Dear ASEAN Leaders: Trumpism Is Not A Temporary Phenomenon. Here’s Why?

Understanding Trumpism

Trumpism, represented by Donald Trump as the 45th president of the United States, is not a fleeting phenomenon but a significant movement rooted in historical and socio-economic contexts.

Emerging as a reaction to globalism's excesses, Trumpism challenges the liberal democratic order established post-1989, emphasizing nationalism, cultural identity, and economic re-embedding.

This movement reflects a broader global trend where societies seek balance against extreme political and economic ideologies.

Trumpism challenges the liberal democratic order established post-1989, emphasizing nationalism, cultural identity, and economic re-embedding.

A Historical Context

1989 was a watershed moment, marking the end of structural bi-polarity and the Cold War between America and the former USSR.

A brief historical tour is warranted to understand the phenomenon of Trumpism and the movement it represents.

Conclusion

As Donald Trump, the 45th president of the United States, confounds critics at home and embarks on a tour of Asia, it is essential to understand Trumpism and its implications.

Author's summary: Trumpism is a significant movement rooted in history.

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Kashmir Times Kashmir Times — 2025-10-27

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