James L. Jones' energy views worry some environmentalists
James L. Jones is Obama's new national security advisor. But he leads an institute that has challenged global warming.
Jones will not be responsible for environmental policy, but he has said energy is a vital national security issue. It affects domestic economic stability and international geopolitical relationships, particularly in the oil-rich Middle East. Full Story »
Posted by Kaizar Campwala
The impact of the diversity Obama is building in his cabinet and advisers is that the President-elect may find himself in the position of herding cats. Too much agreement is bad because it is blinding to reality, but too much dissent may prevent desired action going forward.