David Rothkopf : The United States consistently did and said too little too late . After Egypt slaughter , U.S. response was criticized as puny , impotent . He says foreign funds will feel good , but will cede more leverage to Arab nations offering aid . He says real impact requires strong political , economic diplomacy at highest level . Rothkopf : U.S. has choice : embrace risks of terrorism , or be passive , with less risk .
David Rothkopf : After Egypt slaughter , U.S. response was criticized as puny , impotent . He says foreign funds will feel good , but will cede more leverage to Arab nations offering aid . He says real impact requires strong political , economic diplomacy at highest level . Rothkopf : U.S. has choice : embrace risks of terrorism , or be passive , with less risk .