This article was highly simplistic. Basically - it said we should threaten everyone who opposes us. And look, they claim, Trump was most threatening of all! That's how he kept order!
Its a stupid and simplistic slight against Trump. Yes, Trump was strong when necessary, but he absolutely understood mutual interest and "win-win." He made friends with Kim Jung Un. The (socialist) Mexican President complimented him by saying - we usually get threats and orders from the USA, but Donald Trump treated us as a partner. AND Trump fixed the border crisis at the same time. Trump was at least willing to meet with Putin.
Now we are back to simple neocon threats.
I see what you mean, but I think it gives a better balance of Trump than you describe. It does paint some of the breadth of Trump’s “strength” which include the Abraham Accords as well as American energy dominance and standing up to China.
You are correct that the southern border and North Korea are not mentioned, but I still count it as a positive summary of some of Trump’s positions and strengths.
I do think you may be onto something about the oversight of the southern border. Our relations with Mexico were more secure under Trump. Russia could see that, too.