Interesting rundown from the Congressional Research Service of national security-related “considerations and options” for outgoing and incoming administrations after a presidential election, as well as the pre-election phases that are fast drawing to a close.
“While possible changes in Administration during U.S. involvement in national security-related activities are not unique to the 2012-2013 election period, many observers suggest that the current security environment may portend a time of increased risk to the current presidential election period,” the report says.
“Whether the enemies of the United States choose to undertake action that may harm the nation’s security interests during the 2012-2013 election period, or the existing or new President experiences a relatively peaceful period during the transition, many foreign policy and security challenges will await the Administration.”
Via Steven Aftergood’s Secrecy News.