President Obama outlines his version of the Kennan , Bush and Cheney doctrines . Peter Bergen says it amounts to a ` ` do no harm '' view of foreign policy . It is a dramatic departure from counterproductive views of U.S. overreach , he says . Note : Obama Presidency lacks drama but may be a smart way for superpower to behave .
President Obama outlines his version of the Kennan , Bush and Powell doctrines . Peter Bergen says it amounts to a `` do no harm '' view of foreign policy . It represents a dramatic switch from counterproductive cases of U.S. overreach , he says . Bergen : Obama Doctrine lacks drama but may be a smart way for superpower to behave .