The 2008 U.S. Presidential Race

The world is watching the 2008 U.S. presidential campaigns closely, as other countries position themselves in anticipation of a change of regime in Washington. But will it matter?

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Geopolitical Diary: Three Incidents and the Course of U.S. Foreign Policy
April 10, 2008 0159 GMT
A series of critical -- and seemingly unconnected -- developments across the world highlight undeniable U.S. interests irrespective of who will be in the White House in 2009. [more]
Cheney and al-Maliki in Baghdad
U.S.: McCain Gambles on a Bush Success in Iraq
March 17, 2008 1650 GMT
Both U.S. Republican presidential candidate Sen. John McCain and Iran's government have decisions to make about how closely to work with the Bush administration on Iraq. [more]
Former South Korean Trade Minister Kim Hyun Chong
South Korea: KORUS and U.S. Election Politics
February 15, 2008 1033 GMT
South Korean Trade Minister Kim Jong Hoon said Feb. 15 that U.S. Sen. Barack Obama's opposition to the free trade deal between the countries could change. Regardless, South Korea will continue to broker free trade agreements elsewhere. [more]
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Geopolitical Diary: The International Implications of a McCain Presidency
February 8, 2008 0300 GMT
In the weeks and months ahead, strategists far beyond the United States will be forced to consider the possible implications of a "President McCain." [more]
Geopolitical Weekly
U.S. Flag and Federal Reserve Flag
Foreign Policy and the President's Irrelevance
February 5, 2008 2051 GMT
Super Tuesday has arrived in the United States -- but in foreign policy terms, does it actually matter who gets the nominations? [more]
Condoleezza Rice Speaks at the Davos World Economic Forum
The U.S., Iran and the Negotiating Table
January 24, 2008 1914 GMT
Despite U.S. attempts to entice Iran into another round of talks, a number of issues probably will keep Iran from coming to the negotiating table in the near future. [more]
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