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The joy—and fear—stems from not knowing if we are on the verge of either a new golden age or a transformative disaster, as Trump’s past unpredictability makes both scenarios equally plausible. The entrenched norms and agreements that governed international relations are being scrutinized, and the reactions of political pundits reflect a sense of impending flux, challenging longstanding diplomatic structures like NATO and trade agreements which hinge on political stability.