President Obama's February 19thday trip to Canada ushered in a new era in Canada U.S. relations. The trip not only re-established the tradition of U.S. Presidents' making Canada their first foreign trip but also underscored the historic importance of a strong, open and constructive relationship between the two countries and...

The recent G20 gathering in London, and the NATO summit in Strasbourg, provided considerable material for political junkies, fasionista's and protocol mavens.

While all eyes were trained to dissect the political performance of Barack Obama on his maiden transatlantic trip as President, it was first Lady Michelle Obama who captured...

According to Nassim Taleb, "Black Swans" are rare, exceptional, unpredictable events that have a huge impact. The improbable election of Barack Hussein Obama to become America's 44th president aptly fits this scenario. While it is premature to judge the lasting impact of Obama's Presidency on American institutions, infrastructure...

It took an historic election to galvanize Americans to put aside their political cynicism and turn out in record numbers to vote in the November 4th election. Here in Canada, we wondered what it would take to ignite similar interests and public discourse in our political process. Well, we now...

Aside from the selection of the family pet, three other questions are consistently asked about the incoming administration of President-elect Barak Obama. First, how can he possibly meet the expectations of those who voted for him? Second, will he be a competent President? Third, what appointment will he give to...