This pirate-hostage crisis may well prove the first true test of Obama's international street cred - so far his performance has been less than stellar. His European tour had more in common with a Britney Spears tour than actual international regard - while a popular figure, he has yet to earn true respect.
Michael Goodwin offers some insight into this situation, tagging Obama as utilizing a "Kumbaya approach" to foreign relations...
Is Barack tough enough to lead the world? Early signs are mixed
Michael Goodwin offers some insight into this situation, tagging Obama as utilizing a "Kumbaya approach" to foreign relations...
Is Barack tough enough to lead the world? Early signs are mixed