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From NATO to BRICS: Why Everyone Hates the U.S. President Right Now (and They’re Not Wrong)
If Donald Trump were to ever win the Nobel Peace Prize, it would surely be for services rendered to global instability, ego-centric diplomacy, and catastrophic blundering at an international level. His second term in office has not just solidified America’s isolation but managed to make the unthinkable possible: he has united the world, not through cooperation, but in shared disdain for his leadership. In 2025, with international conflict simmering dangerously across continents, the only superpower that once held the mantle of peacekeeping is now helmed by a man who gaslights the world while lighting matches at every border.
Fractured Alliances: NATO, Canada, and Europe
Trump’s contempt for long-standing alliances is no longer shocking—it’s policy. NATO, the very structure that helped maintain post-World War stability, is now regularly insulted by the man whose country once founded it. His threats to slash funding or pull troops have become routine tantrums. Allies like Germany and Canada are no longer tiptoeing around his outbursts. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has openly questioned America’s reliability under Trump, while Canadian PM Mark Carney’s calm diplomacy has repeatedly rebuffed Trump’s snide remarks, including the now-infamous “Canada is just our 51st state” comment—a line that perfectly captures Trump’s view of foreign policy as frat-house banter.
Europe is already responding. France, Germany, and Italy are accelerating plans for defense and trade independence, while the EU openly courts BRICS+ as a counterbalance. Trump, meanwhile, continues to measure diplomatic success in applause volume rather than agreements signed.
Trade Wars Reloaded: Tariffs as Tools of Coercion
Trade, once a realm of carefully negotiated interdependence, is now a field where Trump throws economic grenades. His latest tariff crusades target not just China, but India, the European Union, and even America’s ever-patient northern neighbor, Canada. The justification? “Unfair treatment,” of course—because what could be more unfair than the world refusing to bow to Trump’s reality TV version of diplomacy?
The results? BRICS nations have accelerated de-dollarization. India is trading in rupees with Russia. Brazil and China are settling deals in yuan. The Global South, once grudgingly tethered to U.S.-led economic structures, now sees Trump’s belligerence as the final push needed to forge alternatives. Ironically, Trump’s bullying has done more for BRICS cohesion than any summit ever could.
India–Pakistan: Peacemaker in His Own Mind
When India launched retaliatory strikes against Pakistan in May 2025, Trump initially stayed silent. After four days of escalating tensions, with nukes practically primed, he emerged from self-imposed isolation to claim he had “stopped World War III.” Never mind that India firmly denied any American mediation. Prime Minister Modi even publicly clarified that no third-party was involved—a not-so-subtle middle finger to Trump’s delusions.
Pakistan, desperate for international relevance, went a step further by nominating Trump for a Nobel Peace Prize. This, of course, led to a week-long media campaign by Trump himself on why he deserves global adoration. That is, until he bombed Iran. At which point, even Pakistan quietly withdrew its praise.
Israel–Iran: From Indifference to Escalation
As Israeli jets pounded Iranian nuclear facilities, Trump began his familiar performance: initially dismissing the conflict as “a regional thing,” only to change his mind three days later and order U.S. strikes in coordination with Israel. Why? To show he’s “still got it.”
Trump then declared the Iranian nuclear threat “obliterated,” a statement promptly contradicted by U.S. intelligence, which assessed the sites were only temporarily disabled. Iran, predictably, blamed both the U.S. and Israel for acts of aggression, while the region plunged further into volatility. Trump, however, strutted onto Fox News to claim he deserved a second Nobel Peace Prize for his “courage.”
Israel–Palestine: Ceasefires, Civilian Casualties, and Hypocrisy
Trump claims to have brokered a ceasefire in Gaza. Reality, however, tells a different story. While he boasted about “ending the conflict,” Israeli raids continued in the West Bank and Gaza’s humanitarian crisis deepened. Over 57,000 Palestinians have died since the war began. But Trump’s response? Silence. Or worse, tweets about Israel’s “strength” and how no one supports them like he does.
Meanwhile, his administration has cut off support for UN relief agencies in Gaza and labeled any calls for restraint as “anti-Israel bias.” This one-sidedness has cost the U.S. its diplomatic credibility not just in the Middle East, but across Africa, Asia, and Latin America.
Russia–Ukraine: Public Humiliation and Policy Flip-Flops
Trump’s handling of Ukraine is a masterclass in condescension. In February, he invited President Zelenskyy to the White House. What should have been a moment of solidarity turned into a televised roast. Trump mocked Zelenskyy’s clothing, demanded public gratitude, and later praised Vladimir Putin as a “strong, smart leader.”
He repeated his old line: “This war wouldn’t have happened if I were president.” The irony? He is president now, and the war rages on. Days later, he reversed his stance again, calling Putin a “pathetic thug.” No one took him seriously—least of all Putin, who reportedly laughed off Trump’s comment during a meeting with Chinese officials.
Gaslighting the Globe: The Nobel Fantasy
There’s a running joke in diplomatic circles: the only person campaigning harder for the Nobel Peace Prize than Trump is Trump. Every conflict he touches, every deal he derails, somehow ends with a self-congratulatory speech about how the world owes him. He frequently laments that “no one appreciates all the wars I’ve stopped.”
The truth is that Trump’s version of peace isn’t peace at all—it’s forced compliance under threat. And his gaslighting isn’t just reserved for domestic politics. It’s now global policy.
Strategic Isolation: The Vacuum America Left Behind
Under Trump, America has become diplomatically radioactive. Intelligence sharing with allies has thinned. Joint military exercises are quietly cancelled. Emerging nations are looking elsewhere for leadership. China, Russia, even Turkey are exploiting the leadership vacuum.
The United Nations barely functions with U.S. obstructionism. BRICS is expanding its global footprint. The world is adapting to an America that can no longer be counted on—and many seem relieved.
Conclusion: The Arsonist in a Firefighter’s Hat
Donald Trump wants the Nobel Prize for Peace. But if such an award existed for global destabilization, there wouldn’t even be a runner-up. He is the only man who could call himself a peacemaker while the world burns around him, then blame the smoke on everyone else. If the world survives Trump’s second term, it will be in spite of him, not because of him.
Because in the end, the man holding the fire extinguisher is the same one who lit the match.
