From Foreign Policy · Stephen M. Walt · · 2m
Why Kushner and Witkoff Keep Failing
Kushner and Witkoff's diplomacy fails on Ukraine, Gaza, Iran despite Trump's promises.
In brief
Kushner and Witkoff's diplomacy fails on Ukraine, Gaza, Iran despite Trump's promises. Kushner and Witkoff failed to achieve peace in Ukraine, Gaza, and Iran negotiations due to a narrow focus on economic deals over security concerns. Originally reported by Foreign Policy.
Kushner and Witkoff's role
Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff are unofficial presidential envoys personally selected by U.S. President Donald Trump to handle critical negotiations over Ukraine, Gaza, and Iran.
Gaza peace deal failure
The supposed Gaza peace deal is a sham as Israel continues bombing Gaza with impunity while expanding territorial control and limiting relief aid.
Israel support bias
Kushner and Witkoff are ardent Israel supporters less likely to pressure Israel than former U.S. President Joe Biden.
Gaza deal objective
The Gaza agreement aimed to free Israeli hostages held by Hamas and get the conflict off the front pages.
Iran negotiations collapse
Kushner and Witkoff failed to negotiate an Iran agreement before the war due to misunderstanding nuclear program details and Trump launching war.
Ukraine war continues
Russia's war in Ukraine continues despite Trump's claim he could end it in 24 hours.
Kushner and Witkoff's approach
Kushner and Witkoff focus on economic deals to gain cooperation from other nations.
Real estate mindset
Kushner and Witkoff view international relations through a real estate developer's lens prioritizing financial gain over security.
Kuwait invasion example
Saddam Hussein invaded Kuwait in 1990, eliminating a major creditor and gaining resources that would have increased Iraq's GDP by 40 percent.
Ukraine's security concerns
Ukraine refuses to surrender lands they regard as rightfully theirs despite economic offers.
Palestinian national identity
Palestinians won't abandon national identity or political rights for economic packages.
Military action consequences
Bombing other countries to topple regimes rarely works as it rallies populations behind leaders who resist compromise.
Security over wealth
Smart political leaders prioritize national security before economic prosperity.
Kushner's financial gain
Kushner may have pocketed billions in secret payments from the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia.
Diplomatic failure
Kushner and Witkoff's narrow worldview fails to address security concerns in international diplomacy.
The one thing
Kushner and Witkoff failed to achieve peace in Ukraine, Gaza, and Iran negotiations due to a narrow focus on economic deals over security concerns.
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