Obama: Leading From Behind The Scenes
David Ignatius, The Washington Post | September 12, 2011
Despite being perceived as a liberal politician, Obama is surprisingly comfortable running US military operations. ++ As president Obama has increased drone attacks in Pakistan, eliminated Osama Bin Laden and worked more closely with intelligence agencies. ++ Obama has strengthened intelligence while withdrawing troops from Afghanistan and Iraq. ++ Praised by the intelligence community for his behind-the-scenes approach to counterterrorism, Obama must learn how to fight in the open against political opponents in Congress.
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