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H1 Washington Quarterly Summer 2007 The Critical Battles: Political Reconciliation and Reconstruction in Iraq Brookings Countering Iran’s Revolutionary Challenge United States should deflate Iran's aspirations using multiple tools, including containment, broad economic pressure, and stabilizing Iraq. Download Position Paper (PDF) Download Fact Sheet (PDF) By Peter Rodman Exit From Iraq Should Be Through Iran by Gen. William E. Odom (ret.) Middle East Quarterly Is Iraq in a Civil War?, by David A. Patten Kurds and Shia Fight for Power in Baghdad Inter Press Service New York Times Strife in North Iraq as Sunni Arabs Drive Out Kurds Conflict between Arabs and Kurds is intensifying in Mosul, adding another dimension to the civil war. World Briefing | Asia: Azerbaijan: BP Denies Playing Role in Coup Attempts Stratfor Iran, the United States and Potential Iraq Deal-Spoilers Washington Post From Iraq to Algeria, Al-Qaeda's Long Reach Suicide Bombings in Algiers Suggest Network's Influence In Recruiting, Training North Africans to Fight at Home Rice Cautions Israel on Syria 'No Substitute' for Peace With Palestinians, Secretary Says New Left Review Russia is better off today than when Putin came to power. It now needs law and order to restore state institutions. Democracy can wait... more» Independent Hamish McRae: The balance of power is shifting McClatchy Iranian arms to Taliban may be retaliation for U.S. policy As NATO troops in Afghanistan have begun intercepting sophisticated Iranian arms bound for the Taliban, U.S., NATO and Afghan officials are growing more concerned about Iranian policy in Afghanistan BBC Shining son Geostrategies of the European Neighbourhood Policy DIIS This 37-page Danish working paper describes the evolving nature of the European Neighbourhood Policy and of the EU itself CRS "Central Asia's Security: Issues and Implications for U.S. Interests," updated April 26, 2007. Christian Science Monitor The wannabe nation of Nagorno-Karabakh With a flag, parliament, and prime minister, this 'country' is all dressed up but has nowhere to go. How Israel Bungled the Second Lebanon War, by Efraim Inbar Learning Large Lessons Rand Corporation A 265-page US monograph describing the evolving roles of ground power and air power in the post-Cold War era CFR Sadjadpour: Revolutionary Guards Have Financial Interest in Keeping Iran Revitalizing Grand Strategy: America’s Untapped Market Power Patrick J. McDonald Greater reliance on U.S. economic power, such as eliminating import barriers on products from key moderate Islamic states, can inject more prudence into foreign policy without abandoning the historical U.S. goal of promoting freedom and political reform around the world. Asia Times IRAN AND THE US TALK Now, that wasn't so bad ... SPENGLER Why Iran will fight, not compromise Massive inflation, even more massive unemployment especially among the nation's young, and official economic statistics so distressing that the president insists they are fabricated by his political enemies - that is the sad story of today's Iran. There are very few ways out of this mess, and the most likely scenario is a new Persian imperial adventure. Anthony Cordesman on Iraq - whether U.S. benchmarks will be met, the readiness of Iraqi Security Forces, and the effectiveness of the surge. WATCH THE INTERVIEW | MORE FROM THE BURKE CHAIR Walker's World: Ominous mood music to U.S.