Mali also revealed that decision-making remains far too slow for rapid diplomatic and military responses to crises.

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As an aide to previous treasury secretaries, then as president of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, he earned a reputation for rapid analysis and decisive responses.

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If U.S. defenders are to keep pace with the threat, their responses must be rapid and they must be willing to take risks.

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Responses have been tremendous and rapid.

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Concomitant to this is the ubiquitous impact of rapid globalisation which engendered a wide range of attitudes and responses ranging from unbridled exuberance to total rejection.

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