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The Obamians : the struggle inside the White House to redefine American power /

An analysis of the events, ideas, and conflicts that have defined the Obama administration's foreign policy explores the struggles to enact coherent and effective policies at a time of global turmoil.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Mann, Jim, 1946-
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Viking, 2012.
Subjects:
United States > Foreign relations > 2009-2017.
United States > Military policy.
United States > Politics and government > 2009-2017.
Obama, Barack.
Obama, Barack > Political and social views.
Obama, Barack > Friends and associates.
Power (Social sciences) > United States > History > 21st century.
Democratic Party (U.S.) > History > 21st century.
Presidents > United States > Biography.
Politicians > United States > Biography.
Table of Contents:
  • Prologue
  • "A Look I Recognized"
  • "I'm Running Out of Demons"
  • Democrats In Exile
  • The Trout Fishers
  • The Obamians
  • "Join Us"
  • The Campaign: "Kill Terrorists Around the World"
  • CIA and the "Aw, Shit!" Campaign
  • Afghanistan, the Second COIN
  • "It's Not Like This Ghost in His Head"
  • The Speeches: "Evil Does Exist"
  • The Scowcroft Democrats
  • No Roosevelt, No Churchill, No Brandy
  • "Iran, Iran, Iran and Iran"
  • The Outsiders
  • "Just Richard Being Richard"
  • Hillary Clinton's Miracle Speech
  • "Now Means Yesterday"
  • "We Are All Democrats Now"
  • Libya : To Fly
  • "Fight Your Way Out?"
  • Conclusion.