economies. he had a series of issues hoe had to deal with and his focus has been on the domestic side and on health care issues and rebuilding the american economy. i think on the external policies, he has been cautious. possibly to a fault. he has been back involved in the military engagements, for example. recognizing that public opinion for further engagements is lured. he is taking risks with osama bin laden killing which i think has shaken the capacity of al qaeda. to launch attacks and the political initiatives are important steps forward in terms