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Column: On Iran, Russia and China, Trump's weakness for strongmen explains his foreign policy

Trump’s Iran strike is framed as defensive, but column argues it mirrors pressure from allies like Netanyahu
Column says Trump shows weakness by letting foreign leaders steer U.S. policy rather than national interests
The piece notes Trump’s push for a ‘peace’ plan with Russia shaping concessions from Ukraine
The column contrasts Trump’s tariff stance on China with inconsistent follow-through after talks
The analysis asserts Trump’s policy rewards personal endorsements over national interests
The piece cites public opinion as a risk factor for unilateral military actions
It argues Trump’s leadership style lacks a strong core, making decisive policy harder to sustain
The column notes a pattern of back-and-forth on policy after conversations with foreign leaders
The piece questions whether the war in Iran serves American strategic interests or personal prestige

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