Financial arm called key to terrorism fight
White House adviser details 'soft power'
Posted: August 7, 2009 at 5:08 a.m.
The Obama administration has mapped out a dual approach to defeating terrorism, fusing military strikes against insurgents with a commitment to pump economic development, political aid and training into countries that are considered safe havens for militant groups.
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