The event underscores a strategic pivot among world leaders, who have come to understand that complimenting Trump may be the most effective means of engaging with him. For example, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, who once labeled Trump a “bully,” recently praised his “personal leadership of the United States.” Similarly, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte sent a text praising Trump's "decisive action in Iran," which Trump later made public.
This pattern raises critical reflections on the nature of international diplomacy under Trump, where the exchange of flattery may not guarantee tangible benefits for countries but seems to be perceived as a necessary tactic in fostering relationships with the U.S. administration. As the diplomatic landscape evolves, the effectiveness of such approaches will likely be scrutinized in terms of their long-term impacts on global relations.
This pattern raises critical reflections on the nature of international diplomacy under Trump, where the exchange of flattery may not guarantee tangible benefits for countries but seems to be perceived as a necessary tactic in fostering relationships with the U.S. administration. As the diplomatic landscape evolves, the effectiveness of such approaches will likely be scrutinized in terms of their long-term impacts on global relations.
