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Obama Diplomacy

The Case for Barack Obama

Charles Perez | Posted 10.19.2009 | Politics

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Charles Perez

As Michelle Obama once warned critics, "Don't ever underestimate my husband." Maybe we shouldn't. Obama is playing a big game. His biggest challenge will come in righting the economy.

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Obama's Caucasus Diplomacy Flies Under Radar

Jeffrey Mankoff | Posted 10.18.2009 | World

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Jeffrey Mankoff

The furor over the Nobel Peace Prize has obscured what may stand as one of the Obama administration's first real diplomatic triumphs: clinching an accord to normalize relations between Turkey and Armenia.

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From Idealism to Grand Strategy: The Next Challenge for Obama

Peter Henne | Posted 11.25.2009 | Politics

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Peter Henne

Our grand strategy should focus not on a threatening culture or the rise of another state, but on managing these fault lines and avoiding any sudden eruptions of conflict along them.

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Hostage Diplomacy

Carne Ross | Posted 09.05.2009 | World

Read More: Obama Diplomacy, Bill Clinton, Kidnapping, Hostages, Terrorism, Terrorist, Obama, Diplomacy, Western Sahara, North Korea, World News
Carne Ross

Clinton's trip to North Korea sends a clear message: hostage-taking gets results. Tehran, Hizbollah, Pyongyang and other violent groups across the world will be taking notes.

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How Diplomacy with Iran Can Succeed

Jeremy Ben-Ami | Posted 07.12.2009 | World

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Jeremy Ben-Ami

With so much riding on this difficult challenge, America must realize that missing the opportunity to find a diplomatic solution is not an option.

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Time to Call Off the Predators?

Hoyt Hilsman | Posted 06.08.2009 | World

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Hoyt Hilsman

No single issue that has fueled the flames of anti-Americanism in Pakistan more than the bombings of their country by our Predator drones.

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Jason Linkins

Robert Gates Defends Obama Doctrine: A "Humble America" With A "Big Stick"

HuffingtonPost.com | Jason Linkins | Posted 06.04.2009 | Politics

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Defense Secretary Robert Gates appeared on CNN's Fareed Zakaria GPS Sunday, granting host Zakaria an hour long interview that was one of the most deta...

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The 100 Days of Swine and Roses

Thane Rosenbaum | Posted 06.02.2009 | Politics

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Thane Rosenbaum

The first 100 days in the life of an American president has never before been this blistering or eventful.

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How Do You Do? Smile When You Say That

Jessica Catto | Posted 05.23.2009 | Politics

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Jessica Catto

A respectful attitude is more likely to result in reciprocity farther down the road than heavy-handed "big kid on the block" conduct.

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Obama's Handshake Diplomacy: What Would Muhammad Do?

Kamran Pasha | Posted 05.19.2009 | World

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Kamran Pasha

Prophet Muhammad's victory came from his preference for diplomacy over warfare, and it is a lesson that President Obama clearly understands as he navigates international waters.

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Obama's Diplomatic Strategy Consists Of Rounding Up Anti-Iranian Posse: Analysis

Jerusalem Post | Herb Keinon | Posted 05.18.2009 | World

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New US President Barack Obama has made it clear that his is a much different style. Not cut in the lone, solitary sheriff mold, Obama favors the posse...

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Humble or Bumble? Obama's New Diplomacy

Rick Horowitz | Posted 05.14.2009 | World

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Rick Horowitz

Next thing you know, Obama will be apologizing for us speaking English. Bad enough he keeps sticking foreign words into his foreign speeches just to show them he "gets it" or something.

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Why We Pay Attention to Piracy

Marcia DeSanctis | Posted 05.10.2009 | World

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Marcia DeSanctis

There is no government in Somalia to speak of, and the pirates are self-governing anyway. It is dramatic, challenging, surprising and odd place for a test of America's strength in the post-Bush world.

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Obama's Bold Iran Move

Jacob Heilbrunn | Posted 05.09.2009 | World

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Jacob Heilbrunn

The Obama administration's announcement that it will directly participate in meetings with Iran is an overdue move. It isn't America that's put on the spot by Obama's policy shift. It's Iran.

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Iran Is Making Fools of Everyone

Mort Zuckerman | Posted 05.09.2009 | World

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Mort Zuckerman

Who would have imagined that President Obama may well determine his historical legacy and reputation on the basis of the way he deals with Iran?

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Waiting to Exhale: Obama Visits Turkey

Parvez Ahmed | Posted 05.06.2009 | World

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Parvez Ahmed

As Turkey prepares to welcome Obama this week, what can they expect from him? And what can Obama expect in return?

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Clinton In Mexico Strikes Humbler Tone, And It Plays Well

McClatchy | Warren P. Strobel | Posted 04.27.2009 | World

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MONTERREY, Mexico -- In her years on the political stage, Hillary Clinton wasn't always seen as the most humble of national figures. ...

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Obama Offers Iran Bigger Carrots, but the Sticks Remain Puny

Christopher Holton | Posted 04.21.2009 | World

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Christopher Holton

If truly comprehensive and tough economic sanctions were imposed on Iran now -- for the very first time -- its leaders might very well be forced to negotiate with the West.

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Iranian Snub? Not Quite

Nathan Gonzalez | Posted 04.21.2009 | World

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Nathan Gonzalez

There is a very important reason for Iran's reluctance to change its tone overnight. It is due to a political trend I call the "cult of anti-Americanism."

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Realism and Leverage for Engaging Iran

Edgar M. Bronfman | Posted 04.20.2009 | World

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Edgar M. Bronfman

Engagement through new diplomatic avenues, like Obama's video to Iran, is worthwhile, but we must not lose sight of the challenge Iran still poses.

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Will Tehran Tango? Obama's Historic Norooz Greeting

Trita Parsi | Posted 04.19.2009 | World

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Trita Parsi

Yesterday, Obama put forward a vision for a new era of US-Iran ties. In almost every aspect, Obama's approach was the opposite of that of President George Bush.

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Sam Stein

Obama Sends Iran Direct Message On Nowruz: It's Time For A New Beginning

HuffingtonPost.com | Sam Stein | Posted 04.19.2009 | Politics

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In a major turning point in the United State's approach to Iran, President Barack Obama released a taped message to the Iranian people late Thursday e...

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President Obama, Talk To The Taliban

Jon Soltz | Posted 04.17.2009 | World

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Jon Soltz

When it comes to stabilizing the region and denying al Qaeda free ground, bringing in a wide range of players is a good idea, as long as they're willing to make concessions to have a seat at the table.

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Sam Stein

Clinton's Asia Trip: Engaging U.S. Geopolitics, Reshaping Her Family's Legacy

HuffingtonPost.com | Sam Stein | Posted 03.20.2009 | Politics

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Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's week long trip to Asia, her first venture abroad in her current post, is rife with opportunities, obstacles, and ...

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Diplomacy To Be Used Toward Same Militaristic Ends

antiwar.com | Doug Bandow | Posted 03.02.2009 | World

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Much of the world has greeted the transfer of power from President George W. Bush to President Barack Obama with sighs of relief if not shouts of joy....

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