With respect to Iran, Obama struggled to implement United Nations-approved sanctions and avoid a premature war. And, while the Arab Spring revolutions presented him with an unwelcome surprise, after some hesitation he came down on what he regarded as the side of history.
在伊朗问题上，奥巴马致力于实施联合国批准的制裁和避免持久战。此外，尽管阿拉伯之春革命给他带来了意外的不受欢迎，但在犹豫一番后，他选择站在自己认为正确的历史潮流的一方。