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The strategies necessary for managing relationships with China and Russia differ fundamentally from those that might be effective with Iran. Both China and Russia require extensive coalition-building and intricate economic considerations. Trump, often perceived as a less collaborative leader, struggled with such complexities during his presidency, failing to leverage sufficient international support for his policies toward these nations.
In contrast, Iran is less integrated into the global system. As Zion emphasizes, the U.S. can target Iran without worrying as much about widespread international backlash. This opens the door for a more aggressive and unilateral strategy, akin to how Trump engaged with the nation previously.