Human rights according to Trump: From the South African myth to the Gaza catastrophe

In a world where humanitarian and political crises are spreading with unprecedented speed and intensity, human rights concepts have increasingly become political tools in the hands of global powers. Donald Trump, the current President of the United States, is a prime example of this political exploitation. On one hand, he has revived undocumented and controversial narratives about a “white genocide” in South Africa to attract public attention, while on the other, he unconditionally supports Israel’s extensive attacks on the Gaza Strip, which have resulted in tens of thousands of civilian deaths and the destruction of vital infrastructure. Trump’s selective approach to human rights issues is not motivated by humanitarian concern but by advancing political interests and securing the support of […]