David Rothkopf : In fact , Obama got elected shortly after his first U.N. General Assembly . He says back then , people saw him as leader to end wars , which proved too hard to do . He says no end in sight for turmoil in Middle East , relationship with Islam etc . Rothkopf : It was a great start . Obama focused on peace , but greater challenges await if he wins .
David Rothkopf : In fact , Obama got elected shortly after his first U.N. General Assembly . He says back then , people saw him as leader to end wars , which proved too hard to do . He says no end in sight for turmoil in Middle East , relationship with Islam etc . Rothkopf : Obama focused on peace , but greater challenges await if he wins .