Obama clearly expanded the scope of the US campaign in Iraq beyond aiding Yazidis. Suggested long-term counter-terror mission against ISIL
@StevePampinella "Not seeking victory," whatever that means, just suggests ill-defined strategy -- still constitutes broadening of mission
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@mtracey Seems clear to me. Strategy is containment given current pol conditions. Can be broadened IF conditions change with reconciliation -
@mtracey After these two statements and interview with Friedman, Obama is strongly signaling no escalation beyond defensive strikes. - 4 more replies
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