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All items tagged Hillary ClintonOpen Think Tank ArticlesDecember 3, 2008 | Obama the Atlanticist?Nanne Zwagerman: Transatlantic themes were not central to President-elect Obama’s campaign. With the shape of the team unfolding, his Presidency now looks likely to signal a renaissance of the transatlantic alliance. This may well be a shrewd strategy for foreign relations as well as his domestic agenda. ... MoreJuly 12, 2007 | The Next US President: Democratic Foreign PolicyCasey S Butterfield: reveals what to expect on foreign policy from the US presidential hopefuls for 2008. In this installment, Nuland introduces the top Democratic contenders and finds that all of them promise to get the US out of Iraq—it’s just a question of how. ... MoreGlobal Must Read ArticlesNovember 24, 2009 | Diplomacy: Hard But NecessaryHillary Clinton’s visit to Pakistan demonstrated the difficulty of conducting diplomacy in a country where 64 % consider the US an enemy. ++ Although US diplomacy has been relatively successful in combating extremism, it has failed to alter the Pakistani army’s strategic calculus or to generate support among Pakistanis who harbour deep grievances. ++ The US must focus on the Pakistani people ... MoreNovember 2, 2009 | The Honest Broker Goes for BrokeThe US has spent months building up a tougher stance on Israeli settlements but Mrs. Clinton’s recent praise of the Israeli government policy to temporarily halt construction is giving the pro-Palestinian camp reason for pause. ++ This “almost complete about-face” bypasses what could have been a major new marker on the road map to peace. ++ Perhaps the United States is abandoning its hard line ... MoreAugust 14, 2009 | Why Does the US Play Risky in Africa?The “moral capital” of the US remains high in Africa and yet Secretary of State Hillary Clinton did little more than berate African leaders. ++ This visit was supposed to demonstrate the US aim to increase bilateral collaboration and to condemn Chinese policy towards human rights. ++ Clinton characterized Nigeria as the “most corrupt sub-Saharan country” and referred to ... MoreMarch 9, 2009 | Hillary, You Won't Save Gaza by Imitating CondiAt the Sharm el-Sheikh conference the US pledged to give a generous amount of money to the Palestinian authority in Ramallah in emergency relief for the stricken territory. ++ This is not the right way to save Gaza ++ Peace will only be possible with the consent of Hamas. ++ Mrs. Clinton “ruled out working with a Palestinian government that included Hamas” and stressed the necessity to stop ... MoreMarch 6, 2009 | Expectations Run Too High as Clinton Visits EuropeHillary Clinton is in Brussels, but “will trans-Atlantic relations soon be sunshine and roses again” as hoped in the European capital? ++ For the time being it doesn’t look like it; Europe continues to feel ignored and America acts alone. ++ Yet, experts believe that the US will seek European help on the Russian dossier and has high expectations on Berlin. ++ Germany has a “vested interest in a ... MoreFebruary 23, 2009 | Clinton Visit Leaves South Koreans UneasySec. of State Clinton “ran through a litany of clichés” about US-South Korean relations on her visit last week. ++ However, her perceived willingness to compromise over North Korean nukes and her appointment of Stephen Bosworth as special envoy has caused stirs among Koreans. ++ Despite promises of enduring friendship with the South, it is the prospect of bilateral US-North Korean talks ... MoreFebruary 6, 2009 | Welcome to the Quagmire, al QaedaNo-one in their right mind would go up against the combined forces of Gen. Petraeus, Amb. Holbrooke, Defence Sec. Gates, Sec. of State Clinton and the Iraq-hardened US military. ++ But a US victory still needs coherence of military and regional strategy, increased civilian capacity and improved cooperation with allies. ++ Add Afghani hatred for Taliban-imposed tyranny and poverty and Obama’s ... MoreDecember 5, 2008 | Japan's Problem With ClintonUnder Bush, the State Department, Defense Department, and White House fought over the War on Terror. ++ Clinton and Obama fought in the primaries, which does not bode well for their cooperation. ++ The Clinton administration of the 90’s took a hard-line position on Japan, while being light on China. ++ This apparent double standard may continue, and could threaten stability in Asia. ++ Japan must ... MoreDecember 4, 2008 | Clinton Must Follow Obama's AdviceAs Barack Obama’s chief political rival – more so than even John McCain – Hillary Clinton’s appointment to the role of Secretary of State is a bold move. ++ Nevertheless, she doesn’t represent the face of change Obama promised during the election cycle. ++ In the least, the “politically and intellectually equipped” Ms. Clinton represents a drastic departure from the ... MoreDecember 2, 2008 | Averting the Clinton ChallengeContrary to his promise to distance himself from the “Clinton political method,” Obama has set up a “Team of Rivals,” assigning Hillary Clinton to the important office of secretary of state. ++ His choice can be viewed as clever as he has managed to avert a potential challenge in 2012. ++ However, Obama should not follow President Clinton’s “era of illusory ... MoreNovember 8, 2007 | Survey Shows 52% of Americans Support an Attack Against IranZogby International publishes results of the latest telephone poll conducted on key current issues. After tensions have risen to an all-time-high between the United States and Iran, the poll shows 52% of those surveyed support a military strike against the Persian country to prevent the success of their nuclear program. CommentsFebruary 1, 2008 | I think Germany is a much more valued ally... |
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