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January 22, 2009

Europe
Obama’s ’Window of Opportunity’ for Improved Russia, EU Ties

Charles A. Kupchan, CFR senior fellow for Europe studies, says Obama’s "popularity and the departure of President Bush" create a "window of opportunity to improve relations between the United States …

Interview by Charles A. Kupchan and Bernard Gwertzman

December 28, 2009

Heads of State and Government
Obama’s First Year: ’Great Expectations,’ ’Daunting Realities’

CFR’s James M. Lindsay summarizes President Obama’s first year as "great expectations running smack into daunting realities," including the Afghan war, China’s rise, and Iran’s nuclear program.

Interview by James M. Lindsay and Bernard Gwertzman

September 1, 2016

Asia
Obama’s Visit to Laos: Part 2—The Legacy of the War

In my previous blog post, I noted that the bilateral relationship between the United States and Laos remains limited, and will likely remain very limited for years to come. Sure, Laos is the chair of…

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Blog Post by Joshua Kurlantzick Asia Unbound

September 25, 2012

International Organizations
Obama’s Message to the Muslim World at the UN

From the podium at the opening session of the 67th UN General Assembly, President Barack Obama  defended freedom of speech as a human right that must not be infringed and expressed confidence that “t…

U.S. President Obama addresses 67th United Nations General Assembly at U.N. Headquarters in New York
Blog Post by Stewart M. Patrick The Internationalist

April 20, 2009

Americas
’Positive Introduction’ to Hemisphere for Obama but Caution, Too

Shannon K. O’Neil, a Latin America expert, says President Obama’s initial exposure to regional leaders in the Americas was positive but no sweeping changes are expected on Cuba or trade policy.

Interview by Shannon K. O'Neil and Bernard Gwertzman