Blog 4

Mark Mardell's blog is usually just a short commentary on American affairs. It is sometimes accompanied by a photo of an event from Getty Photos or the AP that relates to the story. Mardell often addresses current affairs with a historical perspective, drawing parallels from European and American history.

Roger Cohen's blog is composed of longer editorials based on his own political views and studies from other think-tanks. It is usually does not have a photo, the emphasis put on the opinion and commentary. He often addresses one topic a week or per post, but goes into great depth.