To the Point
Obama Foreign Policy and the New Congress
Barack Obama's election was celebrated in Europe, and he opened his hand to Russia — even Iran. What has he accomplished so far? What new obstacles will he face from empowered Republicans? Also, the President endorses a Security Council seat for India, and "the decider" reflects on his decisions.
By Warren Olney • • 51m ListenBarack Obama's election was celebrated in Europe, and he opened his hand to Russia — even Iran. What has he accomplished so far? What new obstacles will he face from empowered Republicans? Also, the President endorses a Security Council seat for India, and George W. Bush's presidential memoir, Decision Points, goes on sale tomorrow. We get an assessment.
Banner image: General David Petraeus, commander of the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan, talks in front of a painting of a traditional Afghan scene in his office in ISAF headquarters October 22, 2010 in Kabul, Afghanistan. Photo: Chris Hondros/Getty Images
