It seems Trump has been co-opted by the powerful military and foreign policy establishment in Washington - memorably described as 'the Blob' by former Obama adviser Ben Rhodes.
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James Bowen is a writer, editor, and analyst of international affairs. He is based at the International Peace Institute in New York, where he edits The Global Observatory. James has also contributed to outlets including The Atlantic, The Diplomat, World Policy Journal, World Politics Review, New Europe, The National Interest, and Radio National Australia. He is a former speechwriter with the Australian and West Australian governments.