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Linda Feldmann July 8, 2008
Foreign countries may not vote in US presidential elections, but they do offer presidential candidates the opportunity to impress voters with their command of foreign policy and their stature on the world stage. At a time when some US voters are concerned about their country’s poor standing in the world, the candidates may win more votes in the US by building bridges overseas. – YaleGlobal
David Wessel June 30, 2008
The US electorate holds high expectations for the next president – and most center on improving the economy. Yet most voters tend to overlook the multitude of connections that make up the economy, failing to realize how their choices on purchases or activities contribute to daily life and the societies where we live. The US president can provide great leadership by demonstrating such connections...
Derek Shearer June 23, 2008
With the George W. Bush presidency coming to a close, global observers anticipate greater international engagement from the US. Students in countries like Syria, Peru and Bolivia are particularly amazed that the US voters might possibly select minority Barack Obama, whose father was an immigrant and whose name is not traditionally European, explains Derek Shearer, a former ambassador to Finland...
Jeffrey Garten June 19, 2008
People all over the world don’t have a right to vote in the US, but remain keenly interested in the country’s elections – because what the new president might do or not do often affects their countries and even their daily lives. While no one would suggest granting foreigners the right to influence the US election, that should not prevent Americans from hearing foreign views and concerns in a...
June 12, 2008
A panel of foreign journalists, including YaleGlobal Editor Nayan Chanda, analyze for the News Hour and the Public Broadcasting Service why citizens around the world remain mesmerized by the US presidential election, with presumptive nominees John McCain and Barack Obama. In a transcript of the June 12, 2008, broadcast, Chanda explains that Obama draws tremendous interest, in part, because of the...
Kevin Sullivan June 5, 2008
After a long campaign, Barack Obama has been named presumptive nominee by analysts and the Democratic Party, an event viewed by many in the international community as “an important racial and generational milestone for the United States,” according to this Washington Post article. “The primary race generated unprecedented interest outside the United States, much of it a reflection of a desire for...
Linda Chavez May 30, 2008
Among all the powers that a president is given, the choice to nominate federal judges is critical. Voters should scrutinize candidates’ criteria for choosing judges: Barack Obama seeks judges who can make decisions grounded on fairness while John McCain values judges who understand the bounds of judicial power. In choosing a president, voters need to consider what types of judges will be...