Analysis: Obama’s Evolving Doctrine

Wednesday, 25 September 2013 | by Pat's Picks

The New York Times says the “Obama Doctrine” is once again evolving. The Times analysis says President Obama has publicly struggled with the question of when to act as the world’s policeman. In his first term, the president seemed comfortable using military force to confront threats. But Obama told the UN yesterday he’s devoting the remainder of his presidency to two diplomatic initiatives: negotiating an end to the Iran conflict and creating a separate state for the Palestinians. The Times says the question now is when Obama will once again be willing to use force after five years of mixed experiences.

SOURCE: New York Times