The Night Power Lost Its Shield: A Defining Moment |
From my perspective, President Donald Trump will be remembered as a brave figure of strong conviction and national purpose. History may well record that, alongside leaders such as Benjamin Netanyahu, he positioned himself in opposition to Islamist extremism and Islamic Terrorism and sought to confront the structures that sustain it. He is likely to be seen as a consequential and forceful actor in a defining geopolitical struggle of our time.
Yet any campaign against terrorism carries inherent risks. Violent extremist movements have often demonstrated limited responsiveness to diplomatic engagement, relying instead on coercion and force. In that context, leaders who take a hard line against such threats inevitably face heightened personal and national security risks. Confronting terrorism in the modern era demands not only strategic clarity but also political courage. Like past global struggles against authoritarian ideologies, it places decision-makers under intense pressure, where the costs of action—and inaction—are
The shooting incident at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner—an event attended by Donald Trump, senior officials, and leading journalists—should not be dismissed as an isolated disruption. Even in the........