Steven Clemons directs the American Strategy Program at the New America Foundation and publishes the political blog, The Washington Note.

Steven Clemons's Salon stories

Tuesday, Jan 19, 2010 17:19 EST

Great challenges make great leaders

Yes, Obama inherited a presidency in bad shape. But he's yet to deliver the "change" he promised
Wednesday, Sep 19, 2007 03:58 EDT

Why Bush won't attack Iran

Despite saber-rattling, and the Washington buzz that a strike is coming, the president doesn't intend to bomb Iran. Cheney may have other ideas.

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