The presidency of the United States carries a global weight. It is especially troubling when such rhetoric is directed towards a civilisation that has contributed so richly to humanity. To reduce such a people to caricature or contempt is not only unjust, it is a failure of historical memory and moral imagination. What is needed is not escalation, but reflection; not threats, but a renewed commitment to dialogue and the common good. By tearing up the rule books of international organisations, the United States is exposing the democratic world to serious risk.

Source: The Irish Times April 03, 2026 08:01 UTC