Better dimplomacy on the Middle East

This thought was posted on Thinkaloo on 2 November 2007 by member obamaforpresident

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I think Barack Obama has the best ideas on how we can shape a better Middle East which can help get ourselves out of the Iraqi mess.

When it comes to foreign policy he seems to always come with ideas that are different than any other candidate out there.

I list 3 of his ideas when it comes to US diplomacy in the Middle East that I think are very unique and promising.

Obama has been the only one with the guts to offer opportunity for real diplomacy than stubborn war rhetoric that will get us nowhere in the Middle East.

1. Talk to Iran, offer economic & security incentives

This is seen as almost heretical by some, but think about it. If you don't talk with your enemy about peace with your enemy, who will you talk it with?

2. No preconditions in the talks

It would be nice if Iran could suspend its nuclear weapons activity first, but realistically they never will because we say so or because we threaten them with war.

We need to be realistic, if we don't want more war either, we got to enter the talks in good faith.

3. Tie the above with progress on Iraq

Make no mistake, Iran's influence on Iraq is tremendous. If we get the Iranians on our side in Iraq, only then can we talk about realistic dates for out troops to withdraw

I can go on, but I want your views on these 3 specific ideas. I think they merit a lot of debate and need to be supported.

Look forward to your comments & thoughts