"I totally doubt it. Recognizing and countering the threat of militant Islam put him in at least the top 10 IMHO."
Well, it has yet to be determined whether GWB's moves against terror will be enduring. If, as I suspect is quite possible, that Afghanistan and Iraq return to the typical muslim state of dysfunction within 5 years, what will GWB have accomplished that merits a place in the top 10?
Recognizing a problem doesn't get you a place in history. Unambiguously solving one MIGHT get you one. Hence, Reagan has his place amongst the greatest of presidents.
What you say could happen, but I think history will show otherwise for the reasons I've outlined.
He honestly has tried with all him might and keeps fighting for it. If the next President loses faith, I won't fault Dubya.
Have you checked into Russian politics lately???
Things are NOT so rosy...or democratic....
Does that make Reagan a failure??