Essay On The Obama Doctrine

After George W. Bush’s presidency, which left President Barack Obama with a war in the Middle East and economic difficulties in the U.S, Obama strived to maintain the U.S.’s global leadership and dominant role at an inexpensive cost. With the help of the National Security Council, Department of State, Department of Defense, Department of Commerce, Department of Agriculture, and intelligence agencies. The Obama Administration succeeded in its endeavors to ensure the country's progress and security. The Administration handled conflicts in the Middle East with countries such as Iran, Iraq, Afghanistan, and Pakistan through diplomacy and force in an effort to bring an end to the “War on Terrorism”.
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The Administration’s ways to advance strong a sustained American leadership consists of advancing security in U.S., citizens, and allies and partners, advancing U.S. economy internationally, respecting universal values at home and world, and establishing international order promoting peace, security, and opportunity. The only way for this to all be done is through patience. Barack Obama accurately represents American values as well as believing it is the duty of this powerful nation to help other countries. 9/11 was the mark of the “War on Terrorism” in the Middle East. Since 2001 U.S. military expenditure has almost quadrupled to over 700 billion dollars. President Barack Obama’s goals in regards to handling foreign policy issues are focused on providing leadership to people in the Middle East. As commander-in-chief during the wars with Iraq and Afghanistan he was able to effectively end the wars but continues intervention in the Middle East. Obama properly handled matters in the there through means of diplomacy with the country's’ leaders, collaboration with locals, the relocation of soldiers, and the expansion of technology both on and off the