While Lincoln’s approach to the Civil War exemplified the principle that effective leadership requires a dual focus: the necessity of immediate action, tempered by a vision for the future. The Trump administration’s approach is a significant departure from traditional governance models, characterized by an emphasis on unilateral decision-making and a perceived supremacy of the executive. While this approach may have generated short-term victories, it ultimately illustrated the perils of a lack of balance and collaboration in policy-making. Fundamental to this critique is the notion of “peace through strength”—a doctrine that, while seemingly robust, falters when wielded as a singular approach without the consideration of broader diplomatic efforts and long-term strategies.

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