…from the chessboard. The conclusion…
I’ve always thought that a broader lesson could be drawn from these observations. Ambitious world leaders are like top chess players. If they see that their opponent has positioned his forces flawlessly, so that aggression will be repelled, caution is the order of the day. But God help an amateur. A hint of weakness may unleash a relentless assault; an assault that will come as a surprise to anyone who does not understand thoroughly the forces that are in play.
Makes you wonder when President Obama is sending $1 billion to Hamas, albeit indirectly. Is it political and financial amateur hour at the White House?
