“THE Obama administration has offered to talk to America’s enemies across the globe, especially in the Middle East. So far, though, the offer has few takers….

…Obama’s emissaries to the region have made it clear that the new administration is keener on cultivating its foes than courting its friends….

…Thanks to the perception that the United States is in retreat while the Islamic Republic is rising, Tehran in recent weeks has played host to a dozen presidents and prime ministers from Central Asia, the Caucasus and the Middle East. In every case, the idea is to make a deal with the Iranians before Obama makes a deal with them.

America’s new policy, or lack of it, could have a devastating impact on the chances of democratic forces throughout the region as it faces crucial elections in Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, the Palestinian territories, Egypt and Algeria. America’s enemies in the region may achieve a strategic coup before Obama has developed a credible Middle East policy.”

Amir Taheri’s new book is “The Persian Night.”

Jenny Hatch
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