The New York Times: Reports the following on the nomination of Ashton Carter as US Defence Secretary, the article notes that Mr Carter is a " ...national security centrist who may advocate a stronger use of American power. "
Lets Get Real:
One gets the impression that President Obama wants a forceful Defense Secretary who will move the Oval towards real action in Syria and Iraq, this means ground troops, it seems Secretary Hagel did not have a real fighting presence at the meetings with the President and NSC at the White House. Thus one has to ask when US troops will be sent to Middle East. In sacking Secretary Hagel it makes sure that the new Secretary can not be sacked, no matter what, you can not have had 5 Defense Secretaries over two terms. If there are future problems in the relationship between the White House and the Defense Department the blame will fall on the Oval Office, that is the common factor should it happen, interesting days ahead at defense for Secretary Carter.
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