Discourse,
‍with Direction.

Trump’s Greenland gambit has morphed from flippant musing into actual strategy. Cloaked in the rhetoric of ‘national security,’ it is an unsubtle attempt to unseat China from its position of mineral dominance. Yet this gambit is redolent of neo-imperial hubris: it risks imperilling alliances, flouts international law, and—at its core—treats acquisition as diplomacy. In seeking to mine Greenland’s riches, Trump may impoverish America’s global standing.

Trade policy among nations has historically been a pivotal tool for shaping economic relationships. Mechanisms such as tariffs are utilized to protect domestic industries, generate revenue, and counteract unfair trade practices. However, the unintended consequences of trade policy, like rising consumer prices and manufacturing uncertainty, can lead to controversy among government officials and the general public. This brief examines President Donald Trump’s 2025 trade policy, exploring its impacts on key stakeholders and potential policy options to address ongoing controversy.

The Australian government has proposed a full ban on social media access for individuals under the age of 17 in order to address concerns over mental health, online safety, and data privacy. The policy aims to mitigate rising rates of cyberbullying, harmful content exposure, and social media addiction among minors. Enforcement would require stricter age verification measures, such as government-issued ID or verified parental consent. Critics argue that the ban may infringe on digital rights, prove difficult to enforce, and push young users toward unregulated platforms.