Yes
He can.
No
He can’t.
President Donald Trump has repeatedly placed peace negotiations and ending international conflicts at the center of his foreign-policy message. Now, with more than two years remaining in his second term, Americans are watching closely to see whether his administration can make lasting progress in some of the world’s most difficult conflicts.
Trump has long argued that America’s economic and military strength can give the United States leverage at the negotiating table. His administration has pursued an assertive approach to foreign policy, combining negotiations, economic pressure, military strength and direct engagement with foreign governments.
But achieving what could reasonably be called “world peace” would be an extraordinarily high bar for any president.
Conflicts involving competing territorial claims, national security interests, religious divisions and decades of political hostility cannot always be resolved through a single agreement. Even when governments reach ceasefires or diplomatic settlements, maintaining those agreements can prove just as difficult as negotiating them in the first place.
Trump’s foreign-policy record is also the subject of intense political disagreement. Supporters point to his willingness to challenge traditional diplomatic approaches and negotiate directly with foreign leaders. Critics question whether his methods can produce durable peace and have raised concerns about ongoing military conflicts during his current administration.
The stakes extend far beyond Washington politics. International conflicts can affect American military personnel, federal spending, energy markets, global trade and the prices families pay at home. For many voters, avoiding prolonged foreign wars remains an important priority regardless of political affiliation.
Every administration enters office with foreign-policy objectives, but history ultimately determines whether diplomatic breakthroughs endure.
President Trump still has significant time remaining in his current term. Whether that time produces historic peace agreements, continued conflict or something in between remains to be seen.