In developing a diplomatic strategy toward Iran, President Obama might respond to Nixon's three questions as follows: Iran wants recognition of its revolution; an accepted role in its region; a nuclear program; the departure of the United States from the Middle East; and the lifting of sanctions.
I know as well as anyone does: I have to develop a more diplomatic approach.
However, an overemphasis on this skepticism risks overlooking the theoretical bedrock upon which this entire process rests, reaffirmed for all to see when the interim deal was reached in Geneva: It is in the interest of both sides to develop a peaceful, diplomatic solution to the nuclear impasse.
The Saudis needed to develop a more sophisticated diplomatic posture.
On the eve of a meeting of the Indiana University trustees to decide whether his successful but volatile career will continue here, the embattled basketball coach Bob Knight acknowledged today that his temper had led him into past confrontations, and he promised to work harder at developing a more diplomatic approach.
On the eve of Sunday's trustees' meeting, where the inquiry findings were given to eight of the nine trustees, Knight issued a statement acknowledging that his temper had led him into confrontations and promising to work harder at developing a more diplomatic approach.
Several years ago, I was asked by them to develop a marketing program to help diplomatic officers better sell America, its products and its efforts to the world community.
Mr Hata, probably the next prime minister, has said that political reform "will help Japan to develop a more independent foreign policy and to take diplomatic initiatives".
We would welcome a true diplomatic solution that removes the threat of Iran's capacity to develop a nuclear weapon.
Although known for being tough on his subordinates, he also developed a reputation for nuanced diplomatic negotiations with friendly nations, and with some with whom the United States has more prickly ties.
