Tag "President Barack Obama"
Democracy and the Next Generation: An Interview with Eric Schultz, Senior Advisor to President Obama
GRI’s Basim Al-Ahmadi sat down with Eric Schultz, President Obama’s current Senior Advisor, to discuss his previous role in the White House, advice for aspiring public servants, Obama’s post-presidential vision and other important topics.
3 political risks to watch out for post-US election
We are less than 100 days away from US elections. How are regional tensions around the world likely to play out past the November 8th election?
The South China Sea ruling: The view from the UK
The UK’s response to The Permanent Court of Arbitration’s recent decision on the South China Sea should avoid any miscalculation towards China.
Implications of India’s joining the Nuclear Suppliers Group
India joining the Nuclear Suppliers Group could cause increased tensions on the subcontinent.
Steel and sea issues dominate U.S.-China dialogue
The recent Strategic and Economic Dialogue (SED) highlighted the importance of steel production and the South China Sea in U.S.-China relations.
Strategic implications of President Obama’s trip to Vietnam
President Obama’s Vietnam visit will increase economic and security cooperation.
The 2016 presidential election and the future of U.S. foreign policy
While the U.S. presidential candidates have some flexibility on the extent of foreign intervention, by and large they all seem to favor obtaining results at the least possible cost. Except for
As the Syrian ceasefire tentatively holds, what’s next for the conflict?
An unlikely Syrian ceasefire looks set to beat the odds and hold together until its end next week. Though that would raise hopes that a political solution can be reached,
Beijing retains South China Sea as core interest
The booming expansion of China’s military forces into the South China Sea will give Beijing de facto control of the area at the expense of Washington and Southeast Asian countries. Beijing’s
U.S. gears up for near-unprecedented Supreme Court fight over Scalia vacancy
Why a historic fight over the Supreme Court is happening, why it is so unique, and what it means for the Court and its cases. With the death of conservative
