Column | Lost in rhetoric

The former president's escalating rhetoric on Iran marks a dangerous shift from policy debate to personal vilification, experts warn. | Contesto: cronaca

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In a series of recent public statements and social media posts, former U.S. President Donald Trump has intensified his long-standing criticism of Iran, framing the nation not through the lens of geopolitical strategy but as an existential and personal threat. This narrative, delivered to domestic political rallies and his vast online following, consistently portrays Iran in starkly adversarial terms, a significant escalation from his tenure in office. The shift represents more than just campaign rhetoric; analysts observe it as a potent symptom of a broader, global coarsening of diplomatic and political language, where complex international relations are reduced to simplistic, often inflammatory, binaries. Trump's approach to Iran has historically vacillated between aggressive posturing—such as the 2020 drone strike that killed Iranian General Qasem Soleimani—and expressed, though unfulfilled, desire for direct negotiations. The current rhetoric, however, appears untethered from any specific policy proposal. Instead, it relies on a vocabulary of menace and condemnation, effectively personalizing the conflict between the states. This method of communication bypasses traditional diplomatic channels and the nuanced language of statecraft, appealing directly to public sentiment with a clarity that is often devoid of context or mitigating detail. This phenomenon is not isolated to American politics. Observers point to a worldwide trend where political discourse, particularly on matters of foreign policy and national security, is becoming increasingly polarized and reductionist. Complex histories, multilateral agreements like the now-defunct JCPOA nuclear deal, and regional dynamics are sidelined in favor of narratives that emphasize threat, villainy, and national pride. The digital media ecosystem, where engagement is driven by strong emotions, amplifies these simplified narratives, rewarding the most extreme formulations with visibility and influence. The consequences of this discursive shift are tangible. When political leaders employ a lexicon of perpetual conflict and dehumanization, it narrows the space for dialogue, compromise, and de-escalation. It entrenches...

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