>>If the USA gave him [Saddam] a green light, why should he be afraid of the USA?
Absolutely! This is why the US should make it prima facie policy that all actions (including construction and maintenance) by all nations are forbidden unless approved by the US.
Granted, this could swell our bureaucracy a bit -- the Office of Approvals pausing longer than Victor Hugo to examine the Paris sewer system before giving thumbs-up, for example -- but in light of criticisms like Andreas', it appears to be the least ambiguous way to carry out foreign policy.
One rule for all, sort of like overdue book fines only with bombing campaigns. Assume we don't approve. Shortly, our bombers will darken your skies in a show of disapproval.
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