Conflict over drone may be the biggest issue in President 's in - tray , writes Andrew Hammond . Over Christmas , Obama spent much time reviewing reform options , he says . In the context of the Snowden allegations , key dangers for Washington are not just potential backlash from international publics . Hammond : Survey shows the threat of drone strikes is widely unpopular internationally . It is important that the Obama team begins to turn this climate of opinion around , he says .
Conflict over drone may be the biggest issue in President 's in - tray , writes Andrew Hammond . Over Christmas , Obama spent much time reviewing reform options , he says . Hammond : Survey shows the threat of drone strikes is widely unpopular internationally . It is important that the Obama team begins to turn this climate of opinion around , he says .