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Presidential transition of Barack Obama

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Obama's Dry Run

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?

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?

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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May 27, 2012