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November 20, 2008 | America: New Beginnings, an Old Idea

Jesse Schwartz: The 2008 election evinces the timeless notion of America as more than a place - “At its best, it is an idea.” Barack Obama’s meteoric rise to the White House substantiates this conviction. Moreover, it seems to confirm that the Atlantic Ocean may not be as wide as it was just four years ago.

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June 6, 2008 | Europe's Hope for Obama Presidency Likely to be Dashed This Article contains Flash-Video

Rüdiger Lentz: In US presidential elections, Europeans tend to overwhelmingly support the Democratic candidate. Yet, Europe misplaced its bets in both 2000 and 2004. The qualities that Europeans value in a US president are not the same ones that matter to Americans. Europe should tone down its expectations, and come to terms with the possibility of another GOP presidency.

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September 30, 2008 | Obama Promises a Better Environmental Future

Obama’s overall environmental record is shorter, but looks better than McCain’s. ++ Both want to use technology that is not ready and neither plan is as clear as it should be, but Obama wants to move the country away from oil as quickly as possible while McCain will leave it up to the market. ++ Obama plans to implement a cap-and-trade system and enforce strict transportation

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June 6, 2008 | Obama a Figure of Hope, but Not for All

Obama’s nomination as the democratic presidential candidate initiated enthusiasm abroad. ++ Many nations feel Obama as president “could help to reduce anti-US sentiment and even turn it around.” ++ In Europe Obama has strong support. ++ Many Germans see him as a transformational figure like Kennedy or King. ++ Israel is concerned: “in foreign policy toward the Middle East, he’s

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