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Trump's Peace Motives: Empathy Or Narcissism?

Trump's Peace Motives: Empathy Or Narcissism?

Update: 2025-08-27
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In only 7 months as President of the US, Donald Trump has felt compelled to involve himself in multiple wars, or threats thereof, as he looks to bring peace to the international community. He claims to have resolved or avoided five wars. But has he truly had success and what motivates his efforts? The Times' World Affairs Editor Catherine Philp analyses Trump's impact on keeping the peace across the globe.


The World in 10 is the Times' daily podcast dedicated to global security. Expert analysis of war, diplomatic relations and cyber security from The Times' foreign correspondents and military specialists. 

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Trump's Peace Motives: Empathy Or Narcissism?

Trump's Peace Motives: Empathy Or Narcissism?