But like Jackie Fisher's gamble, the Trump breakout attempt will force everyone into a new race. With the 20th century dead, everyone including the moribund EU, have no choice but to abandon their untenable old bunkers.
The world of Trump's grand strategy then, stands thus: he is clearing for competition with China by trimming the sails and throwing the impedimenta overboard. The EU is standing off while the UK is hoping for a lucky break with which to regain some former greatness.
Now the word "grand strategy" has a magnificence that may not apply to Donald Trump, but the idea of turning a firm around and regaining competitiveness to take advantage of anticipated opportunity would be part of any CEO's stock in trade. Call it Grand Strategy if you like.
