However much this infuriates Congo's other politicians, the unarmed ones are powerless and the rebels will be weakened if their foreign backers now withdraw.

ECONOMIST: Congo

Obama's affiliation with Wright aligns with his choice of financial backers and foreign policy advisors.

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Joe Biden, who has plenty to say about foreign policy, was reportedly one of Mrs Clinton's leading backers for the job.

ECONOMIST: Lexington