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Historical context reveals that Putin's expansionist behaviors, including incursions into Georgia and Ukraine, correlate with weaknesses in U.S. leadership. Past administrations, from George W. Bush to Barack Obama, are critiqued for their handling of Russian aggressions, which allegedly emboldened Putin. In contrast, Trump's tenure is portrayed as a period of deterrence, with evidence that Putin might have refrained from aggressive actions due to Trump's unpredictable nature.
Analyzing the Costs of War