Trump Has Killed American Deterrence

Project Syndicate2/2/2026

Summary

The news story asserts that Donald Trump has undermined American deterrence. It explains that deterrence fails when threats lack credibility, which can lead adversaries to act recklessly. The piece characterizes Trump as a leader who is ineffective and dangerous due to his inability to commit and disloyalty to allies, suggesting this behavior tempts adversaries into reckless actions.

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