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Dr. Charles G. Cogan: Does Obama Have Baraka ?

Baraka is a prized quality in the leaders of the world. The late King Hassan II of Morocco seemed to possess it, having survived two assassin.. Continue reading

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Michael Brenner: Obama’s Defense Budget: Where’s the Strategy?

There is much noise being made about proposed cuts in the defense budget. Those proposed by President Obama do little more than nibble around the edges. Continue reading

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Leon T. Hadar: Impressive Show for Anti-War Republicans: Is Neoconservatism Now Outside Republican Mainstream?

When it comes to foreign policy, it is former Utah Governor Jon Huntsman and this year’s Republican presidential candidate that sounds today like candidate Obama did in 2008. Read more: Bill Clinton , Iran , Ron Paul , George W. Bush , Mitt Romney , Rick Santorum , Neoconservatives , Rick Perry , Newt Gingrich , George W Continue reading

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Robert J. Spitzer: The GOP and Presidential Power

As we begin the countdown to the November elections, let’s appreciate how much American governance has become a debate over presidential power — from health care, to the economy, to foreign policy. Read more: Calvin Coolidge , Ronald Reagan , Signing Statements , Jon Huntsman , Ron Paul , State Secrets , President Obama , Rick Santorum , Mitt Romney , James Madison , Presidential Power , Robert A. Continue reading

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Joe Peyronnin: 2012

As we begin a new year we are again filled with hope for a bright future. But if the past year is precedent our hopes will be burdened with too many u… Read more: Americans , Economy , Bahrain , U.S Continue reading

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Janine Balekdjian: The Top 5 Democratic Victories of 2011

As a holiday gift to the party that, while not perfect, does an awful lot of good things for America, let’s look back and appreciate the five biggest Democratic victories of 2011. Read more: Iraq War , Libya , Gop , Democrats , Democratic Party , Gay Marriage , Barack Obama , Foreign Policy , GOP Candidates , Republicans , Ny-Marriage-Equality , Politics News Continue reading

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Amb. Marc Ginsberg: 2011 Obama Foreign Policy Report Card

Three years into presidency what grades has Barack Obama earned managing foreign policy hotspots in 2011? Here is an end of year report card.’ NATIO… Continue reading

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Joseph Ward III: Rick Perry: If You Don’t Support LGBT Human Rights, Don’t Run For President

It’s unconscionable how out of touch you are with the values of equality, freedom and justice. Not only have you alienated Christians across the United States who unconditionally welcome and affirm the LGBT community; you’ve alienated many across the world Continue reading

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Doug Bandow: U.S. Should Leave Iraq — for Good

Despite the Obama administration’s best efforts, U.S. troops are on their way home from Iraq. Only Iraqi opposition prevented American forces from garrisoning yet another nation forever. Continue reading

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Neoconservatism Isn’t Dead — In Fact, It’s Prepping For A Comeback

The Republican Party is divided like never before on the issue of U.S. Continue reading

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