About an hour ago, President
Barack Obama announced the resumption of diplomatic relations with the nation
of Cuba. With this development, President Obama is now in the league of Great
Presidents – a tremendous legacy in every respect. It takes courage, audacity, and greatness to compromise and structure an accord of this magnitude after decades
of hostility and massive economic decline and humanitarian chaos. Former Egyptian
President Anwar Sadat and Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin, of blessed
memory, respectively, overcame their differences following the brutal and bloody
Six-Day War, and restored a peaceful relationship on September 18, 1978. Thus,
came into being an agreement popularly referred to as the Camp David Accords,
brokered at the instance of President Jimmy Carter of the United States of America, following intense and
relentless negotiations - negotiations that culminated in the withdrawal of
Israel from the Sinai Peninsula. In the instant case, it is thanks to Pope Francis,
who thought it prudent to initiate a talk between Washington and Havana, which culminates
in what I would like to phrase, “The Vatican Accord.” Yes, it takes two or
multiple willing and selfless parties to negotiate a deal and structure a
mutually beneficial accord. And President Obama, once again, and with his
audacious self and creative mindset, proved that change is indeed possible. It
is all about willing parties and the ability to jettison fear of the unknown. I
hope the political leaders in Palestine and Israel are watching.
Alex Aidaghese* Dec 17, 2014.
Alex Aidaghese* Dec 17, 2014.
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