Ian Bremmer of the Eurasia Group, I believe, has some good strategic insight:

"I’m far from a Trump supporter.

But impossible not to call Iran outcome a win for US president and a big opportunity going forward."

LINK

"Trump’s two notable foreign policy wins: Massive escalation vs much weaker countries.

Threatening Mexico with economic catastrophe if they didn’t tighten their border. They did.

Military decapitation of Iran after strike against US base and embassy. Virtually no retaliation."

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Posted by BobBoucher

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Posted on 1/8/20 at 8:10 am to Friedbrie

Trumps genius is he knows how to use leverage.

And the US has it in spades.

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Posted by efrad

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Posted on 1/8/20 at 8:15 am to Friedbrie

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Posted by NC_Tigah

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Posted on 1/8/20 at 8:19 am to Friedbrie

quote:
"Trump’s two notable foreign policy wins: Massive escalation vs much weaker countries.

Threatening Mexico with economic catastrophe if they didn’t tighten their border. They did.

Military decapitation of Iran after strike against US base and embassy. Virtually no retaliation."

USMCA, Strengthening NATO, Putting the kibosh on Nord Stream, Part 1 of the China Trade Deal, and MAGA would be right up there.

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Posted by Mid Iowa Tiger

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Posted on 1/8/20 at 8:21 am to Friedbrie

Much different and more likely successful approach than his predecessors "red line" that was written with disappearing ink.

Nation leaders, like children, need to know there are consequences for their actions. It is really basic.

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