If you analyse GDP growth versus growth in wages in selective EU countries, Russia and the United States (and throw South Africa into the mix as well), it is only the United States and Cyprus where there’s any realistic correlation between 3rd quarter (2025) economic growth and growth in wages.

The US National Security Strategy, published in November 2025, set out its geopolitical aims and strategies. It is in line with Trump’s expressed worldviews, made clear on numerous occasions during the last decade of his presence in United States politics. Under his leadership, the United States will act accordingly, regardless of whether he and his administration is blamed of breaking international law, or regardless of how reprehensible many may find it.