President Obama's recent address to the United Nations General Assembly practically centered on foreign policy. Though Mr. Obama wasn't able to give much detail regarding America's role in the world, he assured that the concern isn't America forcing itself into other countries, but instead the lack of effort from other nations. He then goes on to clarify his stance by stating, "all elements of our power, including military force" will only be used in order to protect Americans. While many grey spaces remain in America's general role of the world, efforts towards cooperation with Iran have become clear. Since the recent election of Hassan Rouhani, negotiation regarding nuclear activity have opened up, however, Mr. Obama warns Americans that peace efforts will take time and patience.
Many Americans feel cut off from foreign policy as it's power is solely in the hands of the federal government, and loss of control is only worsened by the unpredictability of other nations. Even though Obama gave the people as much information as he possibly could, there surely remains an uneasy feeling due to the amount of questions unanswered. The only way Americans will receive solid answers regarding it's role is through time.
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/09/25/opinion/president-obama-at-the-united-nations.html?hp
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