On Jobs, Obama Likely to Disappoint
What is advertised as a major jobs speech by the president next week will probably not contain many fresh ideas.
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Success in Libya Doesn’t Vindicate Obama
The American president “led from behind” and caused the Libyan war to drag on for months.
Why Barack Obama Disappoints
He’s too left-wing for the right and too pragmatic for the left.
Why Should We Think Obama is Serious Now?
The president says that he’s willing to make hard choices but hasn’t done so.
Light Bulbs and Obama’s Paternalism
The push to ban incandescent light bulbs from the United States exposes the utterly misguided paternalism of the Obama Administration.
Obama: Enough with Counterinsurgency
The president expresses his reservations about the counterinsurgency strategy.
Concern About Afghanistan Troop Withdrawals
Military leaders and Republican lawmakers are worried that the president is withdrawing forces from Afghanistan too soon.
Obama to Bring Back Surge Troops by 2012
The president announced the withdrawal of tens of thousands of combat forces from Afghanistan.
McCain: Obama “Made a Mess” of Libya
The senator lambastes the president for not deploying full American airpower and failing to recognize the rebels’ interim government.
Congress Warns Obama About Limited War Power
The Republican warns that the president’s authority to wage war in Libya is running out of time.
Obama Undermines British Claims in Falklands
American support for Argentina in the Falklands dispute makes no sense.
Discord Characterizes American-German Relations
Angela Merkel visits the United States at a time of considerable differences in a vital transatlantic relationship.
Obama’s New Man in the Military
President Obama bypasses his most trusted military advisor for Martin Dempsey to become the next chairman of the Joint Chiefs.
Obama’s European Honeymoon is Over
For all the admiration that befell the American president, European governments are largely disillusioned.
White House Unveils Regulatory Review
The Obama Administration’s review of economic regulation in the United States is admirable but not enough, says Nick Ottens.