{"id":249876,"date":"2026-11-12T02:07:55","date_gmt":"2026-11-11T20:37:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.colombotelegraph.com\/?p=249876"},"modified":"2026-11-12T02:07:55","modified_gmt":"2026-11-11T20:37:55","slug":"trump-has-been-trumped-the-world-can-breathe-a-little-easier","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.colombotelegraph.com\/index.php\/trump-has-been-trumped-the-world-can-breathe-a-little-easier\/","title":{"rendered":"Trump Has Been Trumped & The World Can Breathe A Little Easier\u00a0\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"

By Hilmy Ahamed<\/a> –<\/b><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

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Hilmy Ahamed<\/p><\/div>\n

The beginning of the end of Trump’s political thuggery?<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Donald Trump has suffered a humiliating political setback. The November 2026 midterm elections in USA has delivered a clear message: presidential power is not a licence for arrogance, intimidation, international bullying or the pursuit of personal ambitions at the expense of others. With Democrats taking control of both chambers of Congress, Trump faces a dramatically different political landscape. His legislative ambitions will encounter serious resistance, while investigations into presidential decisions, conflicts of interest and controversial foreign policy could dominate the remainder of his presidency.<\/p>\n

The self-proclaimed master negotiator, who has repeatedly attempted to bully allies and adversaries into submission, has discovered that the American electorate cannot simply be intimidated.<\/p>\n

Perhaps his greatest challenge will come from within his own Republican Party. Politicians aspiring to leadership in 2028 must consider whether continued loyalty to Trump serves their political future. As his influence weakens, some may distance themselves from his policies and confrontational style.<\/p>\n

The Republican Party faces a defining choice: remain dominated by one man’s personality or return to the constitutional principles, institutional accountability and democratic traditions it claims to represent.<\/p>\n

Trump may remain president until January 2029, but his ability to command unquestioning loyalty should no longer be taken for granted. The American presidency is an institution, not a family business or personal kingdom.<\/p>\n

The world can breathe a little easier. But the struggle for accountability is far from over.<\/p>\n

Netanyahu must also face the consequences<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

The political future of Benjamin Netanyahu has also become uncertain. Israel’s October 2026 elections have denied his bloc a parliamentary majority, while opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot has been tasked with attempting to form a government.<\/p>\n

For years, Netanyahu’s government has pursued policies in Gaza and the occupied Palestinian territories that have attracted widespread international condemnation.<\/p>\n

The devastation of Gaza, the killing of civilians, the destruction of homes, hospitals, schools and essential infrastructure, and the mass killing and inflicted suffering on children have left an indelible stain on the international conscience.<\/p>\n

How many more Palestinian children must die before the international community and the organisation of Islamic Countries decides that enough is enough?<\/p>\n

The protection of civilians is an obligation under international humanitarian law. Military necessity does not provide an unlimited licence to kill, starve, displace or collectively punish a civilian population.<\/p>\n

The International Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant for Netanyahu on 21 November 2024, alleging responsibility for war crimes and crimes against humanity. These allegations must be addressed through due legal process. Political office should not provide immunity from accountability.<\/p>\n

Those responsible for international crimes must face independent investigation, irrespective of nationality, political position or military rank.<\/p>\n

Gaza: the destruction of a people and the future of a generation <\/b><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

The destruction of Gaza cannot be understood merely as a military campaign to defeat Hamas. The Hamas-led attacks of 7 October 2023, which killed Israeli civilians and soldiers and involved the taking of hostages, were horrific and cannot be justified. Israel had legitimate security concerns. But its right to protect its population does not remove its obligations under international law.<\/p>\n

The military campaign that followed devastated residential neighbourhoods, hospitals, schools, universities, roads, water facilities, electricity networks and public institutions. Families were repeatedly displaced, often with nowhere safe to go.<\/p>\n

A joint United Nations, European Union and World Bank assessment in April 2026 estimated Gaza’s recovery and reconstruction requirements at US$71.4 billion over ten years. Physical infrastructure damage alone was estimated at US$35.2 billion. More than 371,000 housing units had been damaged or destroyed.<\/p>\n

The most disturbing dimension is the fate of Palestinian children. UNICEF figures published in October 2026 reported that at least 21,700 children had been reported killed by 30 June 2026, while approximately 45,000 had been injured.<\/p>\n

