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Tit for tat in 1986 U S military strategy in Libya Nicaragua and Lebanon
The piece argues a tit for tat approach frames 1986 US military actions from Lebanon Libya and Nicaragua as a repeat of Vietnam era tactics. It notes leaders fear casualties and collateral damage while smart weapons enable limited interventions, yet warn the strategy risks endless entanglement and domestic backlash.
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