PHÍA SAU TIẾNG SÚNG ÁM SÁT TT TRUMP: TRẬN CHIẾN ÂM THẦM VẼ LẠI TRẬT TỰ QUYỀN LỰC

On April 26, the world was once again shocked by the news that U.S. President Donald Trump had been narrowly missed in an assassination attempt once more. When looking at the incident on April 26, what matters most is not the suspect or the technical details of a planned attack. What's more noteworthy, however, is that once again, we see that Donald Trump has become a target of political violence. If calculated based on major incidents that have been widely disclosed, investigated, and described by major news agencies as targeting Trump, By this point, he had already faced at least four major assassination attempts. The mere number of near-death experiences alone is enough to show that Mr. Trump is one of the political figures most frequently targeted by political violence. in the public sense, visible, and with clear, documented investigation. That is why many people believe Trump is becoming the most famously near-death figure of his era. At this juncture, Trump's story is vastly different from that of Russian President Putin. You know about the information regarding the near-death experiences or assassination attempts on the Russian president. Primarily, it stems from unilateral statements by the Kremlin or Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB). The common feature of these reports is their thoroughness and precision, usually published after the incident has already passed. and almost impossible to independently verify by international news organizations. In contrast, incidents involving Mr. Trump are highly media-intensive. The entire world witnessed it with their own eyes. They were two completely different stories. But the issue here is, why has Mr. Trump become the target of such intense assassination attempts? The answer lies not only with the individual himself, but also with the political environment in which he exists. Trump is not a political figure who follows old rituals, nor is he a traditional politician. as many of our previous analyses have also emphasized. He did not speak in the soft, familiar language of the elite. Not living like the elite class, but rather as a highly polarizing symbol. To his supporters, he is someone bold enough to speak, act, and break through the artificial constraints of the system. But with those who hate me, my detractors, my anti-fans, Trump is no longer just a mere political opponent. and has already been pushed into becoming an object that must be eliminated immediately. That is precisely when politics slipped off the foundation of civilization. Due to politics, in its very essence, it was not created to destroy the opponent, But it was born to replace violence. It gives humans a mechanism to disagree without killing one another. A debate without harming each other, and a change of government without bloodshed. But when a society begins to accept that political opponents can be dealt with through violence, At that time, that society was regressing back to its primitive state. The ballot paper began to lose its value, even becoming worthless. The bullet began to speak. Therefore, what this assassination attempt reflects is not merely the danger facing Mr. Trump alone, It also reflects a certain dynamic ideology that has scrutinized modern political life. When one cannot win by reasoning, they resort to threats. When one cannot win through elections, one dreams of eliminating the opponent. When one cannot persuade the public, they sow hatred to justify violence. That could be called a pseudo-evil thought that has been overcome. Suppose a moral language is constructed to conceal hatred. Hatred strips the other person of their humanity, treating them as merely an obstacle to be eliminated. To turn struggle into a life-or-death battlefield is to politicize conflict. a place where the opponent is no longer seen as someone with a differing perspective and become an enemy hated by heaven and earth. If we look back at Charlie Kirk's story not long ago, it's very similar to this. The differing voices are no longer reconciled; they no longer exist. but targeted, aimed at, and brutally eliminated with violent hatred. To be fair, American history has always had the shadow of political assassination. It is a cultural element and also a historical one. Abraham Lincoln, James Garfield, William McKinley, and John F. Kennedy were all assassinated while serving as president. Ronald Reagan was once shot and survived. In other words, political assassinations are not foreign to the United States. It has nearly become a recurring historical wound in this republic. In Mr. Trump's cases, they are particularly notable in one respect, namely, He lives in an era characterized by media, social networks, and ideological polarization. it has made violence no longer just the act of an individual extremist, yet it has become the final product of an environment of hatred nurtured day by day. Stir up hatred every day. Then, the calmness of Mr. Trump amidst those chaotic moments, Those times when life and death are so tense, those moments when the weight of reputation makes life and death feel so intense, What else does it indicate? It shows that political violence is not only intended to harm a person's body, Moreover, its deeper objective is to break their spirit and shake the faith of those who follow them. But when a person remains standing, still maintaining a calm demeanor, If you let the fear of violence control you, it is precisely that fear which undermines the very goals of violence. Violence seeks to create chaos, but calmness turns it into failure. Therefore, here we also need to understand