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‘Diversionary war’: Trump wants to distract Americans from scandals at home | Christopher S Chivvis

The article frames Trump’s Iran actions as a diversion from domestic scandals through military display.
The author argues Trump treats war as strategy, not as a tool subordinated to strategy.
The piece warns of long-term humanitarian and regional risks if escalation continues.
The article notes a lack of serious public reckoning with the war’s risks and end state.
Allies appear diplomatically isolated as Europe stands on the sidelines.
The piece questions whether removing a central authority leads to stability or fragmentation.
The author asserts deterrence hinges on credibility and alliance cohesion, not mere displays.
The piece contrasts the 2003 Iraq approach with today’s escalation.
The article highlights the risk of war becoming a spectacle rather than strategic objective.
The column links domestic scandals to foreign policy decisions in a broader critique of governance.
The article concludes that wars begun for display rarely end on favourable terms.

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