"The negatives would most likely be less movement of people, less free movement of capital, of goods and services," he said. But Mr Trump's victory also sheds light on a significant fundamental change, namely the rise of populism, he added. "I don't think it will be a difficult challenge because throughout his campaign, Mr Trump didn't mention Indonesia among the countries that irked him and never said anything bad about Indonesia." He said the Trump victory was a further manifestation of how US politicians and the public are divided in their opinions on terrorism, which many associate with Islam. Mr Thomas also said Mr Trump's victory was a devastating rejection of the liberal class, especially multiculturalism, and a rejection of what Americans call "political correctness".

Source: Bangkok Post November 21, 2016 05:56 UTC