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(Provide a link to the article here.)Hillary Doctrine - Wikipedia

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I choose this article because this is a premise that is important to continue from a policy standpoint.

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(Compose a detailed evaluation of the article here, considering each of the key aspects listed above. Consider the guiding questions, and check out the examples of what a useful Wikipedia article evaluation looks like.)

Lead Section

This lead has a solid intro sentence. It does not describe the article or contain any information other than the concise, well-defined intro.

Content

The content was produced during a period of study pertaining to the results of Clinton's work as Secretary of State. This period begins in 2010 with her primary statement made in 2010 and the subsequent defining of her position by herself and others, which extends to 2015. The doctrine itself states that empowerment of women and girls is essential for Global Security, therefore the content addresses equity.

Tone and Balance

The material is evenly presented, moving through the initial presentation by Secretary Clinton defining her work in foreign policy into the research done after her term at State ended.

Sources and References

The sources are well organized, stemming from work done up until 2015. The article does not include sources past 2015. Most all of the links are operational, with only one that was tested leading to an expired article. The sources represent different voices that define the Hillary Doctrine, lending credibility to the origination of the position to Mrs. Clinton in a way that she hasn't assigned to herself. Multiple researchers are summarized. Two major books from 2014 and 2015 are cited, including Mrs. Clinton's "Hard Choices". Articles from multiple journals are referenced.

Organization and Writing Quality

Yes, the article is well written. The doctrine is established and developed through references to articles that pertain to the application of the doctrine. Views on the doctrine are elaborated that direct the readers to substantive work done alongside the premise, supporting verification of the premise and its application. Resistance to the doctrine is also discussed.

Images and Media

There are not images imbedded in the article. The references take the reader to lead pages for various articles that begin with images of Mrs. Clinton and her peers.

Talk Page Discussion

There are no talk discussions occurring. The Wikiproject on Hillary Clinton is inactive.

Overall Impressions

The article is well developed, with a narrow scope. The scope of the piece is evenly presented along the spectrum of responses to the ideals put forth into the public sphere by Mrs. Clinton. The doctrine that women and girls are important to global security is a recent premise in good governance and deserves continued attention as global events unfold. The elucidation of the doctrine sets the stage for further examination of the status of half of the population of humanity as we go forward with civilization.