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Author: Lambo 🐝  😊 😞
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Subject: Re: Eight count 'em eight transactions of wars
Date: 10/11/25 1:05 PM
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I found a list and critique, which is new as I've never seen a list before.

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The eight "war transactions" most recently cited by Trump and his administration reportedly include:

1. Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda: Conflict resolution talks brokered by the U.S.
2. Thailand and Cambodia: A border conflict that the U.S. intervened in to facilitate a ceasefire.
3. Armenia and Azerbaijan: Conflict resolution talks following fighting.
4. Egypt and Ethiopia: Resolution talks regarding a dam project on the Nile River.
5. Serbia and Kosovo: De-escalation of tensions and economic agreements.
6. India and Pakistan: A brief 2025 conflict over Kashmir that the U.S. claims to have mediated.
7. Iran and Israel: A 12-day military conflict in 2025 that reportedly ended following U.S. intervention.
8. Gaza (Israel and Hamas): A first-phase deal in October 2025 for a hostage release and ceasefire.

Scrutiny of the claims
Fact-checkers and foreign policy experts have widely scrutinized these claims, finding that Trump's role is not as definitive as he suggests.

Specific critiques include:

Unclear impact: In many cases, the conflicts ended or de-escalated due to broader diplomatic efforts, and Trump's exact influence is unclear.
Exaggerated role: Some countries, like India, have publicly disputed Trump's version of events, stating that his role was not as significant as
he claims.
Ongoing tensions: Even after the agreements or de-escalations, many of the underlying issues remain unresolved, and renewed conflict is
possible.
"Trump's Transactional Follies": Experts have noted that Trump's "America First" foreign policy approach often focuses on what benefits the
U.S. without regard for the political consequences of his deals.
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