Trump’s Strategic Blindness on Russia

President Donald Trump's decision to ease sanctions on Russia and effectively abandon Ukraine risks exchanging long-term strategic capital for short-term tactical gains. While this move may provide immediate benefits, such as lowering oil prices and inflation, it puts America's credibility on the line. Both realism and liberalism recognize that credibility is a great power's most valuable asset. Critics describe this approach as moral obtuseness rather than treason, highlighting a strategic blindness regarding Russia.