Behind every statistic is a human tragedy: a child buried beneath concrete, a little girl who will never return to school, a boy who has lost his parents, or an infant whose childhood has been defined by bombardment, hunger and displacement.<\/p>\n

The consequences extend beyond the immediate death toll. Children who lose parents, education, healthcare and security face lifelong physical and psychological challenges. Schools and universities are essential to producing the doctors, engineers, teachers, journalists and leaders a society needs to rebuild itself. Their destruction diminishes the future capacity of an entire population.<\/p>\n

We must distinguish between the established killing of children and the allegation that children have been deliberately selected to eliminate a future Palestinian generation. The latter requires evidence of intent. Nevertheless, the scale and foreseeable consequences of the destruction demand serious investigation into whether the conduct of the campaign has systematically undermined the conditions necessary for Palestinian children to survive and flourish.<\/p>\n

The issue is not simply military manpower. It is the destruction of human potential.<\/p>\n

Trump’s vision for Gaza: reconstruction or dispossession?<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

The questions become even more disturbing when we consider Trump’s February 2025 proposal for the United States to take control of Gaza and transform it into what he described as the “Riviera of the Middle East”.<\/p>\n

Gaza is not an empty Mediterranean coastline waiting for a property developer. It is the homeland of more than two million Palestinians, with generations of family history, cultural identity and attachment to the land.<\/p>\n

Subsequent proposals and reporting concerning international administration, redevelopment and relocation raised fears that reconstruction could become connected to permanent displacement.<\/p>\n

Who would own the reconstructed land? Who would control the coastline? Would displaced families be allowed to return to their homes and retain their property rights? Would Palestinians determine their political and economic future?<\/p>\n

There is a fundamental difference between rebuilding a homeland for its people and rebuilding a territory for the commercial interests of others.<\/p>\n

Gaza needs homes, hospitals, schools, universities, electricity, clean water and employment. But reconstruction must not become a euphemism for dispossession. Palestinians must participate in decisions about their land and must be the principal beneficiaries of redevelopment.<\/p>\n

A luxury Mediterranean destination built on the exclusion of its original inhabitants cannot be described as progress.<\/p>\n

The price of American military intervention<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

The tragedy of Gaza must also be considered against the wider history of American military intervention.<\/p>\n

Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq and Libya demonstrate how overwhelming military power can destroy societies without delivering lasting peace or political stability.<\/p>\n

Brown University’s Costs of War Project has estimated the broader financial commitment to America’s post-9\/11 wars at approximately US$8 trillion. The Vietnam War alone cost the United States approximately US$686 billion in 2008 dollars.<\/p>\n

What could humanity have achieved with these resources? How many hospitals, schools, universities and homes could have been built? How many people could have been lifted out of poverty?<\/p>\n

In Libya, the 2011 intervention contributed to the collapse of the state and prolonged instability. Iraq experienced institutional breakdown, sectarian conflict and years of violence following the 2003 invasion. Afghanistan endured twenty years of American military involvement, only for the Taliban to return to power in 2021.<\/p>\n

These outcomes raise fundamental questions about the wisdom of military intervention and the gap between declared objectives and actual consequences.<\/p>\n

Vietnam: a war that continued long after the fighting<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

The Vietnam conflict resulted in enormous civilian and military losses. Historical estimates place Vietnamese deaths at approximately two million civilians and more than one million military personnel, although figures vary according to the period and categories counted.<\/p>\n

The United States recorded 58,220 military deaths in the Vietnam conflict and more than 150,000 non-fatal woundings.<\/p>\n

The suffering did not end with the withdrawal of American forces. Agent Orange, contaminated with highly toxic dioxin, left a devastating environmental and health legacy. Vietnamese communities continue to face concerns about exposure-related illness and disabilities. Unexploded bombs and mines have also killed and injured civilians decades after the conflict ended.<\/p>\n

American veterans returned with amputations, burns, chronic injuries and psychological trauma. Many struggled with post-traumatic stress, depression and the challenge of rebuilding family and civilian lives.<\/p>\n

Iraq: the destruction of a state<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

The 2003 invasion removed Saddam Hussein but was followed by insurgency, sectarian violence, institutional breakdown and the rise of ISIS.<\/p>\n

A major medical review published in The Lancet<\/i> estimated that at least 116,903 Iraqi non-combatants died between 2003 and 2011. Approximately five million people were displaced, according to the review’s assessment. These figures are historical estimates, not a complete count of all subsequent deaths and displacement.<\/p>\n

