While not as popular with the Democratic Party as it once may have been, the Monroe Doctrine has been a pillar of American foreign policy since the Era of Good Feeling following James Madison’s departure from the presidency. Devised by then-Secretary of State John Quincy Adams during the presidency of James Monroe, this doctrine of U.S. [...]
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Obama’s desire to delegate should be viewed with caution.
Amidst continuing economic uncertainty at home, and growing frustration among the more rightward Obama supporters, the President finds himself confounded with a deteriorating foreign policy situation. It is perhaps for this reason that Secretary of State Clinton seems to have such a free hand in conducting foreign policy on behalf of the administration so far. The [...]
The Honeymoon is over for President Obama
Around the world, various groups reacted differently to the inauguration of the 44th President of the United States. While well-received in Europe, for the regimes most critical of the Bush administration, promises of hope and change weren’t enough. However, in recent days, the much-warranted celebraton of President Obama’s inauguration has worn off, and the governing has [...]
Ethics concerns surrounding Obama cabinet choices should be scrutinized
Confirmation hearings are already underway for Obama’s cabinet and other nominees. Presently, Senator Clinton has been the focus of Senate proceedings. Obama is seeking to appoint New York senator and former first lady Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State. Despite little opposition to the appointment thus far from the U.S. Senate, lingering questions cloud her potential conduct [...]