You might get the idea from reading this analysis that I’m secretly a campaign worker for Trump and that I’d recommend voters support the GOP nominee. Unfortunately, much of Clinton’s attacks of Trump are accurate. His inexperience and sometimes bizarre views on America’s role in the world means Trump might also make improper use of the military.

The truth of the matter is that in terms of the two candidate’s foreign policy views and records, neither offers a compelling vision of the future for the country. What may be the best hope for effective foreign policy in the future is that some of the polling trends continue and the American people communicate their growing dislike for militaristic foreign policy so that no matter who wins, they will bring their strategies in line with the people.

Daniel L. Davis is a widely published analyst on national security and foreign policy. He retired as a Lt. Col. after 21 years in the US Army, including four combat deployments.  The views in these articles are those of the author alone and do not reflect the position of the US Government. Follow him on Twitter at @DanielLDavis1.