Aggression and Egocentrism: The Failure Triangle of Modern Politicians
Aggression and Egocentrism: The Failure Triangle of Modern Politicians Author: Goya Roshan When great politicians hold power, they face two paths before them: listening and exercising patience, or choosing aggression and egocentrism. Contemporary experience shows that those who choose the latter path, even if they are talented, endanger both themselves and their countries. Clear examples of this style can be seen in Donald Trump and Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. Despite being fully aware of the importance of relations with allies, Trump has repeatedly demonstrated through his harsh rhetoric and verbal attacks against Canada, Mexico, and even Germany on the international stage that his priority is displays of power and attracting media attention. During the period of trade tariffs, even when the U.S. economy needed cooperation with Canada and China, his hasty decisions created anxiety among companies and led to the loss of some moderate support within his voter base. This example illustrat...