this point. Opposing a politician is a fundamental right of citizens. People can criticize Trump, vote against Trump, debate with Trump, and reject Trump's policies. Impeaching Trump, too—these are all normal political behaviors in a free society. That is not wrong. But to eliminate a person through violence, through assassination, It ceases to be merely a political issue simply because I cannot accept their presence in public life. It is the downfall of politics. It is the downfall of morality as well. In the end, Trump may be the most controversial figure of this era. But precisely because of this, how people treat him becomes a major test of what is所谓 political civilization. A society that protects only those it favors is not yet a civilized society. But a civilized society must be one that safeguards the right to live, the right to speak. the right to run for election of a person you dislike Here, there's also a problem like this: when the gunshot was fired at the U.S. President, we should also not forget the stories behind the stage lights, behind the very close news stories in the press. We are talking about an event that appears to be very important. Now it seems the media is gradually blurring it again, and perhaps we also need to emphasize it a bit more. According to a report by Russia's state news agency on April 23, North Korea and Russia are aiming to swiftly complete a road bridge spanning the Tumen River to establish a direct connection between the two countries. If you imagine the map of Northeast Asia as a narrow strait so narrow that only a single bridge erected in the right place would suffice, Then, as the entire situation unfolds, power immediately shifts, and we will truly grasp the significance of this piece of news. The road bridge that Russia, North Korea, and they are preparing to inaugurate across the Tumen River, At first glance, it might seem just an ordinary infrastructure project, nothing particularly noteworthy, about 850 meters long. Adding another transportation route, a few more commercial lines, and some additional shuttle buses back and forth—nothing unusual about that. But if viewed from a strategic perspective, it is not merely a matter of concrete and steel. It's about who is allowed to open the door and who is being pushed aside, standing right outside the threshold of the very home one longs for the most. This bridge will connect directly to Russia's highway network, complementing the Friendship Road Bridge established in 1959. Two ports, and it can handle about 300 vehicles per day, shortening the Vladivostok-Razan route. Only about 320 km remains. It emerged against the backdrop of rapidly accelerating Russia-China relations following the strategic partnership summit. The strategies of both sides in 2024 and the role North Korea has played in aiding Russia within the context of the Ukraine war. Yet this incident has placed China on hot coals. Why? Because the Tuomen River does not It must be an ordinary river. It is the place where a geographical obsession has lain hidden for over a century. of Beijing. The Northeast region of China, particularly Jilin Province and part of Heilongjiang Province, For a long time, they have always been weighed down by the limitations imposed by geography. They are very close to the sea, yet they have never truly mastered it. Having access to the sea route, but not controlling the crucial route to the Japan Sea. Many studies and strategic analyses have indicated that China has long sought to utilize the region. Dongbeizhao's son is like a gateway to push the economy of Northeast China toward the Sea of Japan. because this region needs a seaport to reduce logistics costs, overcome its landlocked situation, and open up new opportunities. a more favorable trade route to the Pacific Ocean. The Diao Zhe Zuo River is located where China stands very close to the door, yet that door is not in their hands. One end is Russian territory, the other end is North Korea's territory. And now, what bothers Beijing the most is that the two countries are reconnecting on their own. right in front of them, in a space they had long wished to become their own stepping stone. That bridge, therefore, is not merely an ordinary north-south road; it is a bitter reminder. The bitter truth is that, at this strategic point, Beijing still remains the one closest to the sea, closest to the maritime gateway. but not necessarily in control of the route to the sea. And what further aggravates Beijing is this bridge help Russia and North Korea reduce China's intermediary role. We know that for many years, China is almost North Korea's largest economic lifeline. When Pyongyang wants to trade, When goods want to go out, and when energy and food want to come in, China is the main gateway. But once Russia gains an additional direct land corridor, complete with existing railways and a new road bridge, Then there is again a strategic treaty and accompanying military cooperation agreement, clearly indicating that North Korea is no longer isolated. into a single door once more. In other words, China has gradually lost its position as the guardian the exclusive key to Pyongyang, to the outside world. And that is precisely what has Beijing restless. was uneasy. Previously, if North Korea leaned heavily toward any side, China could still confidently believe that it still Control their economic lifeline. Now, Russia is moving very close to that sensitive position. Not replacing China entirely, but enough to dilute Beijing's leverage. And in geopolitics, Losing exclusive influence is always more dangerous than losing a commercial contract. It injects a great deal of venom. risk. But