The Rest Is Politics 458. Can Trump's Peace Deal Actually Work?
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Oct 14, 2025 Was Trump's visit to the Middle East truly a game-changer? The hosts dive deep into the complexities of his proposed peace deal and its challenges, from financial burdens to potential chaos in Gaza. They also explore heated political landscapes in Latin America, highlighting Argentina's radical reforms under Milei, and the wave of instability gripping Peru. Listeners are treated to insights on the shifting political dynamics and the role of governance in achieving lasting peace and growth in these troubled regions.
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Phase-One Breakthrough, Not Final Peace
- Trump’s intervention produced a meaningful phase-one outcome: ceasefire, hostages released, and aid flowing into Gaza.
- Rory and Alastair stress this is a framework, not final peace, and praise negotiators including Kushner and regional actors.
Power Through Reckless Diplomacy
- Trump’s style leverages American power through unpredictability and recklessness to force outcomes.
- Alastair warns this collapse of the rules-based order yields short-term results but creates global unease and fear.
Split‑Screen Presidency
- Trump shows a split-screen presidency that can broker peace abroad while stoking division domestically.
- Rory and Alastair call it 'strategic chaos' — effective in impact but unstable and contradictory.
