Obama looks set to unveil a strong national security team next week with Robert Gates remaining at DOD and former NATO chief General James Jones slotting in as national security adviser.
This illustrates that the president-elect, who is doubtless aware of the "soft power" he oozes, realises that "hard power" is still the currency of international relations when dealing with actors who do not share consonant interests. This is shaping up to be a tough administration, with a keen interest in clever diplomacy, and an unprecedented resevoir of global appeal. That should be a potent cocktail.
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