THE OBAMA/CASTRO ACCORD AND CONSOLIDATION OF GREATNESS!

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.