Koppel, paraphrased, said in matters of foreign policy, a nation must talk with it's enemies. He went on to say the U.S. has frequent points of contact with Britain, and Germany, allied countries we know what they are up to. It is the countries and nations that we are not allied to that we should be talking with. Reason being, that it is precisely how we [implied: diplomatically] verify and understand their aspirations, leanings, goals, wishes, hopes, desires, plans, ... these things are not to be invariably feared, and must first be understood.
Koppel's statement well reflects the well-known, and oft used saying, "keep your friends close, and your enemies closer", but what do you think?
Sound off: Does Koppel tell it like it is? Is Obama's stance one that puts the country in jeopardy, or will he usher a new era of diplomatic integrity and availability for the US among the rest of the world?
Comment #1.
I know I think Obama is the real deal, and that the US needs such a style and approach to foreign policy as well as genuine political/social leadership. Today there is a move to be part of a global society of humankind that Obama, and like minded leaders, can capitalize on without (1) becoming dictators, (2) risking our heritage and future, and will provide (3) a smooth transition into a new globally connected/aware/interactive human race.
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