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New security challenges and the unintended consequences of precision strike have weakened Western deterrence, "compellence" and warfighting capabilities. Democracies face increasing constraints on the use of their overwhelming military might. Contemporary adversaries are undeterred or even inspired by Western superiority. To ensure that military power remains an effective national security instrument, Western civilian and military leaders need to pursue a discriminate force strategy. This will require a paradigm shift in thinking about, preparing for, threatening, or ultimately employing military power. Such a strategy requires innovation in Western doctrine, capabilities, force structure and coalition management. Using force discriminately will reinforce deterrence, bolster diplomatic efforts and increase the effectiveness of military action, should it become necessary. (Survival / SWP)

Mostly sunny, partly cloudy: the transatlantic forecast for the next four years / Chantal de Jonge Oudraat and Michael E. Brown. - S. 4-9. - The pragmatic president: Obama's second term foreign policy / Roberta Haar. - S. 10-14. - Four more years: Presidential-congressional relations in Obama's second term / Erik A. Olsen. - S. 15-19. - Ctrl-Alt-Del? Obama recalibrates the reset with Russia / Donald Jensen. - S. 20-23. - U.S.-Israel relations in the aftermath of the elections / Ariel E. Levite. - S. 24-27