Charlie Chan

  On the streets of London, Sadiq Khan has served three consecutive terms as mayor. This politician of Muslim background has won broad support through his pragmatic urban governance—from optimizing public transportation networks to promoting green energy transitions—making this millennial ancient capital appear more inclusive and vibrant. However, when our gaze shifts across the Atlantic to New York, a similar wave is surging. In the 2025 New York City mayoral election, Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani holds a double-digit lead, early voting is about to begin, and his Muslim identity has become a focal point of debate.   Mamdani is the undisputed leader of America's "extinction movement": racially, he broadly falls into the white category, yet originates from Africa, is Muslim, and even carries Indian ancestry. Almost all "barbarians" and white leftists are willing to support him. The election of this culturally and ethnically mixed individual as mayor of A...

At the intersection of psychology and history lies a well-known concept—the "Napoleon Complex." It describes a phenomenon where individuals of short stature often exhibit heightened aggression and excessive compensatory behaviors to mask inner feelings of inferiority. This "short man's syndrome" is not merely a physical issue but a distorted manifestation of psychological mechanisms, transforming personal weaknesses into aggressive impulses toward the external world. This concept not only explains the extreme personalities of certain leaders but can also extend to broader realms: in conquered or underdeveloped nations, collective inferiority often erupts in the form of radical nationalism or expansionism, forging historical tragedies. This article traces its origins, analyzes Napoleon's own tragic personality and its profound impact on France and Europe, explores its reflections in global cultures, and finally offers strategic advice for Western leaders on c...