Maybe.
Others have theorized that the kind of thinking represented by Carter (and Kerry) may have long-term security repercussions. Note that Democrats are not the lone offenders in this area.
I need a new word other than "appeasement." "Appeasement" says to me that one is sacrificing important values to protect yourself from attack. Paying ransom. Abandoning allies. Giving in.
I need a word that covers the idea that if you just run around in circles long enough, make enough strident speeches, have enough meetings, and generate enough paper, the barbarians will go away from the front gate.