Obama faces runaway expectations from US allies
Agence France-Presse June 9, 2008 The world is agog at the prospect of a Barack Obama presidency, but are expectations of a revolution in US diplomacy justified? more
Month: June 2008
Many trans-Atlantic disputes will outlast Bush
International Herald Tribune June 9, 2008 When George W. Bush attended his first summit meeting with the European Union in Goteborg, Sweden, in 2001, all 15 leaders of the bloc turned up to meet a new American president, and his presence attracted the most violent demonstrations in recent Swedish history. more
Obama Would Win Big — in Europe
Wall Street Journal June 9, 2008 While the race between Barack Obama and Republican rival John McCain remains close among U.S. voters, Europeans have given their hearts to the likely Democratic nominee. more
Economy, troops top Bush’s European agenda
United Press International June 9, 2008 President George Bush traveled Monday to Europe, saying he plans to urge NATO allies to maintain their military commitments in Afghanistan. more
A low-key visit to Germany by Bush
International Herald Tribune June 9, 2008 When Chancellor Angela Merkel plays host to George Bush on Tuesday night, it will be well away from the bright lights of the capital, Berlin. more