Barack Obama Blog Posts

Romney’s National-Security Problem

On Afghanistan and defense spending, Romney refuses to give the people what they want.

Pluralism in Egypt

The field of diverse presidential candidates with cross-cutting interests is good for Egypt and for the United States.

Arms Reduction: Just Do It

Contrary to Panetta's claims, there is no need to reach complicated agreements before getting rid of unnecessary weapons.

Flawed Accountability in American Democracy

How flaws in the U.S. system lead to deep deficiencies in Washington.

Etching a Foreign Policy

The choice between Romney and Obama comes down to the choice between a populist and a realist foreign policy.

The Militarized American State of Mind

He may be willing to use force when necessary, his latest waiver proves Obama is no war president.

Apologies and Misperceived Intentions

Obama's apology for the burning of Korans in Afghanistan sticks in the throat. But good statesmanship often does.

Is Rick Santorum America's Next President?

Nothing could be more improbable than Rick Santorum swearing the oath of office in January 2013. But who thought Obama could become president when he first set out?

Obama’s Win-Win on Iraq

From his early opposition to the withdrawal, Obama's Iraq track record is his ace in the hole.

The More Things Change

Military branches join forces to defend the budget; Rice and Carney on the Palestinian-Israeli conflict; Obama at the G20; troops in Kuwait.

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May 26, 2012