Cooperation Among The Nations
by Cooperation among the nations is one of President Obama’s main goals. He believes Americans have matured enough to understand that the old way of denouncing other countries and grandstanding does not succeed. And that America’s success depends on working with others.
Is it true that it’s not worth while taking the United nations seriously? When we say that, we should remember they are the only organization in the world to which all countries belong, and as that they do have considerable legitimacy. And that means power. Over the last twenty years they have authorized more than a dozen peace keeping missions, imposed sanctions or arms embargo’s on ten states, and created several war crime tribunals to prosecute the ones responsible for genocide crimes against humanity.
Image via Wikipedia
Many countries have come to believe that America shows little interest in the world. It’s an easy reason to reject even modest U. S.requests. When Nicolas Sarkozy was elected president of France in 2007, Condoleezza Rice asked him what she could do to help him, Sarkozy replied, Improve your image to the world.
There is the idea going around today that no one will ever cooperate with America. China and Russia have their own interest and it’s seems foolish to think that we have any common ground with them. But Obama is telling the world the U.S. is willing to cooperate, to rejoin international institutions, to adhere to treaties but in return other countries will have to solve some of the worlds common problems.
All countries do have their own interests which are sometimes in conflict , but they often have some common goals, the task is to build on those areas of agreement, and create a stable world. That’s why we have treaties on everything from trade to taxation obeyed by most nations because it’s in their own best interests.
Obama’s approach is already reaping results. Russia and China agreed to a toughening of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty. And Russia gave notice that it may support tougher sanctions on Iran. Obama’s administration’s decision to nurture a relationship with both countries is showing results. For years it’s been thought a mistake for American politicians to be seen as seeking international cooperation but Obama is gambling on America being mature enough to understand that toughness and stupidity is not for foreign policy and that grandstanding just won’t succeed.
http://socyberty.com/organizations/the-doe-network/
http://socyberty.com/activism/plastic-bags-run-amok/
http://socyberty.com/history/rosa-parks-legacy/
Liked it
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Post CommentMark Gordon Brown
On December 26, 2009 at 1:31 pm
I am Cheering for Obama and although he is on a tough road because of the past, I hope he succeeds.
K.Reshma
On December 26, 2009 at 1:34 pm
Great article
ken bultman
On December 26, 2009 at 2:09 pm
Might work. The U.S. could do a little better paying off its bills. We are the largest debtor to the U.N.
LitWurst
On December 26, 2009 at 2:14 pm
Great article! I think that the biggest difficulty with taking the open-mindedness of Obama’s foreign policy seriously is the valid doubt that his promises will be approved by Congress, especially the Senate. To me this makes Copenhagen’s outcome an important microcosm of broader patterns; a test tube of what we can expect. Thanks for the read!
deep blue
On December 26, 2009 at 2:49 pm
A well thought article. One man’s vision could be everyone’s salvation.
Guy Hogan
On December 26, 2009 at 2:53 pm
American foreign policy must be built on cooperation with other nations. This idea that we can go it alone is insane. How go it alone became our foreign policy is beyond me. You have written a very clear sighted article on how America should approach the world. And Obama knows this in his gut. I’m rooting for him, too. Some of his critics are praying for him to fail.
Glynis Smy
On December 26, 2009 at 3:53 pm
I wish him well and hope he succeeds.
T.Rex McGoogle
On December 26, 2009 at 4:08 pm
I think Obama is doing a great job trying to cooperate with most of the countries in the world. But there are nations that harbor many people who think like Al Qaeda. And if they want to be friendly it would only be to infiltrate our great nation with their terrorists. Like
the terrorist who hopped aboard a jet liner in Amsterdam and tried to blow up the plane over Detroit just today. Let’s not get too friendly with the nations that breed Terrorists as if they were an acceptable life form.
qasimdharamsy
On December 26, 2009 at 4:42 pm
Very Nice article….
Shirley Shuler
On December 26, 2009 at 4:51 pm
I wish him well and I hope he succeeds, Ruby.
