Trump and Putin spoke on the phone, agreeing to start talks on how to end the war in Ukraine. This shows a broader reality: diplomacy today is increasingly transactional. Trump’s transactionalism is often put as uniquely American, but it reflects a broader global trend. China uses debt-trap diplomacy to expand influence. India hedges between the West and Moscow, while Gulf states use energy for their interests. This presents a challenge: how do you operate in a world where diplomacy has turned into a series of transactions? In a system driven by power politics rather than partnerships, those who fail to adapt risk losing. Geopolitically Correct breaks down the history, strategy, and impact for you.
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