America in the Mirror of Global Interdependence: Why 'America First' Falls Short in a Shared World

*In our hyper-connected era of globalized commerce, technology, and shared research, the rallying cry of “America First” is a tragic misnomer—more aptly translating to “America Last.” Though this slogan may feel like a potent assertion of national pride, it is in fact an emotional ploy designed to harness voter frustration and nostalgia rather than offer genuine pathways to prosperity. By stoking fear of “outsiders” and promoting an isolationist posture, it obscures the indispensable value of ...