Trump Ends Iran Ceasefire, Launches Strikes
After the US launched strikes on Iran this week, Donald Trump declared the fragile ceasefire he had co-signed just last month over. The renewed military action marks a sharp reversal from the previous administration's diplomatic approach, reigniting tensions in the Middle East.
Renewed Threats and Nato Summit
Trump also reignited his threats to take Greenland, before leaving the Nato summit in Ankara. Despite the aggressive stance, he claimed there was a lot of 'love' and 'unity' in the room, according to reports from the summit.
Analysis of Trump's Diplomatic Strategy
Jonathan Freedland speaks to Susan Glasser of the New Yorker about how anyone can make progress with a leader choosing to relive a diplomatic Groundhog Day. The contradictory signals—ending a ceasefire while praising alliance unity—highlight the challenges of engaging with Trump's unpredictable foreign policy.
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