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on their side, of course. at one level, you might worry that the words will run out, and missiles will take their place. but you might ask why it s just words, and not weapons yet? could it be that both sides know their own limitations in any form of military conflict? our diplomatic editor mark urban has been working through the logic. american carriers exercising off korea. but these pictures were taken in may, and none of them are there now. the president seems out of sync with his military and his top diplomats. today, he emphasised the defensive nature of us precautions. i think what the president was reaffirming his that the united states has the capability to fully defend itself from any attack and defend our allies. and we will do so. the american people should sleep well at night. tillerson is in tune with generations of american statesman who stuck to teddy roosevelt s maxim, speak softly and carry a big stick. but one reason he can be sanguine is because amer ....
America will give Ukraine military aid, but the long debate over the issue showed that Washington is reluctant to take on the role of global leader. ....