Political figures like Trump are not the cause of systemic change, but a powerful symptom of it. Their rise signals the breakdown of the old post-war order and the public's rejection of a system perceived as failing them.

• Global Realignment: A shift away from a U.S.-led globalized system toward a multi-polar, transactional world.
• Systemic Stress: Reveals deep cracks in governance, economics, and the social contract.