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Trump's Unconventional Diplomacy: Deal-Making Over Human Rights

2/19/2026

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The U.S. President Donald Trump administration has pursued unconventional diplomacy, using gunboat tactics and informal negotiations.
Jared Kushner and Charles Witkoff have led response efforts on Iran and Ukraine, sidelining traditional diplomatic institutions.
Their approach prioritizes deal-making over human rights, drawing mixed reactions from the international community.
Some countries welcome the informal style, while experts question the current team's diplomatic capabilities.

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Story summary

The U.S. President Donald Trump administration has pursued unconventional diplomacy, using gunboat tactics and informal negotiations.
Jared Kushner and Charles Witkoff have led response efforts on Iran and Ukraine, sidelining traditional diplomatic institutions.
Their approach prioritizes deal-making over human rights, drawing mixed reactions from the international community.
Some countries welcome the informal style, while experts question the current team's diplomatic capabilities.