Obama, Trump, and the Fallacy of Presidential Doctrines

Donald Trump and Barack Obama might agree on at least one thing — presidential doctrines are a way of the past. Doctrines constrain our ability to respond effectively to the complex and dynamic threats of the 21st century. In fact, presidential doctrines tend to encourage binary thinking, hubris, and cognitive dissonance. They are our futile … Continue reading Obama, Trump, and the Fallacy of Presidential Doctrines