{"id":5184,"date":"2025-01-31T15:56:34","date_gmt":"2025-01-31T12:56:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mongolianews.mn\/?p=5184"},"modified":"2025-01-31T15:56:34","modified_gmt":"2025-01-31T12:56:34","slug":"fyodor-lukyanov-how-trumps-bluntness-shatters-the-liberal-world-order","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mongolianews.mn\/?p=5184","title":{"rendered":"Fyodor Lukyanov: How Trump\u2019s bluntness shatters the liberal world order"},"content":{"rendered":"

The US president\u2019s unapologetic leadership exposes Western hypocrisy<\/strong><\/p>\n

US President Donald Trump\u2019s return to the center stage of world politics has once again ignited discussions about his peculiar political behavior. While the subject may feel numbing to some, Trump continues to dictate the global information agenda, underscoring two key realities about the modern world. First, the United States\u2019 central role remains undeniable, no matter how much others might wish for a multipolar order. Second, Trump\u2019s approach \u2013 pushing boundaries both literally and figuratively \u2013 has proven to be an effective way of achieving goals in today\u2019s climate.\u00a0<\/p>\n

At the core of Trump\u2019s political behavior is a rejection of hypocrisy and duplicity, replaced instead with bluntness and rudeness. He insists on getting what he wants and disregards counterarguments, often repeating the same demands relentlessly. Trump does not pretend to treat other nations as equals to the United States, nor does he hide this belief. In his worldview, international equality does not exist. The situation with China is slightly different because of the sheer size of its economy and trade volume, but even there, Trump\u2019s mercantilist instincts dominate.<\/p>\n

Trump\u2019s approach aligns with the 2018 US National Security Strategy, adopted during his first term, which officially recognized modern international relations as a competition between great powers. This acknowledgment, in effect, elevates certain nations above others \u2013 a concept that had previously been acknowledged informally but rarely stated outright.<\/p>\n

Results over ideals<\/h2>\n

What sets Trump apart is his focus on results rather than ideals. He doesn\u2019t aim to prove himself right; he simply wants to achieve his objectives. This approach often manifests in his willingness to speak disrespectfully about other countries and leaders. While such behavior shocks some, it\u2019s clear that Trump\u2019s disregard for diplomatic etiquette reflects a broader trend: the shift from the United States acting as a \u201cbenign hegemon\u201d<\/em> to a more self-interested, transactional power.<\/p>\n

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Donald Trump has suddenly remembered a long-forgotten president \u2013 and for good reason<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/blockquote>\n

The response from other nations illustrates this shift. Countries like Denmark and Canada appear confused and hesitant in the face of Trump\u2019s blunt statements. Germany and the UK are similarly unsettled by the Trumpists\u2019 open interference in their internal affairs. In Latin America, capitals brace for the worst, reflecting a sense of doom at the prospect of dealing with a United States that prioritizes self-interest over alliances or ideals. The realization is dawning that if the US abandons its liberal \u201cbenign\u201d<\/em> posture and fully embraces a raw hegemonic approach, resistance will be nearly impossible.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The rise of \u201cpost-hypocrisy\u201d<\/em><\/h2>\n

Trump\u2019s appeal stems not only from fear but also from his fundamental rejection of what can be termed \u201cpost-hypocrisy.\u201d<\/em> In traditional politics and diplomacy, hypocrisy has always existed as a tool to smooth over conflicts and enable dialogue. However, in recent decades, it has evolved into the very essence of politics. The culture of silence and the obsessive smoothing of rough edges have made it nearly impossible to articulate or address real contradictions.\u00a0<\/p>\n

In the modern Western framework, issues are no longer framed as competing interests but as a clash between \u201cright\u201d<\/em> (embodied by the Western model) and \u201cwrong\u201d<\/em> (those who deviate from it). This absolutist approach leaves no room for compromise. What is deemed \u201cright\u201d<\/em> must prevail, not through persuasion but through force. The triumph of post-liberalism has turned international discourse into a confusing puzzle, where terms lose their meaning, and words become disconnected from substance.<\/p>\n

In this context, Trump\u2019s bluntness acts as a reset button. By stripping away the pretense, he forces discussions to focus on tangible interests rather than vague value-based rhetoric. His preference for reducing complex issues to material terms may oversimplify the world\u2019s intricacies, but it also makes conversations more concrete and, paradoxically, more meaningful.<\/p>\n

Fear and acceptance<\/h2>\n

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Trump\u2019s return to power: Revolution or repeat?<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Trump\u2019s rise has not changed his character \u2013 everyone knew about his peculiarities long before his political ascent. What has changed is the world\u2019s reaction. The fireworks that once caused consternation are now met with resignation, if not acceptance. This shift reflects a combination of fear and adaptation. Many countries recognize the sheer power of the US and the futility of resisting its demands when backed by Trump\u2019s unrelenting forcefulness.<\/p>\n

America\u2019s transformation under Trump mirrors broader changes in global politics. The absolutization of hypocrisy, particularly in the West, created an environment where meaningful dialogue became almost impossible. Trump\u2019s return to bluntness and directness, while unsettling, offers a more honest reflection of international realities. It exposes the contradictions and tensions that post-liberalism tried to bury under layers of rhetorical finesse.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The price of simplification<\/h2>\n

Trump\u2019s approach promises neither comfort nor stability. Reducing global issues to their mercantilist core ignores the complexities that underpin international relations. However, the alternative \u2013 endless posturing and ideological rigidity \u2013 has proven equally ineffective. The choice between these two flawed models defines the current era of geopolitics.<\/p>\n

Ultimately, Trump\u2019s willingness to \u201crip the band-aid off\u201d<\/em> forces the world to confront uncomfortable truths. Whether this approach leads to resolution or further conflict remains to be seen. What is clear is that the era of subtlety and diplomatic niceties is giving way to a new age of bluntness, where power and self-interest dominate the conversation. In this context, Trump\u2019s unapologetic pursuit of results, unencumbered by hypocrisy, may be both a symptom and a driver of the changing global order.<\/p>\n

This article was first published by the newspaper\u00a0Rossiyskaya Gazeta<\/a>\u00a0and was translated and edited by the RT team<\/em>\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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