This is edition 2025/20 of the Ten@10 newsletter.
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This is the Ten@10, where I collate and summarise ten news items you generally won't see in the mainstream media.
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1. The Trump Show: Does it have a plot?
Grant Duncan
- 🌍 President Trump employs chaotic tactics ("flood the zone") to overwhelm opponents and challenge norms.
- 🤔 His actions, often unannounced during his campaign, aim to shake up and satisfy supporters.
- 🌐 Internationally, Trump weakens alliances and emboldens adversaries to redefine Great Power dynamics.
- 🇨🇦🇲🇽 He pressures allies like Canada and Mexico, blaming them for domestic issues like immigration and trade.
- 🏛️ Trump's disregard for international norms includes sanctions against the International Criminal Court, undermining its authority.
- 🇺🇦 His policies impact conflicts like Ukraine and tensions in Gaza, shifting global power dynamics.
