Monday, January 26, 2026

Explaining Trump's Baffling Foreign Policy

Stacie Goddard and Abraham L. Newman, two political science professors, give the most understandable explanation of Trump's moves on the international stage: neoroyalism. A policy of taking from the many and giving to the few. They explain the few in this "new world order" are Trump his pals and the many is us.

Posted by retort at 08:21 AM | 2 COMMENTS | permalink

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"Wellesley College's Stacie Goddard and Georgetown University's Abraham Newman call this emerging order "neo-royalism," and describe it as a global system dominated by rivalries between a small group of leaders and allied "hyper-elites," all looking to gain wealth or status." 𧾠is.gd/NhkP1M[image or embed]

-- Pam Spaulding (@pamspaulding.bsky.social) Jan 10, 2026 at 11:33 AM

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Fascism is an economic system that combines authoritarian nationalism with a controlled economy, where the government exerts significant influence over industries and investments while allowing nominally private ownership. It often promotes conservative economic policies and prioritizes national interests over individual rights, leading to a corporatist structure where various sectors are organized under state control.

MOST

CORRUPT

ADMINSTRATION

EVER

#1 | Posted by Nixon at 2026-01-26 08:44 AM

To the extent that there is anything rational about Trump's foreign policy, whatever he does is intended to cement his position as warlord and dictator.

In other words, the same as his domestic policy.

#3 | Posted by Zed at 2026-01-26 10:10 AM

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