The Merchant of Fragility: Negotiating Peace with Terror

Trump's Art of the Kneel A Shakespearean Tale of Diplomacy and Deception

Jan 16, 2025

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There is something almost Shakespearean about the unfolding drama in the Middle East which is itself a tale as much about hubris and opportunism as it is about hostages and ceasefires. And like all great dramas, it features a cast of characters so committed to their roles that even the Bard himself might raise an eyebrow. Here we find Prime Minister Ben…

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