He just doesn't have the knack 2

Robert Kagan has a perceptive column in Wapo. His thesis is that BHO is failing to take care of our key foreign relationships. He argues that relations with our allies and friends are objectively worse than they were during the second GWB term.

Relationships are idiosyncratic, resting upon shared values, goals and demonstrated respect. The President gives off the vibe that he doesn't really value strong ties with our allies and that he is willing to sacrifice them if it gives him leverage with adversaries.

There are very few countries in this world that I would trust to 'get our back' in a knife fight. Above all, we need to keep those guys on our side. BHO is driving them away.