Francois Hagnere
On December 26, 2009 at 4:59 pm
This is my opinion too. I think you have a great President. Cooperation is essential to ensure peace in the world. I really appreciated the photo and words of French President.
Great post Ruby, as usual. Thank you so much.
Yovita Siswati
On December 26, 2009 at 6:15 pm
Great post. I hope that Obama will succeed.
Inna Tysoe
On December 26, 2009 at 7:34 pm
Maybe. But IMO if leaders of nations have to rely on speeches to achieve results, chances that those results will be achieved are slim at best. (See Copenhagen for an example of what I am talking about) Generally speaking, leaders give speeches (and take credit for on their and their country’s behalf) for what has already been achieved much more quietly.
Regards,
Inna
AlmaG
On December 26, 2009 at 7:54 pm
Hope everything works out well
LOVELYHONEY
On December 26, 2009 at 8:23 pm
WHY dont u join my forum for
WORLD CITIZENRY
then only can we all unite
as a one -body
and not just a somebody
Lex92
On December 26, 2009 at 8:25 pm
nice article
drelayaraja
On December 26, 2009 at 9:35 pm
Everyone can survive only if there is cooperation
Well written 
Starpisces
On December 26, 2009 at 10:22 pm
well written
S A JOHNSON
On December 26, 2009 at 11:13 pm
I agree this is very well written.
Lauren Axelrod
On December 26, 2009 at 11:18 pm
As history has showed us, America always falls last when it comes to peacekeeping treaties and leagues to unite the nations. Maybe we should just start letting someone else make the decisions, maybe even the people for a change.
Phill Senters
On December 26, 2009 at 11:46 pm
The worst part about agreeing with other nations is that we, the United States, always come out of agreements and treaties with the short end of the stick. I agree with Lauren. If W, The People were allowed to make these decisions instead of politicians who have their own agendas, America just might make better decisions.
Ramalingam
On December 27, 2009 at 12:09 am
President’s Obama’s policy of Co-operation is actually a radical departure from the previous regimes and of course in the context of the economic recession from which his country is actually recovering from.Gone are the days when US was considered the only super power in the American continents.There are emerging superpowers like Brazil etc in South America that actually tilted her balance in clinching the bid for 2016 Olympics in her favour, beating the rivals like Spain, Japan and US etc.Hence, President Obama had no other go but to take a policy decision in tune with the realities.It is pleasing to note that President Obama’s policy has begun to click and paying dividends.Thanks for sharing a thought provoking article.
Mr Ghaz
On December 27, 2009 at 12:33 am
Well done!! absolutely right! ..so true..we all need co-operation..lol..thanks for sharing this great thoughts..wonderful..loved it! cheers sis
standingproud
On December 27, 2009 at 3:53 am
I like Obama
full stop
J J Neuman
On December 27, 2009 at 10:35 am
I like Obama’s approach; gather back some friends that we need and who have felt alienated over the past eight years. I am rooting for him but I haven’t really seen much change, yet. China and Russia are not really putting much heat on Iran who continue to harbor terrorists and hate-speak, every day. Iran buys way too much from Russia for Russia to seriously punish them…China plays games with Iran and N. Korea and will not really tell them to CUT OUT their crazy actions, or else. But, Rome wasn’t conquered in one day, so I hope. Hey, let’s get defensive, build a strong defense (not offense), leave all those countries to fend for themselves and put our own people back to work. Develop our own energy, for us!…we have everything we need here, (including food and techology) if we choose to use it – let’s take care of our own people.
wonder
On December 28, 2009 at 1:15 am
Obama is doing well.
fashion girl
On December 28, 2009 at 4:53 am
the most important thing is to have honest and open relationships, honest conversations, and honest politicians…
thuanynguyen
On December 28, 2009 at 10:23 am
Got me thinking, very well written. Great write.
PR Mace
On December 28, 2009 at 10:22 pm
Well thought out article. I hope he does what is best for our country.
magicdarts
On January 1, 2010 at 5:03 am
I certainly welcome Obamas approach – its not easy and the international bodies like the UN are difficult to work with, but it has to be worth perservering with