The Obama World Order Media Mention of Ghaith al-Omari In New York Magazine - June 22, 2009 - 12:00am It’s a long-held piece of Washington conventional wisdom—and, unlike most long-held pieces of Washington conventional wisdom, this one actually happens to be true!—that Democratic presidents tend to be more interested in domestic policy, while Republicans like making foreign policy. » Read more

Tussle with Israel puts Obama credibility on the line, observers say Media Mention of ATFP In The Los Angeles Times - June 22, 2009 - 12:00am President Obama's public quarrel with Israel over the growth of Jewish settlements in the West Bank is developing into a test of the U.S. leader's international credibility, say foreign diplomats and other observers. Obama and his senior aides have insisted for weeks that the Jewish state completely halt the expansion of its settlements. But now, with U.S. and Israeli officials apparently close to an agreement on the issue, it is widely expected in Israel and the Arab world that the administration will give ground and support at least some growth in the 120 communities. » Read more