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Trump's ill-fated attempt to copy Israel's 'mowing the grass' strategy

By Responsible Statecraft · 2026-03-16
Trump's ill-fated attempt to copy Israel's 'mowing the grass' strategy
Trump’s Iran strike mirrors Israel’s “mowing the grass” playbook—using periodic, open‑ended military blows to project power without a clear political objective. The administration argues past wars failed because political constraints and “wokeness” limited military effectiveness, prompting a shift to perpetual, unanchored conflict.

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