Trump’s second coming and a challenging global order, By Zainab Suleiman Okino

In February 2017, an earlier analysis critically examined the erosion of American democratic principles under Donald Trump’s initial presidency, highlighting the systematic dismantling of diversity and civil liberties. The original critique centred on Trump’s controversial policies — notably the travel ban targeting specific nationalities and the proposed border wall intended to exclude Mexican immigrants.

During his first term, Trump’s agenda was constrained by institutional checks and political opposition. On return to power, he appears poised to pursue an even more aggressive nationalist agenda, seeking to implement his seeming transformative vision. This updated analysis explores the continuing evolution of Trump’s political ideology and its potential disruption for American democratic institutions and global geopolitical dynamics. Below are my perspectives on his current and old policy initiatives.

In his return to the political…