Shadow Diplomacy: How Trump’s Actions Strengthened Putin’s Hand

Betraying Allies, Undermining Democracy, and Advancing an Autocrat’s Agenda

When I think about the kind of leadership a nation deserves, I think of someone who works tirelessly for the common good, who stands shoulder to shoulder with allies and protects the intricate web of global partnerships that make peace and stability possible. Yet, when Donald Trump was in office, he repeatedly acted in ways that made me question whose i…