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It brings in leadership that aligns with policy objectives.

The appointment of Shaarik Zafar for example - they needed someone who would be on board with mass propaganda of the Middle East:

https://minerva.dtic.mil/doc/samplewp-Lieberman.pdf

https://firstlook.org/theintercept/2015/05/07/senators-want-...

http://csis.org/multimedia/combating-violent-extremism

http://csis.org/files/publication/131011_Douglas_EngagingMus...

Or take Sunstein's appointment after his work on systems of domestic 'guidance' of public discussion through 'nudging' and 'choice architecture' through the study of behavioral economics.

It's less of a crowning as it is bringing in those who can transform, with leadership, the mechanisms and operating procedures of a department.

parent xnull6guest 11 years ago

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