Barack Obama
5 policy responses to the Russian invasion of Ukraine
With Russia consolidating its position in Crimea, here's how the West can respond.
The five best opinion columns on the Ukraine crisis
James Bloodworth compiles the five best articles on what's happening in Ukraine.
Obama’s record on surveillance is a black mark against his legacy
Barack Obama’s approach to surveillance is now regarded as one of the primary issues facing campaigners for civil liberties.
Crisis in the skies: China, Japan, the US and the East China Sea dispute
Japan’s refusal to accept that the islands are disputed rules out negotiations leaving China little option.
Obama is charting a new course in the Middle East. Can he succeed?
When it comes to its new goals for the Middle East, is the US still overestimating what it can achieve?
Obama moves to suspend trade privileges with Bangladesh
President Obama has announced the suspension of ‘trade privileges’ for Bangladesh following the recent tragedies in the garment industry, notably at Rana Plaza and Tarzeen Fashions, where over 1,300 workers have died in building collapses and fires.