Longstanding US policy of endorsing and supporting depots around the world--provided they are loyal and obedient

""A key asset for U.S. imperialism is the ability of U.S. presidents to put a pretty, pleasant face on heinous actions." "Embracing the world’s worst tyrants is and has long been a key prong of U.S. foreign policy. Trump, through a combination of ineptitude and a willingness to openly endorse authoritarianism, just makes all of this less hidden, less deniable."" (thanks Amir)