Second, it attaches careful conditions to the type and scope of American military action. Third, it ties the fate of these efforts to the existence and effectiveness of a broad Middle East coalition, making clear that though the United States is prepared to lead, it cannot and will not assume the role of global policeman.
奥巴马做法值得称道的原因有三。首先，它将武力和外交融合在一起。其次，它为美国军事行动的种类和范围附加了精心设计的条件。第三，它把行动的命运和大中东联盟的建立及其有效性联系在一起，向世人表明美国虽然愿意发挥领导作用，但既不能也不会扮演全球警察。