How Will Obama Reshuffle His National-Security Team? -- Time Magazine
As the White House gears up for the midterm elections, talk is turning to which key players may look to depart after Nov. 2. One of the earliest to exit could be the National Security Adviser, Jim Jones. Obama's pick of a retired Marine general with Republican ties for the job was hailed as a shrewd choice. But from the start, Jones has been an awkward fit — laconic in style and less close to the President personally than some more junior aides. With much of the sleeves-rolled coordinating work handled by his deputy, Tom Donilon, Jones has become a kind of foreign policy adviser and emissary for the President, making frequent trips abroad to consult with allies.
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My Comment: Aside from a few personnel changes, I do not see any significant shifts in U.S. intelligence and security policy. This (of course) may change if a major terrorist incident occurs on U.S. soil.
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