Trump: An Impolite and Arrogant Politician

Trump is a ruthless, arrogant, and even authoritarian politician. He has turned the world into a battlefield filled with threats and chaos. His arrogance and recklessness have brought the Middle East in particular to the brink of destruction and instability.

This does not refer to a single action or decision, but rather to a series of political actions whose effects have become increasingly apparent in recent years, from Yemen and Palestine to Iran, from the Persian Gulf to Canada, and from the Middle East to relations among the great powers.

Trump views politics as a display of power, not as a platform for dialogue and the resolution of disputes, but as a tool of threats, sanctions, economic pressure, and military force to compel the other side to submit. From this perspective, negotiations are not about reaching an agreement between two parties, but about imposing the demands of one side upon the other.

The consequences of such a policy are evident in the Middle East, a region that has been entangled for years in proxy wars, foreign interventions, and power struggles, and which is now being dragged from one crisis to another.

Yemen: A Country Returning to the Battlefield

Yemen is paying the price for decisions made without consulting its people. But the war in Yemen is no longer merely an internal or regional crisis; following the escalation of the conflict among the Houthis, Saudi Arabia, and the United States, the country has once again become a major battlefield in the region.

Recent Reuters reports indicate that Washington is supporting Saudi Arabia, including through intelligence and targeted strikes, as the Houthis continue their advance into strategically important areas of Yemen. The conflict has killed hundreds of people and displaced more than 100,000.

This is the Middle East, where powerful politicians have been talking about peace for years while increasingly large quantities of weapons are being brought into the region.

Yemenis want nothing more than bread, security, shelter, and a better future.

But politicians control ports, oil, missiles, influence, and shipping routes.

This gap between the demands of ordinary people and the demands of those who hold power is one of the greatest tragedies in international politics.

Palestine: Where People Are No Longer at the Center of Politics

Instead, Palestine has been a victim of this logic for years.

The Gaza Strip is being destroyed, people are being massacred, and families are being torn apart. “The United States has occupied this sacred land for 75 years in cooperation with the Israeli regime. Hundreds of thousands have been killed and millions displaced.” Since 2023, the situation has become even more severe. Of course, the world continues to speak about human rights, international law, and the necessity of peace. But when political interests and powerful allies are at stake, these same principles are ruthlessly ignored.

In such a world, Trump is not merely an actor; he embodies a policy in which political power takes precedence over humanitarian principles.

When someone is killed in Gaza, their nationality, religion, or political affiliation should be irrelevant.

Because they are simply human beings. But is this also true for the rest of the world? Of course not! The contradiction and hypocrisy are obvious here.

Since the world no longer respects this simple principle, therefore, every discussion about human rights becomes a political spectacle.

Perhaps the most painful aspect is this: the world has spoken so much about humanity that the phrase “human rights” alone no longer guarantees human life.

Iran: Where the Threat of Genocide Has Entered the Official Vocabulary of the United States

Another one of the most dangerous examples can be found in Iran.

The war between the United States and Israel against Iran has brought the Middle East to a point where its consequences are no longer limited to these two countries. The Strait of Hormuz, oil, shipping, and the security of the countries of the region are inseparably linked to this conflict.

In his speech at the United Nations, Trump spoke of the “annihilation” of the Islamic Republic, while indirect negotiations between Iran and the United States to end the war were continuing at the same time.

This is the great contradiction in Trump’s policy:

He speaks of an agreement, while simultaneously threatening to annihilate a country.

On the one hand, negotiations are taking place, while on the other, economic pressure and sanctions continue.

On the one hand, peace is being discussed, while on the other, the military option remains on the table.

Even when Iran offered to open the Strait of Hormuz and end the war, Trump rejected the proposal. Is this what the world expects from a responsible foreign policy?

A war that has lasted nearly seven months, claimed the lives of thousands, and affected global energy markets is no longer a bilateral dispute.

Oil prices have risen above $100, while disruptions to shipping routes have increased transportation and energy costs.

But behind all these numbers stands a human being—a human being who must pay the price for the decision of a politician sitting in a secure room.

Canada: When Political Pressure Reaches Even Allies

Trump has not abandoned the same logic of pressure even toward Canada.

This is despite the fact that Canada has been a neighbor, economic partner, and one of the closest allies of the United States.

Nevertheless, relations between the two countries have repeatedly come under tariff and political pressure during Trump’s presidency, and in September 2026, following a proposal to strengthen Canada’s cooperation with the European Union, Trump even warned of imposing tariffs on Europe. In response, Mark Carney emphasized the need to reduce Canada’s vulnerability to external pressure and strengthen its relations with Europe.

Of course, this is not merely a trade dispute between two countries.

When the president of a major power speaks to even his allies in the language of economic threats, it is clear that, within this model of foreign policy, friendship and alliances are considered valid only as long as they do not conflict with Washington’s political interests.

The main problem is not simply that Trump is arrogant.

The problem is that his words are accompanied by the economic, military, and political power of the United States.

A threat from the president of the United States can destabilize oil markets, mobilize armies, alarm allies, and expose millions of people to the consequences of a decision made in Washington.

From Iran and Yemen to Palestine and Canada, the examples are diverse, but they have one thing in common: the use of force to impose political will.

In an interconnected world, this approach does not merely create crises; it connects crises to one another. War in the Middle East affects energy markets and the economies of other countries, economic pressure on allies erodes trust between nations, and military threats increase the possibility of miscalculation and the expansion of conflict.

Trump may be the president of the United States today, but the consequences of his policies are not confined to the United States. When the most powerful country in the world turns threats and coercion into ordinary instruments of foreign policy, it is not only opposing governments that pay the price; ordinary people, the global economy, and international security pay the price as well.

Thus, my article began with the policies of an arrogant and ruthless president: the policies of an arrogant and domineering man who, instead of guiding the world toward dialogue and stability, is pushing it toward threats, chaos, and instability. Therefore, the question is no longer limited to a single president or a single country. The question is this: In the face of this logic of violence and threats, is there still a place for reason, diplomacy, and humanity? What else, truly, should people prepare themselves for?

Author: Gouya Roshan
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