Change at the Top

On May 27th President Obama released his National Security Strategy, something he has to send to Congress as an incoming President. In it you will see more of a pragmatic approach to Foreign Relations. I for one have been very tough on the President and his slow movement on a number of issues (i.e. Iraqi withdrawal, Pakistani support, Afghan war, Settlement issue in Israel), but this document is very telling.

The President is not gung-ho like our ex-cowboy President Mr. Bush. His middle of the road approach is the only way the US can renew its status as the true leader of the world. Separating ourselves and taking vengeful actions against a people was not the correct course of action as taken by the Bush administration.

As we move into the 2nd half of President Obama's term this strategy and implementation of it will be key in ensuring progress towards peace is made in not only the Middle East, but also the rest of the world. The Korea's are embarking on what could be a very nasty war, and its our time to show the world we can make peace. The Obama administration has much on their plate, but some steps must be completed on the international stage for re-election to be taken seriously by the American public

President Obama has two years to repair our image, our economy, and get re-elected. Under his leadership we're starting to see the benefits of pragmatism, neutrality, and consciousness. Keep moving down the middle President Obama and you'll get to the end of the path in straight line.

Great Article on National Security Strategy:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/05/27/AR2010052701044.html

Will the Real Obama Policy Please Stand Up

Over the past few months there's been so much done to fix the problems at home we haven't really seen the Obama administration do what they promised. Clean up America's image with the rest of the world. Considering we have a "dream team" of foreign policy experts scattered amongst the Obama cabinet (ex. VP Biden, Sec. of State Clinton, Cheif of Staff Emanuel) we haven't seen them do much or frankly say much (unless you count Biden cursing every time he gets a chance...one other thought amazing how you go from such a power VP to such a wimp).

Iraq is a mess, Afghanistan is a mess, Pakistan is a mess, oh and the Israeli's have completely slapped Clinton and Biden in the face every time they speak up against the new settlements proposed in the middle of Jerusalem (which by the way will either give them all the good land in Jerusalem or lead to nothing but more control for the Israeli's). I've been reading some articles on how important peace in Israel is and more importantly the renewed focus on establishing a Palestinian state...yet no movement. The Israeli's don't care what the US says and are putting settlements into play so they can as usual dictate the peace process (if you consider talking about it in the media a peace process).

President Obama has a lot on his plate, yes, but frankly so does every President that's why you surround yourself with strong tough minded experienced politicians that will help lay the groundwork for your policy. Yes its been a short time, yes the economy is in the tanks, etc etc...however we over the past 10 years have screwed so many things up we need to start repairing them. If we correct one simple problem (a two fair state solution in Israel) this will help calm down much of the tension around the Muslim world.

Now that the economy is rebounding its time for the Obama administration to step up and push their foreign policy. Step 1 let the Israel's know that the Jewish lobby in the US won't dictate US Foreign Policy but the best interest of the United States will and right now an apartheid free Palestinian state is the solution. President Obama stop giving us speeches and start giving us results.