WORLD NEWS: The geopolitical suicide of the United States | International
According to recent reports, the following story has emerged from the international scene.
Trumpism and the Self-Inflicted Wounds of U.S. Hegemony
Washington D.C. – An Era of Strategic Self-Destruction
Many analysts are rightly emphasizing these days that the illegal war launched against Iran has all the potential to become a hemorrhage for Washington. Yet, although very serious, it is only the umpteenth episode of a serial and systematic self-destructive action.
For 14 months, former President Donald Trump has been launching “terrible knockdown balls” from the White House in a thousand directions—almost all promising to return to the starting point and destroy the attacker.
The Erosion of Alliances
The first fundamental aspect of this self-inflicted blow is the destruction of the formidable network of alliances that the United States built, with bipartisan consensus, over eight decades.
“No ally trusts the White House anymore,” the report notes. “Many put a brave face on the bad weather for fear of suddenly being left helpless—but everyone is organizing to never depend so much on the United States again.”
While publicly many leaders opt for containment, privately, words attest to an extraordinary level of distrust toward Washington from nominally pro-American sectors.
The stark pressure on allies in terms of security can superficially be read as a reduction in costs for the White House and a strengthening of NATO.
“But the underlying strategic fact is that many want to build an independence that weakens the United States,” the article warns.
Economic Self-Harm
The second crucial aspect is the devastation of the globalized economic system, which has underpinned U.S. hegemony.
Trump’s furious assault on trade has no sign of correcting economic imbalances and produces harmful collateral effects, fostering mistrust and indifference worldwide.
“While some have knelt with unfavorable pacts and promises of investments, the reality is that everyone is now distrustful. And this is bad news,” the article states.
China, in particular, has demonstrated dominance over strategic raw materials, leaving unquestionable evidence of U.S. weakness, forcing Washington to back down in multiple instances.
Abandoning the International Order
The third aspect is the abandonment of an international order the U.S. helped construct.
“Now, his departure from the system brings a dangerous atrophy of many institutions. Some become completely irrelevant. But the scare of the United States also opens space for others to build other things,” the report notes.
China has seized the opportunity to emerge as the responsible actor, contrasting with a “retreating, infantilized” U.S. presence.
Democratic Deterioration
The fourth critical aspect is democratic deterioration, which may lead to something far worse.
The prestigious V-Dem Institute recently reported that the United States is no longer considered a full democracy—for the first time since 1965—highlighting the unprecedented speed of dismantling under Trumpism.
“This is a collapse into chaos. Dubiously prepared people like Hegseth, Kushner, or Witkoff manage the most powerful war machine in the world or the most explosive negotiations,” the report says.
Strategic Risks and Military Strain
The ongoing war in Iran exemplifies the high-risk wear and tear on U.S. arsenals, personnel, and global credibility.
“Action in Iran will add valuable combat experience, but it will deplete stocks, waste materials, exhaust personnel, strain public opinion, and anger half the world,” the report warns.
Even if future outcomes are favorable, the long-term damage to U.S. hegemony—distrust, resentment, reconsideration of ties with China, and demands for independence from Washington—remains profound.
Conclusion: Self-Inflicted Potentially Lethal Wounds
“Trump’s actions, rather than making America great again, seem to self-inflict potentially lethal wounds for its primacy,” the article concludes.
Despite its immense military and economic power, the United States under Trumpism risks eroding alliances, credibility, and institutional influence, leaving the global order more uncertain than ever.
What This Means:
This development could have far-reaching consequences for global politics in the months ahead.
World leaders are expected to respond to these developments in the coming days.
We encourage our readers to follow this developing story for the latest information.
Source: This article was originally published in another language by Internacional en EL PAÍS and has been translated and adapted for our global English-speaking audience. Read the original article here.