Eland: Hagel felt that he was removed from the decision-making – RIA Novosti

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WASHINGTON, Nov. 25 – RIA Novosti. Chuck Hagel decided to resign because he felt that he was being pushed back from dealing with the major problems faced by the department, an expert on national security issues Ivan Eland.

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“Hagel felt that it was removed, especially in regard to the administration of the reaction to the events in Syria. In particular, he felt that not enough attention is paid to the question of what to do with (Syrian President Bashar) Assad, “- said the expert of RIA Novosti.

At the same time,” given the importance of the post, which still occupies Hagel, Obama will not be time to think on the appointment of a successor, “the expert said.

Hagel became the first Army veteran, who led the US defense establishment.

On Monday, Barack Obama officially announced the resignation from the post Hagel Secretary of Defense. In this case, President noted that has not yet decided on the candidacy of his successor. According to media reports, among the possible successors Hagel discusses the former deputy head of the Pentagon’s Michelle Flurnoy, Democratic Senator Jack Reed and former First Deputy Minister of Defense Ashton Carter. According to Ernest, the White House did not put the time frame for the appointment of a new head of department.