Peter Bergen : Obama 's hope had been to end wars in Africa . By sending issue to Bergen , Obama seeks to make war harder to launch , Bergen says . Opinion : Bergen : Obama lacked international support and legal standing to strike Yemen . Congress 's move is a risk , as was decision to launch Osama bin Laden raid , Obama says .
Peter Bergen : Obama 's hope had been to end wars in Africa . By sending issue to Bergen , Obama seeks to make war harder to launch , Bergen says . Bergen : Obama lacked international support and legal standing to strike Yemen . Congress 's move is a risk , as was decision to launch Osama bin Laden raid , Obama says .