His default mode is diplomacy not domination.

A doctrine instead of diplomacy and his biggest problem is that he left too much for Cheney.

Nothing more.http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/world/middle_east/10195838.stmhttp://www.haaretz.com/news/diplomacy-defense/netanyahu-i-regret-gaza-flotilla-deaths-but-israeli-troops-had-right-to-self-defense-1.293187

The longer we implement this particular strategy, the bigger the problem becomes...at least that's been the conclusion of several military strategists and empirical evidence from the past 10 years.Personally, I think there are better strategies...and many of them happen to be a lot more cost effective as well.I won't go into the idea of trying Diplomacy and Tolerance, as this country has already been brainwashed into believing that can't work, thanks to our politicians (on both sides of the party line) who are constantly pumping fear and propaganda into us.

Here is the official statement: The Nobel Peace Prize for 2009:The Norwegian Nobel Committee has decided that the Nobel Peace Prize for 2009 is to be awarded to President Barack Obama for his extraordinary efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and cooperation between peoples.

Diplomacy is not my strength.

Use the BP lease but like others said, explain that the lease is too protect you and your friend and only be used when diplomacy fails.

Vision, Leadership, Time, Energy, Expertise, Discipline, Diplomacy, Thick skin and Patience  2.

Diplomacy and compromise are always the best first attempt, but also going in with very real expectations.

Not sure how excited he'd be about that so diplomacy and tact may play an important role.