Major foreign policy issues facing new president

War on Terrorism & Al-Qaida

Al-Qaida militants who have gained strength in the tribal region of Pakistan are an increasing US concern. Obama has said that if the United States has top Al-Qaida members in its sights and Pakistan is unwilling or able to act, the US should take them out. McCain has criticized Obama's willingness to say that out loud and has said he would work with the Pakistani government to pursue Al-Qaida.

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