The 2008 U.S. Presidential Race

The presidential campaign in the United States, now near its end, has been a contest fought in the middle of not one but four crises. Americans now need to decide between John McCain and Barack Obama -- and a tie would be of real concern. Colin Chapman says a period of uncertainty about the American presidency is not what the world needs now. But there is also a danger of raising false expectations. [more]

The global economy continues to deteriorate, Israel will continue to fulminate against Iran, and U.S. President George W. Bush has called an emergency summit after the election to discuss the financial crisis. But the world is on hold until the election of the next U.S. president — likely Barack Obama — and his installation next year. [more]

Part four of a series by Stratfor founder and Chief Intelligence Officer George Friedman on the U.S. presidential debate on foreign policy. [more]

Part three of a series by Stratfor founder and Chief Intelligence Officer George Friedman on the U.S. presidential debate on foreign policy. [more]

Part two of a series by Stratfor founder and Chief Intelligence Officer George Friedman on the U.S. presidential debate on foreign policy. [more]