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o magnify divisions between the two Presidents. "President Obama tucked away the Clinton doctrine in his large dr

the Alawites' affairs. But is it too late for settlements? The New Yorker Two Presidents find a mutual advantage Ryan Lizza September 10, 2012 -- Barack Obama and Bill Clinton have never been close. Some of their advisers concede that the two men don't really like each other. They have openly disagreed on

isagreed on policy issues and political strategy, and the acrimony generated during the 2008 Democratic primaries, when Hillary Clinton ran against Obama for the nomination, has yet to fully dissipate. Nevertheless, a carefully orchestrated reconciliation of sorts has been under way for some time now

health-care reform, which the Clintons failed to achieve, also resonates. "Health care means a lot to all three of those people—Hillary, Bill, and Barack," the official said. "I think historic achievements matter to historic figures like Bill Clinton." As a Democratic President facing a resurgent con

all. Here, then, is the FP 50, Democrat edition -- the behind-the-scenes, in-the-media, and at-the-podium A-listers of American foreign policy. 1. Tom Donilon may keep a relatively low profile, but make no mistake: This backstage player is perhaps his party's most influential voice on international affai

"reciprocity" are the two guideposts for this exercise. They mark a dignified process for making concessions, much like the formula that President Obama used in his January 2009 inaugural address when he first signaled his outreach to Iran: "We seek a new way forward, based on mutual interest and mu

minent threats." The policy also goes "beyond what the Constitution and international law permit," the ACLU alleged. The case, Nasser al-Awlaki v. Barack Obama, was argued before U.S. District Judge John Bates in November 2010. The transcript from the hearing reads like a Kafkaesque parody of a trial. The

r making concessions, much like the formula that President Obama used in his January 2009 inaugural address when

the ACLU alleged. The case, Nasser al-Awlaki v. Barack Obama, was argued before U.S. District Judge Joh

is sparked a miniature blowup in the White House between the president's national security team and the CIA. Last spring, National Security Adviser Tom Donilon ordered a review of the drone program — not to halt it, but to figure out a way to deploy drones that might ease the concerns of Munter and other d

uth to NATO Editorial Article 4. Foreign Policy The Fall of the House of Assad Robin Yassin-Kassab Article 5. Article 6. The Washington Post Obama's partnership deficit David Ignatius The Daily Beast Obama's Secret Afghan Exit Formula Leslie H. Gelb EFTA_R1_02029334 EFTA02689709 2 Artic

or the U.S. and Europe. Afghanistan. Ankara was among a handful of NATO members that increased commitments in Afghanistan in response to President Barack Obama's request for additional resources in December 2009. Although Turkish troops are heavily concentrated in Kabul, Ankara has put the bulk of its resour

ways to the premature 2009 Nobel Peace Prize for President Obama. It signaled hopes for the future, rather than ac

mitments in Afghanistan in response to President Barack Obama's request for additional resources in Decem

from all sides, the projected withdrawal total and end dates could change somewhat. No one, not even Obama's most intimate national-security aides—Tom Donilon, Denis McDonough, and Ben Rhodes—can be certain of their boss' final calculations, but key officials feel confident that the president's secret thi

here was tension with the new American president, Barack Obama, over moves to revive the peace process wit

sure that happened, or not to hinder Israel from doing so. Either was going to be a lot harder if there was tension with the new American president, Barack Obama, over moves to revive the peace process with the Palestinians. I didn’t expect it to be put to the test so soon. Yet within weeks of our taking offi

o revive the peace process with the Palestinians. I didn’t expect it to be put to the test so soon. Yet within weeks of our taking office, President Obama launched an effort to restart negotiations, declaring it “intolerable” that there was still not a Palestinian state. He was explicit about what Israe

t so soon. Yet within weeks of our taking office, President Obama launched an effort to restart negotiations, decla

ould begin arriving. As we weighed our final decision, I held a series of high-level meetings in Washington: with Panetta, national security adviser Tom Donilon, Hillary Clinton, and President Obama himself. Though not explicitly saying we were ready to attack, I left no doubt that we were seriously consideri

here was tension with the new American president, Barack Obama, over moves to revive the peace process wit

sure that happened, or not to hinder Israel from doing so. Either was going to be a lot harder if there was tension with the new American president, Barack Obama, over moves to revive the peace process with the Palestinians. I didn't expect it to be put to the test so soon. Yet within weeks of our taking offic

to revive the peace process with the Palestinians. I didn't expect it to be put to the test so soon. Yet within weeks of our taking office, President Obama launched an effort to restart negotiations, declaring it "intolerable" that there was still not a Palestinian state. He was explicit about what Israe

t so soon. Yet within weeks of our taking office, President Obama launched an effort to restart negotiations, decla

would begin arriving. As we weighed our final decision, I held a series of high-level meetings in Washington: with Panetta, national security adviser Tom Donilon, Hillary Clinton, and President Obama himself. Though not explicitly saying we were ready to attack, I left no doubt that we were seriously consideri

