The power rule of weakness is simple: a chain is only as strong as its weakest link. You cannot fight on two frontiers at the same time without exposing the weaknesses of your strategy. Diplomatically, negotiations are taking much longer than expected, while on the war front, two separate theatres are testing the Trump administration’s ability to manoeuvre events in the right direction. The reasons may be many, but Trump’s wildcards have little experience in this kind of difficult negotiation. They may possess strong business instincts, but recent events have demonstrated a rather pathetic display of diplomatic engagement. The sum, therefore, remains uncertain.

As narrated by Trump and White House spokespersons, the emerging post-war order is being shaped through the strategic calculations of US think tanks. The Trump administration is reportedly working on a post-war strategy focused on a regional effort to contain Iran and expand the normalisation of relations between Israel and its neighbours. The question, however, is whether Washington is actually designing a new regional order or simply repackaging an old security architecture under a new political label.

As narrated by Trump and White House spokespersons, the emerging post-war order is being shaped through the strategic calculations of US think tanks.

As narrated by Trump and........

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