Rahm Emanuel, CNN Senior Political and Global Affairs Commentator and former U.S. Ambassador to Japan, recently expressed his views on the current U.S. administration's foreign policy approach
Despite his disagreements with the President on numerous issues, Emanuel acknowledged the President's firm stance on keeping all options open, a move that has forced countries like China, Russia, and North Korea to reconsider their strategies.
According to Breitbart, Emanuel stated, "I dont agree with the President of the United States, do not, on many, many issues. But you have to admire that when the United States says all options are on the table, he just proved all options are on the table. And China and Russia and even North Korea have to step back, because that has a level of deterrence."
Emanuel's analysis of the geopolitical landscape highlighted Russia's strategic and military failures. He pointed out that Russia's inability to protect Iran with their S-300 weapons demonstrated their ineffectiveness as an ally. Furthermore, Russia's flawed intelligence regarding Syria, Wagner, and Ukraine, coupled with their dependence on China and loss of Europe, has significantly weakened their global standing.
Emanuel continued, "[T]he one big loser, in my view, is not just Iranbut is Russia. Russia, if you take a step back, all their weapons, the S-300 did not protect Iran. Theyve been proven to be a feckless ally. They didnt come to their defense. Theyve been kicked out of Syria. [Theyve] now been shown to be weak, not only in Iran, they have a war going on three and a half years on a country 1/10 of their size they cant win. Their intelligence was wrong about Syria. Their intelligence was wrong about Wagner. Their intelligence was wrong about Ukraine. Theyve become dependent on China. And theyve lost Europe. They have had the worst record here strategically, militarily."
Emanuel also criticized Iran's current state, stating that the country's efforts over the past 40 years have been obliterated, resulting in a weakened economy and a significant brain drain. He urged the president to use the current military advantage to make strategic, lasting changes, particularly in areas like Gaza and Ukraine.
He further questioned the President's decision to take military action based on foreign intelligence rather than American intelligence, a move he believes could potentially put American troops at risk. Emanuel stated, "I dont ever remember, Jake, a situation where the President of the United States took military action on a foreign countrys intelligence, not American intelligence. They in the Situation Room should have said, why [is] our intel. over here, Israels intel. over here? What do they know that we dont know? What do we know [that] they dont know? Not only after the fact, but before. And I think theres a real question here."
Emanuel's comments underscore the need for a thorough examination of the United States' reliance on foreign intelligence, a practice that could potentially jeopardize the safety of American troops.
His insights also highlight the importance of leveraging the current military advantage to bring about strategic and lasting changes in global hotspots. As the United States continues to navigate the complex world of international politics, these considerations will undoubtedly play a crucial role in shaping the country's foreign policy approach.
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