President Obama took the money — for the Nobel Peace Prize — and ran: straight from the arms control he won the award for.
Would Sanders Be the Arms Control President We Thought We Were Getting in Obama?
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In Zero-Sum Terms, the Iran Nuclear Deal a Huge Victory for Obama
For those who view international relations as a quest for equity between nations, the U.S. and the West bullied Iran into a nuclear deal.
Obama and the Iran Nuke Deal: Giving Credit Where Credit Is Due
President Obama’s deal with Iran gives hope for international cooperation on future crises.
Like Bush With Iraq, President Obama Seeks Coalition to Fight Islamic State
But a state other than the United States might be a better choice to assume operational leadership.
Obama: Into Africa
President Obama is definitely “into” Africa. Unfortunately that has translated into holding the door open for U.S. multinationals to do what outsiders have done for centuries: extract the continent’s wealth.
Africa Policy Leaders Demand a New Direction in President Obama’s Policy toward the African Continent
As President Obama plans trip to Senegal, Tanzania, and South Africa, a press conference at the National Press Club will give voice to those calling for change in his Africa policy.
Obama Could Go it Alone, Bring All the Troops Home, and Stop the Killing
Focusing on the executive actions you can take without Congress is a great idea, Mr. President.
Obama’s Israel-Palestine Gamble
The Advent of the G14
The Group of Eight (G8) has frequently come under attack for being an archaic institution that doesn’t represent the current configuration of global political and economic influence. These criticisms have intensified with the rise of the Group of 20 (G20) financial summit as the major vehicle for responding to the global financial crisis.
Denouncing Dictatorship in Uganda
Three years ago, I would get into long discussions with a friend in Uganda about the United States, global political affairs, and the situations in African countries. On Ugandan politics, he delivered impassioned speeches about democracy and responsible governance, and I often thought I was looking at Africa’s next great leader. He knew the rules of Ugandan politics but refused to accept them. Instead, he advocated for a higher standard in government, one that put the interests of the country’s citizens ahead of political gain.