The
recent American operation against the leader of the Islamic State must be
recognised as a major success. In addition, I would mention three facts that
are also of great import.
First,
it was once again clear that the US Intelligence machinery is the best in
world. They know how to establish information collection networks and they have
the means and the capacity to achieve results in very hostile environments.
Second,
the US Special Operations Units are also top performers. They prepare well,
train extensively the scenario they might expect and have the determination and
the courage to undertake very risky operations.
Third,
the President is a political disaster, whatever the prism you may use to look
at him. The way he told the story was most embarrassing. He couldn’t go beyond
his own self and was unable to give the moment the seriousness it deserved. He
is just a poorly informed amateur. Fortunately, behind him, there is an
intelligence community and a military establishment that know what they are
supposed to do.
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