Little known side of Thomas Jefferson

The Third president of United States, Thomas Jefferson is known as Founding Father of America as he was the principal author of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. There is little known fact about his being a great strategist.

I am giving you seven quotes by Thomas Jefferson and how it was carried out in the recent past by Vladimir Putin who is now eulogised as shining star in political, military and business strategy:

1. Experience is the teacher of all things: Putin as a savvy strategist had a whale of a lot of experience beginning as a spy transcending as aide for political leaders, coaching the Russian Mafia, leading from behind with political acumen and now heading the Russian Federation.

2. The wise man does not give the right answer, he poses the right question: Putin does not talk off the cup. He reads a prepared speech which was derived after his asking his aides questions after questions. These sessions are so duelling that the final print ready for public announcement is terse and a no-nonsense affair.

3. If there is no enemy within, the enemy outside can do no harm:  Putin led Russian team has eliminated almost all of the opposition to his one man rule inside. Furthermore, sleeping assets alias moles from enemy countries residing within Russia are quickly identified and eliminated.

4. A wise man makes more opportunities than he finds: When the West imposed sanctions on Russia, Putin saw it as an opportunity to move away from the west. Now opportunities galore not only in Asia, Africa and Latin America but also in countries that are once staunch supporters of the west in Eastern Europe. Hungary is one example!

5. One minute of patience, ten years of peace:  Despite repeated provocations, Putin keeps his patience and makes the right moves. The blast by Oreshnik intermediate range ballistic missile at Dnipro Ukraine is a recent example how his patience gives dividends.  One shot all the rabbits are scurrying into their holes.

6. Use your enemy’s hand to catch the snake: This classics strategic manoeuvre was used when Putin coalesced with three countries in a row, Turkey, Iran and later North Korea. Turkey in NATO; Iran in Mid-East; North Korea in Pacific. America cannot handle all three even she is the greatest charmer!

7. Always look for the fool in the deal. If you don’t find one, it is you: Russia under the watch of Putin is not going to do any deal with Trump or any other western leaders. Neither is he going to be a fool himself. So Ukraine war will be settled in the battlefield. Militarily speaking he has the upper hand. What about geoeconomics? You guessed is right he is going to make America the tom fool!

 

Cheers!

 

Muthu Ashraff Rajulu

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