A #neoroyalist US regime is only inevitable if we allow it.
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Opinion | This Theory Explains Trump’s Baffling Foreign Policy
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February 17, 2026 at 4:29 AM
A #neoroyalist US regime is only inevitable if we allow it.
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This Theory Explains Trump’s Baffling Foreign Policy www.nytimes.com/2026/01/26/o...
Banning George Washington University sounds like a neoroyalist plot
February 13, 2026 at 6:25 PM
Banning George Washington University sounds like a neoroyalist plot
"A key feature of this 'neoroyalist' approach is that global economic policymaking is based on personal, family and business ties rather than national interest, competitive advantage, shared prosperity or long-term growth."
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NYT gift article:
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‘Neoroyalism’ and What It Says About Trump
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February 6, 2026 at 2:14 PM
"A key feature of this 'neoroyalist' approach is that global economic policymaking is based on personal, family and business ties rather than national interest, competitive advantage, shared prosperity or long-term growth."
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NYT gift article:
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Again #Witkoff and #Kushner are there for #Trump to make an economic deal that benefits him.
The people of #Iran, like those of #Venezuela and the ideas of #Justice and #Democracy have no meaning for this Neoroyalist regime.
#Neoroyalism
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The people of #Iran, like those of #Venezuela and the ideas of #Justice and #Democracy have no meaning for this Neoroyalist regime.
#Neoroyalism
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US and Iran talks to begin as fears of direct conflict continue
The US has built up its military presence in the Middle East in response to Iran's violent crackdown on protests.
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February 6, 2026 at 1:12 AM
Again #Witkoff and #Kushner are there for #Trump to make an economic deal that benefits him.
The people of #Iran, like those of #Venezuela and the ideas of #Justice and #Democracy have no meaning for this Neoroyalist regime.
#Neoroyalism
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The people of #Iran, like those of #Venezuela and the ideas of #Justice and #Democracy have no meaning for this Neoroyalist regime.
#Neoroyalism
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Slide into autocracy 42 : Two academics argue that Trump is “neoroyalist” with his global economic policymaking based on personal, family and business ties rather than national interest, competitive advantage, shared prosperity or long-term growth.
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‘Neoroyalism’ and What It Says About Trump
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February 5, 2026 at 3:38 PM
Slide into autocracy 42 : Two academics argue that Trump is “neoroyalist” with his global economic policymaking based on personal, family and business ties rather than national interest, competitive advantage, shared prosperity or long-term growth.
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‘Neoroyalism’ and Trump: A key feature of the neoroyalist approach is that global economic policymaking is based on personal, family and business ties rather than national interest, competitive advantage, shared prosperity or long-term growth.
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‘Neoroyalism’ and What It Says About Trump
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February 5, 2026 at 6:38 AM
‘Neoroyalism’ and Trump: A key feature of the neoroyalist approach is that global economic policymaking is based on personal, family and business ties rather than national interest, competitive advantage, shared prosperity or long-term growth.
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A key feature of this “neoroyalist” approach is that global economic policymaking is based on personal, family and business ties rather than national interest, competitive advantage, shared prosperity or long-term growth.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/04/b...
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‘Neoroyalism’ and What It Says About Trump
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February 4, 2026 at 7:04 PM
A key feature of this “neoroyalist” approach is that global economic policymaking is based on personal, family and business ties rather than national interest, competitive advantage, shared prosperity or long-term growth.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/04/b...
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A key feature of this “neoroyalist” approach is that global economic policymaking is based on personal, family and business ties rather than national interest, competitive advantage, shared prosperity or long-term growth.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/04/b...
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/04/b...
‘Neoroyalism’ and What It Says About Trump
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February 4, 2026 at 6:38 PM
A key feature of this “neoroyalist” approach is that global economic policymaking is based on personal, family and business ties rather than national interest, competitive advantage, shared prosperity or long-term growth.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/04/b...
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Trump’s reign most closely resembles that of 16th-century royal families like the Tudors & the Hapsburgs.
A key feature of this “neoroyalist” approach is that global economic policymaking is based on personal, family, & business ties rather than national interest.
A key feature of this “neoroyalist” approach is that global economic policymaking is based on personal, family, & business ties rather than national interest.
‘Neoroyalism’ and What It Says About Trump
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February 4, 2026 at 5:23 PM
Trump’s reign most closely resembles that of 16th-century royal families like the Tudors & the Hapsburgs.
A key feature of this “neoroyalist” approach is that global economic policymaking is based on personal, family, & business ties rather than national interest.
