Rich Lowry

By pursuing an unorthodox strategy that combined Maximum Pressure with decisive leverage, Donald Trump succeeded where traditional diplomatic playbooks stalled. Rich breaks down how arming Israel, taking direct action against Iranian proxies, and pressuring regional power players like Qatar forced Hamas into compliance. Unpacking how convention-defying diplomacy and clear red lines achieved leverage that years of conventional foreign policy consensus failed to produce, Rich explains why prioritizing overwhelming strength over process-oriented negotiations created the conditions for a breakthrough. Watch Rich’s full breakdown, leave your reaction below, and subscribe to National Review!