U.S. shifts away from war-driven policies, embraces pragmatic diplomacy

Since taking office, Trump pledged to end the conflict between Moscow and Kyiv. On Tuesday, American and Russian delegations met in Saudi Arabia, where the U.S. State Department described the talks as a step toward establishing a "consultation mechanism" aimed at addressing tensions between the two nations. The discussions reportedly included efforts to end the war in Ukraine "as soon as possible." Kremlin diplomatic adviser Yuri Ushakov stated that the talks "went well."

According to political researcher Abdel-Masih Al-Shami, the primary driver behind the renewed U.S.-Russia dialogue is "mutual interests."

"Trump Rejects the Deep State"

Al-Shami explains that "it was under Trump's presidency that America launched its confrontation with Russia. However, a new generation and a new movement in the U.S. now reject war as a strategy and no longer support the notion of securing interests through ‘constructive chaos’—a policy the U.S. has historically pursued in various forms."

He emphasizes that this emerging political trend prioritizes mutual interests with other nations. Trump, known for his personal rapport with Russian President Vladimir Putin, approaches international relations from a businessman’s perspective, favoring balanced trade and political partnerships over ideological conflicts. He remains at odds with Biden’s policies and the so-called "deep state," making this shift in U.S. policy a natural outcome.

"A Right-Wing Current Advocating Interest-Based Strategies"

Al-Shami argues that the U.S. is witnessing the rise of a right-wing movement that champions pragmatic, interest-driven diplomacy rather than a foreign policy based on conflicts and regime destabilization under the banner of "constructive chaos."

He predicts that this shift will lead to the end of the war in Ukraine and to a redistribution of geopolitical influence between the U.S. and Russia—likely at the expense of both Ukraine and Europe. In his view, European nations have failed to recognize these geopolitical changes in time, leaving the continent increasingly sidelined in a multipolar world order.

"Trump Does Not Take Europe Seriously"

Al-Shami concludes that European leaders now feel isolated, realizing that Washington no longer treats them as equal partners but rather as subordinates. As a result, European governments are growing increasingly vocal about their concerns, belatedly recognizing the strategic miscalculations they have made.

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