WASHINGTON—President Donald Trump’s decision to upend decades of U.S. policy by recognizing Jerusalem as Israel’s capital is a reflection, analysts say, of his instinctive desire to challenge traditional American foreign policy by pushing unconventional ideas. From his move toward dismantling the Obama administration’s signature nuclear deal with Iran to his confrontational approach to North Korea, Mr. Trump has repeatedly embraced provocative approaches that appeal to his political base. But analysts say they have yet to...

Source: Wall Street Journal December 07, 2017 17:15 UTC