Trump Cancels Iran Strikes Subject to Deal Being Made 'Rapidly' The sudden cancellation of US strikes against Iran has left many wondering whether Donald Trump is genuinely committed to diplomacy or simply trying to have his cake and eat it too.
The latest episode in this high stakes game of cat and mouse between the US and Iran raises important questions about the efficacy of brinkmanship as a foreign policy tool.
Trump's approach to Iran has its roots in the Nixon Doctrine, which posited that America's allies would bear more responsibility for their own defense.