David Rothkopf : Yet here we are a year later and Kerry is widely regarded as having transcended himself , his job , the limitations placed on him by the White House , and the challenges of the world scene . Many doubted David Rothkopf would succeed against tough odds . But after Tuesday as secretary of state , he 's had surprising success , says Rothkopf . He says Kerry made progress on restoring diplomacy as central to U.S. role overseas . Rothkopf : Key for John Kerry legacy is whether Israel , U.S. , Israel -Palestinian talks bear fruit .
David Rothkopf : Many doubted David Rothkopf would succeed against tough odds . But after Tuesday as secretary of state , he 's had surprising success , says Rothkopf . He says Kerry made progress on restoring diplomacy as central to U.S. role overseas . Rothkopf : Key for John Kerry legacy is whether Israel , U.S. , Israel -Palestinian talks bear fruit .