Middle East What Islamic State will do in 2017 In retreat across Syria and Iraq, will the newer terror group emulate the strategy honed by al-Qaeda? By Raffaello Pantucci
The next president’s Robin Who will the presidential candidates in the race for the White House choose to be their running mate By Raffaello Pantucci
Running with the McCainiacs A McCain candidacy throws up quite a few problems - many Republicans loathe him plus there are conce By Raffaello Pantucci
Americans in London Just what influence do American voters living in London have over the US Presidential primaries? Wel By Raffaello Pantucci
Psyched for Super Tuesday! Raffaello Pantucci attempts to unpick the significance of Super Tuesday for the Democrats, the Repub By Raffaello Pantucci
Iowa – don’t believe the hype What really is the importance of the Iowa Caucuses? Raffaello Pantucci explains plus By Raffaello Pantucci
A Mormon for President? Mitt Romney tries to assuage fears about his Mormon faith as rival Mike Huckabee gains ground among By Raffaello Pantucci
YouTube Democracy? If politicians really want interactivity, then they'll have to do more than just 'connect' with vote By Raffaello Pantucci
Libby let off? Not a surprise… Raffaello Pantucci says the Libby commutation is more of the same from a hypocritical administration By Raffaello Pantucci