Realism makes a welcome return to US foreign policy
The real surprise is that it has taken so long. After five months, President Barack Obama's foreign policy is now under assault, from both left and right. For some liberals, he is little more than Bush-lite. US troops are still in Iraq, they complain, and even more of them are being despatched to fight America's other war in Afghanistan. Guantanamo Bay is still open, complete with revamped military tribunals. Full Story »
Posted by Derek Hawkins
Obama's instincts not to be too intrusive regarding the situation in Iran are the right ones to follow.