This report introduces the difficulties President Obama will face in his second term in both the national and international spheres. If domestic political consensus can be reached whereby every American contributes fairly to maintain a just and fair society, then the economic fears will fade into the horizon. If firm principles are adhered to and steadfastly implemented in foreign policy, then on the whole, a stable world will be on the cards. Should these two hypotheses remain just that –hypotheses– then the world at large, including the United States, is in for a turbulent ride.
CONTENTS
PRESENTATION
Executive Summary
A- INTRODUCTION
B- DOMESTIC
i) Economy
ii) Fiscal Cliff
C- FOREIGN
i) Defence & Security
ii) State Department
iii) CIA Director
iv) Afghanistan
v) Syria
vi) Russia
vii) Iran
viii) North Korea
ix) China
D- CONCLUSION
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Annexes:
Annex A GDP GROWTH: THIRD QUARTER, 2012
Annex B REAL CONSUMER SPENDING: SEPTEMBER, 2012
Annex C DURABLE-GOODS MANUFACTURING: 2011
Annex D CURRENT-ACCOUNT DEFICIT: SECOND QUARTER 2012
Annex E VALUE OF FOREIGN INVESTMENT IN THE U.S. & VALUE OF U.S. INVESTMENT ABROAD: 2011
Annex F TRADE GAP: SEPTEMBER 2012
Annex G A PLAN FOR JOBS & MIDDLE-CLASS SECURITY
