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Presidential transition of Barack Obama

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Obama's Dry Run

Nikolas K. Gvosdev | Jan 06, 2009
Obama hasn’t said much about Mumbai or Gaza. That’s fine for now, but he’s missing a chance to test his national-security team in private.

Carter's Heir?

Nikolas K. Gvosdev | Dec 01, 2008
Obama’s foreign-policy team has some conflicting personalities. Can he manage his deputies effectively? Or will his administration collapse from infighting?

Staying on the Job?

Nikolas K. Gvosdev | Sep 23, 2008
America’s problems will not go away after the election. The winner in November should consider keeping Robert Gates on to help with the transition.

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