Talking Politics Trump sold peace to the Middle East: but will it last?
Oct 14, 2025
39:19
Donald Trump has hailed the Gaza ceasefire as a new dawn but what obstacles still stand in the way of lasting peace in the Middle East?
A diplomatic solution has long been sort but the President has a different approach: money. Will he be able to successfully sell the commercial opportunities of peace in the long term?
Robert and Tom also weigh up Tony Blair's potential part in the path to peace, given his history in both Northern Ireland and Iraq.
And Robert explains exactly how the government has entered another crisis over the dropped China spy court case.
Got a question for Tom or Robert? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com and we’ll look to answer it in our next Talking Politics Q&A episode.
Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com
A diplomatic solution has long been sort but the President has a different approach: money. Will he be able to successfully sell the commercial opportunities of peace in the long term?
Robert and Tom also weigh up Tony Blair's potential part in the path to peace, given his history in both Northern Ireland and Iraq.
And Robert explains exactly how the government has entered another crisis over the dropped China spy court case.
Got a question for Tom or Robert? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com and we’ll look to answer it in our next Talking Politics Q&A episode.
Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com