Let Not Your Heart Be Troubled – Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO)

The author uses political philosophy to analyze the contradictions in Donald Trump's political position and the nature of political competence. He argues that while Trump's victory reflects a failure of elites to connect with voters, the international community must respond by filtering emotional rhetoric and resolutely defending the rule of law, peace, and the battle against climate change. The author emphasizes that the United States is not the whole world and that the outcome of this political era depends on the collective response of others.

• The author characterizes Donald Trump's political positions as contradictory, noting conflicting desires for both more and less central government, military power, and public spending, as well as opposing views on healthcare and gun control.
• Trump's electoral success is attributed to a combination of Russian manipulation, Democratic errors, extensive media coverage, and his ability to connect with voters in a way that liberal and conservative elites failed to do.
• The author advises global observers, including those in China, Russia, and the EU, to filter the American president's words and reduce emotional aggression to avoid a world characterized by conflict and suspicion.
• There is a expressed concern that the Trump presidency could threaten the credibility of NATO, the global effort to combat climate change, the rule of law, and international peace.
• The author asserts that the United States does not represent the entirety of the world and that those who disagree with Trump must fight for their convictions to prevent a decline in international cooperation.

APA

Syse, H. (2017). Let Not Your Heart Be Troubled – Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO). Peace Research Institute Oslo. https://www.prio.org/comments/164

Chicago

Syse, Henrik. Let Not Your Heart Be Troubled – Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO). Peace Research Institute Oslo, 2017. https://www.prio.org/comments/164.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@misc{syse2017let, author = {Syse, Henrik}, title = {{Let Not Your Heart Be Troubled – Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO)}}, publisher = {Peace Research Institute Oslo}, year = {2017}, month = jan, url = {https://www.prio.org/comments/164}, urldate = {2026-10-23}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }