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In Trump’s annihilation threat, a tiny space
Trump's UN speech advocated US military and economic might as the primary source of global order, disregarding multilateral institutions. He threatened Iran, vowed "freedom" for Cuba, attacked Venezuela, and dismissed climate science and AI risks. This reflected his foreign policy of simultaneously threatening overwhelming force and engaging in diplomacy, exemplified by talks with Iran. The article critically contrasts Trump's "American strength as source of order" with the UN's US-backed rules-based system, highlighting his departure from established international norms and multilateralism.
Indian Express · Editorial · Sep 25, 2026 at 12:40 AM