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“Power... Military success is not sufficient to win: economic development, institution-building and the rule of law, promoting internal reconciliation, good governance, providing basic services to the people, training and equipping indigenous military and police forces, strategic communications, and more of these, along with security, are essential ingredients for long-term success.”

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Robert M. Gates

Robert M. Gates is a former United States Secretary of Defense, born on September 25, 1943. He has extensive experience in American politics and the military, holding several key positions in government. more

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