Summary
President Donald Trump has been trying to use economic plans as a way to resolve international conflicts involving places like Gaza, Ukraine, and Syria. This economic-focused approach to peace has been used before in the Middle East but has not resolved the deeper political issues. The article explains that this strategy often benefits only a small group while leaving the main problems unsolved.
Key Facts
- President Trump uses economic strategies to try to resolve conflicts globally.
- The U.S. administration proposed economic plans for conflicts in areas like Gaza and Syria.
- This approach, known as "neoliberalism," has been used in efforts in the Global South over recent decades.
- An early example is the "economic peace" strategy in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict during the 1990s.
- The goal was to use economic growth to stabilize regions and foster cooperation.
- Past plans have not solved the root problems and sometimes increased tensions.
- Palestinians experienced economic collapse and poverty despite economic projects.
- The approach often benefits a small elite, not the broader population, and ignores key political issues.