A key feature of this “neoroyalist” approach is that global economic policymaking is based on personal, family, & business ties rather than national interest.
"A key feature of this “neoroyalist” approach is that global economic policymaking is based on personal, family and business ties rather than national interest, competitive advantage, shared prosperity or long-term growth."
February 4, 2026 at 3:08 PM
"A key feature of this “neoroyalist” approach is that global economic policymaking is based on personal, family and business ties rather than national interest, competitive advantage, shared prosperity or long-term growth."
To me, the shoe sure seems to fit... 👑👠
"A key feature of this 'neoroyalist' approach is that global economic policymaking is based on personal, family and business ties rather than national interest, competitive advantage, shared prosperity or long-term growth."
"A key feature of this 'neoroyalist' approach is that global economic policymaking is based on personal, family and business ties rather than national interest, competitive advantage, shared prosperity or long-term growth."
‘Neoroyalism’ and What It Says About Trump
www.nytimes.com
February 4, 2026 at 3:06 PM
To me, the shoe sure seems to fit... 👑👠
"A key feature of this 'neoroyalist' approach is that global economic policymaking is based on personal, family and business ties rather than national interest, competitive advantage, shared prosperity or long-term growth."
"A key feature of this 'neoroyalist' approach is that global economic policymaking is based on personal, family and business ties rather than national interest, competitive advantage, shared prosperity or long-term growth."
Trump believes in using a “neoroyalist” approach to global economic policymaking based on personal, family and business ties rather than national interest, competitive advantage, shared prosperity or long-term growth.
It's crony capitalism and YOU ain't a crony.
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It's crony capitalism and YOU ain't a crony.
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‘Neoroyalism’ and What It Says About Trump
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February 4, 2026 at 1:41 PM
Trump believes in using a “neoroyalist” approach to global economic policymaking based on personal, family and business ties rather than national interest, competitive advantage, shared prosperity or long-term growth.
It's crony capitalism and YOU ain't a crony.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/04/b...
It's crony capitalism and YOU ain't a crony.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/04/b...
“A key feature of this “neoroyalist” approach is that global economic policymaking is based on personal, family and business ties rather than national interest, competitive advantage, shared prosperity or long-term growth.”
‘Neoroyalism’ and What It Says About Trump
www.nytimes.com
February 4, 2026 at 11:25 AM
“A key feature of this “neoroyalist” approach is that global economic policymaking is based on personal, family and business ties rather than national interest, competitive advantage, shared prosperity or long-term growth.”
“this ‘neoroyalist’ approach is… global economic policymaking is based on personal, family and business ties rather than national interest, competitive advantage, shared prosperity or long-term growth.
Forget James Monroe, Metternich or Machiavelli. Think Henry VIII and Emperor Charles V.”
Bingo.
Forget James Monroe, Metternich or Machiavelli. Think Henry VIII and Emperor Charles V.”
Bingo.
‘Neoroyalism’ and What It Says About Trump
www.nytimes.com
February 4, 2026 at 11:12 AM
“this ‘neoroyalist’ approach is… global economic policymaking is based on personal, family and business ties rather than national interest, competitive advantage, shared prosperity or long-term growth.
Forget James Monroe, Metternich or Machiavelli. Think Henry VIII and Emperor Charles V.”
Bingo.
Forget James Monroe, Metternich or Machiavelli. Think Henry VIII and Emperor Charles V.”
Bingo.
A key feature of Trump's “neoroyalist” approach is that international relations are based on personal, family and business ties rather than national interest. Forget Metternich or Machiavelli, think Henry VIII and Emperor Charles V.
‘Neoroyalism’ and What It Says About Trump
www.nytimes.com
February 4, 2026 at 8:50 AM
A key feature of Trump's “neoroyalist” approach is that international relations are based on personal, family and business ties rather than national interest. Forget Metternich or Machiavelli, think Henry VIII and Emperor Charles V.
Trump’s approach to foreign policy is not just chaos or an updated version of 19th-century great-power competition, write @segoddard.bsky.social and @abenewman.bsky.social . “He is pursuing something more out of the 16th-century, what we call neoroyalist international politics."
Opinion | Trump’s Foreign Policy Is Stuck in the 16th Century
The president’s approach is not just chaos or an updated version of 19th-century great-power competition.
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February 3, 2026 at 5:20 PM
Trump’s approach to foreign policy is not just chaos or an updated version of 19th-century great-power competition, write @segoddard.bsky.social and @abenewman.bsky.social . “He is pursuing something more out of the 16th-century, what we call neoroyalist international politics."
