Preemptive War? Better Read Between the Lines
Preemptive War? Better Read between the Lines
The talk of preemptive war against North Korea is once again swirling about the halls of the White House. The Trump administration has garnered very little credibility or inspired confidence on the subject of North Korea’s steadily advancing WMD programs. The lack of faith in the president and his decision-making capability have given new credibility to his generals. While this may sound reassuring, it is not. The New York Times (Sanger, 2017) ran an article detailing the complexities of the subject. The piece appears to be an attempt at allaying fears and bolstering confidence until one realizes what is missing. Trump.
The entire article focuses on National Security Advisor H.R. McMaster. That sounds reassuring. However, where are the quotes from Trump laying out a solid direction for the government to take? The details of warfare are what McMaster is why he is there. Yet, this article feels as if he is setting policy instead.
This article is more about what is left out than what it says. What is left out is the fact that the United States does not have a president in a crisis. Try to imagine how the Cuban Missile Crisis would have played out with Gen. Curtis Lemay having enormous sway over President Kennedy. That is the situation going on in the White House today.
It pays to read between the lines.
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/08/20/world/asia/north-korea-war-trump.html
