Is America still a force for good? Donald Trump is slapping down allies and wooing Vladimir Putin. For some Americans it is more than just bad politics: it is an identity crisis.
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Schoolyard bullies?: Trump and Vance accused Zelensky of "gambling with World War Three", but he pointed out that Ukraine had signed a ceasefire deal in 2019, before Russia's invasion. The mockup above was created by The Day's artist Cheryl Mackay. Glossary
Fundamentally - At its core or basic nature.
Strain - Putting an excessive force on something, such as your body.
Pete Hegseth - The US secretary of defence under Donald Trump's second presidency.
Cyberoperations - Actions made to secure computer networks, systems and information.
Vladimir Putin - Russia’s ruler since 2000. He is a strong opponent of the West.
Oval Office - The president's main office in the White House.
Amoral - Not concerned whether something is right or wrong. Lacking moral senses.
Joe Biden - An American politician who was the 46th president of the United States from 2021 to 2025.
Ammunition - Supplies of bullets and shells.
Incorruptibility - Being honest and having good moral principles.
Dictatorships - A form of government in which one person possesses all the power without any limits.
Genocides - The annihilation of a people, either through killing of its members, or through the suppression of its culture.
Bangladesh - A country in South Asia with a population of nearly 170 million.
East Timor - Cockfighting still takes place in East Timor in Southeast Asia. Cockfighting is banned in many countries, including the UK and USA.
Palestine - An area located in the Southern Levant region of Western Asia.