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Matt Frei
Why did Susan Rice pull out of consideration as America’s next secretary of state? Was she too strident, too forceful – or did she simply fail to play the Machiavellian game of Washington politics?
Massachusetts senator John Kerry is almost certain to be nominated as America’s next secretary of state: a post he has wanted for years. Is he the right man for the job?
Susan Rice, the combative US ambassador to the United Nations, has withdrawn her name for consideration as the next secretary of state.
With David Petraeus telling a US network he did not pass on classified information to his former lover, Channel 4 News untangles the links between key players in the scandal engulfing the CIA.
As more revelations emerge about the circumstances surrounding the resignation of CIA Director David Petraeus, congress is demanding answers about why it was kept in the dark for so long.
The resignation of CIA chief David Petraeus has provoked a wave of speculation in Washington over the timing and the nature of his departure.
Matt Frei
In the swing state of Florida – the scene is set for the third presidential debate, where both candidates are grappling with the dilemma of how best to champion America’s fortunes abroad.
The polls could hardly be tighter, and Monday’s final presidential debate could hardly be more crucial. Can Romney keep up his surge of momentum – or will Obama show what he is made of?
Lindsey Hilsum
A year after Gadaffi’s capture and death, International Editor Lindsey Hilsum looks at the legacy of his rule and the prospects for the country since his demise.
Lindsey Hilsum
As African and European leaders meet to discuss how to cope with the escalating dominance of terrorist groups in Northern Mali – is military intervention the best course of action?
Matt Frei
Round two in the US presidential debates and both candidates came out fighting. This time, with so much at stake, Obama and Romney got personal. And it wasn’t nice.
This time, no-one could accuse Obama of pulling his punches: at times, his clash with Mitt Romney was almost a physical fight. But did he do enough to regain his lost momentum in the polls?
US President Barack Obama launches fierce attacks on his Republican opponent for the White House, Mitt Romney, as the two men take part in the second televised campaign ahead of polling on 6 November.
The polls are narrowing as Barack Obama prepares to face Mitt Romney in their second debate. And if the president fails to deliver a knockout win, his political life is at risk.
He certainly controlled the night: Vice President Joe Biden came out fighting in his debate with Republican Paul Ryan, a man 27 years his junior. But did Biden’s constant smirks turn voters off?