reports CNN<\/a>.<\/p>\n\u201cHe also has a firm grasp on understanding the trends and technology of warfare in the future.\u201d<\/p>\n
Previously, Carter served as Deputy Defense Secretary \u2013 the Pentagon\u2019s number two position \u2013 under Hagel and Leon Panetta. He’s bounced between academia and government with great success. Carter is apparently respected by the top military brass and is expected not to generate much controversy from Republicans when formally announced.<\/p>\n
Yet for all the operational strengths Carter brings to the table \u2013 which appear to be considerable and surely appreciated on a day-to-day basis \u2013 missing from CNN\u2019s bio piece is any mention of whether Carter as SecDef will have strong principles to guide his recommendations to President Obama regarding military strategy or foreign policy.<\/p>\n
And maybe that\u2019s the point.<\/p>\n
From the looks of it, Ash Carter is a hardworking, intelligent man who knows how to get things done within a hugely important bureaucracy. Missing from his portfolio, though, is any indicator that he will be much more than yes-man.<\/p>\n
Then again, maybe that\u2019s the point.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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