Simon Tisdall
Coverage of Simon Tisdall in the Nexus archive.
- Trump may survive the humiliation of the Iran deal. Netanyahu will not | Simon Tisdall
The article discusses the preliminary US-Israel-Iran ceasefire deal and criticizes Benjamin Netanyahu's approach of using extreme violence to address conflicts in the Middle East. It highlights the potential consequences for Netanyahu's political career following the failed war against Iran and the global perception of the deal as a capitulation.
- Trump’s failure to maintain ceasefires is part of the new world disorder – and ordinary people pay the price | Simon Tisdall
The article criticizes Donald Trump's approach to international conflicts, arguing his disregard for diplomacy and focus on immediate results have exacerbated wars in Ukraine, Gaza, Iran, and Lebanon. It contrasts Trump with historical peacemakers like Kofi Annan and George Mitchell, highlighting the absence of modern equivalents to resolve conflicts.
- An ever-expanding catastrophe over Iran is not inevitable. Trump can and must be stopped | Simon Tisdall
The article discusses the escalating conflict in Iran, comparing it to past US military quagmires like Iraq and Afghanistan, and warns of severe global humanitarian, economic, and geopolitical consequences. It urges urgent action to prevent further escalation by President Donald Trump.