type here...

Why Power Makes Leaders See Threats Everywhere

279
Published in The Jakarta Post
(Indonesia) on 28 January 2026
by Joachim Klement (link to originallink to original)
Translated from by . Edited by .


This post appeared on the front page as a direct link to the original article with the above link .

Hot this week

Block title

South Africa: Trump’s Aggressive Rhetoric on Cuba Threatens International Relations

. Published in Cape Times

The world cannot afford a leadership that treats international relations as a game of personal honor or conquest.

0

Ireland: St. Patrick’s Day ‘Epstein Files’ Float Shows Manosphere Isn’t Only on TikTok

. Published in Irish Examiner

0

Ireland: Irish Examiner View: White House Visit Passes without Incident

. Published in Irish Examiner

0

Mexico: The Empire Gone Mad

. Published in La Jornade

The survival of humanity requires multiple ways of confronting the empire gone mad.

0

Australia: How Donald Trump and JD Vance Are ‘Philosophically a Little Bit Different’ on Iran

. Published in ABC News Australia

0

Topics

Luxembourg: Regime Change in Iran Is Not in Sight

. Published in Tageblatt

Do the U.S. and Israel really want to prompt a civil war, with all the chaos it would bring?

0

Egypt: Great Power Politics and Iran

. Published in Ahram Online

0

Nigeria: Like Ukraine, Iran Hasn’t Turned an Easy Prey

. Published in The Sun

If the total collapse of Iran was the strategic objective of this war, then Washington needs a rethink.

0

South Africa: Trump’s Aggressive Rhetoric on Cuba Threatens International Relations

. Published in Cape Times

The world cannot afford a leadership that treats international relations as a game of personal honor or conquest.

0

Australia: We Might Have just Found Where Australia’s Red Line Is with Donald Trump

. Published in ABC News Australia

0

Ireland: St. Patrick’s Day ‘Epstein Files’ Float Shows Manosphere Isn’t Only on TikTok

. Published in Irish Examiner

0

Ireland: Taoiseach Emerges as EU’s Unlikely Hero

. Published in Irish Examiner

0

Ireland: Irish Examiner View: White House Visit Passes without Incident

. Published in Irish Examiner

0

Related Articles

Luxembourg: Regime Change in Iran Is Not in Sight

. Published in Tageblatt

Do the U.S. and Israel really want to prompt a civil war, with all the chaos it would bring?

Switzerland: Iran Is Weak, but Trump Folds to This 1 Force

. Published in Luzerner Zeitung

The markets, and only the markets, can rein in Trump.

Egypt: Great Power Politics and Iran

. Published in Ahram Online

Nigeria: Like Ukraine, Iran Hasn’t Turned an Easy Prey

. Published in The Sun

If the total collapse of Iran was the strategic objective of this war, then Washington needs a rethink.

South Africa: Trump’s Aggressive Rhetoric on Cuba Threatens International Relations

. Published in Cape Times

The world cannot afford a leadership that treats international relations as a game of personal honor or conquest.

Previous article
Trump Tariffs Unresolved: Taiwan-U.S. Negotiations Must Be Fought for
Next article
A Tumultuous Trumpian Year

Watching America is seeking VOLUNTEER TRANSLATORS age 18+ to translate foreign opinion pieces about the United States into U.S. English. If you are committed to translation and have an interest in current events, here is an unbeatable chance to perfect your art, publish your work and build your resume.
Watching America is not AI. Our language team provides high-quality, hands-on translation that brings foreign opinion about the United States to readers around the world. This is what sets us apart.
Some translation experience is preferred but not required. All applicants will be asked to translate a test article. We prefer native or near-native English skills. You will be expected to find and translate at least one article every two weeks.

Contact Us: info@watchingamerica.com

Watching America

Make a once-a-year donation to Watching America here

© All rights reserved for Watching America 2024

Copyright © 2024 Developed by Hashthink