Al-Rashed The Council on Foreign Relations The Israel-Hamas Conflict's Unintended Article 7. Consequences Robert M. Danin The Financial Times Obama's path to Xanadu runs via Jerusalem Article 8. Edward Luce \mt le I The Daily Beast Israel's Fatal Game Peter Beinart Nov 18, 2012 -- The firs

ce 18, 2012 -- All in is the title of the Paula Broadwell biography of David Petraeus — and thus a good phrase to avoid just now. Yet Tom Donilon, Barack Obama's national security adviser, was not amiss last week in using it to describe the US pivot to Asia. Even four years ago it was hard to imagine a fresh

EU high representative for foreign affairs, and Barack Obama, have all claimed that Hamas's rockets wer

em Edward Luce 18, 2012 -- All in is the title of the Paula Broadwell biography of David Petraeus — and thus a good phrase to avoid just now. Yet Tom Donilon, Barack Obama's national security adviser, was not amiss last week in using it to describe the US pivot to Asia. Even four years ago it was hard to

n, 21 Apr 2014 20:24:28 +0000 21 April, 2014 Article I. NYT Focusing America's Attention on Asia Carol Giacomo Article 2. The Washington Post Obama is on the right course with his reorientation toward Asia Tom Donilon Article 3. Al Monitor Hard choices for Erdogan as he mulls candidacy for

ebalance toward Asia. The costly cancellation of President Obama's trip to the region during the U.S. government

s editorial board in August 2007. Article 2. EFTA00718130 The Washington Post Obama is on the right course with his reorientation toward Asia Tom Donilon April 20, 2014 -- Questions have arisen in recent months about the sustainability of the United States' rebalance toward Asia. The costly cancella

ht (8/4, 49K) if he thinks US Attorney John Durham's investigation will result in charges before the election. Trump said, "So, we caught President Obama and Biden spying on the campaign. Biden was even saying using the Logan Act which is exactly what they used on Flynn. ... I caught them and we caugh

before the election. Trump said, "So, we caught President Obama and Biden spying on the campaign. Biden was even

journalists. Day two speakers include Secretary of Defense Mark Esper, National Security Advisor Robert O'Brien, former National Security Advisors Tom Donilon and Stephen Hadley, Singaporean Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsoakis, Robin Hood Foundation CEO Wes Moore,

The Shimon Post Presidential Press Bulletin 18 April, 2011 Anicle 1. | The Financial Times Iran will not hinder plans for a nuclear-free world Tom Donilon Article 2. |! World Affairs Yes, Nukes: The Global Zero Utopia Richard Perle Article 3. | The Daily Star Turkey’s model may be a slippery slope s

he Financial Times Iran will not hinder plans for a nuclear- free world Tom Donilon April 17 2011 -- Two years ago this month in Prague, President Barack Obama proposed steps to advance the goal of “a world without nuclear weapons”. In the 24 months since, we have laid the foundation for these next steps in

tates to move forward. As we implement the new Start treaty, the next round of nuclear weapons reductions must also begin. A review, under President Obama’s direction, will develop options for new reductions in the US stockpile. Once complete, this will shape our approach to a new agreement with Russia.

four a.m. when Hillary Clinton’s plane touched down at Andrews Air Force Base, and by midmorning she was in the Oval Office conferring with President Obama. The night before, as her plane was en route from Tunis, they had agreed that the vote of the United Nations Security Council to impose a no-fly zone

orning she was in the Oval Office conferring with President Obama. The night before, as her plane was en route from

andled by nato. Whatever the burden-sharing logistics, the United States was in deep now, on a course that no one could predict. Madam Secretary For Barack Obama, the Arab Spring and its aftermath will shape just one critical piece of his record. But, for Hillary Clinton, the swirling challenges of the region

e closer. Even so, she works hard to keep the hatchet with Obama buried. This requires staying on good terms with his White House. Hillary has known Tom Donilon, the national-security adviser, since 1978, when HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_024987 --- PAGE BREAK --- si he was a 23-year-old political operative. They have