Friday, September 16, 2016

Blog Stage 2: Article Introduction

Hey everyone! If you are interested in reading an article regarding the foreign policy of the United States, you can check out this one titled "Obama suffers the slings and arrows of a restive world" written by Stephen Collinson on Tuesday, September 6, 2016 at CNN. Here is the link: 

http://www.cnn.com/2016/09/05/politics/obama-putin-duterte-xi-erdogan-g20-reception/index.html


This article talks about President Obama's recent trip around the world to meet with global leaders at the g20 summit, and how many of these countries are on the rise in terms of power. It goes on to explain that many of these nations are either trying to gain more territory, or exercise their own power and influences outside of their own boundaries. It also shows how they do not wish to abide by the authority of the United States. As President Obama’s term for presidency draws to a close, the article is explaining the the political disagreements around the world that his successor would have to face in regards to foreign affairs.