Top 5 Foreign Policy Predictions for 2016

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Top 5 Foreign Policy Predictions for 2016

 

BY JAMES JAY CARAFANO / DECEMBER 30, 2015 / 20 COMMENTS
When it comes to foreign and defense policy, presidents have had better years than 2015. Hey, Jimmy Carter had better years than Barack Obama when it comes to securing America’s place in the world.

 

If there is any quantum of solace for the Obama administration, it might be that 2016 could make 2015 look good.

 

Here are five bad moments that might happen in 2016:

 

5. Year of the Euroskeptic

 

Obama is heavily invested in the "European project." In fact, if he could have his way, the U.S. and Europe would be twin nanny super-states straddling the Atlantic. But may come to a screeching halt in 2016. The European Union (EU) is already under pressure after the Euro-crisis, the Ukraine crisis, and the recent flood of refugees from the Middle East. Now, the political ranks of the euroskeptics -- those opposed to the EU -- are growing. Great Britain could vote for “Brexit,” a referendum to opt out of the EU this year. The new Polish government is riddled with euroskeptics. 2016 could be the beginning of the end.

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RedState Roundtable: Fearless New Year’s Predictions 2016

By: Thomas Crown (Diary) | January 1st, 2016 at 11:00 AM | 3

Happy New Year, everyone! In the spirit of that brave soul who crawls from bed, hungover, unsure of the day except that it probably isn’t Christmas oh God no wait what happened last night there were those little drinks — and then actually stands up to make a promise that this will never happen again and actually believes it, we are pleased to present to you our |

http://www.redstate.com/2016/01/01/redstate-roundtable-fearless-new-years-predictions/

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