Power axis shifts from US

It seems US President Donald Trump often convinces himself he is controlling the world. However, he may not realise that the ground is shifting beneath him and the global landscape is moving away from his influence.

- Eric Mthobeli Naki

He seems to struggle with the idea that while he pursues an outdated style of unilateralism, where the US dictates terms, the global balance of power increasingly favours multilateralism, with China taking a leading role.

His election promises to bring peace to Ukraine and the Middle East as soon as he took office have not materialised.

His political inconsistencies have serious consequences, leading to great suffering for innocent people in Ukraine and Gaza that could have been prevented. The instability in the region may appear to serve US interests, but it comes at a tragic human cost.

The world is moving away from Trump and he is responsible for this with his bully behaviour. Countries that once depended on US influence to shape their foreign policies across Europe, Africa and Asia have come to realise that America cannot be relied upon.