Power Disperses in the Realm of Politics

Institutional power in the U.S. government is fragmented across various agencies, each operating with its own agendas and policies. Just because officials are in their roles does not guarantee they hold power, as different departments such as the CIA, CENTCOM, and the Treasury develop separate foreign policies. This disaggregation can lead to situations where even executive orders signed by the president may not be embraced by all agencies, exemplifying the complexity of interagency dynamics in American governance.