10 Sep, 2009
Obama and The Middle East: Hope and Skepticism
Posted by: ArabLounge Staff In: Arab Culture| Arab Politics| Arab Stuff| Opinions
During a historic presidential campaign season, President Obama promised all sorts of reform and improved relations; an overhaul of the countries health care system, education system improvements, and eased relations between the classes and races of society.
One of the biggest and ultimately, most elusive promises, has been to improve the United States’ image in the Middle East and creating better U.S.-Arab relations. While Obama should be commended for reaching out in many ways to the Arab world, the promise that one person could singularly heal generations of hate, ignorance, and fear is laughable. Read more>>
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