UNITED STATES: Gates has the tools to lead Defense

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  • Personal ties matter
  • Background
  • Rapid CIA ascent
  • Controversy
  • Out of government
  • Key challenges
  • Iraq policy
  • Afghan imbroglio
  • Intelligence concerns
  • Military overstretch
  • Internal opposition
  • Media scrutiny

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