Donald Trump's moves create uncertainty

The wrecker-in-chief is erratic, independent-minded, aggressive Donald Trump who has used the US presidency to create chaos where there were international laws and regulations which formerly provided a minimum of sanity and security for most if not all nations and peoples.

- Michael Jansen, Political Correspondent

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) has dubbed the current global situation "The New World Disorder" and described how this has manifested itself. “The facts on the ground reveal a humanitarian system overwhelmed when it is needed most. Conflict is escalating dramatically, compounded by climate change and entrenched poverty, while global aid funding has collapsed,” the IRC wrote.

The wrecker-in-chief is erratic, independent-minded, aggressive Donald Trump who has used the US presidency to create chaos where there were international laws and regulations which formerly provided a minimum of sanity and security for most if not all nations and peoples. To make matters worse, US' European allies have hesitated to correct him as he could turn against and damage them. This has unsettled European leaders over the future of NATO. They fear that US can no longer be considered a reliable partner and this has forced them to consider fresh steps to bolster Western defences.

Trump's initial backing for Russia in its war in Ukraine has also created major uncertainty in Europe and the NATO alliance. One reason for this stand was Trump's admiration for Russian President Vladimir Putin. Trump has since embraced Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and his efforts to end the war without ceding territory to Russia.

Trump has disturbed the international order by demanding control of Greenland which is an autonomous territory associated with Denmark and the Panama Canal and making Canada the 51st US state. As he has not ruled out the use of the US military to achieve his ends, his statements have created both uncertainty and animosity.