Could Dead Cat Diplomacy Actually Work?
14 October - 16 mins
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Newstalk Daily
It was an extraordinary day in the Middle East. Hostages returned home to scenes of jubilation and relief — the sound of their families’ cries echoing across television screens. In Jerusalem, Donald Trump received a hero’s welcome in the Knesset, where Prime Minister Netanyahu announced the bestowing of the Israel Prize upon the US President to mark the occasion. Trump, basking in the applause, declared that “the hostages are back.” Meanwhile, he’s been claiming credit not just for this peace deal, but for ending several wars, reviving the region, and deserving the Nobel Peace Prize himself.
But what exactly are we watching unfold here? Is this, as some have argued, a genuine moment of geo...
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