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Obama Foreign Policy and the New Congress
Barack Obama's election was celebrated in Europe, and he opened his hand to Russia — even Iran. What has he accomplished so far? What new obstacles will he face from empowered Republicans? Also, the President endorses a Security Council seat for India, and "the decider" reflects on his decisions.
By Warren Olney • • 51m ListenBarack Obama's election was celebrated in Europe, and he opened his hand to Russia — even Iran. What has he accomplished so far? What new obstacles will he face from empowered Republicans? Also, the President endorses a Security Council seat for India, and George W. Bush's presidential memoir, Decision Points, goes on sale tomorrow. We get an assessment.
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3 storiesPresident Obama Endorses Security Council Seat for India
In today's address to the Indian Parliament in New Delhi, President Obama made a commitment that India has been waiting for, its inclusion as a permanent member of the UN Security Council.
Read the story8 minCan President Obama Change the Subject?
Many presidents have diverted attention from domestic defeats by focusing on foreign policy, but that option may not be available to Barack Obama. While the Constitution gives the President authority to conduct foreign policy, he still needs Congress to appropriate money and the Senate to ratify treaties.
Read the story37 minGeorge W. Bush's Take on His Presidency
George W. Bush called himself "the decider," and his account of eight years in the White House is called Decision Points . It officially goes on the market tomorrow, but a lot has already leaked or been the subject of book reviews. Tim Rutten is a book critic and columnist for the Los Angeles Times .
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