-Iran talks Guardian The Iraq war is Brown's war, a war he could have stopped Simon Jenkins: Brown showed a distinct lack of courage in failing to stand up to Blair. Now he must quickly summon the courage to withdraw. Bashar Assad: Syria's new strongman?Dilip Hiro May 29 07, 10:40pm: The re-elected president is newly confidant, but his reign is in danger of becoming more authoritarian in the light of resistance to western democracy.Expect a Dialogue of the Deaf With Syria By: Barry Rubin | The Daily Star If Syria sponsors terrorist attacks, subverts Lebanon, represses dissidents, or promotes violence in Iraq, nothing in a talking process would punish Damascus in the hope of having the matter solved. In the meantime, Syria would have a free hand to do what it pleases. UPI Analysis: Bush offering a withdrawal date? Messing Up the Mullahs By: Peter Brookes | New York Post Financial Times COMMENT: The right way to respond to China's exploding surpluses It is almost inconceivable that Beijing will grant what look like one-sided concessions to demands from the “sole superpower”. That would be humiliating, writes Martin Wolf WORLD NEWS: Iraq roadside bombings push up US death toll Bush picks Zoellick to be World Bank chief LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: The 'realist' case for making Kosovo an exception Tehran's Secret "Department 9000" - Mark Hosenball Asia Times A Shi'ite storm in the making Tensions over key political issues in Iraq, such as federalism and the distribution of oil, are paving the way for a major Shi'ite-on-Shi'ite conflict. On the one side is Muqtada al-Sadr and his Mahdi Army, on the other Abdul Aziz al-Hakim and the Badr Organization. And in the middle lie Iran and the US. The best Washington can do to contain the clash is through the already fragile government Foreign Policy The List: After Musharraf La France s’ennuie? No one can say Nicolas Sarkozy is boring, nor is France itself any longer boring. In fact, it could become quite exciting... more» Ha’aretz Richard Perle: U.S. will attack Iran if it obtains nukes Why did The Israel Factor panelists downgrade Rice? | H2 From the Archive K. IRAK, PKK ve Sınır Ötesi Harekât (ss. 9-14) Haziran 2006 ABD Güvenlik Politikalarında Güç Kullanımı ve Caydırıcılık Ağustos 2002 ABD, K. Irak ve Türkiye Üzerine Notlar ve Sorular Haziran 2007 From the Archive U.S.-Turkish Relations and the Challenges Ahead FT France gives Turkish EU hopes reprieve Sarkozy 'won't stop Turkey talks' The Economist CORRESPONDENT’S DIARY: Turkey Genocide and free speech Our Europe editor confronts the burden of history İngiliz The Economist: Türkiye'deki laikler züppe Guardian Pamuk without the politics Orhan Pamuk is frequently in the news, but at Hay he only wanted to talk about his novels. Google News Kurdish Kurdish Media Ankara'dan ABD'ye ihlal notası [INSIDE NORTHERN IRAQ] Sadi SOMUNCUOĞLU Rizgari Seçimi, K. Kürdistan parlamentosunun oluşumuna dönüştürmeli Trende gizlenmiş füze rampaları bulundu Turkey, US at odds over airspace violation [NEWS ANALYSIS]US violation of Turkish airspace raises questions Denetim Kürt yönetimine Sınır ötesi operasyonun tartışıldığı bir dönemde, ABD Kuzey Irak'taki üç vilayetin denetimini bugün bölgesel Kürt yönetimine bırakacak. PKK: ‘Ankara'daki saldırıda hedef, Genelkurmay Başkanı'ydı’ Genelkurmay: Şırnak'ta operasyon sürüyor Iraqi Kurds Say Cooperation with Ankara Needed Against Al Qaida By: Ilnur Cevik | Nasuhi Güngör F 16’lar kazaymış, ya ufolar? SALİH TUNA Ak Parti'yi geriletebilecek tek parti İhlalin siteye girmesi ABD'yi rahatsız etti ABD: Hava ihlali istemeden gerçekleşti AK Parti'li Fırat: "ABD Kuzey Irak'tan çekilmez" Tunceli'de nokta operasyonlar başladı ABD Dışişleri Sözcüsü: Türk hava sahasının ihlali tekrarlanmayacak Devrilen trendeki konteynırdan silah çıktı K.Irak sınırına tank ve top sevkiyatı Amerika, Kuzey Irak'ta güvenliği peşmergeye bırakıyor PKK entices freshman university students Hakan Aygün DTP'ye düşen tarihi görev! Demokratlarda Türk askeri harekatına kırmızı ışık yaktı Calil Kaldani; ABD ile ortak çıkarlara sahibiz Can Ataklı Ne demek sınırlı operasyon izni? Çuval geçirmekten bile beter bu! Güven Akkuş’un PKK ile ilişkisi kesinleşti Burada eğitmişler