The prime minister's globetrotting has led to accusations that he is ignoring domestic problems.
The domestic market is still depressed, but demand abroad is picking up.
The reduction of crime levels is the centrepiece of the president's domestic policies.
Sadly, his reforms opened up a Pandora's box of domestic problems.
As the NEC's deputy for domestic policy issues, Sperling has functioned as both policy wonk and political guru.