New Delhi, Oct. 18 -- In a week marked by intense diplomatic maneuvering, US President Donald Trump boldly stepped back onto the global stage, achieving what many considered improbable: a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.

With this breakthrough, Trump is now channeling his efforts towards another entrenched conflict: The war between Russia and Ukraine. The question that naturally arises is whether the framework that brought relative calm to the Middle East can serve as a model for peace in Eastern Europe.

Trump's success in brokering a ceasefire in Gaza was historic. Engaging with key regional powers: Israel, Egypt, Qatar, Turkey, and others, he urged a collective move away from "old feuds and bitter hatreds." The resultant agreement, w...