Trump’s ‘war crimes’ flirtation is a deadly game. It would be his undoing

Either President Donald Trump is playing one of the most daring games of brinksmanship in world history, or he is about to unleash military action on Iran that may soon leave him facing war crimes charges. The US leader’s decision over the next few hours will have seismic impacts on his own reputation and legacy, the military forces he has ordered into harm’s way in the Middle East, and the entire world economy. Over the holiday weekend, the clearest indication he telegraphed of his plans consisted of a foul-mouthed social media tirade that suggested he may be losing his grip […]