Dr. Kenneth Schultz talks about Trump's transactional diplomacy approach to conflict resolution and its effectiveness in addressing complex international conflicts. He analyses how Trump's use of the "peace through strength" doctrine and deal-focused methodology impacts sustainable peacemaking efforts across multiple global conflicts. Dr. Kenneth Schultz is the distinguished William Bennett Munro Professor of Political Science at Stanford University and a leading expert on international conflict and conflict resolution.
Specifically in this session, Mr. Schultz examines the limitations of Trump's transactional approach to peacemaking, particularly how focusing on immediate deals without sustained follow-through may undermine long-term stability. He explores the challenges of Trump's alignment with stronger military actors in conflicts and the complications this creates for genuine compromise and lasting peace agreements.
Interviewers: Clémence Van Damme and Pedro Mendes - US Desk