The Little Country That Could

There is no doubt that the problems in the Middle East are in the forefront of priorities for the Obama administration. However, the President may have to turn his head in a new direction, soon. Latin America's problems have spread beyond its borders, and have started to intersect with other issues around the world that are more important for the Unites States right now. Two issues especially have recently been demanding US attention as they are a broader issue that includes Latin America. It will be interesting to see where Obama next places his pawns.