Trump diplomatic strategy
Trump Shifts Focus to Ending Russia-Ukraine War Following Gaza Ceasefire Success
Oct 16, 2025 10:16 pm CST
President Trump is pivoting his diplomatic efforts toward resolving the Russia-Ukraine conflict after securing progress on the Israel-Hamas ceasefire. He's considering providing Ukraine with long-range Tomahawk missiles to pressure Putin into negotiations, while meeting with President Zelenskyy to discuss strategy. The administration is also weighing additional economic sanctions against Russia, seeking European support for a coordinated approach to ending Europe's largest armed conflict since World War II.
Trump's "Dead Cat Diplomacy": How Public Blame Games Are Pushing Israel and Hamas Toward a Ceasefire
Oct 12, 2025 04:50 pm CST
This analysis examines how President Trump's unconventional "dead cat diplomacy" has proven surprisingly effective in the Israel-Hamas ceasefire negotiations. By publicly assigning blame and creating last-chance scenarios for both Netanyahu and Hamas leaders, Trump has leveraged diplomatic pressure tactics first pioneered by James Baker. Unlike traditional diplomatic approaches, Trump's strategy of public humiliation and blame has moved entrenched adversaries closer to compromise than years of careful mediation, potentially reshaping the path toward peace in the Middle East conflict.