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U.S. Government
In terms of domestic and foreign policy, Obama entered the office with intention of altering the existing policies to rectify the excesses brought about by the Bush administration. Overseas, Obama looked forward to rebuild America's image with the Muslim world and divert resources used in destroying Al Qaeda network to other economic adventures abroad. Domestically, his plan was to rein in the Bush-era of reduced carbon emissions, fiscal irresponsibility, as well as divert the resources found in the enormous health care sector away from all kind of waste and towards covering basics for those who lack any medical insurance.
Obama seems to have emphasized foreign policy over domestic policy. However, he has always tried to balance his efforts and resources towards both foreign policy and domestic policy and many have acknowledged his move. When Obama took the office, his biggest challenge was based on his conduct of foreign affairs. Even his opponents tried to disqualify him on the basis that he was young and had little foreign-policy experience. Obama emphasis on foreign policy can be seen when he did not rest until he killed Osama bin Laden and many other Al Qaeda leaders, he assisted in removing Muammar Qaddafi and he...
This has been associated with the technocratic styles he has used, guided by facts, intelligence and expertise, (Jentleson & Bruce W., 2010). Generally, the president always shows the right instincts when dealing with foreign policy, and the decision he makes are not just driven by his gut but well thought out and considered. Regarding issues on foreign policy, Obama has shown capability of relying on input from an ideologically diverse team, weigh extensive evidence, get involved in consultation with the rest of allies who also share his larger goals and make a decision that cannot be blocked by any person and often such decision have proven to be the right.
Obama, however, continues to struggle with domestic policy. He has not managed to deal decisively with issues arising, for example though when the public sector was involved in laying off thousands of teachers, firefighters and security personnel, he came up with a fair solution, based on facts, intelligence and expertise, the White House offered a credible plan that was immediately embraced overwhelmingly by the American public yet his…
References
Jentleson, Bruce W. American Foreign Policy: The Dynamics of Choice in the 21st Century (4th W.W. Norton, 2010)
McCormick, James M. et al. The Domestic Sources of American Foreign Policy: Insights and Evidence (2012) ed W.W. Norton, 2010)
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