Will Syrian airstrikes benefit Trump’s ‘peace through strength’ foreign policy goals?

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In an explanation posted to its website, the White House describes its “America First Foreign Policy” as such: “The Trump Administration is committed to a foreign policy focused on American interests and American national security. Peace through strength will be at the center of that foreign policy.” But are the Syrian airstrikes conducted late on Thursday compatible with the “peace through strength” goals?

The explanation, importantly, also included a pledge to “pursue aggressive joint and coalition military operations when necessary.”

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