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The Lead From Behind Legacy 05-13-17

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Obama's "Lead from Behind" legacy is a world gripped by chaos and death 
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Afghanistan and Failed States Sum Up Obama’s Legacy: Russian Federation and Tajikistan
Afghanistan and Failed States Sum Up Obama’s Legacy: Russian Federation and Tajikistan
Ramazan Khalidov, Sawako Uchida, and Lee Jay Walker     Modern Tokyo Times

The former President Barack Obama of America talked like an effective leader but the reality is the opposite in the realm of international relations. Indeed, only Obama could destabilize Iraq for a second time based on being in the vanguard of seeking political change in Syria. Prior to this, the Obama administration, leading NATO nations, and Gulf powers, had all collectively helped to create a failed state in Libya. The end result being a paradise for al-Qaeda and ISIS (Islamic State – IS) – and a great asset for people smuggling gangs to overwhelm parts of Europe. Therefore, events from Afghanistan to Yemen sums up the abysmal Obama administration.
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In Afghanistan, the nations of the Russian Federation and Tajikistan are alarmed by recent events. This isn’t surprising given Obama’s track record but still, the growing menace of the Taliban in Kunduz is worrying. Similarly, with more Sunni Islamist Takfiris from Central Asia fighting in Syria, then other nations throughout the region are worried by Gulf and NATO powers that have destabilized Syria and other parts of the world.  Read the rest at Modern Tokyo Times
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