If American politics is becoming increasingly partisan, future administrationsshould have an even harder time galvanizing the domestic support they need to address any humanitarian crises.
Yet the adults who create the hype, the style of play, and administrations that acquiesce to it should take a little responsibility without all the aftershock when the inevitable brawl or two break out each year.
Of course, foreign aid saves lives, and maximizing the effectiveness of our assistance should remain a priority of future Republican and Democratic administrations.