The world has become more unpredictable with many people attributing the uncertainty and chaos to the presidency of Donald Trump.
However, it is important to note that several nations have recently seen changes in their governments, reflecting widespread dissatisfaction among the populace about the way their countries are being run.
Many believed that their new leaders would oppose the American president’s divisive policies – but this has not always happened.
For instance, after Justin Trudeau resigned as Canada’s prime minister, his successor Mark Carney initially campaigned against Trump’s tariff wars.
Yet, shortly after taking office, Carney met Trump at the White House and has now indicated that he aims to reach a trade agreement with the United States within 30 days.
Another example is the newly elected German chancellor Friedrich Merz, who visited the White House earlier this month.
There were fears that Merz would be ambushed much like Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was earlier this year, but talks between the two leaders were surprisingly cordial.
And though they did not reach a consensus, both expressed satisfaction with the outcome of their meeting.
While they may have merely been putting on a show for the public, it must be noted that Merz is not entirely against Trump.
For example, he recently publicly thanked Israel for its actions against Iran, suggesting that its prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu had undertaken “dirty work” that others have hesitated to do.
Merz believes Hamas would have never attacked Israel without Iran’s support, and warns that a failure to eliminate the current Tehran regime may lead to an increase in terrorist attacks around the world in the future.
This shows that Israel’s attack on Iran is not only supported by United States but also Germany, which may come as a surprise to many.
In recent years, the world has become obsessed with love and inclusivity and this has inadvertently fostered the rise of malevolent forces. Therefore, when new leaders come to power, the expectation that they will oppose Trump does not align with reality, reflecting a broader fatigue with political changes witnessed globally in recent years.
Andrew Wong is a veteran independent commentator
