And so, the inauguration ceremony for United States President-elect Donald Trump took place on January 20, 2025, at the US Capitol. Trump took the oath of office for the second time, officially becoming the 47th president of the United States. Earlier, on January 7, during a chaotic press conference at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida, he made a series of controversial statements that captured global attention. Notably, he did not rule out the possibility of forcibly taking control of the Panama Canal and Greenland, as well as incorporating Canada as the 51st state of the USA.
In reality, America’s 45th and now 47th president appears to be preparing to treat these regions in a manner reminiscent of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s approach to Ukraine. There is a Russian saying: “Birds of a feather flock together.” This phrase aptly describes the rivalry between powerful states—an echo of the dynamics that preceded World War I. While the aftermath of World War I saw the collapse of empires and the formation of a new world order, history now seems to be turning in the opposite direction. Empires are being revived, and the competition among great powers is intensifying.
It is noteworthy that the European Union (EU) not only refrains from opposing Trump, at least in terms of defending Greenland’s territorial integrity under Danish control, but also appears to be preparing for an unopposed surrender—a capitulation. The EU, it seems, is not the “bird of a feather” referenced in the Russian proverb. How EU observers plan to protect the territorial integrity of the Republic of Armenia with such "wisdom" is best left to the vivid imagination of Civil Contract Party members and their allies, who spearheaded Armenia’s so-called European integration process.
It is not difficult to foresee the domestic “storms” that the upcoming Trump-Putin meeting and any potential agreements will unleash on the lives and destinies of various nations. While there is significant speculation surrounding this meeting between two global superpower leaders, details about the time and location remain undisclosed. What is evident, however, is the accelerating pace of political change in EU nations, with elites being replaced and new forces emerging. This trend will undoubtedly reach Armenia as well when an agreement is reached regarding Ukraine.
Such an agreement will likely entail a redistribution of spheres of influence governed by the “law of the jungle.” It is unclear to what extent the Civil Contract Party, seemingly lacking a self-preservation instinct, grasps the potential implications of this shift for Armenia’s status. However, the ruling administration may soon require psychological support. Psychologists, psychiatrists, and psychoanalysts in Armenia should prepare for an influx of clients and a potential revitalization of their profession.
Meanwhile, leaders of the three nations against whom the US President-elect has made territorial claims have not remained silent and have responded accordingly. Panama’s President Jose Raul Mulino declared that he would appeal to the UN Security Council if Trump continues to “threaten his country.” Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau posted on X (formerly Twitter) that such claims are impossible, stating: “It is extremely unlikely that Canada will become part of the United States.” The most humorous response came from Denmark’s King, who altered the royal coat of arms. In the new design, Greenland and the Faroe Islands—territories under Danish sovereignty—are depicted more prominently.
This symbolic gesture seems to send a clear message: Denmark has no intention of ceding these territories to anyone. Only time will reveal the outcome.