Ankara’da Anafartalar Çarşısı’nda gerçekleştirdiği intihar eylemiyle altı kişiyi öldüren terörist Güven Akkuş’un, Hollanda’nın Eindhoven kenti yakınlarındaki Liempde köyündeki bir çiftlikte eğitim gördüğü ortaya çıktı. İran Devrim Muhafızları PKK ile çatışıyor Genelkurmay'dan 'Sabah'a cevap Lübnan'daki Türk birliğinin görev süresi 1 yıl uzatıldı Lebanon: Turkey extends stay of troops by 1 year Jerusalem Post Lübnan’da görev 1 yıl uzayacak Suriye uçağına Diyarbakır'a in emri F.Bahçe, El Kaide'nin hedefi olacaktı Google News Greece Cyprus Turkish Cypriot Press ABHaber Sarkozy 'won't stop Turkey talks' France to Let Turkey EU Talks Continue for Now Sarko’nun Türkiye planı Sarkozy'nin özel temsilcisi haftasonu gizlice Türkiye'ye gelmiş Sarkozy, en yakın danışmanını gönderdi Rauf DENKTAŞ Yüzde 80 Devlet dedi Sarkozy'den Erdoğan'a özel elçi F-16'lara Ege'de Yunan önlemesi Nabucco Projesi'nde sıkıntı yaşanıyor Croatia and Turkey partners in EU goal - 29-05-2007 Ankara presses for customs union of Muslim countries Diasporayı düşmansız bırakmak bizim işimiz Lale Sarıibrahimoğlu Why defense industry fairs are not kid-friendly Alo Washington'da Türk - Amerikan İlişkileri Onlar ülkelerini sırtında taşımıyor MİT Bilderberg'i iptal etmeli! Hangi paşa, hangi şirkette çalışıyor? Aidiyet, fetih(çilik) ve şiddet kültürü Turkish current account deficit hits $9.1 billion in Q1 Ege Cansen Küreselleşmenin yarattığı değişimler İ.Hüseyin Yıldız Murat Yülek The plight of Turkish agriculture Ercan Kumcu Dış ticarette üretim faktörlerinin önemi TÜSİAD, Ağar ve Mumcu’dan istikrarlı büyüme sözü i KDV indirimi ve kayıt dışılık Metin Ercan CHP’nin ekonomideki sloganı: Hedef sıfır açlık Stable poverty by Prof. BÜNYAMİN DURAN* | H3 ‘ABD’yi uyardık, tekrar ederse ne olacağı belli’ ABD'den 'Nota'ya jet cevap: Bir daha ihlal yaşanmayacağını garanti ediyoruz Turkey asks US not to violate its airspace again ASLI AYDINTAŞBAŞ F16 olayı ve komplolar Emin Pazarcı F-16 krizinin perde arkası İşte o cevap Şamil Tayyar AK Parti’ye uyarı Türk seçmeni son bir yıla bakıyor Erdoğan'a ulaşan anket sonuçları Şahin Alpay "Yeni orta sınıf"ın siyasi eğilimleri Cengiz Çandar Türk hava sahasının ihlalinin düşündükleri... Kuzey Irak operasyonu İsmet Berkan Kuzey Irak'a girmek Avni Özgürel M Ali Birand Türkiye’de darbe hazırlığı mı var? Hasan CEMAL Yalman ve Şenuygur Paşalar! Cüneyt Ülsever Bir iç mesele olarak Kuzey Irak! Suat Kınıklıoğlu Turkey’s Iraq policy is coming to a turning point Fikret BİLA ABD'nin ihlali o gün Dışişleri'ne bildirildi ABD’ye alt düzeyde nota Trende `sır' silahlar PKK'nın bombalı eylem yaptığı trende 300 adet boru tipi füze bulundu Milli Gazete AKP-Doğan ilişkisini yakaladı İsmail Küçükkaya AK Parti’nin “krizden çıkış” planı Türban modern hale getirilebilir mi? Bilal Çetin Eski solcular muhafazakar, sağcılar sosyal demokrat mı oluyor? Mehmet Tezkan 22 Temmuz’da AKP muhalefete düşebilir! Mustafa Karaalioğlu Vitrin mi, proje mi? AKP'deki telaşın nedeni Murat Yetkin ABDURRAHMAN YILDIRIM İkinci bombacı jandarmanın elinde mi? Abdülhamit Bilici Özkök ne demişti? Yetki genişleten yasa teklifine gelen destek ve eleştiriler Harp Akademileri gündemi M.Ali Kışlalı İç Basında Türk Dış Politikası Dış Basında Türkiye-AB İlişkileri - Dış Basında Güncel Türkiye Bülteni Dış Basında Irak BBC Turkish 0700 VOA Dış Basında Türkiye Turkish Press Review Google News Turkey Turquie Türkei TurcoPundit Taha Kıvanç Bilderberg İstanbul'da Fehmi Koru Ciddiyetin böylesi ALİ BAYRAMOĞLU Darbe kokusu, asker korkusu… KÜRŞAT BUMİN Buna da referandum diyorlar İBRAHİM KARAGÜL Türk-Amerikan savaşı HAKAN ALBAYRAK Adını koyalım: Darbeciler teröristtir! NAZLI ILICAK Hamasetin sonu felâket Baykal: Ülkeyi asker mi yönetiyor? Mustafa Ünal AK Parti'nin yeni yüzleri Ahmet Hakan Bağcılar ne yana düşer usta Serdar Turgut Tezkerede gerçekler Emre Uslu Horse-trading to donkey