From the Desk of the Blogger

For years we have been hearing about the challenges for freedom in the face of globalism and conflict. This blog will explore the prospects of liberty and democracy in the context of immigration, education, diplomacy, philosophy and ideology among other interests and experiences of mine.

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Friday, November 27, 2009

The Quiet American

This week's Economist has a fair overview of Barack Obama's foreign policy nearly a year into his term and its implications. The same analysis of his decision-making applies to the forthcoming policy speech on the war in Afghanistan.

With our East European allies concerned about a waking Russian bear, Iranian meddling in Latin America and Syria's re-emergence as a regional player, Obama will increasingly have to balance his domestic and international agendas. This is the reality of occupying the Oval Office.

Monday, November 23, 2009