The Daily Star:
John McCain and Barack Obama have very different visions for what America needs over the next four year
John McCain and Barack Obama have very different visions for what America needs over the next four years, and when it comes to foreign policy, the differences are quite stark. On Middle East policy, in particular, many of their positions are diametrically opposed. Obama wants a phased withdrawal of US troops from Iraq; McCain wants no timetables. Obama is open to direct diplomacy with such foes as Iran; McCain says preconditions would have to be met.
What do Arabs and Muslims in the Middle East think of the US candidates? Mideast experts and polls, as well as interviews I've done through e-mail and in person during a recent trip to Syria, indicate mixed reviews of the two nominees but with an edge for Obama.
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What do Arabs and Muslims in the Middle East think of the US candidates? Mideast experts and polls, as well as interviews I've done through e-mail and in person during a recent trip to Syria, indicate mixed reviews of the two nominees but with an edge for Obama.
Read more .....