US President Barack Obama was recently adviced by former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Colin Powell to take his time devising his strategy for Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Gen. Colin Powell was interviewed last Wednesday, November 11th, on the Tom Joyner Morning Show with Roland Martin.
You can listen to the interview HERE
US President Obama To Be Welcomed In Asia
President Barack Obama makes his first trip to Asia as President and is expected to emphasize re-newed co-operation between the US and Asian Nations.
Japan is President Obama's first stop, where current US and Japan relations are strained by the new government's review of the US military presence in Japan.
President Obama will visit the APEC Forum in Singapore where he will meet all ten members of the Association of South East Asian Nations including Burma. The US government has recently changed it's policy towards Burma from one of isolation to that of direct talks with the countries leaders.
People in Indonesians, however, are disappointed President Obama will not be visiting this year although officials say Obama will visit next year.
Japan is President Obama's first stop, where current US and Japan relations are strained by the new government's review of the US military presence in Japan.
President Obama will visit the APEC Forum in Singapore where he will meet all ten members of the Association of South East Asian Nations including Burma. The US government has recently changed it's policy towards Burma from one of isolation to that of direct talks with the countries leaders.
Asia Welcomes President Obama
President Obama will also visit China where relations are considered crucial to world growth. The President's last visit will be to South Korea where talks will focus on North Korea's nuclear program.
People in Indonesians, however, are disappointed President Obama will not be visiting this year although officials say Obama will visit next year.
Obama: Troops To Afghanistan - Back To Drawing Broad
US President Obama is not accepting the current Afghanistan Troop options given to him without changes. The President insist on an 'exit Strategy' before sending extra troops.
In a leaked letter to the White House, Karl Eikenberry, the US ambassador to Afghanistan, calls for the plans to be reconsidered. The ambassador claims Afghanstan President Hamid Karzai's government needs to first tackle corruption, which continues to threaten democratic stability in the country.
The ambassador also argues that a troop increase will cause Afghanistan to be more USA reliant.
The US military's top commander in Afghanistan General Stanley McChrysta, however, has requested the deployment of 40,000 more troops to stamp out violent. There are currently 68,000 US troops serving in Afghanistan.
In a leaked letter to the White House, Karl Eikenberry, the US ambassador to Afghanistan, calls for the plans to be reconsidered. The ambassador claims Afghanstan President Hamid Karzai's government needs to first tackle corruption, which continues to threaten democratic stability in the country.
The ambassador also argues that a troop increase will cause Afghanistan to be more USA reliant.
The US military's top commander in Afghanistan General Stanley McChrysta, however, has requested the deployment of 40,000 more troops to stamp out violent. There are currently 68,000 US troops serving in Afghanistan.
US President Obama Insist On Changes To Afghanistan Troop Deployment Options.
Obama Honours Troops On Veterans Day At Arlington Cemetery
US President Barack Obama attended his first Veterans day as President at Arlington National Cemetery , Virginia today.
President Obama and the First Lady made a surprise visit to Section 60, the area in the cemetery where those who died in Iraq and Afghanistan are buried.
The President later met with top Military and National Security Advisors to discuss troop numbers in Afganistan.
"The generation serving today already deserves a place along side previous generations for the courage they have shown and the sacrifices they have made."
President Barack Obama
President Obama And First Lady Obama Pay Their Respects At Fort Hood
US President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama paid their respects to the 13 fallen soldiers and civilians at Ill Corps Headquarters, Fort Hood Army Base, Texas today.
President Obama spoke before a crowd of thousands attending the memorial service and addressed the family members of the fallen at Ft. Hood.
The 13 were killed on the army base last week, allegedly by Major Nidal Hasan, a military psychiatrist, who turned his semi-automatic weapon on his fellow soldiers last week, whilst on a shooting rampage.
None of the victims were armed and several more were wounded.
The President also spent time with the victims of the shootings families.
President Obama spoke before a crowd of thousands attending the memorial service and addressed the family members of the fallen at Ft. Hood.
The 13 were killed on the army base last week, allegedly by Major Nidal Hasan, a military psychiatrist, who turned his semi-automatic weapon on his fellow soldiers last week, whilst on a shooting rampage.
None of the victims were armed and several more were wounded.
The President also spent time with the victims of the shootings families.
Obama, Clinton: "Walls Can Truly Come Down"
US President Barack Obama delivered a surprise video message to the main anniversary event as a tribute to the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin wall.
Obama was introduced by Secretary of State Hilary Clinton in attendance at the main anniversary event.
"Let us never forget November 9, 1989 nor the sacrifices that made it possible." US President Barack Obama
President Obama Remarks On Education System In Madison
US President Barack Obama in Madison, Wisconsin, remarked today, Wednesday 4th November, on the importance of education and the provision of the best education for "America's Sons and Daughter."
Obama outlines some of the challenges and progress made from one ago to date.The President commented and offered some insightful global comparisons whilst also giving reference to the need for the coming together to solve existing problems rather than allowing partisanship and "petty bickering stand in the way of progress; Democrat versus Republican...."
Obama outlines some of the challenges and progress made from one ago to date.The President commented and offered some insightful global comparisons whilst also giving reference to the need for the coming together to solve existing problems rather than allowing partisanship and "petty bickering stand in the way of progress; Democrat versus Republican...."
Obama Whitehouse Reports $787 Billion Stimulus Bill Success
The Obama Administration are claiming the $787 Billion Job Stimulus Bill a success, eight months after President Obama signed the Bill.
Obama's target is to save or create 3 million jobs in the next year. Calculations suggest 640,329 jobs have been saved or created so far. That is 325, 000 in education and 80,000 in construction.
Critics, however, are saying "how can anyone claim success with unemployment at almost 10%?" A figure which Vice President, Joe Biden, points out would be even higher without the Stimulus.
Obama's target is to save or create 3 million jobs in the next year. Calculations suggest 640,329 jobs have been saved or created so far. That is 325, 000 in education and 80,000 in construction.
Critics, however, are saying "how can anyone claim success with unemployment at almost 10%?" A figure which Vice President, Joe Biden, points out would be even higher without the Stimulus.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
