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Zelenskyy's Strategic Myopia: A catalyst for global instability

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March 03, 2025

The diplomatic impasse between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and former U.S. President Donald Trump—characterized by the abrupt cancellation of a joint press conference and a discernible breakdown in dialogue—epitomizes Zelenskyy's unwillingness to engage in pragmatic statecraft.

- SIDDHARTHA DAVE

Zelenskyy's Strategic Myopia: A catalyst for global instability

Instead of adopting a diplomatic framework conducive to a sustainable resolution, his leadership reflects an entrenched commitment to militarized confrontation. His persistent aversion to diplomatic overtures, coupled with an unrelenting demand for Western military patronage, underscores a strategic myopia that not only exacerbates Ukraine's internal vulnerabilities but also heightens geopolitical tensions on a global scale.

THE HUBRIS OF DEPENDENCY: ZELENSKYY'S DIPLOMATIC MISCALCULATIONS A nation heavily reliant on the goodwill of its allies must demonstrate a nuanced understanding of the inherent asymmetries governing such dependencies. However, Zelenskyy's diplomatic engagement with U.S. leadership was defined by an unmistakable disregard for geopolitical realism, exemplified in his confrontational posture during White House deliberations. Trump, a staunch advocate of transactional diplomacy, unequivocally exposed Ukraine's strategic precariousness, stating, "You don't have any cards." This assertion starkly highlighted Kyiv's overreliance on Western largesse—an untenable foundation for long-term security.

Vice President JD Vance, a proponent of a recalibrated American foreign policy, appropriately criticized Zelenskyy's dismissive disposition, challenging his self-ascribed role as a moral arbitrator on the international stage. When Zelenskyy attempted to undermine Vance's credibility by questioning his understanding of Ukraine's predicament, he inadvertently showcased his proclivity for rhetorical deflection over substantive discourse. This failure to construct a coherent strategic argument—beyond the perpetual solicitation of military aid—exemplifies a leadership philosophy governed by symbolic posturing rather than tangible outcomes.

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