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THE presidential campaign, Donald Trump's foreign policy positions were anything but consistent. One day we heard that NATO was obsolete and the U.S. needs to pursue better relations with Russia. But the next time he spoke, these sensible positions were abandoned or an opposite position was taken. Trump's inconsistent rhetoric leftus wondering exactly what kind of foreign policy he would pursue if elected.
The president's inaugural speech was no different. On the one hand it was very encouraging when he said that under his administration the U.S. would "seek friendship and goodwill with the nations of the world," and that he understands the "right of all nations to put their own interests first." He sounded even better when he said that under Trump the U.S. would "not seek to impose our way of life on anyone, but rather to let it shine as an example. We will shine for everyone to follow." That truly would...