The Boundaries of Power: From Reassurance to Constraint
How the United States’ Global Action Shapes Worlds, Transitions, and Reactions
Introduction:
In the wake of decisive actions on the global stage, the United States stands at a crossroads. While its power reassures domestically, it increasingly unsettles the world. These articles explore how American actions — from bold declarations to rapid moves — don’t just shape foreign policy, but redefine global expectations, recalibrate alliances, and shift the balance of power. With Trump at the heart of this transition, we examine how speed and scale break traditional constraints and create new, unforeseen consequences.
1. “The Event Is Not the Point”
The arrest of Maduro serves as a mirror to the widening gap between how America’s actions are perceived at home versus abroad.
https://www.ericwigartauthor.com/p/the-event-is-not-the-point
2. “When Consequences Set In”
Examining how American actions trigger immediate global consequences, this piece shows how risk transforms from manageable to systemic.
https://www.ericwigartauthor.com/p/when-consequences-set-in
3. “When Scale Stops Negotiating”
This article explores how large-scale systems move from negotiation to constraint, where options collapse and the space for choice shrinks.
https://www.ericwigartauthor.com/p/when-scale-stops-negotiating
4. “The Land of Erik the Red”
Drawing from Erik the Red’s naming of Greenland, this article reflects on how speed often drives geopolitical momentum, much like today’s American foreign policy.