U.S. Foreign Policy Traps Nations in Perpetual Adversary Status

The article argues that Washington often locks countries into permanent enemy status based on past conflicts, such as the 1979 Iran hostage crisis, rather than adapting to current realities. It cites Cuba, Libya, and Iraq as examples of nations whose relationships with the United States were defined by historical grievances. The author contends this emotional, strategy-free approach undermines effective diplomacy and perpetuates cycles of hostility.