Sunday, July 3, 2011

What Robert Gates Leaves Behind in Asia (Photo Essay)

U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates thanks soldiers for their service and bids them farewell at Camp Eggers, Afghanistan, June 6, 2011. DOD photo by Cherie Cullen

What Robert Gates Leaves Behind -- The Diplomat

US Defence Secretary Robert Gates steps down on June 30 after almost five years in the job, and having served under both a Republican and Democrat president. The Diplomat asked some of the leading Asia analysts to assess how some of the key US military relationships developed under Gates, and the main challenges that his successor, Leon Panetta, faces as he takes over.

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My Comment: A rather good summary.

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