the story goes even deeper. This bridge arose precisely at a time when the chessboard Asia's energy landscape is beginning to shift due to the narrative we have analyzed. And under these conditions Moreover, subjected to Western sanctions, Russia needs even more independent logistical, commercial, and technical support routes. A road bridge directly connecting to Chao Tian allows Moscow to have an additional transit hub for transporting goods. materials, fuel, equipment, and the flow of people can move more easily compared to relying solely on a single bridge The old railway. And this bridge helps Russia consolidate a land-based logistics network in Northeast Asia. that is, enhancing strategic resilience during a period when maritime advances are becoming more fragile. The story at Hó Mút had taught them that lesson. For Chao Thien, the significance of it was even more sensitive. Bình Nhiang has long lived in a state of near-entrapment and heavy dependence on China, like a door. main trade with the world. And there's a story about that, which is when the Covid pandemic swept across the globe, the trade relationship between Pyongyang and Beijing has been severely disrupted. And this has caused Choe Choong-hwan also faced tremendous difficulties during the COVID-19 period, especially when China Applying the Zero-Covid policy and nearly completely blocking all entry and exit movements on the Chaozhou Peninsula. Pyongyang probably realized, after that incident, the importance of diversifying their communication channels. to the world. Because no matter what, even if a country were isolated, Chao Tian would still It's impossible to be completely closed off from the world. They still have to remain open. They still need the world. And now Instead of going through China, they now have an additional option: going through Russia. Going through Russia means It seems that its safety is even higher. After all, Russia is still a sovereign country. entirely in control of energy. Chao Tian, within a certain context, within a geopolitical balance such as this Thus, an additional exit route has been added—Russia. They feel significantly more at ease. The bridge Now, with Russia, it provides Chao Tian with another outlet for breathing. When there is a direct land route connected to Russia. then Chao Tian has additional options regarding goods, fuel, aid, technology, and more importantly, an additional one The lever of the face-off has turned against China itself. They have seen a very practical lesson here. Dependence On one line, a single gate is a deadly risk. Pyongyang lacks the energy resources of Japan. They also don't have a large allied network like Tokyo, so the most reasonable way for them to defend themselves is to increase these. a physical contact line with Russia. This bridge is thus a kind of geographical insurance. It's not certain that it will immediately make Chao Tian richer or stronger, but it will help reduce their sense of being cornered. If the region experiences greater volatility. However, the United States has also recognized this strategic significance. and Washington did not respond with words, but with actions. A picture The image is also very powerful. It is an oil tanker carrying 910,000 barrels of light crude oil from Texas across The Panama tulip approaches near Tokyo and unloads at Japan's oil refinery, thus avoiding the strait. Hormuz is currently extremely tense. This is also a particularly important piece of information in the context of the ongoing crisis. The energy hanging precariously above the heads of nations today has become a strategic signal that Asia is striving to find a way out of being choked by Hormuz and those maritime chokepoints. are easily controlled. Here we can see two movements occurring simultaneously. On one side, Russia and North Korea establish a new continental shelf at Domo, and on the other side, the U.S. and Japan seek to establish one New energy trends in Asia. For China, both of these developments are concerning, and they are concerning in different ways. First, in the north, Russia and North Korea are tightening their alliance precisely at the gateway that China seeks to exploit. the northeastern region of mine. This makes Beijing fearful that the strategic space at Tuomen will only grow increasingly tense. The more the situation becomes polarized between Moscow and Pyongyang, the more China is only allowed to insert itself if both sides permit it. This is a very uncomfortable feeling for a great power accustomed to viewing its border region as That natural sphere of influence. Now suddenly they've been abruptly removed from the game, in a pitiful manner. There's nothing they can do about it. The second point is regarding the area to the south and the sea; if the Japanese people become a central receiving hub, economic soft power China's share will be immediately eroded. Japan cannot immediately replace the entire energy role. China or completely eliminate Asia's and America's dependence on it—this is naturally the case. But what they currently possess is something Beijing finds extremely difficult to buy with money: institutional trust. strategic trust. During a crisis, the question is who delivers more reliably and consistently. It's riskier to punish? And in this question, Japan currently has a slight advantage in responses over China. That is why, at this moment, if China and Russia jump into the Middle East to support Iran, then they might well fall into the trap of the Hu Linshan dance. They will be drawn into its attention. resources and efforts concentrated on a hot spot, while at home, The rival is seizing the opportunity to redraw the map of energy and influence. If Beijing rushes to rescue an external link, it might inadvertently weaken its own strategic position. right in Northeast Asia and East Asia. If they don't act promptly, they will allow the U.S.