President Barack Obama and his administration are taking heavy fire over accusations of failing to lead in foreign policy.  Whether in Washington or global capitals, the White House is being vigorously condemned and chastised for indecision and for abdicating America’s role as the so-called indispensible power.   “Leading from behind” in Libya, failing to act after setting a “red line” in Syria over the use of chemical weapons, allowing Vladimir Putin free reign in annexing Crimea and dealing with civil war in Iraq are among the arguments citing Obama’s indecisiveness and ineffectiveness.  The result has been a perceived diminution of American power and influence and of Washington’s authority to command [...]