Trump appears not to know the difference between making a deal and making peace

The article examines Donald Trump's claims of international peacemaking successes, arguing they represent temporary deals rather than lasting peace. Recent renewed fighting between Thailand and Cambodia, along with alleged Rwandan violations of a U.S.-mediated deal with the DRC, challenge Trump's assertions. The article contrasts "negative peace," the absence of direct violence, with "positive peace," which addresses underlying issues and inequalities. Critics suggest Trump's interventions achieve only the former, failing to resolve deeper conflicts. The article implies that Trump's peace efforts, including those in Gaza, are superficial and do not address the root causes of conflict, despite his claims and accolades.

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