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Election Issues 2012:

Election Issues 2012:. America’s Commitment of Troops Through NATO. Research project and presentation Senior Seminar Andrew Baskin. Historical Background. Historical Background (cont.). Current State of U.S. & NATO. After 9/11 attacks, NATO re-shifted focus to terrorism

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Election Issues 2012:

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  1. Election Issues 2012: America’s Commitment of Troops Through NATO Research project and presentation Senior Seminar Andrew Baskin

  2. Historical Background

  3. Historical Background (cont.)

  4. Current State of U.S. & NATO • After 9/11 attacks, NATO re-shifted focus to terrorism • NATO allies have been increasingly at odds • “A dim, if not dismal future” • Recent conflict and U.S. In involvement in Libya has produced backlash

  5. Opposing Viewpoints

  6. Obama/Democratic Position • Obama strong defender of U.S. involvement in Libya; majority of democrats are supportive as well • Get rid of Gaddafi, protect civilians and democracy • Doubts exist concerning Democratic support of similar military operations in the future • Do not want to get involved in another round of “nation building”

  7. Republican Party Position • In past have approved many similar operations – Afghanistan, Iraq • Of strong belief that Obama misused power and authority to get involved in Libya • Have stopped short of requesting withdrawal of troops • Senator McCain most vocal Republican supporter – definitely in minority • Obama violated Constitution

  8. Mitt Romney’s Position • Supports military action in Libya, but strongly disproves of how Obama handled decision • NATO is important for America’s safety • Expand NATO to establish a “global military alliance dedicated to ensuring security and protecting freedom”

  9. Rick Perry’s Position • Gaddafi’s ouster cause for “cautious celebration” • NATO has too much commanding power

  10. Michele Bachmann’s Position • Strongly opposed U.S. intervention in Libya (interestingly voted against troop surge in Iraq) • Foreign policy goal is to win war on terror • Obama is “ravaging our military strength and structure”

  11. Bibliography -Associated Press. “Rick Perry in San Antonio: US commanders (not NATO) should lead US combat troops.” N.p., 29 Aug. 2011. Web. 15 Sept. 2011. -Bendery, Jennifer. “Obama Unlikely to Sink Money Into Re-Building Libya, Experts Say.” Huffington Post. N.p., 25 Aug. 2011. Web. 15 Sept. 2011. <http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/08/25/obama-rebuilding-libya_n_936852.html>. -Bingham, Amy. “Romney Supports Military Action in Libya, Criticizes President For Decision Making.” ABC News. ABC, 22 Mar. 2011. Web. 15 Sept. 2011. <http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2011/03/romney-supports-military-action-in-libya-criticizes-president-for-decision-making/>. -Cato Institute. “Khadafy on the Ropes; What’s Next for Libya.” Opposing Views. N.p., 22 Aug. 2011. Web. 15 Sept. 2011. <http://www.opposingviews.com/i/topstory/khadafy-ropes-whats-next-libya>. -CNN Political Unit. “2012 candidates react to events in Libya.” CNN. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Sept. 2011. <http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2011/08/22/2012-candidates-react-to-events-in-libya/>. -“Foreign Policy.” Mitt Romney for President. Mitt Romney, n.d. Web. 15 Sept. 2011. <http://www.mittromney.com/issues/foreign-policy>. -Granlund, Dave. “Obama and Libya flak.” Cartoon. Dave Granlund: Cartoons and Illustrations. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Sept. 2011. <http://davegranlund.com/cartoons/wp-content/uploads/color-obama-libya-flak-web.jpg>. -Michele Bachmann. N.d.Web. 15 Sept. 2011. <http://i.current.com/images/asset/906/211/85/1JX7KW.jpg>.

  12. -“A More Secure Nation.” Michele Bachmann for President. Michele Bachmann, n.d. Web. 15 Sept. 2011. <http://www.michelebachmann.com/issues/security/>. -Mulrine, Anna. “What are pros and cons of a no-fly zone over Libya?” The Christian Science Monitor Online. Christian Science Monitor, 9 Mar. 2011. Web. 15 Sept. 2011. <http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Military/2011/0309/What-are-pros-and-cons-of-a-no-fly-zone-over-Libya>. -“North Atlantic Treaty Organization.” New York Times Topics. The New York Times, 10 June 2011. Web. 15 Sept. 2011. <http://topics.nytimes.com/top/reference/timestopics/organizations/n/north_atlantic_treaty_organization/index.html>. -“Pros and cons of a Libya no-fly zone.” Letter. The Guardian [London] 9 Mar. 2011: n. pag. The Guardian/Observer Archive. Web. 15 Sept. 2011. <http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2011/mar/10/libya-no-fly-zone>. -Rebel Libyan Soldier. N.d.Mar. 2011. Web. 15 Sept. 2011. <http://latimesphoto.files.wordpress.com/2011/03/la-fg-1libya18.jpg>. -Republican Party Elephant. N.d.SaintPetersBlog. Web. 15 Sept. 2011. <http://saintpetersblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/republicans21.jpg>. -Rick Perry. N.d.Web. 15 Sept. 2011. <http://cdn.inquisitr.com/wp-content/2011/08/Rick-Perry-GOP.jpg>. -U.S. Troops in Firefight. N.d. Web. 15 Sept. 2011. <http://www.claytonmspaparazzi.com/_IMAGES/afpak-fun-14g-127.jpg>.

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