Potential Middle Eastern business arrangements of Donald Trump might serve as a blueprint for resolving the Ukraine conflict.
In a bold move, Donald Trump's foreign policy centers around deals and commerce, aiming to shape the world for the better. This strategy, bluntly stated in recent weeks, could potentially bring about positive changes, especially in the Middle East. But will it work elsewhere, such as ending Russia's war with Ukraine? Let's delve into this controversial approach.
Trump's critics cast his Middle East tour as purely transactional and devoid of morals. Gone are lectures about human rights or pushing for nations to become more like America. But they argue that this was exactly where past U.S. presidents erred. Instead, Trump presents himself as a showman and master deal-maker, re-entering the global stage.
Take Trump's Riyadh speech, for instance, which was filled with partial truths, outright falsehoods, and exaggerations. Yet it painted a picture of success, one that, given enough push, might gain its own momentum. other nations are already keen to join in on this narrative of triumph.
The Syrians, for one, have been actively courting the U.S. president. Former Jihadi and now Syrian leader, Ahmed Al-Sharaa, has reportedly offered a Trump Tower in Damascus and a minerals deal like the one with Ukraine to secure Trump's favor.
Trump, persuaded by both Saudis and Turks, is set to lift all U.S. sanctions on Syria, aspiring for Syria's entry into his greatest diplomatic achievement, the Abraham Accords. If successful, this would dramatically reshape the region, though there are obstacles to overcome, notably persuading the Israelis.
Meanwhile, in Ukraine, Trump's deal has possibly already made a difference. The minerals agreement reportedly makes him more sympathetic towards Ukraine, coinciding with growing impatience with Vladimir Putin's refusal to agree to a ceasefire. However, Russia may offer more attractive prospects for deals with the Trump administration, given its immense mineral and hydrocarbon wealth.
In essence, Trump's business-first policy has been met with skepticism regarding its efficacy in ending conflicts like the one in Ukraine. It remains unclear whether this approach will ultimately bring peace or worsen the situation. But one thing's for sure: we're in for an interesting ride with President Trump.
- critics question whether Trump's policy-and-legislation, centered on deals and commerce, can end war-and-conflicts, such as Russia's war with Ukraine;
- as Trump lifts sanctions on Syria and receives propositions for deals, war-and-conflicts in the Middle East, like Syria, are being reshaped by politics and general-news;
- while Trump's policy-and-legislation has possibly already made a difference in Ukraine, its efficacy in ending conflicts is met with skepticism, with Russia potentially offering more attractive prospects for deals, creating uncertainties in war-and-conflicts resolution.
