Tag Archives: Presidential Address

Is Obama ‘man’ enough for commander in chief role?

President Obama’s address to the nation on Tuesday left many questioning the authority of his role as commander in chief. He was criticised for failing to make a clear decision between diplomacy and direct military action in Syria which led to him being branded as ‘muddled’ and ‘uncomfortable’. But, with the crisis in Syria reaching […]

As Obama addresses the nation, his credibility as commander in chief is called into question.

On Tuesday September 10th, President Obama delivered a speech to the nation that discussed the future of America’s involvement in Syria. But, as with any live event, many watchers were keen to analyse not only what Obama was saying, but how. Dealing with the subject of war, the President’s role as Commander in Chief would […]