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Trump's Business Diplomacy: Risks and Rewards in Global Conflicts

3/11/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump promotes a business-like diplomacy led by special envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff to resolve conflicts with Iran, Israel, Hamas, and Ukraine.
Officials say close ties to the president and creative thinking outweigh traditional diplomatic expertise.
Critics warn that relying on two negotiators risks oversimplification and misreading historical contexts.
The administration argues a small, focused team can navigate negotiations more efficiently than a larger group.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump promotes a business-like diplomacy led by special envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff to resolve conflicts with Iran, Israel, Hamas, and Ukraine.
Officials say close ties to the president and creative thinking outweigh traditional diplomatic expertise.
Critics warn that relying on two negotiators risks oversimplification and misreading historical contexts.
The administration argues a small, focused team can navigate negotiations more efficiently than a larger group.