A belief in "signalling" betrays a mind that still approaches foreign policy like it's the Cold War. Signalling requires a rational actor on the other side and faith in American primacy, neither of which exist in this situation. Or most situations in the 21st century.
That's "nation building."
ReplyDeleteThanks, fixed. It's been that kind of week...
DeleteThe Larison post really hits the spot.
ReplyDeleteWow. I honestly thought he was like 32 or something.
ReplyDeleteA belief in "signalling" betrays a mind that still approaches foreign policy like it's the Cold War. Signalling requires a rational actor on the other side and faith in American primacy, neither of which exist in this situation. Or most situations in the 21st century.
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