Neo-rojalisme.
"A neoroyalist world is not good for the United States, and it is not good for humanity. Its primary goal is extraction for the few rather than safety or prosperity for the many."
"A neoroyalist world is not good for the United States, and it is not good for humanity. Its primary goal is extraction for the few rather than safety or prosperity for the many."
Opinion | This Theory Explains Trump’s Baffling Foreign Policy
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January 30, 2026 at 10:05 AM
Neo-rojalisme.
"A neoroyalist world is not good for the United States, and it is not good for humanity. Its primary goal is extraction for the few rather than safety or prosperity for the many."
"A neoroyalist world is not good for the United States, and it is not good for humanity. Its primary goal is extraction for the few rather than safety or prosperity for the many."
"A neoroyalist world is not good for the United States, and it is not good for humanity. Its primary goal is extraction for the few rather than safety or prosperity for the many."
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January 28, 2026 at 6:39 PM
"A neoroyalist world is not good for the United States, and it is not good for humanity. Its primary goal is extraction for the few rather than safety or prosperity for the many."
Opinion| Trump’s approach to foreign policy is not just chaos or an updated version of 19th-century #great-power competition, write Stacie Goddard and Abraham Newman. “He is pursuing something more out of the #16th-century, what we call #neoroyalist #international #politics.”
Opinion | This Theory Explains Trump’s Baffling Foreign Policy
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January 28, 2026 at 4:11 PM
Opinion| Trump’s approach to foreign policy is not just chaos or an updated version of 19th-century #great-power competition, write Stacie Goddard and Abraham Newman. “He is pursuing something more out of the #16th-century, what we call #neoroyalist #international #politics.”
"A neoroyalist world is not inevitable. Countries—including America’s closest partners—now need to offer a coherent alternative, mobilizing their own sizable collective resources to counter Mr. Trump and support a system based on fair rules and predictable diplomacy." www.nytimes.com/2026/01/26/o...
Opinion | This Theory Explains Trump’s Baffling Foreign Policy
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January 28, 2026 at 1:26 PM
"A neoroyalist world is not inevitable. Countries—including America’s closest partners—now need to offer a coherent alternative, mobilizing their own sizable collective resources to counter Mr. Trump and support a system based on fair rules and predictable diplomacy." www.nytimes.com/2026/01/26/o...
Trump's foreign policy doesn't make any sense. But it might if you look at it through the right lens. My @wellesley.edu colleague Stacie Goddard co-wrote this piece explaining the shortcomings of Trump's "neoroyalist" approach to international politics.
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Opinion | This Theory Explains Trump’s Baffling Foreign Policy
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January 28, 2026 at 1:14 PM
Trump's foreign policy doesn't make any sense. But it might if you look at it through the right lens. My @wellesley.edu colleague Stacie Goddard co-wrote this piece explaining the shortcomings of Trump's "neoroyalist" approach to international politics.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/26/o...
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Domestically, they argue, businesses should recognize that short-term patronage undermines long-term rule of law. A neoroyalist world, they conclude, prioritizes extraction for the few over stability and prosperity for the many and is bad for both the United States and humanity.
January 28, 2026 at 12:25 PM
Domestically, they argue, businesses should recognize that short-term patronage undermines long-term rule of law. A neoroyalist world, they conclude, prioritizes extraction for the few over stability and prosperity for the many and is bad for both the United States and humanity.
The authors warn this is dangerous, as appeasement normalizes neoroyalist behavior.
January 28, 2026 at 12:25 PM
The authors warn this is dangerous, as appeasement normalizes neoroyalist behavior.
The Venezuela intervention is presented as a clear case of neoroyalist extraction. While framed as boosting U.S. prosperity, the tangible gains flow primarily to Trump's donors and associates, including hedge fund affiliates that acquired Venezuelan oil assets.
January 28, 2026 at 12:25 PM
The Venezuela intervention is presented as a clear case of neoroyalist extraction. While framed as boosting U.S. prosperity, the tangible gains flow primarily to Trump's donors and associates, including hedge fund affiliates that acquired Venezuelan oil assets.
Rather than behaving like a 19th-century great-power realist, Trump is operating according to what the authors call "neoroyalist international politics," a model rooted in early modern royal courts.
January 28, 2026 at 12:24 PM
Rather than behaving like a 19th-century great-power realist, Trump is operating according to what the authors call "neoroyalist international politics," a model rooted in early modern royal courts.