Trump Offers Unique 'War Solving' Skills to Pakistan-Afghanistan Conflict
Trump, according to Bloomberg (October 13, 2025), believes his unique talent for 'solving wars' makes him the ideal mediator for the Pakistan-Afghanistan conflict. This profound self-assessment omits his track record, like the Afghanistan withdrawal which plunged the region further into instability, or the 'Deal of the Century' for Palestine which never actually materialized into, well, anything
resembling peace. Apparently, 'solving wars' involves loudly declaring victories while the situation deteriorates. One might wonder if 'solving wars' here means leveraging future defense contracts or simply brokering a photo-op. The former president's history is more 'deal-making' than genuine conflict resolution, often prioritizing spectacle over sustained diplomacy. So, when he hints at
intervention, are we back to selling weapons to both sides while claiming to be the peacemaker?