Tag

Barack Obama

Page 19 of 35
Should U.S. Scramble?

Should U.S. Scramble?

The idea that the U.S. can stand still as China rises is misplaced. Washington needs to show it can scramble.

NATO to Talk Afghanistan

NATO to Talk Afghanistan

Afghanistan is set to top the agenda at the NATO summit in Chicago this week. Is commitment wavering?

Why Obama Went to Afghanistan

Barack Obama’s visit to Afghanistan last week was seen as political. Actually, it was all about the Taliban.

Chen and the Real Trust Gap

Chen and the Real Trust Gap

The U.S. must avoid high-level interventions into China’s domestic politics. But human rights can’t be ignored.

Politics and Drones

The Obama administration has opened up a bit on the use of drones. But there’s a political element to doing so.

Two Cheers for Hu and Obama

Two Cheers for Hu and Obama

The deal over the Chen Guangcheng case may have been messy. But despite criticism, it was a good result.

Why Pick a Fight With China?

Why Pick a Fight With China?

China faces numerous challenges if it wants to maintain its rise. The U.S. should stop acting as if tensions – or worse – are inevitable.

The Blanks in the Afghan Deal

The Blanks in the Afghan Deal

The strategic partnership agreement between the U.S. and Afghanistan was useful, but leaves many questions.

Election Year = No Iran Deal

There are increasing signs that a breakthrough over Iran’s nuclear program could be in reach. But don’t expect Barack Obama to clutch at it yet.

India in an Election Year

India in an Election Year

Judging from two big foreign policy speeches last week, the U.S. doesn’t quite know how to handle India ties.

Pivot Out, Rebalance In

Talk of a U.S. pivot toward the Asia-Pacific is being replaced with the idea of a rebalancing. Regardless, U.S. military strategy is taking on an interesting shape.

Obama and the Possible

Obama and the Possible

Barack Obama’s surprise visit to Afghanistan highlighted his deft political skills in a presidential election year.

Page 19 of 35