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International Relations prof at U. Illinois. Senior Editor @ArcDigi. Author “Drones and Terrorism.” Politics, national security, and occasional nerdery.

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    Nicholas Grossman‏ @NGrossman81 21 Dec 2017

    Trump and Haley’s (mostly, maybe entirely) empty threat to cut off foreign aid in response to UNGA vote is foreign policy driven by reality show posturing rather than smart strategy to advance American interests.

    8:45 AM - 21 Dec 2017 from Urbana, IL
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      2. Nicholas Grossman‏ @NGrossman81 21 Dec 2017

        Biggest recipients of US foreign aid: Afghanistan Israel Iraq Egypt Jordan It’s not charity. It’s building the capacity of partners against terrorism and other threats.

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      3. Nicholas Grossman‏ @NGrossman81 21 Dec 2017

        Further down the list is econ help to African countries Much of that comes back as contracts for US companies It also gets access, influence, and develops markets for US products. China’s doing that also. Trump already helped China gain against US in Asia-Pacific. Now Africa too?

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      4. Nicholas Grossman‏ @NGrossman81 21 Dec 2017

        Trump says it’ll save money. Set aside that foreign aid is a cheap way to advance US interests and just consider the savings. Total around 1% of US budget. Without big military partners, it’s a fraction of that. Not even 5% of the tax bill’s $150B annual deficit increase.

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      5. Nicholas Grossman‏ @NGrossman81 21 Dec 2017

        And what is he picking this fight over? A vote in the UN General Assembly. They’re non-binding. Have no effect besides expressing an opinion. Who cares? Just ignore it.

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      6. Nicholas Grossman‏ @NGrossman81 21 Dec 2017

        Foreign aid gets US military, intelligence, and economic partnerships. Not irrelevant UNGA votes. To the extent he’s bluffing, US looks bad. And if US cuts aid, it hurts US interests. It’s for a domestic audience that cares more about posturing than national interest. Pathetic.

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      7. Nicholas Grossman‏ @NGrossman81 21 Dec 2017

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        UNGA vote is in: 128 for 9 against 35 abstain Besides US and Israel, here’s the no votes: Guatemala, Honduras, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Nauru, Palau, Togo. That’s it. Nice threat, Trump (and Haley). Very productive. https://twitter.com/orenkessler/status/943894666646360064 …

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      2. Political Scientist‏ @torresnadine2 21 Dec 2017
        Replying to @NGrossman81 @sonokocentral

        If the people who still support Trump realize that it could not be America alone they would change their mind. No country can ride alone!

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      3. Political Scientist‏ @torresnadine2 21 Dec 2017
        Replying to @torresnadine2 @NGrossman81 @sonokocentral

        One of the reasons we are safe from harm is because of our Allies who stand with us. Why threaten your friends? Burning bridges is not good!

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      4. Nicholas Grossman‏ @NGrossman81 21 Dec 2017
        Replying to @torresnadine2 @sonokocentral

        It’s frustrating, because the US gained so much power by building alliance networks with itself at the center, and now fewer want to work with America. See, for example, Trump’s inability to secure any bilateral trade deals in Asia.

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      5. Political Scientist‏ @torresnadine2 21 Dec 2017
        Replying to @NGrossman81 @sonokocentral

        Mr. Grossman you are absolutely, 100% right. When you understand how it all works foreign & domestic policy always work hand in hand.

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      1. DameJEMarshall‏ @DameJEMarshall 21 Dec 2017
        Replying to @NGrossman81

        Actually, #NikkiHaley does not have our backing or our backs. We don’t want her nipping at the heels of every nation in the world like a deranged Chihuahua. Russia may want her to act the fool but USA citizens don’t approve. @UN @NATO @CIA @FBIpic.twitter.com/rJApk0Ggj3

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      1. Rick Petree‏ @RickPetree 21 Dec 2017
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        Entirely agree. See my post of yesterday, below. Not only is it empty 'posturing,' it's having a predictably negative effect (see, e.g., Canada's intention now to vote Yes on the UNGA resolution against the US).pic.twitter.com/Ep1zX9jSle

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      1. E. Paul Kelly‏ @epaulkelly 21 Dec 2017
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        But at least we have #ExquisitePresidentialLeadership? Or something...

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      1. Bitter Lemon‏ @solonl2001 21 Dec 2017
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        Bitter Lemon Retweeted Nikki Haley

        Extortion isn't an acceptable tool in diplomacy and the U.S. shouldn't be applauding dictatorships for their loyalty! #BananaRepublicanshttps://twitter.com/nikkihaley/status/943921549333204992 …

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        Nikki HaleyVerified account @nikkihaley
        We appreciate these countries for not falling to the irresponsible ways of the @UN: pic.twitter.com/a0hUTepD8H
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