trump came to power in 2016 primarily by taking control of America’s information landscape. His journey in politics has been marked by controversy, with his actions always seeming to run parallel to the divisive nature of his rhetoric. From hate speech to crude attacks on opposing politicians, he has consistently used derogatory language. On January 6, 2021, thousands of Trump supporters stormed the senate office at Capitol Hill. Instead of regret, Trump later remarked during a campaign rally that he should not have left the House on that day, despite losing the 2020 presidential election. Now, this very Trump is back in the American throne. Ironically, it is the citizens of the nation that often claims to uphold the most democracy in the world who have brought him back to power, dressed as a king.
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Is Trump’s aggression real or just a political bluff?
Donald Trump took office as the President of the United States on January 20. In just a short period, he has made numerous orders and expressed intentions to make several decisions that have shocked many worldwide. He has been issuing threats and making bold statements. Already, he has taken so many actions that many consider unusual. No US president in recent history has taken so many significant steps right after taking office, nor has any president threatened other countries in this way. Some critics have even compared him to Adolf Hitler, calling him an extreme nationalist. Among his most controversial decisions are taking control of the war-torn Gaza Strip and relocating its residents, making Canada the 51st US state (often referring to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as 'Governor'), imposing high tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China, shut down USAID, deporting illegal immigrants from the US, attempting to acquire Greenland from Denmark, reclaiming control over the Panama Canal, offering military aid to Ukraine in exchange for mineral resources, and restrict access to intelligence information for former President Biden, among many other actions.
What message does world receives from Trump's 'America First' doctrine
Donald Trump is returning to the White House for a second term, and this return could bring significant changes to global politics and economics. It is believed that once Trump resumes his duties as the President of the United States, he will begin implementing his declared "America First" policy. This agenda will not only change the intricacies of US foreign policy but will also have a profound impact on the lives of millions of people living outside America's borders. There is much speculation about how Trump's approach to major international issues might unfold. During his election campaign, Trump repeatedly stated that he could end the Russia-Ukraine war in a day, though he never clarified how he would achieve this.
What will Trump’s policy be on Bangladeshi immigrants?
Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States for a second term on January 20, with a stern stance against undocumented immigrants. In his inaugural speech, he declared, “America’s golden era begins today,” and emphasized his “America First” policy, vowing to restore sovereignty and security. He proclaimed, “We will become the envy of every nation. No one will exploit us anymore. Today marks the end of America’s decline. God has kept me alive to make America great again.”
Why Tulip Siddiq’s resignation matters to Bangladeshis more than the British
Tulip Siddiq, a minister from the UK’s ruling Labour Party, resigned from her position as the Economic Secretary to the Treasury and City Minister after being implicated in an investigation regarding the alleged embezzlement of £3.9 billion from Bangladesh's infrastructure projects. The accusation is that her family was involved in the misappropriation of these funds. Following the involvement of her name in a corruption investigation in Bangladesh, pressure had been mounting for her resignation. Recently, she, along with her mother, brother, sister, and aunt, has been accused in a corruption case in Bangladesh. However, Tulip Siddiq has consistently denied the allegations.
Is Trump's era the start of a new world order?
Donald Trump is set to take the oath as the elected president of the United States. In the current era, nearly every country in the world has some form of relationship with others. These relationships can be either friendly or adversarial, meaning that every country, especially major powers, has interests intertwined with others. Accordingly, the United States, the world’s largest economy and military power, has commercial, military, and even ideological ties or conflicts with nearly every country. These relationships also experience ups and downs. It is important to note that those who believe that US foreign policy does not change regardless of which party forms the government are influenced by outdated thinking. Such thinking is old-fashioned, a relic of the Cold War era, when the US maintained consistent policies toward the Soviet Union and the countries in the socialist bloc, regardless of which party was in power. However, that bloc has now collapsed, and even large socialist countries like China are now operating under free-market principles.
Trudeau's Political Journey: A Legacy of Ambition, Controversy, and Shifting Alliances
Justin Pierre James Trudeau's political life began in the cradle. Born Christmas Day, 1971, to Margaret Sinclair and Pierre Elliott Trudeau, Canada's 15th prime minister, their eldest son grew up in the spotlight and an atmosphere of privilege. Now, he's out in the cold, abandoned by his closest allies and maligned by his opponents as Canada, too, joins the global anti-incumbent mood.
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