Trump’s ability to govern tested by Harvey at home and North Korea abroad – The Washington Post

Here’s an excellent article from the Washington Post. It argues that an effective response to either crisis could allow Trump to demonstrate an ability to govern that has remained elusive during the turbulent first months of his administration but concludes for many of the same reasons, skepticism also abounds.

Source: Trump’s ability to govern tested by Harvey at home and North Korea abroad – The Washington Post

Trump’s intray includes:

  • Russian links investigation
  • Iran
  • North Korea
  • ‘Harvey’
  • Public healthcare and
  • Approaching financial crisis.

Perhaps Trump needs to make some concessions to show that he understands politics and horse-trading?.

Thoughts?

Trump administration moves forward with Afghanistan mining plan, despite risks – Middle East – Stripes

Here’s an important article from Stripes. It reports that President Donald Trump, who last week announced that he would be sending more troops to Afghanistan, believes the country’s estimated $1 trillion in mineral resources can be used to repay the United States for what it has spent there.

Source: Trump administration moves forward with Afghanistan mining plan, despite risks – Middle East – Stripes

Of course, the elephant in the room also means that developing the mineral wealth in Afghanistan and divert attention from opium. The US is experiencing an opioid crisis where the large cause of death for the under fifties is drug overdose.

Unfortunately, the Trump strategy seems high risk, so it would be interesting to speculate on risk mitigation options?

Thoughts?