Why Trump has a peace problem
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Why Trump has a peace problem

B2Upper-intermediateSeptember 28, 202615 min

Donald Trump has promised he can use his negotiating skills to end wars. But his approach is facing a major test on two fronts. He’s rejected Iran’s latest proposal to halt the fighting and reopen negotiations, while there’s still no breakthrough in efforts to get Russia and Ukraine back to a peace deal. Today, international relations expert Rajan Menon on whether the president can actually deliver peace in either conflict. Featured: Rajan Menon, Professor Emeritus of International Relations at the City College of New York

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and making sure we have a little bit of fun along the way. I don't think it's an aberration. I don't think it's just rogue. I don't think it's just temporary.

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