President Trump continues to intrigue policy analysts and foreign-affairs experts. He conducts foreign policy by tweeting decisions and publicizing comments and opinions in similar ways. He downplays all traditional means of conducting diplomacy and collides head-on with most known allies of the US. He does not mince his words and frequently speaks his mind in front of embarrassed observers and foreign dignitaries. He pursues policies pertaining to the economy and immigration that very often violate traditional norms of political correctness. Trump’s behavior upsets the political elites of the West. Following their lead, the traditional State Department officials feel appalled by … Continue reading The Donald Trump Mystery