International Affairs

North Korea tests missile, time to disarm?

Apr 6th, 2009 | By Mike | Category: International Affairs, Obama

Over the weekend, North Korea tested a missile which could reach as far as Alaska. Testing their first nuclear weapon in 2006, the news of a missile test sent shockwaves around the world. President Obama was quick to condemn the test, but then went on to use this as a springboard for his agenda of disarming the world of nuclear weapons.



Obama’s World Tour

Apr 4th, 2009 | By Mike | Category: International Affairs, Obama

After finishing up at the G20 summit on Friday, President Obama is now in Strasbourg, France for the 60th NATO summit. The President is holding his ground at the big boys and girls club.
However, it is a bit ironic that the leaders who attended the G20 summit were so positive on the future of the [...]



International pressure for Wall St. regulation, thanks for the advice

Mar 31st, 2009 | By Mike | Category: International Affairs, Issues, Obama

President Nicolas Sarkozy, the President of France, has threatened to walk out of the G20 summit if the United States does not increase its regulation of Wall Street. Really? Because none of us realized it was a lack of regulation that led to the demise of our economy. Seriously though, the posturing of these countries, [...]