Canada-US Relationship

Trump’s ‘war’ on Canada, as waged by the so-called MSM

— The Washington Post cautiously parallels Trump’s hostility toward Canada with Putin’s aggression in Ukraine — while hedging its stance. This equivocation highlights a troubling media reluctance to confront Trump’s aggressive intentions directly.

Trump 2.0

What happens when leaders have loyalists in charge of men with guns: Lessons for the US from Nicaragua, Syria and other authoritarian countries

— Donald Trump’s Pentagon purge and appointment of loyalists to security agencies raise concerns about personalising U.S. security forces — echoing strongman tactics worldwide, potentially undermining democracy, and entrenching power through repression.

COMMENT

Channel inner Musk and US-Russia duplication has to go into woodchipper

— A satirical take on US-Russia diplomacy under Donald Trump, proposing a ‘merger’ of their foreign services to cut costs. With Marco Rubio echoing Sergei Lavrov’s rhetoric, why not streamline the messaging?

OPINION

Trump is testing the waters on Ukraine to see how far he can go elsewhere

— Donald Trump’s second presidency prioritises alliances with autocracies, ending wars on his terms, and economic nationalism. A ‘win’ in Ukraine may well lead the US president to act in Gaza and resume talks of acquiring Canada or Greenland.

Trump-Zelensky Clash

How Trump’s spat with Zelensky threatens the security of the world – including the US

— Trump’s press conference with Zelensky signalled a geopolitical shift, aligning closer to Putin while unsettling US allies. Europe braces for leadership, China gains leverage, and Nato faces uncertainty amid Trump’s America-first stance.

Trump-Zelensky Clash

The only ‘winner’ here is Putin: Ukraine unites in response to Trump-Zelensky spat and resigns itself to new reality

— The heated Oval Office clash between Zelensky and Trump has unified Ukrainians, exposing shifting U.S. policy under Trump. With U.S. support wavering, Ukraine increasingly turns to Europe for backing.

OPINION

IF you wanted to be a dictator, you could...

— A step-by-step guide to dismantling American democracy: seize control of institutions, silence dissent, manipulate justice, embrace dictators, deceive voters, and undermine alliances — all within 100 days. Autocracy, achieved.

UK Politics

Could Elon Musk’s government takeover happen in the UK?

— Trump’s radical government cuts, aided by Elon Musk’s unprecedented role, spark legal battles and a looming constitutional crisis. Britain’s system limits such overhauls, but political pressure for reform grows.

US Politics

Biden’s gamble: The cover-up, the collapse, the consequences

— A forthcoming book claims the Biden administration concealed his cognitive decline, leading to Trump’s 2024 victory. Based on extensive interviews, it reveals political miscalculation, denial, and a failed re-election gamble.

Donald Trump

Michael Wolff’s new book “All or Nothing” exposes Trump’s 2024 campaign drama

— Michael Wolff’s new political book delivers a blistering insider account of Donald Trump’s chaotic 2024 campaign, exposing internal strife, erratic behaviour, and political fractures — fueling fresh controversy over his leadership and mental fitness.

OPINION

Most bizarre performance in an Oval Office in history — envelope, please

— Elon Musk’s bizarre Oval Office appearance last week saw him boast about cutting $1 trillion in government spending, axing agencies, and rehiring a racist employee — without evidence or oversight, all while Trump cheered him on.

OPINION

Performance art worthy of no awards

— Trump’s second term is a whirlwind of theatrics — executive orders, tariffs, and controversial policies driven by spectacle rather than strategy. From Musk’s unchecked influence to dubious foreign deals, governance feels like performance art, B. Jay Cooper writes.

Dictatorship

How Vladimir Putin was able to change Russia’s constitution and become ‘president for life’

— Donald Trump may face “lame duck syndrome” by 2026, echoing Vladimir Putin’s past constitutional manoeuvres. If Trump allies push to amend term limits, it could signal his bid for extended power.

Donald Trump

From YMCA to MAGA: Why Trump plays Village People at his rallies

— Donald Trump’s use of Village People’s disco anthems at rallies highlights a paradox — gay liberation-era music fueling a conservative movement. Despite queer origins, nostalgia and spectacle override political subtext for MAGA audiences.

OPINION

Don’t stand back and stand by

— Donald Trump’s rapid executive actions, disregard for constitutional guardrails, and erosion of democracy demand vigilance. Resist disinformation, stay informed, and engage politically, B. Jay Cooper writes. Democracy survives only if we act decisively.

COMMENT

The inauguration of Donald Trump 2.0 foretold

— Donald Trump’s 2025 inauguration sparks unsettling parallels to dystopian fiction, with his “manifest destiny” rhetoric, Mars ambitions, and frontier ideals raising troubling questions about America’s expansionist and divisive past.