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Obama
![On Nuclear Summit Sidelines, US, South Korea, and Japan Stand Against North Korea On Nuclear Summit Sidelines, US, South Korea, and Japan Stand Against North Korea](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-03-31_22-39-02.jpg)
On Nuclear Summit Sidelines, US, South Korea, and Japan Stand Against North Korea
By Ankit Panda
![Americans Are Worried About China, But the Reasons Why Might Surprise You Americans Are Worried About China, But the Reasons Why Might Surprise You](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-03-21_18-41-13-e1426963293930.jpg)
Americans Are Worried About China, But the Reasons Why Might Surprise You
By Ankit Panda
![Why the US Is Trying to Squash China's New Development Bank Why the US Is Trying to Squash China's New Development Bank](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2014-02-03_13-28-56.jpg)
Why the US Is Trying to Squash China's New Development Bank
By Zachary Keck
![Former US Defense Secretary Robert Gates Slams Obama's Leadership Former US Defense Secretary Robert Gates Slams Obama's Leadership](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2014-01-07_22-17-19.jpg)
Former US Defense Secretary Robert Gates Slams Obama's Leadership
By Ankit Panda
![APAC's Weekly Agenda: April 29-May 5 APAC's Weekly Agenda: April 29-May 5](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/sizes/thumbnail/1427_5242b702e2cbb.jpg)
APAC's Weekly Agenda: April 29-May 5
The Diplomat presents its weekly list of happenings in the Asia-Pacific. Get the scoop on what’s ahead this week.
![Four More Years for Obama? President-Elect Romney? Four More Years for Obama? President-Elect Romney?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/sizes/thumbnail/1590_52437927e95f6.jpg)
Four More Years for Obama? President-Elect Romney?
Who do you think will win America’s Presidential contest tomorrow? Share your thoughts…
![Afghanistan: Why America's Longest War is NOT a Campaign Issue Afghanistan: Why America's Longest War is NOT a Campaign Issue](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/sizes/thumbnail/Romney_and_Obama1.jpg)
Afghanistan: Why America's Longest War is NOT a Campaign Issue
U.S. forces are drawing down in Afghanistan and concluding the longest war in its history. Why is such an important issue being forgotten?
!["Established Power" vs. "Rising Power" "Established Power" vs. "Rising Power"](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/sizes/thumbnail/1708_52437f85d39ed.jpg)
"Established Power" vs. "Rising Power"
While in China, U.S. Secretary of State Clinton dares to ask what may be the 21st century’s toughest question.
!["Silly Season" on Both Sides of the Pacific "Silly Season" on Both Sides of the Pacific](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/sizes/thumbnail/3358_52439125c86da.jpg)
"Silly Season" on Both Sides of the Pacific
In Beijing and Washington, election politics are creating lots of tough talk.
Obama's 'Flat-Footed' Pivot
If the U.S. wants to successfully ‘pivot’ to Asia, the Obama Administration needs a more consistent approach.
![Are Obama's Iran Sanctions A Ruse? Are Obama's Iran Sanctions A Ruse?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/sizes/thumbnail/800px-Barack_Obama_Hillary_Clinton_and_Bill_Burns_in_the_White_House_Situation_Room.jpg)
Are Obama's Iran Sanctions A Ruse?
While no doubt painful for Tehran, U.S. sanctions are riddled with exemptions and may be in place mostly to sideline hawks, writes Robert Dreyfus.