European Institute

"A National Strategic Narrative” by Mr. Y. is an aspirational outline for an overall geo-strategic posture for America. Putting it into effect would mean a radical overhaul and a transition toward soft power for the Obama administration's existing policies.  But a shift along these lines  appears to be supported by senior American security policy-makers including, according to informed speculation by foreign policy savant Fareed Zakaria, Defense Secretary Robert Gates.  Recommended by European Affairs (4/26).