Populism at the border |
Donald Trump has long understood that immigration is not merely a social or cultural issue in American politics but also an economic lever that can be pulled to mobilise domestic support. The latest decision by the United States to suspend immigrant visa processing for 75 countries, including Pakistan, effective January 21, is best read through this prism. Branded under the familiar "America First" slogan, the move once again fuses populist politics with economic messaging — casting the immigrant as a potential fiscal burden and........