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...could also give reform a boost. But even if the directive is passed into law, it's hard to believe that Barroso's reputation will be completely cleansed. Even some with no ideological animus against him have judged his leadership ineffectual. "He was viewed originally as a master tactician, but he hasn't managed to become an integrating figure," says Janis Emmanouilidis, a European integration and policy expert at the Center for Applied Policy Research in Munich. Still, those in member states who detect a mote in Barroso's eye might notice the beam in their own. When it comes...
That claim, of course, is undermined every day that bin Laden and his deputy and chief tactician, Ayman al-Zawahiri, remain on the loose. But bin Laden's resurfacing has come at a time when the leadership of al-Qaeda appears to be under as much strain as at any time since the fall of the Taliban in 2001. Antiterrorism experts say the Saudi-born terrorist is no longer in active contact with field commanders, and his ability to plan and direct specific operations is hampered by his isolation. In Iraq, scene of al-Qaeda's deadliest strikes since 9/11...
Despite the occasional verbal error, Ozzie displayed the skills of a seasoned tactician in rebuilding the Sox roster around pitching, speed and defense, rather than power hitting. He had to, given cheapskate owner Jerry Reinsdorf's player payroll of $75 million this year, 13th among the 30 teams in the league. Out went sluggers Magglio Ordonez and Carlos Lee. In came speedy outfielders Jermaine Dye and Scott Podsednik, a career minor leaguer, as well as catcher A.J. Pierzynski, whose abrasive personality produces sparks on the field. Pitchers Freddy Garcia and Jose Contreras were acquired last year, and with starters Mark...
...She’s just such a good tactician. I had a lot of fun trying to find a way to beat her,” Navratilova said, summarizing her reaction to the day as “Energized by my game, disappointed by my result...
...Sharon is a tactician who knows how to survive politically but has no realistic long-term strategy for bringing peace to his people and the Middle East. The plan to pull Israeli settlements out of Gaza is all about tactics and is not a genuine peace initiative. The people of Israel would have been better off without Sharon as their leader. Aya Ben-Sedef Kochav Yair, Israel...