While Obama’s first term could not be called a foreign-policy disappointment, his achievements – although not trivial – have been limited. If he wins a second term, he is likely to find it increasingly difficult to win by playing not to lose.
尽管奥巴马的第一个任期的外交政策算不上令人失望，但他的成就——虽说不小——极其有限。如果他能够赢得第二个任期，那么他可能会更加难以通过立足不败之地获得胜利。