US Isn’t Even Trying to Pretend Anymore
By: Global Times | Published: Jan 18, 2026 08:30 PM
Lately, netizens have coined a new term for the US: "bare-faced hegemony”.
In the past, America at least used "freedom or democracy" as a fig leaf to cover its actions.
Now, it’s not even trying to pretend anymore — its hegemonic face is on full display.
Why the US doesn’t care to even ...