Trump's Weakness: A Dangerous Gamble on Iran
As Trump's domestic power wanes, his foreign policy actions become increasingly risky. Experts warn his Iran strategy could spark a devastating war.
The lead-up to the 2003 invasion of Iraq saw the Bush administration make an exhaustive public case for war, with officials like Condoleezza Rice and Colin Powell presenting their flawed arguments to the American people and the world. This concession to public opinion has not been a priority for the Trump administration as it navigates the tense situation with Iran. Trump's domestic weakness has made him more, not less, likely to pursue a risky foreign policy that could spark a devastating war.
Why would Trump launch a foreign war when he is so domestically weak? Precisely because he is weak. With his approval ratings sagging, his party having lost control of the House of Representatives, and a growing impeachment inquiry threatening his presidency, Trump may see a foreign conflict as a way to rally support and bolster his faltering political standing. This strategy is as dangerous as it is transparent.
{{IMAGE_PLACEHOLDER}}Source: The Guardian
