The Rest Is Politics 460. Inside Trump’s Gaza-Ukraine Playbook: Who Profits from Peace?
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Oct 21, 2025 Is Trump trading peace for profit? The hosts dive into his controversial moves regarding Gaza and Ukraine, questioning whether he favors aggressors in diplomatic deals. They also explore the alarming surge of extremist voices in UK politics, particularly relating to recent Welsh by-election dynamics. Mental health issues take center stage, as they discuss declining resources and increasing stigma in the UK. This conversation sheds light on how current events are impacting the mental well-being of younger generations.
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Devastation Demands Rebuilding Not Just Aid
- Gaza's devastation is on a scale likened to Dresden or Stalingrad and requires vast rebuilding focus.
- Military-led short-term aid can save lives but cannot substitute for long-term political peacebuilding.
Peacebuilding Needs Institutions, Not Just Troops
- True peacebuilding requires legal frameworks, civil society and institutional reforms used in Balkans and Northern Ireland.
- The US military-centred approach in Gaza risks repeating failures where politics, not force, secure durable peace.
Blair's Gaza Polling Influenced Trump
- Tony Blair's institute polled inside Gaza and found under 4% wanted Hamas to run the territory.
- That polling reportedly impressed Trump and shaped his willingness to engage with Blair and Powell.
