150 Hours at the U.S. Mission to the U.N.
By Tela Wittig Staff Writer Walking around campus on the first few days, there was a constant murmur of, “Hey,
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In His Last Tour of Asia, Obama Pushes Trade and the Environment
President Barack Obama, during his last trip to Asia, brought attention to the TPP which represents an American rebalance toward Asia. He argues it will eliminate tariffs and other protectionist measures with the goal of creating jobs and increasing living standards in all member nations.
Read MoreHow Far Did Obama’s Pivot to Asia Get?
Beyond hard power, the Obama administration has sought to advance most of its interests in the Asia-Pacific under the aegis of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade deal.
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US, Israeli Sources Contradict on Canceled White House Visit
This is not the first time that communication between the two leaders has broken down. Only a year ago, Netanyahu shocked the Obama administration by making a surprise visit to the U.S. to lobby before a joint session of Congress against the Iran nuclear deal.
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State Department, Pentagon Evacuate Employees in Turkey
The Washington Post cites an estimate that about 670 people will be affected by the move, while 100 more living in Ankara and Istanbul will be allowed to stay.
Read MoreWith This Set of Presidential Candidates, The Joke’s On Us
Politics used to be boring – sleep inducing, even. The modern race, however, has turned into a competition to get the most coverage and the attention of young voters. These candidates will say nearly anything to make a headline.
Read MoreThe Scale of Scalia’s Speech
As both a man born to Italian immigrants and the then-longest serving member of the Court, Scalia ended up having a profound impact on how laws were interpreted and how the Court was seen across the globe.
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IAEA Confirms Iran Nuclear Compliance
One key component of the JCPOA is lifting U.N. and European Union sanctions from Iran in exchange for the mitigation of their nuclear capabilities down to now only 2 percent of previous potential.
Read MoreUS Must Not Turn Back On Its Values
Many people came to the United States to find better opportunities or to seek refuge from repression in their home country. To turn away those who desperately need help because they fear being invaded by terrorists is not only unconscionable, but also goes against our values as a nation.
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Obama-ISIS Foreign Policy Reactions
Back at home, the response to Obama’s position only feeds into the prevailing mood that he has not taken the ISIS terrorist group seriously. A CBS News survey finds that only 23 percent of Americans believe that the current ISIS military strategy is working, and a Gallup Poll published in Town Hall states that almost half the country backs boots on the ground.
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