Foreign Affairs

Trump’s Global Peace Ambitions Falter Amid Persistent Conflict and Diplomatic Failures

By National Security Desk | July 25, 2025

The derailment of Gaza ceasefire talks underlines the difficult reality facing President Trump’s peacemaking ambitions, exposing the limits of his strategies amid ongoing global conflicts that threaten U.S. interests.

President Donald Trump returned to office with bold promises to restore peace in some of the world’s most volatile conflict zones. Yet the recent collapse of ceasefire talks in Gaza serves as a stark reminder that these ambitions face daunting obstacles—and that America’s national security demands more than grandstanding diplomacy. How Long Will Washington Tolerate Failed Negotiations That Endanger American Interests? The United States abruptly pulling its negotiating team from Qatar after weeks of Gaza ceasefire discussions is no mere diplomatic hiccup. It exposes a harsh fact: Hamas’ unwillingness to negotiate in "good faith" is prolonging violence that destabilizes an...

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