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Avoiding 'Munich' after versailles?

Donald Trump's Iran policy is critically analyzed, contrasting his approach with Churchill and Wilson. Despite signing an MoU, Trump prioritizes projecting victory over actual diplomatic achievement. The sudden cancellation of US-Iran talks, ostensibly due to regional conflict, hints at deeper strategic concerns, possibly mirroring historical appeasement fears. The author concludes that Iran has emerged victorious, reflecting a diminished US global role and the rise of a multipolar world order. This new paradigm suggests the US is no longer the sole global policeman.

Economic Times · ET Bureau · Jun 19, 2026 at 5:26 PM

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