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Under Pompeo Analysts Expect More Reliance on US Military Strength

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Following Rex Tillerson's abrupt firing as secretary of state Tuesday, many around the world are turning their attention to President Donald Trump's designee to take his place: CIA Director Mike Pompeo. Whether it be Iran, North Korea or Russia, analysts say Pompeo's views are more in sync with Trump's than Tillerson's were, and — like the president — Pompeo favors U.S. military strength over the "soft power" of diplomacy. VOA Diplomatic Correspondent Cindy Saine has more.

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