Who Is Jeb Bush?
When people say that Jeb Bush has a name problem, they often mean that he has a foreign-policy problem—his association with his older brother’s much-maligned stewardship of global affairs. Read Here – The Atlantic
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The War On ISIS
The news that the Obama Administration is seeking formal authorization from Congress to wage war against the Islamic State isn’t unexpected. For months now, it has been clear that the United States and its allies are gearing up for an all-out military assault on the jihadi fighters who have occupied large swaths of Syria and Iraq, including […]
The 50 Shaping U.S.-China Relations
A list that needs to be watched closely – globally Read Here – Foreign Policy
Who Is The Bigger U.S. Creditor?
Differing views have been expressed in the debate on who is going to be the biggest US creditor. However, it is certain that China and Japan will remain as the top 2 creditors for the foreseeable future. Read Here – Global Times
Should Americans Worry About This?
The recent midterm elections in the United States saw a record number of Chinese-Americans being elected to the U.S. House of Representatives. How this will impact America’s future ties with China is anybody’s guess. See Here – Global Times
The Wayward White House
The make-up of the new Congress might make it easier for President Obama to tack toward a more responsible foreign and defense policy, but that’s not likely to happen. The major flaws of American foreign policy arise from the White House—and the elections forced no change there. Read Here – The National Interest
Five Facts About Indians In The United States
Read Here – Pew Research
Are Americans Getting Dumber?
Math skills in America are falling and reading skills are weakening, writes David Edwards, and asks whether American children have become less literate than children in many developed countries as they learn within a system of educations devised for a world that increasingly does not exist. Read Here – Wired
The Serial Interventionist
Barack Obama has been more at ease waging wars than in waging peace. He has proved to be one of America’s most militarily assertive Presidents since World War II Read Here – The Hindu
Decision Time For Hillary
Hillary Clinton is widely expected to run for president again in 2016, letting political observers move on from the usual will-she-or-won’t-she to another, more nuanced parlor game: When will she announce her candidacy? Read Here – Time
