Carme Colomina: "The erosion of the United Nations means that we are destroying the only space for global dialogue."

"I'm Carme Colomina, a journalist, columnist for ARA, and researcher at CIDOB, and for the next hour I'm here to answer your questions." With these words, she began her participation in the active Telegram group of ARA Premium ClubNumerous subscribers bombarded her with questions. It was an activity non-stopColomina handled it with professionalism and humor – "I've had time to take a sip of water," she said between answers – which highlighted, once again, our concern about the decisions she is making. the insurgent who is dismantling the democratic system of the United States. ""Denialism is an important part of Trump's ideological agenda," Colomina pointed out, and reminded everyone that "he still hasn't accepted that he lost the 2020 election."

"Perhaps I'm oversimplifying, but none of Trump's grand plans have been completed. I don't yet see Venezuelan oil ending up in the US, I don't see the Gaza "Riviera" becoming a reality (not just a virtual one), I don't see Greenland being invaded, I don't see the war in Ukraine ending." lamplighter "And when he's confronted, he backs down," commented subscriber Xavier Roig. "I agree. Trump is tough on the weak and pragmatic with the strong. That's why I'm so upset that the EU is giving in to his threats," Colomina replied. "In any case, we have to separate Trump's rhetoric (with his whole list of conflicts—according to him—resolved—far from the truth) and look at the reality of his actions. Probably the most effective and disruptive thing Trump has done this year has been the tariffs. I think that in the long run this will be more negative than positive for the United States because the rest of the world is moving away from American unpredictability," he added.

Asked what Americans think of their president's "drift," the ARA columnist recalled that "Eighty-five percent of U.S. citizens believe that political violence has increased significantly in their country. This violence (which is primarily institutional and carried out by ICE, these border agents) is directed against immigrants, but also against Americans, and that is starting to cause discomfort. There is a large immigrant population that voted for Trump. We have seen massive demonstrations in the streets of some major cities, and impressive displays of solidarity, with people offering protection to their neighbors of foreign origin. The big question in all of this, however, is what electoral impact it might have. Because it's one thing to condemn what Trump is doing, and another to vote for the Democrats, who, so far, are showing..."

"Trump's ability to act also depends on what happens in the midterm elections to be held next November. If he maintains a majority in both houses, the Republicans will enjoy an exceptional scenario, which until now has resulted in a profound erosion of the democratic system, the separation of powers, and civil rights," the collection emphasized.The erosion of the United Nations directly implies that we are destroying the only space for global dialogue. What has happened and is happening in Gaza is a constant reminder of the levels of impunity with which these actions are carried out.