Foreign affairs
By Eric Ostermeier on April 8, 2013
One respected her more than any other world leader. One gave her the Presidential Medal of Freedom...and another celebrated Meryl Streep's portrayal of her on film.
By Eric Ostermeier on October 24, 2011
Only six House Democrats and one Republican issue press releases crediting Obama in ending the Libyan dictator's regime.
By Eric Ostermeier on March 21, 2011
Many Republicans and Democrats sang a different tune about Libya and Colonel Ghadafi just a few years ago
By Eric Ostermeier on July 4, 2010
Nearly two dozen nations will celebrate their independence in the month of July; nearly 50 nations mark their independence from the UK each year
By Eric Ostermeier on January 13, 2010
Minnesota's senior Senator and 5th and 8th CD U.S. Representatives are the only members of state's Congressional delegation to issue statements on the Haitian situation
By Eric Ostermeier on September 28, 2009
The event was illuminating for Bachmann's reaction to Paul's speech - a public display by the Congresswoman regarding her positive and negative reactions to Paul's unique brand of libertarian conservatism
By Eric Ostermeier on September 25, 2009
"The world has been getting more dangerous as we've been arguing about health care."
By Eric Ostermeier on May 12, 2009
Former Governor Jesse Ventura appeared on Larry King Live Monday evening to promote the paperback release of his latest book, Don’t Start the Revolution Without Me, and offered his trademark rapid-fire quips on a range of subjects, from Barack Obama’s first 100 days, to the drug war, to torture, to...
By Eric Ostermeier on January 18, 2009
The "present" votes registered by Keith Ellison and Betty McCollum a week ago Friday on the U.S. House resolution to recognize "Israel's right to defend itself against attacks from Gaza, reaffirming the United States' strong support for Israel, and supporting the Israeli-Palestinian peace process, stirred up a bit of controversy...
By Eric Ostermeier on September 4, 2008
8:20 a.m. "Democracy and America's Role in the World" kicks off Day 4 at the Humphrey Institute's series of forums entitled America's Future: Conversations about Politics and Policy during the 2008 Republican National Convention. The discussion is moderated by J. Brian Atwood, Dean, Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs,...
By Eric Ostermeier on September 3, 2008
12:40 p.m. "Building a Better, Safer World: What Would a McCain Presidency Do?" is the third panel today at the Humphrey Institute's series of forums entitled, America's Future: Conversations about Politics and Policy during the 2008 Republican National Convention. The discussion is moderated by Nina Easton (Washington Bureau Chief, Fortune)....
By Eric Ostermeier on September 2, 2008
8:25 a.m. "Foreign Policy Challenges for the next Administration" kicks off the second day at the Humphrey Institute's series of forums entitled America's Future: Conversations about Politics and Policy during the 2008 Republican National Convention. The discussion is moderated by Richard N. Haass, President of the Council on Foreign Relations....
By Eric Ostermeier on September 1, 2008
11:45 a.m. The third panel this morning at the Humphrey Institute's America's Future: Conversations about Politics and Policy during the 2008 Republican National Convention is entitled, "The Future of U.S. Foreign Assistancde: Effective Development and National Security. The panel is moderated by Matthew McLean, Vice President, Millennium Challenge Corporation. Panelists...
By Eric Ostermeier on December 27, 2007
The assassination today of ex-Pakistan Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto in Rawalpindi provides a newfound emphasis (temporarily, at least) on the importance of foreign policy and the war on terrorism for the next U.S. president. The United States' fragile relationship with a nation at the center of terrorism and radical Islam...
By Eric Ostermeier on December 23, 2007
During NBC's Meet the Press on Sunday morning, Ron Paul was the latest recipient of host Tim Russert's grilling of presidential candidates. Paul is currently polling around 5 percent in national polls on the GOP side, and is flirting with double that amount in some state polls, such as New...
By Eric Ostermeier on September 26, 2007
7:00 p.m. Andrew Kohut of the Pew Research Center gives his second talk of the day, entitled: "They Don't Like Us: Global Attitudes Toward the U.S. and other World Powers." The Pew Global Attitudes Project began in June 2001, initially to examine globalization issues and democratization. After September 11th, however,...
By Eric Ostermeier on September 25, 2007
Smart Politics will be live blogging at two events on Wednesday, September 26th. The Center for the Study of Politics and Governance is hosting Andrew Kohut of the Pew Research Center at the Humphrey Institute: "What to Watch in the 2008 Elections" Much of the nation's attention focuses on the...
By Eric Ostermeier on April 12, 2007
10:00 am. Freshman Democratic congressman Tim Walz's (MN-01) talk today is entitled "Tomorrow's Foreign Policy: What We're Teaching Today's Students and Why It Matters." 10:10 am. Walz begins his talk by discussing the importance of opening a line of communication between citizens and the government. He explains how his first...
By Eric Ostermeier on April 11, 2007
Smart Politics will be blogging live from the Humphrey Institute on Thursday, April 12th, from 10:00 am to 11:30 am at Congressman Tim Walz's (MN-01) speech on educating students about U.S. foreign policy. The talk, sponsored by the Center for the Study of Politics and Governance, is entitled "Tomorrow's...
