Washington Post April 1, 2009 On the eve of a global economic summit here, President Obama delivered an unusual warning Wednesday for an American leader: The “voracious” U.S. economy can no longer be the sole engine of global growth. more
German Marshall Fund April 1, 2009 President Obama makes his first trip to Europe amid growing signs that European leaders may resist his calls for help on resolving the economic crisis, contributing to Afghanistan, and managing detainees from Guantanamo. Europeans quietly wonder about the depth of President Obama’s commitment to Europe. more
Financial Times March 31, 2009 France is likely to be one of the nations best able to claim victory when the summit ends on Thursday, suggesting that Nicolas Sarkozy will not have to make good on his threat to walk away from the negotiating table if his demands are not met. more
New York Times March 31, 2009 President Obama plans to begin negotiations on Wednesday to draft a new arms control treaty that could slash the American and Russian strategic nuclear arsenals by about a third and possibly lead to even deeper reductions, according to administration officials. more
BBC News March 30, 2009 US President Barack Obama’s visit to Europe is all about leadership – the expectations and perhaps the limitations of it as he seeks to fashion a new American role in the post-Bush era. more