Emile Hokayem: A cold shoulder from those once feverish for Obama

"Mr Obama will be in Oslo tomorrow to accept his much-derided Nobel Peace Prize. There too, he will address a crowd, almost adoring of Mr Obama, but this may not help him. His European allies are indeed quick to cheer, but remain reluctant to support more troops to Afghanistan or unable to significantly assist in other theatres. Between Mr Obama and admirers in both Washington and Europe, the fire is going out – and winter has only just begun."