us politics
The burden of high expectations on the Obama administration, coupled with rising unemployment and sluggish progress in Congress, has created an exaggerated sense of malaise in Washington.
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middle east
The perennial 'big three' issues of US Middle East policy are, if anything, less settled than when President Barack Obama took office. [Full Article]
personnel
President Barack Obama has added an extraordinary number of new policy czar positions during his first year in office. [Full Article]
the month ahead
Compared to the situation one year ago, the state of the Russia-Ukraine gas relationship has improved significantly. [Full Article]
Corporate Crime
The financial crisis has triggered few significant federal enforcement actions, despite new research that suggests they are more effective than private lawsuits. [Full Article]
Human rights
Policy shifts towards Burma and Tibet in late 2009 indicate the diplomatic dividends of Obama's human rights approach may take time to develop. [Full Article]
From the Archives
A look back at Barack Obama's victory in the November 2008 presidential elections. [Full Article]