The beginning of Donald Trump’s second term has been defined by abrupt geopolitical tremors and sweeping domestic policy changes whose effects extend well beyond U.S. borders. Among these moves, none has provoked faster or sharper backlash than the newly announced “review” of immigrant visa processing—a decision that, in practice, blocks nationals from 75 countries from entering the United States. Presented by the State Department as a temporary safeguard for the national economy, this executive action has sparked intense legal challenges, diplomatic strain, and humanitarian concern. It also signals a deeper shift in how the United States positions itself within the global order, firmly reinforcing the administration’s renewed commitment to an “America First” worldview. Continue reading…
