Today in class we had a presentation about how Europe sees the new presidential candidates and what their opinions are on them. Well today I found an article posted by the Washington Post about how Europe fears Obama might undercut process with Iran. They think that is Senator Obama meets unconditionally with Iran leaders, it could ruin ties between Europe and the United States.
“European officials, speaking on the condition of anonymity, said they are wary of giving up a demand that has been so enshrined in U.N. resolutions, particularly without any corresponding concessions by Iran. Although European officials are eager to welcome a U.S. president promising renewed diplomacy and multilateralism after years of tensions with the Bush administration, they feel strongly about continuing on the current path.”
So even though Europe would like to see a new president come in and change up some things, they want the current international relations to stay the same. Europe states that it was the ones who tried talking negotiations with Iran’s leaders and they did not work, so why would it be any different if the United States tried it.
Threats of sanctions have been to Iran and still, they don’t listen. So it seems like Europe is glad to have another person in the White House but they just don’t seem to agree with his stand on Iran.
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