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A Victory for America

Yet another election victory for Donald Trump that is historic and sensational. The political outsider has won a second time. All elections have consequences. This is not just a great result for Donald Trump and his team. It’s a life-changing result for the GOP. The Republican Party today …

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World leaders race to congratulate Trump on election win

As Europe woke to the news that former United States President Donald Trump was on track for a historic second term in the White House early Wednesday, congratulations rolled in from leaders and right-wing allies of the Republican around the Continent. Here’s a roundup of the early reactions. …

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The 2024 election buried Barack Obama’s coalition

Dave Weigel Donald Trump decisively wins a second term in the White House A nationwide backlash to the incumbent Democratic White House showed up across red, blue, and purple states. Brian Snyder/Reuters Donald Trump is projected to win the US presidential election, completing an improbable comeback after he …

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Is Arab Identity Fading into Oblivion?

Eng. Saleem Al Batayneh Nizar Qabbani once lamented, “I am tired of my Arabism.” He questioned whether Arabism was a curse or punishment—a sentiment that feels painfully relevant today. Decades later, many Arabs are asking similar questions about the meaning and relevance of their identity. What does it …

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Trump’s triumph sends major message. It’s the working class and middle America that run our country

Trump’s win is a victory for Americans who feel abandoned by the coastal elites and a Democratic Party that moved too far from mainstream America The American people have spoken and spoken clearly that Donald Trump is their choice for president. They sent a clear message to the …

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How Trump Won

He was impeached, found guilty of sexual assault, faced 116 indictments, and was convicted in a Manhattan court. None of it mattered. Here’s why. Trump—the king of the meme—demonstrated a mastery of the political image, creating iconic visuals that defined him as a champion for half the country. …

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Understanding the Middle Corridor

The West ought to double down on its economic support for trade routes through Central Asia, even if it simultaneously aids China in the short term. On October 21, Bahnoperator Austria and KTZ Express, a subsidiary of Kazakhstan Railways, signed a memorandum outlining their intention to regularly ship …

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Donald Trump Wins: Can He Deliver ‘A Golden Age’ for America?

Donald Trump’s recent electoral victory over Kamala Harris draws comparisons to Grover Cleveland’s non-consecutive presidencies, yet it’s Ronald Reagan’s 1980 win over Jimmy Carter that parallels Trump’s promise of a conservative “revolution.” With his triumph against Vice President Kamala Harris, Donald Trump is being likened to Grover Cleveland, …

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Europe’s Mixed Reactions to Trump’s Surprising Return

Dr. Shehab Al-Makahleh The re-election of Donald Trump as the 47th President of the United States has ignited a spectrum of reactions across Europe, highlighting the continent’s ambivalent stance toward his leadership. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen quickly extended her congratulations, underscoring a commitment to maintaining …

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