Death by a Thousand Cuts

Published on 18 Dec 2024

Luqman Al-Hakim examines the gradual decline of empires through overreach, inequality, and systemic failures, drawing parallels to the U.S. under Trump’s leadership, where this a likely outcome that these trends, combined with internal divisions, suggest the U.S. may be entering a protracted period of decline. 

Luqman warns that historical lessons must guide nations to address contradictions before they erode their foundations entirely. 

Excerpt:

“The gradual unraveling of the U.S. bears a striking resemblance to the late-stage Roman and British Empires. The current world order barely flinched at Trump’s threats of tariff increases, hinting that the U.S.’s influence is no longer what it once was.”