Thomas Omestad

Global Economic Crisis: What the November 15 Summit Is Really About

By Thomas Omestad - Nation & World - October 23, 2008

Reform means the United States will cede some of its power. more >>

Bush Administration Explores Possible Opening With Long-Shunned Syria

By Thomas Omestad - Nation & World - October 15, 2008

Syrian and U.S. officials hold two high-level meetings as Damascus shows new signs of moderation. more >>

Does Financial Crisis Threaten America's Central Role in Global Economy?

By Thomas Omestad - Nation & World - October 10, 2008

Wall Street prompts speculation from adversaries and allies about an end to U.S. economic primacy. more >>

Global Warming Triggers an International Race for the Arctic

By Thomas Omestad - Nation & World - October 9, 2008

As the ice melts, national rivalries heat up over oil and gas deposits and shipping routes. more >>

With North Korea, Iran Talks Faltering, Bush Is Poised to Leave Behind Two Nuclear Challenges

By Thomas Omestad - Nation & World - October 2, 2008

Last-ditch diplomacy might not prevent the next president from facing two new active nuclear foes more >>

Amid Bailout Debate, Decline of U.S. Power Is a Hot Topic at the United Nations

By Thomas Omestad - Nation & World - September 29, 2008

Wall Street's meltdown under Bush's waning tenure has diplomats mulling America's reduced stature. more >>

Iran's President Says United States Too Weak to Attack Iran

By Thomas Omestad - Nation & World - September 25, 2008

Ahmadinejad predicts that the ailing U.S. economy will prevent Washington from launching a strike. more >>

Bush Closes Out a Rocky Relationship With the United Nations

By Thomas Omestad - Nation & World - September 23, 2008

Fighting terrorism again tops his talking points, along with promoting democracy. more >>

Sarah Palin Gets a Crash Course in Foreign Affairs at the United Nations

By Thomas Omestad - Nation & World - September 23, 2008

She is meeting with seven foreign leaders, many of whom receive significant U.S. financial aid. more >>

Brazil, Buoyed by Oil and Agriculture, Becomes a Global Power

By Thomas Omestad - Nation & World - September 18, 2008

Once a chronic debtor, the South American giant finds its groove under Lula, its charismatic president. more >>

How Iran Is Advancing Its Nuclear Program

By Thomas Omestad - Nation & World - September 16, 2008

While Tehran defies nuclear inspectors, the U.S.-led sanctions effort stalls out at the United Nations. more >>

Poll Finds World's Preference Is Clear: Obama for President

By Thomas Omestad - Nation & World - September 10, 2008

Obama leads McCain in all 22 countries surveyed, but that might not help him at home. more >>

Rice Making History With Trip to Libya, a Longtime Pariah Now Partly Rehabilitated

By Thomas Omestad - Nation & World - September 4, 2008

Her visit will be the first by a U.S. secretary of state in over half a century. more >>

Biden Brings Long Foreign Policy Experience to Obama's Presidential Bid

By Thomas Omestad - Nation & World - August 25, 2008

A veteran of the Senate, Biden will try to help Obama tie McCain to Bush's troubled overseas legacy. more >>

Putin's Russia Acts Like a Great Power Again

By Thomas Omestad - Nation & World - August 22, 2008

With its military assault on Georgia, Moscow signals that it shouldn't be regarded as a has-been. more >>

Pakistan's Ambassador Says Musharraf Resignation Returns Nuclear-Armed Nation to Democracy

By Thomas Omestad - Nation & World - August 19, 2008

Diplomat sends message of reassurance to Washington about Pakistan's commitment to counterterrorism. more >>

Why Washington Has Embraced Georgia's Embattled President

By Thomas Omestad - Nation & World - August 18, 2008

But in taking on Russia, Saakashvili may have misjudged the depth of U.S. support. more >>

Iran Warily Eyes U.S. Presidential Contenders Obama and McCain

By Thomas Omestad - Nation & World - July 17, 2008

But Tehran might push for a bargain with the Bush administration in its final months. more >>

Amid the Bluster, Iran and the United States Might Just Give Diplomacy a Chance

By Thomas Omestad - Nation & World - July 17, 2008

A rare meeting to include both American and Iranian officials brings a glint of optimism. more >>

Clearing Up a President's War-Making Powers

By Thomas Omestad - Nation & World - July 9, 2008

A high-profile panel calls for better rules for a president and Congress before a military conflict. more >>

Verification Will Be the Next Hurdle for the North Korea Nuclear Deal

By Thomas Omestad - Nation & World - July 1, 2008

The United States needs to confirm that Pyongyang has come clean on past bomb-making activities. more >>

North Korea Makes Partial Disclosure on Its Secret Nuclear Weapons Program

By Thomas Omestad - Nation & World - June 26, 2008

With diplomacy paying off, the United States responds by lifting some sanctions. more >>

American Farmers Try Their Luck in Brazil

By Thomas Omestad - Nation & World - June 25, 2008

Despite some hardships, they are finding both opportunity and adventure in operating large farms. more >>

Brazil Becomes the New Food Superpower