In Donald Trump\u2019s world, a deal is rarely about negotiation. It is about showing who is in charge!<\/p>\n
Tehran – IranView24<\/strong><\/p>\n His background in real estate and branding shapes the way he negotiates. In business, especially high-stakes property deals, the goal is often to get the most advantage possible, push the other side to give in, and walk away if terms aren\u2019t favorable. Flexibility is tactical, not principle-driven.<\/p>\n Many psychologists believe that Trump\u2019s behavior shows signs of \u201cmalignant narcissism,\u201d a combination of narcissistic personality disorder, antisocial behavior, paranoia, and sadism. Clinical psychologist Dr. John Gartner stated in 2017 that Trump suffers from an incurable disorder, the symptoms of which include aggressive, antisocial behavior, paranoia, and grandiosity.<\/p>\n According to Dan P. McAdams, a professor of psychology at Northwestern University, Trump is a narcissist who wants to win at any cost, but does not know why he is doing it.<\/p>\n Swedish psychotherapist Carl Petter Wierson points out that Trump uses the humiliation of others as a defense mechanism to preserve his grand self-image. This behavior is clearly evident in his interactions with global leaders, such as when he publicly rebuked Volodymyr Zelensky for not showing \u201cgratitude.\u201d<\/p>\n Philip S. Gorski, a sociologist at Yale University, believes that the election of Donald Trump may be the greatest threat to American democracy since the attack on Pearl Harbor.<\/p>\n Diplomacy, however, doesn\u2019t work the way Trump chases, framing negotiations as black-and-white: winners versus losers, strength versus weakness, victory versus humiliation.<\/p>\n Such a zero-sum approach shows clearly in his dealings with Iran. His demands, from ending Iran\u2019s nuclear program to limiting missile capabilities and regional influence, have often been presented as conditions Iran must accept, rather than starting points for discussion. On the other side, from Tehran\u2019s perspective, these demands look like surrender, not compromise.<\/p>\n It\u2019s obvious that just Trump does not want a strong deal — most leaders do. The difference is that he doesn\u2019t seem to allow the other side to feel like they\u2019ve won anything. Below is some reasons to do so:<\/p>\n The psychology of \u2018having it all\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n Trump\u2019s personal traits substantially affect his negotiating style. Analysts have often pointed out patterns in his behavior: a strong need for attention and praise, sensitivity to criticism, and a tendency to present himself as larger-than-life.<\/p>\n These qualities can lead to a style that demands everything he wants, even when some goals conflict. For example, he has sometimes called for the complete dismantling of Iran\u2019s nuclear program while also suggesting limited enrichment might be okay! Unpredictability and eroding trust<\/strong><\/p>\n It is widely accepted that trust is the backbone of diplomacy, and consistency builds trust. Here, Trump\u2019s record also raises concerns.<\/p>\n The U.S. withdrawal from the 2015 nuclear deal, despite Iran\u2019s compliance at the time, is a defining moment. For Iranian officials, it confirmed the fear that agreements can be reversed whenever a new U.S. President comes in, especially one willing to break precedent!<\/p>\n Trump\u2019s unpredictability has also worried allies. From Europe to Ukraine, sudden policy shifts, trade disputes, and criticism of traditional partners have created uncertainty. His approach has sometimes been described as a \u201cbackstab\u201d style — friendly one day, conditional the next–making long-term partnerships risky. Pressure as the main tool<\/strong><\/p>\n Trump often uses pressure to get results–economic, political, and sometimes military. The \u201cmaximum pressure\u201d campaign against Iran is a clear example. Iranian people, in that regard, never forget that U.S.-imposed sanctions have been increased dramatically in years, and aimed at forcing Tehran to agree to U.S.\u2019s bullying terms. \u00a0Image and performance<\/strong><\/p>\n Trump isn\u2019t just negotiating. He is also performing! His social repeated media posts, rallies, and public statements may turn diplomacy into a public show. It limits what the other side can do, because they also have to manage how their own public sees them.<\/p>\n For Iran, for example, where national pride and sovereignty matter deeply, this makes negotiations even harder. Any deal seen as humiliating could face strong internal backlash, even if it has practical benefits.<\/p>\n The limits of forceful diplomacy<\/strong><\/p>\n Decades of unsolved hostilities between Iran and the U.S., suggest that the existing huge gap isn\u2019t just political and ideological; it\u2019s also about expectations. Some analysts argue that under Trump, a truly \u201cfair\u201d agreement becomes almost impossible.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" In Donald Trump\u2019s world, a deal is rarely about negotiation. It is about showing who is in charge! Tehran – IranView24 His background in real estate and branding shapes the way he negotiates. 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\nTrump\u2019s many rounds of negations with Iran has proved his \u201cwanting it all\u201d approach makes negotiations harder. Such talks can loop endlessly, with changing goals and no clear finish line.<\/p>\n
\nWhen agreements can be dropped or changed at any moment, their value is reduced.<\/p>\n
\nPressure can work, but when it\u2019s the main tactic, it can backfire. If one side feels cornered, it may resist rather than concede, especially when pride and sovereignty are involved.<\/p>\n
\nIran is unlikely to accept terms that look like surrender, and Trump is unlikely to accept a deal that doesn\u2019t clearly show U.S. dominance.<\/p>\n