Trinidad and Tobago Adopts 'Weaponisation Playbook' in Political Strategy

Trinidad and Tobago has adopted a political strategy described as the strategic weaponisation of the base. This approach mirrors trends seen in the United States, where political movements have converted party politics into an identity brand built on negative partisanship. The shift replaces the expectation of consensus building with this base weaponisation.

The report argues that replacing consensus building with base weaponisation actively paralyzes the capacity of Trinidad and Tobago to govern. This shift involves political leaders moving away from winning over the political center.