REACTION RIGHT NOW TO THE BUILDUP OF TROOPS IN THE PERSIAN GOLF. I MEAN, SAME AS CONGRESS, I THINK. THEY'RE BEING KEPT IN THE DARK. THEY'RE EXTREMELY WORRIED.THEY'VE SEEN MOVIES BEFORE WHERE, YOU KNOW, WARS OF CHOICE ARE EMBARKED UPON WITHOUT FULLY LAYING OUT THE CONDITIONS FOR THEM BUT THERE IS A BRITISH ANGLE HERE, TOO. THERE IS DENIED TRUMP PERMISSION, APPARENTLY, ALTHOUGH THIS HASN'T BEEN CONFIRMED, TO USE DIEGO GARCIA, THE AIRBASE IN THE NO INTERNATIONAL LEGAL CASE FOR WAR ON IRAN HAS NOT BEEN MADE AND ...

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International Peace Brokering & Diplomacy - The report focuses on unconventional diplomacy through dealmaking, particularly in the context of peace negotiations between Israel and Hamas, and potentially Russia and Ukraine [1][2][7] - The approach emphasizes pragmatic realism, prioritizing joint interests over lecturing, and making deals [9][10] - The administration believes the Gaza deal has created momentum, with other countries seeking President Trump's help in brokering peace [4] - The report suggests potential peace deals are being pursued in Algeria and Morocco within the next 60 days [6] Key Individuals & Meetings - Steve Witco is identified as President Trump's special envoy for peace missions, working on the Russia-Ukraine war and having met with President Putin multiple times [2][3] - President Trump set up the initial meeting between Witco and Putin [4] - President Trump met with President Zelenskyy at the White House and plans to meet with Putin in Hungary [4] Communication & Trust - The report highlights the importance of building trust between parties with long-standing distrust, emphasizing the role of correcting miscommunication [12][13] - Issues are considered simple, but people are complicated, inverting traditional diplomacy [11]

Key Meeting & Peace Plan - President Trump is meeting with world leaders in Egypt to discuss a lasting peace between Israel and Gaza [1] - Trump's 20-point peace plan faces key challenges, even with the return of Israeli hostages [1] - A temporary board of peace, chaired by President Trump and including Tony Blair, is being established [1] - Questions remain about the composition of the board, a Palestinian committee it will oversee, and a peacekeeping force [1] - Major questions persist regarding who will fund the peacekeeping force, which countries will provide forces, and whether Hamas will disarm [1] Ceasefire & Diplomacy - The current situation is just a ceasefire, with previous ceasefires negotiated by multiple presidents, including two by President Biden in this war [1] - Trump's leverage over Netanyahu, due to their close relationship, allowed him to achieve something significant [1] - Qatar and Turkey also applied leverage on Hamas, contributing to the ceasefire [2] - A transactional style of diplomacy can achieve short-term wins but may lack the sustained effort needed for lasting peace [4][5] Iran Nuclear Deal - Trump terminated the Iran nuclear deal (JCPOA), which was criticized as a disaster for Israel [7] - The JCPOA had permanent prohibitions and 10-15 year restrictions on Iran's nuclear program [10] - Trump's strike on Iran may have set back their nuclear program by a few months [10] - A lasting guarantee against Iran developing a nuclear weapon requires a nuclear deal [11] Trump's Commitment & Legacy - Patience is not typically associated with Donald Trump's diplomacy [15] - Trump may lose focus and needs sustained interest and pressure to achieve a lasting peace [15][16] - A lasting peace is needed for Trump to win a Nobel Peace Prize and make a mark in history [16]

Geopolitical Landscape - The growing list of foreign leaders recognizing a Palestinian state contrasts with Trump's criticism, highlighting a divide in international perspectives [1] - European countries' recognition of Palestine is viewed as primarily political, despite claims of moral justification [3] - A significant portion of the world, approximately two-thirds, has already recognized Palestine [4] - The rhetoric surrounding a Palestinian state at the UN is disconnected from the reality on the ground, with Gaza described as a wasteland and the Palestinian administration facing funding issues [5][6] US-Israel Relations - The US holds significant leverage in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict [7] - American public sentiment favoring Israel is at its lowest point in 25 years, indicating a potential long-term shift in public opinion [8] - There are concerns that Netanyahu's approach of creating a "super Sparta" out of Israel, isolating it from the rest of the world, could lead to ruin [10] Diplomatic Strategies - World leaders are employing flattery and appealing to Trump's desire for deals and titles, such as the Nobel Peace Prize, as a diplomatic strategy [13] - Trump's foreign policy is primarily driven by "America First" principles, influencing his approach to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict [14]

Diplomacy & Fundraising - Benjamin Franklin arrived in France in 1776 to raise money for the U.S war effort [1] - The report highlights Franklin's diplomatic skills as crucial to securing funding [1]

Benjamin Franklin arrived in France in 1776 to raise money to help the U.S. survive the war. How he pulled it off is a master class in diplomacy. https://t.co/p4kFtSPImP ...

Benjamin Franklin arrived in France in 1776 to raise money to help the U.S. survive the war. How he pulled it off is a master class in diplomacy. https://t.co/uQl8x3Ijol ...