Experts say "Clinton 2016" as Hillary sets out pro-gay marriage stance
Hillary Clinton has set out her policy on gay marriage, which commentators have claimed is a sure sign that she'll run for the Democratic nomination for President in 2016
- 18 March 2013
Ending ‘doormat politics’ In Somalia
The Somali people have resiliently rejected the permanency of failure. By and large there is a popular march toward the light at the end of the tunnel
- 1 February 2013
Does the US government now have a "Secretary of Clinton"?
Just when you thought big government couldn't get any bigger
- 23 January 2013
Obama's foreign policy team emerges...eventually
Finally, after two months of waiting, Obama's new foreign policy team has emerged. It may not have been his first-choice lineup, but how will he work with what he's got?
- 9 January 2013
Right, then? Where now for the Republican Party?
2012 is no more the end for the Republican Party than 2004 was for the Democrats
- 12 December 2012
TIME for a real 'Person of the Year' this year?
Doubtless, Time Magazine will name an inoffensive non-entity as its Person of the Year once more. But maybe it's time for Time to rethink
- 5 December 2012
US chooses stability over democracy in Egypt
In backing Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood, the US has chosen stability over democracy: but it will get neither
- 25 November 2012
Westerners who fuel the Muslim world's grievance culture
Condemning the "grievance" as much as the perpetrator is fast becoming the default response to mass Islamist violence. This must not be allowed to stand
- 15 September 2012
Movie that sparked murders in Libya has yet to reach Iran and Pakistan: expect more bloodshed
Nothing can possibly justify the murder of diplomatic staff and the wholly disproportionate response to a meagre film that is playing out in Libya and Egypt. Sadly, this may just be the start
- 12 September 2012
Ann Romney: Pin-Up Girl of the GOP
Is Ann Romney really Mitt Romney's 'secret weapon' or merely another prop to be wheeled out on cue to utter appropriate blandishments in regard to this year’s anointed candidate?
- 29 August 2012
Hunting Huma: How Abedin’s support is a lesson in mutual understanding
The story of Huma Abedin should be a lesson to all American Muslims
- 20 July 2012
Courting Bubba: Bill Clinton and the 2012 presidential election
Politicians often attempt to benefit from the legacy of their forebears. This season, the ghost of presidents past appears to be Bill Clinton
- 9 May 2012
The UN is making lasting peace in Sri Lanka less likely
The people of Sri Lanka have suffered infamous violence throughout the country's civil war - but a patient approach is required in the pursuit of justice and peace, says Ian Paisley MP
- 3 April 2012
Will Clinton's visit spark further changes in Burma?
Not only the US but also other ASEAN countries will watch this visit closely to see whether Burma’s leaders are ready and willing to make radical changes in both their internal and external policies
- 2 December 2011
"Do nothing" - Barack Obama’s Truman show
Obama’s interpretation of “do-nothing” is a striking abdication of leadership. Whereas Truman was re-elected because he fought with Congress to pass legislation, Obama is only willing to point fingers and watch it fail
- 25 November 2011
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