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Is Obama's foreign policy a failure? [Unedited]

Is Obama's foreign policy a failure? [Unedited]

With Eliot Cohen, Derek Chollet, Kristen Silverberg, and Vikram Singh.

Intelligence Squared U.S. Debates - [Unedited]

December 7, 20161h 39m

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Show Notes

MOTION: Obama's Foreign Policy is a Failure

For many, Obama’s presidency will be defined by its accomplishments. Taking out Osama bin Laden, disengaging from fights in the Middle East that America cannot win, defusing the threat of a nuclear Iran, and refocusing our attention and resources to Asia, where our greatest opportunities and biggest long-term challenges are located. But for others, it has been marked by missteps and retreat—pulling back where action and leadership was needed, and presiding over policies that strengthened our adversaries and disheartened our friends. Has Obama’s foreign policy been a success?