Trump Boasts of Peace Through Strength in the Middle East. Can He Achieve the Same in Ukraine?

Trump's Approach to Peace in the Middle East and Ukraine

Authors Professor Jeffrey Sonnenfeld and Stephen Henriques discuss Donald Trump's strategy of using military and economic strength, as mentioned in his Knesset speech.

The recent diplomatic developments in the Middle East, including the release of Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners, have brought new hope to the region.

President Donald Trump's historic achievement in securing the release of Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners, and introducing a real chance at delivering peace in the Middle East.

Additionally, during the November 2023 ceasefire, President Joe Biden announced the release of approximately 105 hostages held by Hamas and 240 Palestinians held by Israel, which may also bring hope to Ukraine.

The question remains whether Trump can apply the same "peace through strength" approach to confront Russia and achieve similar results in Ukraine.

Author's summary:

Trump's peace strategy in the Middle East may have implications for Ukraine.

more

Yale Insights Yale Insights — 2025-10-16