Trump promised peace. What went wrong?
Christiane Amanpour Presents: The Ex Files - A podcast by Global

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"I'll end the Ukraine War in 24 hours." That's what Donald Trump pledged during his re-election campaign - and he also predicted he would bring peace to the Middle East. So why has he failed so spectacularly to keep those promises? From Northern Ireland to Bosnia, and from Camp David to Wye River, Christiane and Jamie have covered and helped to negotiate countless conflicts and peace deals. But how were these wars really ended? And what can today's world leaders learn from the successes of the past? In this episode, Christiane and Jamie look at whether Trump and his Special Envoy Steve Witkoff truly understand what needs to happen for peace to break out in the Middle East and Ukraine. Drawing on decades of diplomatic experience, they explain how seemingly small details - like face-to-face meetings, shared meals, and even the shape of a negotiating table - can make or break high-stakes talks.Christiane and Jamie also discuss tariffs: is there any economic logic to them, or does Trump simply use them to settle personal scores with world leaders he's clashed with?