-Japan alliance to take advantage. Filling the gap in the image affects it, and that is a truly painful dilemma. And the most painful thing about it is It's not just about losing a single oil shipment, but about losing the trusted intermediary role in the eyes of the region. There is one thing the world also needs to face squarely, rather than evading it with beautiful diplomatic words. In this era of uncertainty, no handshake with China is entirely innocent. Behind every friendly statement, every infrastructure project, every energy contract, Every call for cooperation and joint development always carries a deeper layer of national interest. strategic leverage and the puzzle of power. Therefore, when looking at Russia's road bridge North Korea crossing the Dumon River—people should not merely see its surface appearance, but rather recognize what it truly represents. Truly, even allies such as Russia and North Korea, who are regarded as partners, They're also trying to find a way to communicate directly with each other, without having to go through the Chinese gateway as before. That is, they feel that in their cooperative relationship with Beijing, they are always the subordinate partner. As for China, it is the dominant party. Its interests are unfair, and this situation will persist in the long term. It creates a sense of dissatisfaction in the partnership. When dissatisfaction accumulates, they will turn to to minimize China's pressure and dependence. This situation will affect China's role The country became much weaker. And as you have seen, whatever people refer to as the anti-American faction, the anti-U.S. alliance, or the anti-U.S. axis, in fact, exposes a reality: when interests are not secured If divided equally, the partnership will not be fair. Eventually, it will surely fall apart. North Korea could tell China, "I can still cooperate with you, but I don't want to." My fate is firmly locked in your hands. This is clearly not yet a complete act of turning one's back. with Beijing, but it is a very clear sign of a trend toward maintaining relations with Beijing. but they refused to remain forever within the exclusive sphere of influence they dominated. And that is what undermines China's leverage far more deeply than any criticism from the West. Because real power does not lie merely in the amount of money a country can spend, It's about whether the other person still feels they can't live without you. Once partners start building different roads, opening different doors, signing different contracts, and seeking other opportunities, they will... As for the other supply sources, China is not defeated in any stable manner. but eroded the most precious asset of a great power—the irreplaceable position it holds. Previously, Beijing could make many countries believe that to engage in large-scale trade, one had to go through China. To keep the supply chain cheap, one must rely on China, and then to maintain the market for consumption It is crucial for the giant to maintain a truly good relationship with Beijing. As long as that trust remains intact, China holds power. But now everything has changed. And that is precisely the point where China differs from the United States. America has also been suspected at times, allies have been dissatisfied at times, and policies have changed. Being overly concerned with many issues also causes anxiety. But what distinguishes the United States from China is that the U.S. does not rely solely on its military might. Whether it's a factory or a large buyer, they each have a multi-layered power ecosystem. a military alliance network, maritime superiority, deep strategic reserves, and the U.S. dollar Has core technology, has energy capacity that has been enhanced, and can utilize projects such as Alaska LNG to reconfigure the supply sources for Asia's allies, particularly in terms of oil and natural gas. Put more simply, China is strong in many aspects. They can say, "I produce for you." I sold it to him and then bought it back from him. But Me is strong in another aspect, which is that I protect the progress. give me sponsorship, provide technology, and help me out when an energy crisis occurs. And if the chessboard If I use my influence, I can still pull you into a larger network, guaranteeing your safety. And those two types This power is truly vastly different. On one side is the power of convenience, On the other side is the system. Convenience may be very helpful in peacetime, but it is the system that truly matters. The true value emerges when crisis arises. Thus it is said that a great power does not truly weaken unless it is defeated. And they weakened precisely at the moment when others no longer feared having to live without them. China today has not yet fully unleashed its strength; we know it remains very powerful, but it is currently facing a certain challenge. more dangerous is that their power is becoming less compelling to others. As for the United States, Despite much controversy, they still retain a deeper level of power, because they are not merely buying or selling. They still hold the critical links that the entire system still depends on during a real crisis. It happened. And the incident in the Strait of Hormuz provides us with a more vivid demonstration than ever. At this point, today's program would like to take a temporary pause. We kindly invite you to share your personal opinions. 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