{"id":6296,"date":"2026-04-17T01:14:12","date_gmt":"2026-04-16T19:29:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesasian.com\/?p=6296"},"modified":"2026-04-17T01:17:32","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T19:32:32","slug":"president-trump-must-be-a-peacemaker-not-a-destroyer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesasian.com\/?p=6296","title":{"rendered":"President Trump Must Be a Peacemaker, Not a Destroyer"},"content":{"rendered":"

By Raju Lama<\/b><\/span>
\nAt a time when the world stands on the edge of deeper conflict, the responsibility of leadership is not to escalate war\u2014but to prevent it. The ongoing tensions between the United States and Iran are not just a bilateral issue; they are a global risk affecting peace, stability, and economic security.<\/span><\/p>\n

Recent developments show a dangerous contradiction: while diplomatic talks continue, military pressure is simultaneously increasing. Negotiations have shifted toward temporary arrangements to avoid full-scale war, yet mistrust and aggressive posturing remain high. <\/span><\/p>\n

War Is Not a Solution\u2014It Is a Multiplier of Crisis<\/b><\/span>
\nA war between the U.S. and Iran would not be contained. It would:<\/span>
\n– Disrupt global oil supplies and damage the world economy\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span>-Expand instability across the Middle East<\/span>
\n– Endanger civilians far beyond the battlefield<\/span><\/p>\n

History has repeatedly shown that military victories do not guarantee political peace. Instead, they often create long-term instability, resentment, and humanitarian suffering.<\/span><\/p>\n

Leadership Requires Restraint, Not Rhetoric<\/b><\/span>
\nStrong leadership is not measured by threats or displays of force\u2014but by the ability to prevent conflict. Escalatory actions, such as naval blockades or threats of force, increase the risk of miscalculation and unintended war. <\/span><\/p>\n

Even within the United States, there is growing concern about prolonged conflict and the need to limit war powers\u2014showing that the call for restraint is not only international but domestic.<\/span><\/p>\n

Diplomacy Is the Only Sustainable Path<\/span><\/strong>
\nThe current negotiations\u2014though fragile\u2014prove one essential truth: dialogue is still possible. Iran has signaled – willingness for continued talks, and the U.S. has engaged in indirect negotiations to de-escalate tensions. <\/span>This is the path that must be strengthened, not undermined.<\/span><\/p>\n

A Call for Peace-Centered Leadership<\/b><\/span>
\nPresident Donald Trump has a historic choice:<\/span>
\n– To be remembered as a leader who escalated conflict <\/span>
\n– Or as one who prevented a catastrophic war<\/span>
\n– The world does not need another prolonged conflict. It needs statesmanship, patience, and vision.<\/span><\/p>\n

Conclusion<\/b><\/span>
\nIn today\u2019s interconnected world, war is no longer a local event\u2014it is a global shockwave. A true leader must rise above confrontation and choose diplomacy over destruction. #Writer is Editor of Times Asian and International President of SAARC Journalist Forum\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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