Contrary to what one might think, he does not have a real strategic vision of the world – a shortcoming reflected in his quick capitulation in the face of opposition to his proposals. Obama often has a plan A, but never a plan B. When it comes to conducting a successful foreign policy, plan A is never enough.
但奥巴马本人也颇有失策之处。与人们所设想的相反，他并没有一幅关于全世界的战略图景，这一短板可以从他一碰到反对的声音便迅速妥协一窥端倪。奥巴马总是能拿出方案，但永远不会有备选方案。但要在外交政策上获得成功，只做一手准备是不够的。