The US strategic vision seems very blurry. Many of the Arab nations they want to embrace and support are oppressive dictatorships whose people are thirsty for change even as the US helps enforce the status quo. Relatively more democratic and religiously progressive Iran is painted as enemy #1, largely as a consequence of US support for Israeli expansionism. Meanwhile Iran aligns itself more with the suppressed than the suppressors, including regrettable terrorists who some might more charitably view as defenders against ongoing Israeli expansionism. What a mess! I think US and everyone's interests would be better served by a more balanced approach that sees oppression right across the whole region and tries to encourage improvements through peaceful means - more in the direction of Obama's policies - and beyond that. There are so many gifted and wonderful people aching in every community for a chance to lead a safe and productive life without conflict.