President Trump's foreign policy actions in Iran and Venezuela are surely uncomfortable for Vice President JD Vance, a true believer of isolationism.

President Trump’s approach is a revival of the mission of empire — acquiring the territories and resources of sovereign peoples.

Trump makes adversaries and reluctant partners central to his politics, pairing direct threats with transactional deals.

This transcript was prepared by a transcription service. This version may not be in its final form and may be updated. Ryan Knutson: Our colleague Greg Ip, Chief Economics Commentator, is a bit of a ...