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“An Old Man in a Hurry”: The Geopolitical Metamorphosis of Donald Trump

Published March 2, 2026, 14:11
“An Old Man in a Hurry”: The Geopolitical Metamorphosis of Donald Trump

Donald Trump's foreign policy has always been a mosaic of contradictions, but his recent decision to lead the US into a head-on collision with Tehran represents the culmination of cynical political opportunism. For his critics, the transition from the rhetoric of the “President of Peace” to the declaration of air war on February 28th constitutes a monumental hypocrisy. However, for Trump himself, consistency is not a political virtue; his only guiding principle remains “victory,” as he defines it according to the circumstances. Trump does not attack from a position of strength, but for tactical reasons. As happened in the case of Venezuela, American intervention is motivated by the perception that the opponent is structurally weakened. The weakening of Iran's operational arms after October 7th and the degradation of Iranian air defense from previous strikes created a “window of opportunity” for a decisive knockout. In the twilight of his political career, Trump revives the doctrine of the “global policeman,” but with a critical difference: he appoints himself as the sole “judge and executioner.” Where he once wavered between diplomacy and military action, he now appears free from internal questioning. His staff now consists exclusively of compliant yes-men, allowing for the rapid implementation of decisions without any institution to check or restrain him. The oil and the seal of 1970 Trump's worldview remains anchored in the traumatic experiences of the 1970s — the energy crisis and the hostage crisis in Tehran. His insistence on leveraging natural resources is evident: In Venezuela, he has already secured control of oil flows. In Iraq and Syria, he repeatedly expressed regret that the US did not “keep the oil.” In Iran, despite the humanitarian facade of “people’s freedom,” his strategy seeks full control of the global supply and a drastic reduction in energy prices, strengthening the American geopolitical foothold. The “Orange and the Gray”: The Hurry of Posthumous Fame In the twilight of his political career, Trump appears as “an old man in a hurry.” His need to leave an indelible historical footprint leads him to disregard international law and established diplomatic norms. He revives the doctrine of the “global policeman,” but with a critical difference: he appoints himself as the sole “judge and executioner.” The stakes remain a lack of strategic depth. While he demonstrates boldness in highlighting “fossilized” problems, such as the Iranian threat or bureaucratic inertia, he fails to present a sustainable plan for the next day. His approach remains tactical rather than strategic, focusing on the glorious victory of the next day, disregarding the long-term consequences…