So, which criticism by the media and others do you prefer?
A) Saber-rattling
B) Coddles dictators
You know, you were smart enough to get elected; apparently, that was the easy part. These individual negotiations with various governments are more challenging than getting elected; you should think about them that way.
I like this word; now I can finally use it. This is a context for it where it's not pompous. Statecraft.