A Calculated Gamble on War in the Middle East The latest escalation of hostilities between Iran and its regional adversaries recalls a familiar pattern: that of a president who sees military action as a means to divert attention from domestic woes.
Donald Trump's assertion that renewed Mideast conflict won't last "too long" is a calculated gamble, aimed at keeping the focus on the Middle East while maneuvering through treacherous waters of domestic politics.
The mid term elections are mere weeks away, and Republican strategists are trying to mitigate the impact of a war increasingly unpopular with Americans.