In ‘Exercise Of Power’ Robert Gates Says Presidents Too Often Rely On The Military

Then U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert Gates walks from an Osprey aircraft after landing at Forward Operating Base Dwyer on June 5, 2011 in Kandahar province, Afghanistan.

In his latest book, the former defense secretary says some matters more often than not call for other elements of American power: diplomacy or foreign aid or clear strategic communications.

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In his latest book, the former defense secretary says some matters more often than not call for other elements of American power: diplomacy or foreign aid or clear strategic communications.