If an American president is popular in publics overseas, it strengthens his hand in negotiation and diplomacy.
David Gergen: “If an American president is popular in publics overseas, it strengthens his hand in negotiation and diplomacy.”
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Gergen emphasizes the importance of international popularity for effective diplomacy.
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