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Hollande’s Stag Visit Shows Obama No Reagan at Dinners
Bloomberg Erik Goldstein, College of Arts & Sciences For a White House that lives by the mantra “No Drama Obama,” state dinners have provided enough suspense to fill a “House of Cards” episode…...
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French President Hollande likely to attend U.S. state dinner without a date
The Globe and Mail Erik Goldstein, College of Arts & Sciences French President François Hollande’s suddenly public romantic entanglements have forced some re-arranging of chairs at next week’s...
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For Obama, state visits prove to be complicated affairs
USA Today Erik Goldstein, College of Arts & Sciences President Obama has had more than his fair share of headaches when it comes to hosting state visits… Expert quote: “It was to be a thank you to...
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Hollande’s US visit to rekindle Franco-American affairs
Sydney Morning Herald Erik Goldstein, College of Arts & Sciences You don’t hear talk of “cheese eating surrender monkeys” in Washington, DC, these days. With the French President Francois Hollande...
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5 Things to know about Tuesday’s state dinner
Associated Press Erik Goldstein, College of Arts & Sciences President Barack Obama welcomes French President Francois Hollande to the White House on Tuesday for an awkwardly timed state dinner,...
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State dinner for France’s Hollande may get awkward after his breakup
Los Angeles Times Erik Goldstein, College of Arts & Sciences President Obama’s first state dinner was memorable for who showed up uninvited. His sixth, a high-glitz affair for the president of...
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How much do state dinners cost, and are they worth the expense?
Washington Post Erik Goldstein, College of Arts & Sciences Well, the first thing to know is that the dinner isn’t really for them. It’s mainly for you… Expert quote: “It’s a useful way to signal a...
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President Obama went to 3 state dinners in Asia. Here’s how they work
Washington Post “The Fix” Erik Goldstein, College of Arts & Sciences State dinners are the glitizest of official functions, where everyone wants an invite, wardrobes and the guest list are...
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Experts Media Alert – UK General Elections
The United Kingdom will hold general elections in May. Although a recent poll shows an increase in Prime Minister David Cameron’s approval rating, it does not appear to be the case for the rest of his...
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Seahawk Wilson, Intel’s Krzanich Among Abe State Dinner Guests
Bloomberg Erik Goldstein, College of Arts & Sciences Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson, Star Trek actor George Takei and Intel Corp. Chief Executive Brian Krzanich are among guests from...
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Cameron treats Xi to beer, fish and chips in English pub
AsiaOne Erik Goldstein, College of Arts & Sciences, Pardee School of Global Studies President Xi Jinping was served with Britain’s famous fish and chips in a traditional English pub with British...
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Expect maple and celebs at Obama’s state dinner for Trudeau
The Star Erik Goldstein, College of Arts & Sciences, Pardee School of Global Studies Barack Obama plans to hold a White House state dinner for Justin Trudeau at some point in the new year… View...
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Lockheed, Boeing Chiefs Among Guests at State Dinner for Trudeau
Bloomberg Erik Goldstein, College of Arts & Sciences, Pardee School of Global Studies The chief executives of Lockheed Martin Corp and Boeing Co., who are vying to replace Canada’s aging fleet of...
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Queen Elizabeth II at 90: Why are Americans fascinated with royalty?
Christian Science Monitor Erik Goldstein, College of Arts & Sciences, Pardee School of Global Studies As events gather pace in Britain to celebrate another birthday of their beloved monarch,...
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A British official rants against Prince George. Was that appropriate?
Christian Science Monitor Erik Goldstein, College of Arts & Sciences, Pardee School of Global Studies William and Kate’s son has just celebrated his third birthday, but photos of the young prince...
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