Foreign policy lessons learned for the post-Obama era

Jennifer Rubin, washingtonpost.com

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After the George W. Bush and Obama years, it is fair to say those who served in either administration or followed closely and analyzed events made their share of errors. ...

Likewise, public diplomacy — the commander in chief’s public dialogue with voters and Congress — was not particularly successful under either president. ...

The lessons, then, of the past two years should inform presidents in future years. Presidents must be realistic about our endeavors and must communicate with the public and involve Congress, while be willing to adapt and shift as circumstances demand. ...