Goodbye, Mr President
Barack Obama leaves America and the world better prepared for the tumultuous years that lie ahead.
Barack Obama
The B+ Presidency of Barack Obama
The Democrat defended American superpower at a time when lesser men might have lost it.
A Look Back at Barack Obama’s Foreign Policy
A look back at the pivot to Asia, the reset with Russia, Obama’s deal with Iran and the war in Libya.
Don’t Blame Obama for Everything That Went Wrong in the World
To blame the American for all the turmoil in Asia and the Middle East is to give regional actors a pass.
Republicans Are In No Position to Criticize Obama on Europe
Barack Obama’s European policy hasn’t been spotless, but Republicans have no credibility here.
Obama Gets Economic Challenge Right, Regulations Wrong
The president is right we need a new social compact, but he still underestimates the impact of regulation.
You’re So Vain: Americans and Britain’s EU Referendum
Britain’s decision to leave the EU had little to do with the United States.
Syria Dissenters Unlikely to Persuade Obama
The urge to “do something” is understandable. It’s also not going to change the president’s calculation.
While Trump Talks, Obama Routs Islamic State
The Republican huffs and puffs while the man he wants to succeed is actually killing the terrorists.
There Is No Disengagement Under Obama
The idea that American foreign policy is in retreat is a myth fabricated by Barack Obama’s opponents.
Time “Not On Our Side” in Trade Talks: Obama
The American president calls for progress in trade negotiations before politics get in the way.
Obama Counsels Americans Against Disengagement
The president argues that America’s choice is not between playing the world’s policeman and isolationism.
Obama Lands in Cuba for Historic Visit
The visit comes after the president reversed America’s long-standing policy of isolating the communist regime.
Obama Should Tyrant-Proof the Presidency
With Donald Trump close to winning one party’s nomination, there is no excuse for keeping things as they are.
Why Obama Refuses to Get “Tough” with Putin
Real power, the president argues, means you can get what you want without resorting to violence.