The Image that Shocked the World
The image has stunned, shocked, and made its way around the globe. Donald Trump, with a smug smile, tapping on the shoulder of an Arab leader during the signing of the peace agreement in Egypt between Zionist settlers and Palestinians, launches scathing phrases about the "weakness of the Arab world" and its dependence on "American power". The Press — "You see, without us, nothing gets settled here," he proved. Behind the staging, it's a symbol of imperialist arrogance that has been displayed for all to see, that of a West that continues to humiliate its partners under the guise of diplomacy.
The Humiliation of Too Much
Trump's words no longer surprise anyone. They are only the crude version of a discourse that Washington has been holding for decades: that of a tutor who believes they must guide an Arab world incapable of walking alone. Moreover, this is not the first time the Arab world has been publicly belittled by a Western leader. But this time, the gesture is heavy with meaning. The peace agreement, supposed to open a new era, has turned into a staging of domination. Trump has only said out loud what many American officials think quietly: the Arab world is not a partner, but a client.
A Paternalistic Logic
This paternalistic logic, inherited from another century, has finally worn out the patience of the Arab peoples. The streets are grumbling, editorialists are denouncing, and an idea is imposing itself: it's time to turn the page. This time, the humiliation is public, frontal, and felt like a collective slap. It's not just a matter of ego; it's a matter of dignity, sovereignty, and vision of the world. The Arab peoples have had enough of being the theater of American calculations, oscillating between empty promises and geopolitical manipulations. The peace agreement in Egypt, instead of being a step towards regional stability, has turned into a lesson in submission.
The World is Changing, but Not the Land of Uncle Sam
While Washington repeats its old discourse of moral domination, the world is advancing, changing, and moving at a thousand miles an hour. China, discreet but constant, is weaving its web across Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. The BRICS countries offer a concrete alternative to the Western order, a space where Southern nations can dialogue as equals, without being infantilized or threatened.
A Certain Thing Today
One thing is certain today, and the Arabs must seize it: the 21st century will not be American. It will be multipolar. And those who delay in registering will remain prisoners of a system that offers them neither respect nor prosperity.
Looking East: A Strategic Choice for the Arab World
Joining the BRICS or strengthening partnerships with China is not just an economic option. It's a strong political and symbolic act: breaking with the logic of dependence that has paralyzed the region for a century.
A Partnership, Not a Master
The East does not demand allegiance, but cooperation. Beijing does not impose a model; it proposes exchanges. Moscow, New Delhi, Pretoria, Brasilia, all speak the language of partnership, not blackmail. Of course, not everything is idyllic. But faced with a West that despises and sanctions, it's better to have a demanding partner than an arrogant master.
A Paradoxical Blessing
The public humiliation served by Trump could be, paradoxically, a blessing. A wake-up call. It reminds us that dignity is not begged for at the White House. It is built, rather, through new alliances, sovereign institutions, and renewed faith in the Arab world's ability to forge its own path.
The Train of the Multipolar World
History will not pass twice. The train of the multipolar world is on the move. It starts from Beijing, passes through Moscow and New Delhi, and is still waiting at Cairo, Riyadh, Algiers, Tunis, and Baghdad.
A Simple Question
The question is simple: will the Arabs get on board, or will they stay on the platform of humiliation?
