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[...] Obama, on the opposite, used more often than not the « soft power » with the use of diplomacy and a good public image. As a conclusion, we can take a few words from our article : this strike served as a show of force and was good for Trump's popularity but it is unlikely to have any lasting effect. It was also a good timing since the public's eyes are now averted from what's happening in the country : the documents sized by the FBI from the president personal lawyer and the investigation of Robert Muller. [...]

[...] We will follow our reflection by focusing on the possible meaning concerning the position of the government about foreign matters and we will finish by saying a few words about President Trump and what this demonstration can mean for him and his position. This movement comes a few weeks after Trump announcement of an official disengagement in the middle east. On this matter, he follows his predecessor's view and asserts it. Obama already exposed his severity against the use of chemical weapons in 2013. [...]

[...] It is a dangerous kind of behaviour to have in front of some countries with which America already has a bad history : for instance, with Russia, this position can revive the tensions long felt since the Cold War. We also have to mention the conflict with North Korea. The american people appreciated this show of force, probably because it means he won't hesitate to use force to protect the country. That's probably where there is the most diffference between Trump and his predecessor : Obama was more discreet and reluctant to interfere unless absolutely necessary. [...]