World Leaders, The Taliban Press Obama On Foreign Policy

nytimes.com:

The Russians want him to hold off installation of a missile defense shield in Poland. The Europeans want him to renounce the idea of "regime change" when it comes to Iran, while the Israelis want to be sure he doesn't give Iran a pass when it comes to nuclear weapons.

Oh, and let's not forget the Taliban, which issued a statement this week urging him to "put an end to all the policies being followed by his Opposition Party, the Republicans, and pull out U.S. troops from Afghanistan and Iraq."

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Comments

[harriscrl3]

I have a feeling that those countries that think that they can take advantage of Barack Obama is in for a rude awakening. Iran is now backing away from diplomacy now that Obama indirectly call their bluff they dont want diplomacy anymore. The Russians want to hold off on missles in poland and the Taliban want America to leave Afghanistan. They are testing him to see what they can get away with but they will be in for a suprise. Just because he is not blaustering and saber rattling does not mean that you can just tell him to do what you want and he will. I cant wait for when they all get a reality check. Of course they are going to say Obama is just hardline like the republicans. But hey Iran has egg on their fact now lets see who's up next

Carol

[iamasocialist]

He's the President of United States of America, not the world...

[Smirk]

True. But, then again, many in the US are happy to claim that the POTUS is the "Leader of the Free World" and, it seems, many in the world regard him the same way. That being the case, it's no surprise they're clamoring for his attention. Heaven help him, he's got a lot on his plate.

[harriscrl3]

Dont they just sound like children telling a parent what they want. Geez no wonder the world is in bad shape with these people as leaders.

Carol