Obama

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2009: The Year of Obama

George Friedman | 15 December 2009 |

tags: foreign policy, Obama, Stratfor

Like Ronald Reagan, President Obama is persuasive, polarizing and enigmatic. But his charm may not be enough to power his foreign policy.

Yes, Virginia, it’s a Christmas tree

Christina Nicholas | 14 December 2009 |

tags: Christmas, Obama

If officially Communist Beijing celebrates Christmas with gusto, why do Westerners fret about offending non-Christians with trees, carols and decorations?

An imperial President in a post-American world

Godfrey Hodgson | 08 December 2009 |

tags: Obama, US presidency

There is an increasing mismatch between the demands on the American presidency and the realities that constrain it.

Obama’s China kowtow

Constance Kong | 18 November 2009 |

tags: China, human rights, Obama

Why didn't the President of the free world raise sensitive human rights issues in Beijing? Because he couldn't afford to.

Buying time

George Friedman | 04 November 2009 |

tags: foreign policy, Obama, Stratfor

Unearthing Obama's strategy at the present moment is difficult, but this does not mean it is not there, as strategy is less a matter of choice than of geopolitical reality.

Russia, Iran and the Biden speech

George Friedman and Peter Zeihan | 27 October 2009 |

tags: Biden, Iran, Obama, Russia, Stratfor

The Obama Administration's aggressive diplomacy in Eastern Europe could sink its hopes for a peaceful resolution of its conflict with Iran.

The Afghanistan challenge

George Friedman and Reva Bhalla | 21 October 2009 |

tags: Afghanistan, Iraq, Obama

Expecting infantry to bring victory is a radical departure from US fighting doctrine since World War II.

Western Europe’s dream world

George Friedman | 13 October 2009 |

tags: Europe, Nobel Peace Prize, Obama, Stratfor

Norwegians, like other Europeans west of the Danube and east of the English Channel, like Obama. They are deluded. 

The Nobel Hope Prize

Sheila Liaugminas | 12 October 2009 |

tags: Nobel Peace Prize, Obama

A Nobel Peace Prize was not on the White House Christmas shopping list. 

What if he had refused?

Michael Cook | 12 October 2009 |

tags: Nobel Peace Prize, Obama

We discovered the draft of another speech responding to the surprise announcement in a rubbish bin outside the White House. 

Barack Obama’s great test

Godfrey Hodgson | 05 October 2009 |

tags: foreign policy, Obama

The American president’s attitude towards international allies, partners and adversaries reveals the limits of his political leadership

Obama’s foreign policy crisis

George Friedman | 29 September 2009 |

tags: Afghanistan, Iran, Obama, U S foreign policy

Between Afghanistan and Iran, it's decision time for the American president.

The president’s health reform and the life issues

Brian Lilley | 26 September 2009 |

tags: abortion, health care reform, Obama

It is possible to have health reform without shuttting down Catholic hospitals. Follow Canada's lead.

Tough love just for Africa?

Chinwuba Iyizoba | 24 September 2009 |

tags: Africa, development, Obama, politics

Despite the rhetoric of Western leaders, it appears the West is happy to keep Africa poor to exploit its natural wealth.

The Democrats after Kennedy

Godfrey Hodgson | 31 August 2009 |

tags: Edward Kennedy, Obama, United States

What Obama must now do is to articulate a clear, distinct course of policy.

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