Obama and the Complexity of Foreign Policy
Posted by James Lamond
Nicholas Kristoff had a great column today. He points out that Barack Obama is an “open, out-of-the-closet, practicing intellectual.” His point is that America has rejected the anti-intellectual wave that has flooded America during the Bush era.
He defines an intellectual as, “a person interested in ideas and comfortable with complexity.”
Where else is this more important than foreign policy? After eight years of a foreign policy based on gut feelings and ideology, it is refreshing to know that someone will be in charge who understands the complexity and nuances involved in the way the world works and is willing to listen to experts- even those who disagree with him. President-Elect Obama will face a number of incredibly complex issues ranging from the global financial crisis to two wars to nonproliferation efforts. He will need to approach these issues with policies that address the overall complexity of each situation and their overall place in the world.
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Posted by: balzar | November 10, 2008 at 11:53 AM
I don't think I need to follow the link the previous commenter posted. I think his point is quite clearly stated.
How ironic that it just happened to be to a post about intellectualism and complexity.
Sometimes you just can't make this stuff up! Hahahahaha.
Posted by: Darren7160 | November 10, 2008 at 05:23 PM
I don't think intellectualism is the problem right now. We have to admit that even if Obama appoints the most competent person, it will be seen as a partisan move. While many people feel that the GOP is in a state of dysfunction, they still are trying to get as many political shots at Obama as they can. Meanwhile, keeping on Gates would be a good idea but some Democrats are hesitant to keep someone who is politically tied to the current Administration.
Let's just hope pure intellectualism in the Obama Administration overcomes the partisanship of the current political culture.
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