The Rest Is Politics 460. Inside Trump’s Gaza-Ukraine Playbook: Who Profits from Peace?
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Oct 21, 2025 Is Trump trading peace for profit? The hosts dive into his controversial moves regarding Gaza and Ukraine, questioning whether he favors aggressors in diplomatic deals. They also explore the alarming surge of extremist voices in UK politics, particularly relating to recent Welsh by-election dynamics. Mental health issues take center stage, as they discuss declining resources and increasing stigma in the UK. This conversation sheds light on how current events are impacting the mental well-being of younger generations.
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Trump Undermined Maritime Climate Deal
- Trump's Truth Social post torpedoed a decade of maritime climate negotiations overnight.
- His pressure forced small states to back away, showing how presidential rhetoric can reshape global deals.
Predictability Was Central To Shipping Reform
- Shipping negotiators sought predictability to avoid stranded assets and spur cleaner investment.
- Trump's arbitrary veto shows how geopolitical power can block industry-led climate solutions.
Trump's Ukraine Posture Favors Russia
- Trump's position on Ukraine is consistently pro-Russia despite intermittent pivots.
- Putin has repeatedly 'played Trump like a violin', exploiting his contradictions for leverage.
