The Trump administration shocked observers by initiating direct denuclearization discussions with Iran, a sharp contrast to previous administrations' approaches. As Iran accumulates enriched uranium, Trump seeks to impose a hard power threat, signaling to Iran that they have no leverage. The U.S. military presence in the region and potential support from Israel further emphasizes this stance. Moreover, Trump's strategy intertwines hard power with soft power, aiming for Iranian isolation. The article draws a parallel to ongoing Ukraine negotiations, hinting that a successful U.S.-led agreement there could enhance the U.S.'s position against Iran and Russia.
In a nearly unprecedented move, the Trump administration met directly with Iran on Saturday to hold denuclearization talks.
Trump's message to Iran is simple. You have no cards. The walls are closing in. Abandon your nuclear program, or else.
But what most of the commentariat is missing is the three-dimensional strategy Trump seems to be employing on the global chess board.
The story of this chess game starts, interestingly enough, with the armistice negotiations in Ukraine.
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