Monday, November 30, 2009

Afghanistan: Can Obama end the crisis in confidence?

Obama’s announcement on new Afghanistan military commitments scheduled for after the Thanksgiving holiday has been heralded by his Administration as offering what it takes to “get the job done”. Obama wants to signal an end to the crisis of confidence about U.S. commitment in Afghanistan. But equally he will need to confront lack of confidence around the world that his foreign policy for Muslim countries in conflict will be different from U.S. Presidents who have gone before him.

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The United States and their political allies need to create a standing Council (heads of State and international organizations) that will represent a more genuine partnership between the United States, Europe and Muslim leaders. It might comprise the UN Secretary General (as chair), Afghanistan, Pakistan, UAE, Saudi Arabia, the OIC Secretary General, the Aga Khan, the United States, the European Union, Russia, China and India.

Read more: http://www.neurope.eu/articles/Can-Obama-end-the-crisis-in-confidence/97800.php#ixzz0YKlBopPc

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