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    America Knows that “Leading from Behind” isn’t “Smart Power”

    By: Rational Db8 (Diary)  |  November 1st at 02:38 PM  | 

    Some time ago the Obama administration introduced the world to a new policy doctrine branded “Leading from Behind.”  It’s unclear exactly what is meant by this seemingly contradictory phrase.  Perhaps it was intended to illustrate gentle, bipartisan, but firm leadership as the Chief Executive.  Perhaps to show that the United States is just one nation among many — not exceptional — with the same voice | Read More »

    Is Obama’s “Leading from Behind” Really “Smart Power?”

    By: Rational Db8 (Diary)  |  October 31st at 10:55 PM  | 

    Some time ago the Obama administration introduced the world to a new policy doctrine branded “Leading from Behind.”  It’s unclear exactly what is meant by this seemingly contradictory phrase.  Perhaps it was intended to illustrate gentle, bipartisan, but firm leadership as the Chief Executive.  Perhaps to show that the United States is just one nation among many — not exceptional — with the same voice | Read More »