Coalition military operations caused civilian casualties, while insurgent groups, sectarian militias and ISIS also committed extensive violence against civilians.<\/p>\n

The collapse of security and public institutions damaged essential services, employment and public confidence. The invasion and its aftermath were major turning points, although Saddam Hussein’s repression, earlier wars, sanctions and subsequent decisions by Iraqi and foreign actors also shaped the country’s fate.<\/p>\n

The United States recorded approximately 4,419 military deaths and nearly 32,000 wounded in action during Operation Iraqi Freedom’s official reporting period. Survivors faced traumatic brain injuries, amputations, chronic pain and psychological trauma. Their families often carried the burden of caregiving, bereavement and prolonged emotional distress.<\/p>\n

Vietnam and Iraq demonstrate that the cost of war cannot be measured simply by the number of soldiers killed or the money spent. Civilians, children, soldiers, families and future generations all pay a price.<\/p>\n

When presidential <\/b>power<\/b><\/span> becomes a private business<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

There is another disturbing dimension to Trump’s presidency: the relationship between political power and private financial interests.<\/p>\n

Investment commitments involving Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, business arrangements involving the Trump family, foreign sovereign wealth investments and the proposed gift of a luxury aircraft have raised questions about the boundaries between diplomacy and personal financial interests.<\/p>\n

When a president’s family has substantial commercial relationships with foreign governments while associates participate in sensitive diplomatic negotiations, transparency and independent scrutiny become essential.<\/p>\n

The issue is not whether foreign investment is beneficial. It is whether private business interests could influence public policy or create privileged access to the presidency.<\/p>\n

No foreign government should be able to purchase influence through financial arrangements involving a president’s family. No president should be permitted to turn international diplomacy into a personal bargaining exercise.<\/p>\n

American democratic institutions must establish whether adequate safeguards exist to prevent conflicts of interest and the misuse of public office.<\/p>\n

Iran will not be dictated to<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

The same principles of sovereignty must apply to Iran.<\/p>\n

The history of American involvement in Iran stretches back to the 1953 overthrow of Prime Minister Mohammad Mossadegh following the nationalisation of Iranian oil. That intervention remains a powerful reminder of the consequences of foreign interference in the affairs of sovereign nations.<\/p>\n

For decades, Iran has faced sanctions, economic isolation, diplomatic pressure and military threats. Its government has also faced legitimate criticism over its domestic policies and treatment of its own people.<\/p>\n

Defending Iranian sovereignty does not mean endorsing every action of its government. It means recognising the right of the Iranian people to determine their political future without foreign domination, military intimidation or collective punishment.<\/p>\n

Neither Washington nor Tel Aviv has the right to decide Iran’s future through threats or force. The Iranian people deserve peace, dignity and the freedom to shape their own destiny.<\/p>\n

The world must reject the politics of impunity<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

There is a common thread connecting these issues: the dangerous belief that powerful leaders and powerful countries are entitled to act without consequences.<\/p>\n

The sovereignty of Greenland cannot be treated as negotiable because an American president wants its territory. Palestinian rights cannot be disregarded because Israel enjoys powerful allies. Iran cannot be forced to surrender its independence through military intimidation. Nor can the consequences of American interventions in other countries be ignored.<\/p>\n

There cannot be one set of rules for powerful nations and another for everyone else.<\/p>\n

The American midterm elections demonstrate that democratic institutions can restrain executive power. But electoral setbacks alone do not deliver justice. That requires independent courts, transparent investigations and the consistent application of international law.<\/p>\n

The world needs responsible leadership, not domination; diplomacy, not threats; development, not destruction; and cooperation, not military and economic coercion.<\/p>\n

Trump has been politically checked. Netanyahu faces an uncertain political future. But the real test is whether those responsible for abuses of power and violations of international law will be held accountable.<\/p>\n

The ultimate measure of a nation’s strength should not be how effectively it can destroy an adversary, but whether its policies make the world safer, more just and more humane.<\/p>\n

No president is a king. No prime minister is above the law. No nation owns the world. And no child should have to pay with their life for the ambitions of powerful men.<\/b><\/b><\/p>\n

It is time for the world to wake up \u2014 and to TRUMP DONALD TRUMP through democratic accountability.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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