"The aim of the bully is to bring down someone they're threatened by, to assert their dominance over a person who reflects their insecurities back on them so that they might feel more powerful."
"Bullying is a valuable tool to get what you want when you're 12, but I'm not so sure that it's helpful in foreign policy."
"Trump's gone from threatening to revoke Rosie O'Donnell's citizenship to threatening to wipe Iran off the face of the planet for funsies."
"Social media allowed bullying to go global, amplifying the reach and impact of threats and aggressive behavior."
Bullying often stems from the insecurities of the bully, targeting individuals who stand out in some way. Personal experiences of being bullied can include verbal teasing for being different. The article draws parallels between childhood bullying and the bullying tactics used in international politics, particularly during the Trump administration. Threats made by Trump, both domestically and internationally, illustrate how bullying can extend beyond personal interactions to global relations. Social media has amplified this phenomenon, allowing bullying to reach a wider audience.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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