Trump's unauthorised strikes, Netanyahu's religious rhetoric driving policy, and von der Leyen's contradictory statements all demonstrate Orwell's truth: 'All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others'—a reality where U.S. and Israeli rule-breaking faces no consequences while others are punished for far less."

The deployment of 700 Marines to guard "two buildings" in downtown Los Angeles represents nothing less than the weaponization of American democracy for partisan gain. When more U.S. troops patrol the streets of Los Angeles than currently serve in Syria and Iraq combined—not to defend the nation, but to advance political careers—we have crossed a dangerous threshold that demands immediate recognition and resistance.

Current tariff and fiscal policies are undermining America's ability to respond to future crises. With debt at 100% of GDP and efficiency-killing trade barriers, the government safety net that rescued us in 2008 and 2020 may not be available next time. Strategic implications for business leaders.