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Trump Inherits a World on Fire

Trump Inherits a World on Fire

ROBERT HAMILTON WRITES: The world in 2017 was easy by comparison

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Dan Perry
Jan 19, 2025
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By Robert Hamilton and Dan Perry

When Donald Trump first took office in 2017, the world he inherited—while grappling with challenges like the Islamic State—was relatively stable compared to the inferno awaiting him in 2025. ISIS was on the verge of collapse, major powers were locked in uneasy but manageable standoffs, and the global order was still recog…

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