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Donald Trump’s encounters with his foreign counterparts, as pictured here with Volodymyr Zelensky and European leaders, regularly turn into a free-for-all. Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP

Minding the gap between the art of deal‑making and the art of diplomacy, or how to handle Donald Trump

Snap decisions, hard bargaining and public provocation… Donald Trump never ceases to throw off his partners. How can foreign policy best tackle his behaviour.
President Donald Trump speaks to reporters outside the White House on June 24, 2025, in Washington, less than 12 hours after announcing a ceasefire between Israel and Iran. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images

Ceasefires like the one between Iran and Israel often fail – but an agreement with specific conditions is more likely to hold

While Israel and Iran have agreed to a ceasefire after 12 days of airstrikes, it isn’t clear what specific measures, if any, the countries might agree to in order to keep the peace.
President Joe Biden meets with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2021 at the Oval Office. Sarahbeth Maney-Pool/Getty Images

Mr. Modi comes to Washington – The Indian prime minister’s visit could strengthen ties with the US, but also raises some delicate issues

The Biden administration is courting Indian leader Narendra Modi in part to deter China’s rise. But India’s decline in democracy could complicate relations.

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