Because the UN is for the post part useless. The US isn't a policeman, maybe a crooked cop internationally. The US is as good as it gets as far as getting an international cop, sadly. And you're right on the money as far as the situation goes. What I meant by in the deal, is why they didn't actually compromise between the two. Not so much as join a specific economic group, but play both sides into a partial deal. In the past they could of done so. I guess when all you have to offer is debt, you become a beggar, not a chooser. As for Obama, it's the US presidents job to get upset when there is a regional disturbance near allies, and neighbors, and general threats to democracy and sovereign nations. I know, it's hypocritical considering recent US history. Yet, this is how international politics work. If he didn't condemn it, you think people wouldn't judge? Look at Clinton, to this day, his political legacy with Rwanda is a gigantic shame to his work and the US international policy. Keep in Mind also, that political pressure can help prevent wars. Example, Hitler admitted that had the UK and France threatened war over the Czech Republic, he would of given in to peace.