First Published in The Wire, 24 January 2025 With Donald Trump back in the Oval Office, the world finds itself grappling with an era of brash proclamations and heightened geopolitical tensions, where each presidential decree oscillates between calculated strategy and theatrical spectacle. The Trump administration’s second term is marked by its characteristic predisposition for controversy, issuing statements and executive orders that dominate headlines while leaving critical strategic questions unanswered. Even before taking office, Trump had reignited debate over acquiring Greenland, calling it the “real estate deal of the century.” Despite [...]