Weekly Roundup: Valentines 2025: Elon and Trump. Hegseth and Putin. Vance and the Pope.
Straight White American Jesus
Power, Masculinity, and U.S. Foreign Policy
This chapter explores the recent dynamics of communication between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin amidst the Ukraine crisis, highlighting the implications for NATO and European allies. It analyzes the contrasting perceptions of masculinity in political leadership and critiques the transactional nature of political relationships intertwined with themes of soft vs. hard power. Additionally, the discussion emphasizes the necessity of goodwill and inclusive love in governance, challenging the aggressive posturing of contemporary political figures.
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