How Donald Trump's second coming is transforming the world

Donald Trump’s revolutionary project is aimed at transforming both the US itself and the role of the US in the world. As such, it marks a break in world history, as the US transforms from benevolent global hegemon to predatory superpower. In the process, he is attempting to destroy both fundamental features of the US — rule of law, a competent state, commitment to science and freedom of the media — and of the world order it promoted — stable alliances, support for democracy and liberal trade. None of this was perfect. But the US — and the rest of the world — will regret it when it has gone.