Issues NavigatorGlobal Challenges
Strategic Regions
Domestic DebatesTag cloudSee All Tags |
TagsMost popular
NATO US Russia Afghanistan EU Iran Obama China climate change Germany financial crisis Israel Pakistan India terrorism Iraq Europe US Foreign Policy Georgia Middle East democracy Turkey US elections 2008 Palestine taliban transatlantic relations Economic crisis UN Syria Arab Spring
All items tagged secretary of stateGlobal Must Read ArticlesJanuary 13, 2012 | Hillary Clinton Should Run for Vice PresidentIt is time to consider that the current US Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton, should be on the ticket as Vice President in 2012. ++ She was the most admired woman in America for the 10th year in a row. ++ The Obama administration believes it can be reelected without her but she would both guarantee his victory and potentially increase the number of Democratic seats in Congress. ++ A possible ... MoreMay 27, 2009 | The US Owes Pakistan an Explanation for its StrategyThe Obama Administration’ acknowledgement that the US has not been consistent in its policies towards Pakistan and has engaged selectively to attain specific interests rather than to develop a reliable partnership means nothing when they continue drone attacks within the tribal belt and offer no strategic plan for this “intervention”. ++ The statement “is a very costless diplomatic gesture to ... MoreDecember 4, 2008 | Clinton Must Follow Obama's AdviceAs Barack Obama’s chief political rival – more so than even John McCain – Hillary Clinton’s appointment to the role of Secretary of State is a bold move. ++ Nevertheless, she doesn’t represent the face of change Obama promised during the election cycle. ++ In the least, the “politically and intellectually equipped” Ms. Clinton represents a drastic departure from the ... MoreDecember 2, 2008 | Averting the Clinton ChallengeContrary to his promise to distance himself from the “Clinton political method,” Obama has set up a “Team of Rivals,” assigning Hillary Clinton to the important office of secretary of state. ++ His choice can be viewed as clever as he has managed to avert a potential challenge in 2012. ++ However, Obama should not follow President Clinton’s “era of illusory ... MoreNovember 25, 2008 | Getting Ready for a Team of RivalsPresident-elect Obama has proved his strength by presumably appointing Hillary Clinton Secretary of State, leaving the conflicts of the primary season behind. ++ His cabinet is going to be one of the strongest in American history, reminiscent of Lincoln’s “Team of Rivals.” ++ In view of the the financial crisis, the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, climate change as well as ... MoreNovember 21, 2008 | Secretary of State: Job DescriptionSpeculation is rife as to who will be the next Secretary of State. ++ Many have forgotten the more important question: What does America need from that post? ++ First, the “complete confidence of the president” is a prerequisite; second, they must be a dealmaker - diplomacy is a “political art;” third, they need to tackle all the issues of the Middle East as if they’re interrelated; last, ... More |
CommunityJobs / InternshipsCall for PapersAtlantic EventsPartnersUser of the dayPoll |
