Right Opposition

President Obama has many weaknesses and blind spots. Terrorism is probably the biggest. The President’s administration has already shown itself to be either impotent or too ignorant to keep our nation safe. But the stakes are far higher when it comes to nuclear proliferation.

Former UN Ambassador John Bolton, himself an arms control expert, argues forcefully that the Obama Administration is taking the wrong track in negotiations with Russia, Iran and North Korea. He is especailly wary of attempts to appease the Russians.

Reducing our nuclear arsenal will not somehow persuade Iran and North Korea to alter their behavior or encourage others to apply more pressure on them to do so. Obama’s remarks reflect a complete misreading of strategic realities.

The President’s naivete is on display as he tinkers with the economy but his dalliance with nuclear powers has profound implications for our future – - or the lack of it.