Obama’s Magnificent Stealth Negotiation With Putin
The September 6 discussion between Obama and Putin, reported to have lasted 20 minutes, happened during the G-20 summit, which addressed the use of poison gas by the regime of Syria’s Bashar-al-Assad on August 21, which was in violation of the 1997 international agreement prohibiting the use of chemical weapons. I can’t help but wonder what really went on in those 20 minutes when Obama spoke with Putin. I have my ideas, though.The smart negotiator, in order to secure his objective, needs to make the other side envision what’s in it for him, if he gives the other side what it wants. Obama is keen on avoiding military intervention in the Middle East, and he also wants Syria to honor the international law against chemical weapons. The more international support Obama gets in favor of making Syria give up its chemical weapons of mass destruction to ward off military strikes, the better for everyone. And, as a nation with its own military might, Russia’s Putin is an important guy to be part of Obama’s support network.
Everyone wants to be the hero, and I’m pretty sure, in those 20 minutes, Obama planted the seeds and painted a vision in Putin’s mind that the Russian leader could be exactly that. You can’t deny the timing of Putin’s announcement, so soon after he conversed with Obama. If there’s one thing for negotiators can learn from the attempts at Syria-related diplomacy over the past few days – and Putin’s involvement in it – it’s this. Great negotiators never take credit. It’s always the other side’s idea. And I suspect there was quite a bit of that going on during those 20 minutes.
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http://www.forbes.com/sites/jimcamp/2013/09/11/obamas-magnificent-stealth-negotiation-with-putin/
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Unfortunately, I just can't control my disgust. I have the same problem with my in-laws. LOL.
That's why Obama is President and folks like me aren't.
Yes, President Obama is the smart negotiator but some punditheads with agendas can't stand giving any credit to the President. The President is quietly taking care of business while all the ignorant rage foments around him. Clowns to left and clowns to the right.
So glad there are those who do get it and they're writing about it!
Mahalo, she
What people don't get is he works calmly, quietly and takes the bad guys out with due diligence. As the article states...
Great negotiators never take credit. It’s always the other side’s idea.
He's got it!
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in the BOG.. a long long time ago.
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I've been on DU a long time, but didn't recall checking out the BOG. Let's call it a senior moment. I'm gettin' up there! 
Blessings and hugs back atcha! Look forward to the positive posts and comments on this forum for years to come. My stress level is diminishing already!
Thanks sheshe this place is always a safe haven in what is becoming an ever increasing hostile environment. I'm in awe in what I see going on around this place as of late.