Sentiment Can Be Overrated--Trust Cannot

Trump Has Blinked In the Worst Possible Way

Hi All,

Generally I am only a modest believer in the role of sentiment in foreign affairs. Things like pride, hurt feelings, etc can make a difference (more than realists understand, for sure), but their long term impact is usually small. As such, short term emotional reactions to specific events are often blown out of proportion at the time. Yes, leader…