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Barack Obama
There’s No Obama Doctrine. Period.
By Alex Ward
As his West Point speech reaffirmed, President Obama doesn’t have his own brand of foreign policy.
Obama’s Nixon Doctrine
By Zachary Keck
President Obama’s speech in West Point reaffirmed his commitment to adopting the Guam Doctrine.
Obama: 9,800 Troops to Remain in Afghanistan Post-2014
By Ankit Panda
The United States will keep just shy of 10,000 troops in Afghanistan beyond 2014.
Japan: Ask Not What America Will Do for You…
By Robert Dujarric
Beyond reinterpreting the Constitution, Japan needs to do more to provide for its own defense.
Obama’s Asia Trip: In Videos
By Zachary Keck
Watch President Obama's recent trip to Asia with stops in Japan, South Korea, Malaysia and the Philippines.
Obama Won’t Meet Anwar, But Susan Rice Will
By Joshua Kurlantzick
The US compromise will be likely to please nobody.
The Crisis of Confidence in US Hegemony
By Chen Jimin
New constraints on US power create their own risks for the international community.
Why Obama's Asia Tour Is Bad News for China
By Shannon Tiezzi
Obama's trip to Asia will increase perceptions in Beijing that the U.S. seeks to contain China's rise.
2 Ways Obama Can Strengthen the Pivot
By Harry Kazianis
During Obama’s “great reassurance tour” in Asia this week, he should focus on the TPP and the status-quo.
Obama in Malaysia: A Strategic Partnership?
By Joshua Kurlantzick
During his upcoming visit, the U.S. president should not ignore the serious recent setbacks in Malaysian democracy.
Obama’s Approval Rating Rises in Asia
By Zachary Keck
Obama’s approval ratings in Asia rose 8 percent last year, even as they declined among those most concerned about China.
Philippines, United States Agree on New Security Accord
By Ankit Panda
The agreement will be signed by President Obama when he visits the Philippines later this month.