Iraq War, Bush administration and Central and Eastern Europe

In 2003, before the Iraq War, the Bush administration was able to create the coalition of the willing as many CEE nations were on board. How much you would say it was a result of Washington’s pressure and how much it was a genuine support?

What to expect from John Kerry’s first trip abroad as Secretary of State?

State Department spokeswoman Victoria Nuland suggested this first Kerry’s trip will be first of all more broadly as a listening tour. How would you describe it, what would you say Kerry’s priorities are? Read few comments.

Will Hillary Clinton run for White House in 2016? She probably doesn’t know either

And most politicians say they don’t want to run for president. 

Hillary Clinton as one the Top 10 greatest secretaries of state?

President Obama calls Clinton one of the nation’s greatest secretaries of state.

China, Don’t Be Stupid

This article was originally published in Education About Asia, Winter 2012 Edition.

What to expect from John Kerry

It looks very likely that Sen. John Kerry will be nominated to replace Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.

Susan Rice withdraws from consideration for Secretary of State

From Rice’s letter to Obama: I am highly honored to be considered by you for appointment as secretary of state. I am fully confident that I could serve our country ably and effectively in that role. However, if nominated, I am now convinced that the confirmation process would be lengthy disruptive and costly- to you and to our most pressing national and international priorities.

Why is Obama visiting Burma?

Barack Obama is the first POTUS ever who visited Burma/Myanmar.

And the winner of the third presidential debate is…

Read few comments by experts.

What next for Chen Guangcheng?

It is probably not good for CGC.