Sign in Welcome! Log into your account your username your password Forgot your password? Get help Create an account Create an account Welcome! Register for an account your email your username A password will be e-mailed to you. Password recovery Recover your password your email A password will be e-mailed to you. Obama in Estonia: ‘A Moment of Testing’ 151 September 5, 2014 FacebookTwitterPinterestWhatsApp Published in Maclean's (Canada) on 4 September 2014 by Paul Wells (link to originallink to original) Translated from English by . Edited by . Back To Origin This post appeared on the front page as a direct link to the original article with the above link . Tags:Canada Hot this week Block titleFeaturedAll time popularMore South Africa: Ramaphosa’s Genius Masterstroke: Roelf Meyer Is a Response to Bozell and the US Attacks April 23, 2026. Published in Sunday IndependentRasool’s expulsion deepened an already deteriorating relationship between the two countries, one that had been on a downward spiral since Trump returned to office. 0 Brazil: There’s Only 1 Way Out of a Dead End Like Hormuz: Retreat* April 27, 2026. Published in Folha[I]t is hard to believe that Iranians are any closer to democracy today than they were a few months ago. 0 Spain: Global Trumpism Is Running Out of Steam April 25, 2026. Published in El MundoIn only a few months, Trump has gone from being the great figurehead of global populism to a bad luck charm. 0 Austria: Trump Made a Big Mistake by Comparing Himself to Jesus in an AI Generated Image April 25, 2026. Published in Der StandardTrump's unfiltered megalomania has become a spectacular act of self-sabotage. 0 Ghana: The Sovereignty Paradox: Data Colonialism, Debt and Africa’s Digital Future April 30, 2026. Published in GhanaWeb 0 Topics Saudi Arabia: The Bullet, the President, and the Battle for the Image April 30, 2026. Published in Asharq Al-AwsatThis is a battle for image: not Trump's image alone, but the Supreme Leader's as well. 0 Ghana: The Sovereignty Paradox: Data Colonialism, Debt and Africa’s Digital Future April 30, 2026. Published in GhanaWeb 0 Austria: Gulf War in Limbo April 30, 2026. Published in Der StandardThe ball is back in Iran's court, with only uncomfortable choices. War or surrender. 0 Canada: As Trump’s America Steps Back, Xi’s China Moves In April 30, 2026. Published in National Post 0 Canada: Charles Shows Power with Soft Diplomacy April 30, 2026. Published in Toronto Sun 0 Venezuela: The World Turns April 29, 2026. Published in Tal Cual DigitalTrump has not managed to seize power... Much of the world has lost its fear of him. 0 Spain: Response to Trump Chaos April 29, 2026. Published in El PaísThe blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is proof that the rules of the games are failing. 0 Austria: Trump’s Lack of Diplomatic Skill Is Driving the Global Economy to Ruin April 29, 2026. Published in Der StandardThe lesson — for Iranians and the rest of the world — is clear: the U.S. cannot be trusted; it will not keep its word. 0 Related Articles Canada: As Trump’s America Steps Back, Xi’s China Moves In April 30, 2026. Published in National Post Canada: Charles Shows Power with Soft Diplomacy April 30, 2026. Published in Toronto Sun Canada: Americans Are Paying More Attention to Canada. Should We Worry? April 24, 2026. Published in CBC Canada: Trump’s Rule-Breaking Belligerence Lowers the Bar Everywhere April 22, 2026. Published in National Post Canada: Carney Preparing To Fail in Trump Negotiations April 21, 2026. Published in National Post Previous articleObama Moves to Reassure Allies US Is Committed to Protecting Eastern EuropeNext articleIn So Many Ways, Detroit Symbolizes Modern American Failure LEAVE A REPLY Cancel replyLog in to leave a comment