that's similar to the one the u.s. has been implementing against al qaeda in yemen. it's a strategy that means fewer troops on the ground and more drones in the air. he outlined this new strategy at a commencement speech at west point in may. >> we have to develop a strategy that matches this threat. one that expands our reach without sending forces that stretch our military too thin. or stir up local resentments. >> the increase in stability in the middle east can be traced to the iraq war and the arab spring, which some critics believe this administration is mismanaged. >> this arab spring this administration has put into effect, which really, whether by intention or neglect has brought chaos through this entire region. >> and proving nothing is black and white in the middle east, the president this week found himself calling for iran's help in iraq. >> all iraq's neighbors have a vital interest ensuring that iraq does not become a safe haven for terrorists. >> now, david, of course, on the issue of iran, one of john