The Real Goal of the Trump Economy | Atlantic
Analysis: The executives of the largest U.S. companies continue to bend the knee to Trump. Both during Trump’s 2016 term and leading up to his 2024 victory, these same executives resisted strongly to government interference in the free capitalist market. Now executives are openly donating to Trump’s interests, purchasing goods from his business, and even cozying up to Elon and his multitude of companies. This is how authoritarianism rises.
Three Years Into War in Ukraine, Trump Ushers in New World for Putin | New York Times
Analysis: Three years into the war with Ukraine Russia receives a gift in the form of appeasement from Trump. By all accounts, Russia has paid a heavy price for its warmongering. With 10% inflation, upwards of a million dead, and political decline across the world, they incurred greater costs than they could have imagined. Instead of holding steady with these punishments, Trump is paving the way to relieve Russia & Putin,
5 Takeaways From Germany’s Election | New York Times
Analysis: Germany takes a rightward shift like many other Western democracies in the past election cycle. The key issues at play were the economy, which has been hit hard facing energy prices & inflation, and immigration. Above all though – the far-right party championed by Elon Must & JD Vance shot up in votes almost doubling their support from the last election. The global rightward shift will inevitably shift the conversation.
Analysis: Europe continues the discussion of re-arment following U.S. priorities shifting. The ultimate outcome and allotment of funding will be interesting to follow. How Europe decides to bolster defense could greatly effect future outcomes and conflicts.
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