The twin crises in Ukraine and the Middle East are perhaps the most serious has faced. He has been spurred into action, but still hopes to balance his show of leadership with his own inclination to protect America from foreign engagements. This is an untenable mix. It will not convince allies or intimidate adversaries, and his effort this week to seem more muscular relies so much on a military solution that it risks a broader military entanglement.
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