The New Forever War

Trump’s diplomatic push this week showcased American strength through UN address and China talks, yet revealed growing limits to his global influence as allies resist demands, conflicts remain unresolved, and China gains economic leverage.

The article examines how power redistribution from a unipolar to multipolar international system doesn’t automatically create a more equitable order, arguing that true transformation depends on whether autonomous centers remain connected and accountable to consequences beyond themselves, rather than simply multiplying separate power centers.

The US has publicly acknowledged deploying weapons in space for defensive purposes, marking the first official confirmation amid an escalating space arms race with China and Russia. Experts warn the disclosure could violate the Outer Space Treaty and trigger a cascading arms race unless international agreements prohibit offensive space weapons.

At the U.N. General Assembly, Trump threatened Iran with annihilation while dismissing artificial intelligence risks as a hoax, displaying dangerous ignorance about superintelligence and rejecting calls for AI safety safeguards.

The Trump administration nearly launched airstrikes against Yemen’s Ansar Allah forces this weekend before reversing course. The article argues the US should recognize Ansar Allah as Yemen’s legitimate government rather than supporting Saudi Arabia’s decade-long bombing campaign.