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Source: http://www.israelhayom.com/site/newsletter_article.php?id=37903
U.S. Must Bolster Its Credibility
(Israel Hayom) Maj. Gen. (ret.) Yaakov Amidror - With respect to foreign relations, the main problem is that the U.S. has lost its credibility as a superpower. Obama explained time and again why he did not believe superpower status was important, but as far as the international sphere is concerned, this status means a great deal. Restoring America's superpower status is the only way the U.S. can continue to alleviate global tension and prevent the deterioration of relationships in which it has a vested interest. The feeling that the U.S. has abandoned the world and that it cannot be counted on is shared by its allies worldwide. There is a long and complex learning curve ahead of us, during which everything will slow down until the new administration feels secure enough to decide on its strategy. Trump's first steps as president would be crucial, so that the world understands that it is not just the rhetoric that has changed, but also the willingness to invest to protect U.S. interests, as well as its allies worldwide. The writer is a former Israeli national security advisor and former director of the research division of IDF Military Intelligence.