In a uncommon public protest in Singapore, tons of gathered in Hong Lim Park over the weekend to denounce the “US war machine”. They brandished placards and banners, together with one with horns drawn on US presidents previous and current captioned: “This is what terrorists look like.”
The demonstration, which required organisers to get permission from the authorities, got here as public sentiment throughout the area sours in opposition to Washington. Observers attribute this to the notion that the United States has turn out to be destabilising and unreliable lately.
Brand America has taken a major hit under Trump 2.0
“Brand America has taken a significant hit under Trump 2.0,” mentioned geopolitical analyst Steven Okun, CEO of APAC Advisors.
“Tariffs, excessive immigration enforcement, diminished support for the global rules-based order and now the economic crisis stemming from the US’ unilateral attack on Iran have all worked to lessen the US’ standing in the world,” added Okun, a former chairman of the American Chamber of Commerce in Singapore.
