In the public space in Sofia, there are two axiomatic figures of evil – Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump, journalist and international analyst Toma Tomov told bTV. And he emphasized that he does not share this approach and does not look at world processes through the lens of demonization.
He expressed his position on the subject of international law, historical arguments and modern borders, stressing that international law was created after the Second World War precisely to prevent wars and arbitrariness.
Tomov recalled that after the victory over Nazi Germany, the United States, the USSR and Great Britain created the United Nations and the system of international law, at a time when the United States was the leading economic power in the world. According to him, this order is in deep crisis today.
According to him, Donald Trump acts as a “wrecking ball” that destroys the existing international institutions – NATO, the European Union, the International Criminal Court and even the UN itself. Tomov asked what would happen if the US decided to leave the UN and what would be the consequences for the global system.
He emphasized that the world is entering a new phase in which the unipolar order of the 1990s and the beginning of the 21st century is falling apart. According to him, the USA remains a leading force in scientific and technical progress and innovation, but it is no longer the undisputed hegemon.
At the same time, according to Tomov, China occupies the position of defender of the old international order and the principles of international law – a role that until recently was characteristic of the West.
The analyst also commented on the way Trump conducts his foreign policy, defining it as a corporate and transactional approach where relations with allies are based on economic benefit rather than values.
In this context, Tomov questioned Bulgaria’s participation in the Peace Council, defining it as a supra-sovereign private club or investment fund that has nothing to do with classical diplomacy and international institutions.
“Any reasonable reading of this charter should cause a democratic government to shy away from such a structure. Our accession is a direct threat to our national sovereignty,” he said.
He stated that the signing of documents by the resigned Bulgarian Prime Minister is humiliating and puts the country in a subordinate position.
“I am in favor of Bulgaria being in Europe, in NATO and in an alliance with the United States, but with dignity,” emphasized Tomov.
He also commented on President Rumen Radev, whom he said has charisma and is part of the political wave sweeping Europe. Tomov expressed his personal support for him, stressing that Radev has a cause.
“I will vote for him,” declared Toma Tomov.
