Despite the hawkish advice of his staff, US President Donald Trump decided not to bomb Iran. Some of his supporters, and even many of his detractors, will say this is evidence of a clear-thinking decision maker. Photo: AFP
Despite the hawkish advice of his staff, US President Donald Trump decided not to bomb Iran. Some of his supporters, and even many of his detractors, will say this is evidence of a clear-thinking decision maker. Photo: AFP
Daniel Wagner
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Opinion

Daniel Wagner

Whether it’s China or Iran, Donald Trump deserves some credit for his foreign policy doctrine

  • In calling off a strike against Iran, the US president has demonstrated his ability to keep a cool head. His critics won’t acknowledge it, but his foreign policy doctrine has so far served him well with Iran, North Korea and China

Daniel Wagner
Daniel Wagner

Updated: 5:43am, 26 Jun, 2019

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Despite the hawkish advice of his staff, US President Donald Trump decided not to bomb Iran. Some of his supporters, and even many of his detractors, will say this is evidence of a clear-thinking decision maker. Photo: AFP
Despite the hawkish advice of his staff, US President Donald Trump decided not to bomb Iran. Some of his supporters, and even many of his detractors, will say this is evidence of a clear-thinking decision maker. Photo: AFP
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