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Just when the Democrats thought it was safe to go back in the tepid waters of me-too politics, the specter of U.S. politician Jesse Jackson rises again to shatter their calm. Their hope that Jackson could be contained in the nightmare world of Washington has been dashed by his refusal to run for Mayor. Now it appears that he will resume his presidential campaign for 1992, and if the primaries are timed in an advantageous way, he may have his best shot yet at a place on the ticket. Jackson terrifies the neoliberal apparatchiks of the party establishment precisely because he represents the emergence of their repressed political conscience. He raises the issues they have rejected, he organizes the constituencies they have abandoned, he projects the vision they have denied.

The article explores the differences in political contests between Europe and the U.S. and European reaction to the U.S. presidential election. The author asserts that U.S. elections are capable of dramatic political change. The article suggests that European parliamentary government leads to unimpressive leaders. Other topics include political representation, the personalities of politicians, and foreign affairs affecting elections.

This article debunks ten myths associated with modern Russia. Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, sometimes noted for his political savvy in handling the country's invasion of Georgia in 2008, has in fact managed to unite a European front against him. Despite the belief that Russia has been internationally humiliated since 1989, the country has wholly been welcomed by its Western peers. U.S. foreign policy on Russia is not likely to change under the administration of the 2008 President-elect.

The author explains how everyone is responsible for the shift in political policy of Turkey. U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates blames European politicians for rejecting Turkey's accession into the European Union (EU). While the pro-Israel lobbyists blame the AK Party's Islamist influence for the hate campaign against Israel. The author points out the U.S. failure to impose effective policy for Turkey. The author also blames the leaders of Turkey for their double standard.

The author offers opinions on U.S. foreign relations with Europe. President Barack Obama is urged to take a more active approach to relations with Europe, particularly in cultivating a personal relationship with European leaders. Europe is seen as dependent on U.S. leadership in a wide variety of international relations issues.

The author considers the effect on Europe if U.S. presidential candidate John McCain wins the U.S. presidential election. A McCain win might provide security for European leaders concerned about Russian leader Vladimir Putin's power. Despite McCain's promise to provide security and economic balance, European countries such as Germany and Great Britain are anticipating a partnership with the U.S. with Barack Obama as president.

This article offers the author's description of a world where Europe, the U.S., and other civilized, educated nations work together to keep peace and provide a more equal exchange of power. The author calls this place Natoland and describes how the U.S. would no longer have the responsibility to police the world but other strong nations could aid in this endeavor.

The author argues that European nations are too divided amongst themselves to form an effective alliance with the U.S. Individual nations often pursue their own interests, he claims, and the European Union is too fractured to speak with one voice. U.S. criticism of Europe since 2001 has not had a unifying effect.

The article focuses on the increasing cooperation between U. S. And European liberals. U. S. Democratic Party leader Howard Dean attended the Congress of the Party of European Socialists held in Portugal in December 2006, and House of Representatives Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi pledged to work with Europe addressing environmental issues. U. S. Democrats are eager to reestablish relationships with European Union countries after the alienating attitudes of President George W. Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney.

This article focuses on U.N. ambassador for the U.S. John Bolton and his behavior while serving in the U.N. The author writes that foreign ministries all across Europe celebrated when Bolton resigned from his position. He calls Bolton rude but says the real problem was Bolton's gift for making enemies out of allies.

Focuses on politics and government in Europe as of September 2000. Influence that the ideas of United States President Bill Clinton had on politics in Europe; Discussion about who Europeans would like to see replace Clinton, George W. Bush or Al Gore.

Reports on Vietnam's plans of becoming Asia's next boom economy. Speculations of the United States' resumption of diplomatic relations; Violation of the `Trading with the Enemy Act'; Hindrance due to Vietnam's communist government; Vietnamese claims of plots to overthrow its regime; Regulations for foreign investors on how to treat workers.