killer desert Mensur Akgün İyi ki de geçmemiş İsrafil KUMBASAR Salih Neftçi Anketler bu seçimde daha önemli [Yorum - Doç. Dr. Zühtü Arslan] Rejim krizi hiç bitmez; çünkü... Tamer Korkmaz Rahmetli Menderes, Kesici'ye hakkını helal eder miydi? Ekrem Dumanlı In Turkey, conspiracy theories actually hold, because… (1) Oktay Ekşi Sonunda aydınlandık Bekir Coşkun Türbanın yerine bir şey?.. Tufan Türenç Erdoğan’ın mağduru oynamaya hakkı yok Mehmet Y Yılmaz Demokrat Parti ne kadar ’demokrat’ olacak? Yalçın Doğan Erdoğan’a Ecevit örneği Ali Bulaç Hangi gerekçe? Özdemir İnce Nondurmalı nemokrasi Yalçın BAYER CHP-DSP birlikteliği başarı getirebilir mi? Hadi Uluengin Irak mı, hukuk mu? İlnur Çevik Should the system function like this? ERGUN BABAHAN Sandığa sahip çıkmak EMRE AKÖZ G.Kurmay'ın internet sitesi Kanadoğlu'ndan yeni '367' yorumu Mümtazer Türköne "Millî irade hamaseti" Ekrem Dumanlı Ah yargı, vah yargı bu ne büyük yanılgı Özkasnak'tan Hasan Cemal'e: Tank sesini özlemişsindir gel dinleteyim Çiller'in kurmayları, Ağar'ın ekibi gecikince DYP'yi kaptı Soldan sağa kesin dönüş Eser Karakaş Nasıl bir Türkiye istiyorlar? Burası Ankara. CHP-MHP ittifakı mümkün mü? Terrorism’s impact on the regime Yavuz Baydar AK Party should also blame itself - and draw wise conclusions Şakir Süter Ne notası?! Gülay Göktürk Sağ-Sol saflaşması artık sadece kalplerde |
H4 New York Times Strife in North Iraq as Sunni Arabs Drive Out Kurds Conflict between Arabs and Kurds is intensifying in Mosul, adding another dimension to the civil war. THOMAS L. FRIEDMAN Iran Arrests Grandma Why a 67-year-old grandmother — whose only crime is getting people together in public to talk about building a better Iran — is such a threat to the regime. Ex-Trade Envoy Is Bush’s Choice for World Bank Robert B. Zoellick, a senior diplomat and trade envoy, has been tapped to try to heal the bitter rifts left by Paul D. Wolfowitz’s ouster. Advisers Fault Harsh Methods in Interrogation What Happens if We Leave Iraq? (7 Letters) Pakistan’s Suspended Justice Tells of Facing Down Musharraf Memo From London: Should British Academics, or Rock Bands, Boycott Israel? 3 Iranian-Americans Charged by Tehran With Espionage Rice Rejects Link of Iran Arrests and Captures of Guards in Iraq Palestinian and Israeli Leaders to Meet Next Week, as Tensions Remain High Security Council to Vote on Court to Try Suspects in Beirut Slaying Russia Hails Test of a New Missile It Says Can Pierce Defense Shields News Analysis: Suicide Poses Old Threat to Japan’s New Leader World Briefing | Asia: Azerbaijan: BP Denies Playing Role in Coup Attempts OP-ED CONTRIBUTOR; The Pope’s Language Lesson Editorial No More Excuses on Darfur President Bush rightly served notice that America has run out of patience with the duplicity of Sudan’s president, Omar Hassan Bashir, and will press the international community to stand up to the genocide. MAUREEN DOWD How We’re Animalistic — in Good Ways and Bad Thumos and Thucydides, for modern times. | H5 Washington Post From Iraq to Algeria, Al-Qaeda's Long Reach Suicide Bombings in Algiers Suggest Network's Influence In Recruiting, Training North Africans to Fight at Home Rice Cautions Israel on Syria 'No Substitute' for Peace With Palestinians, Secretary Says Group in Algeria Turned To Al-Qaeda for Assistance Trade Negotiator Picked To Head Up World Bank President Bush decides to nominate Robert Zoellick to replace Paul Wolfowitz, who stepped down from his position after alleged ethical violations. NATO General Tells of Taliban Setbacks Russia Tests Missiles, Warns Against U.S. Plan Americans in Iran Accused of Spying Tehran Announces Formal Charges Against Three, Denies Holding Fourth 10 American Soldiers Killed in Iraq The Case for Gouging By Robert J. Samuelson Higher gas prices may be the best way to slow global warming. Genocide Fatigue? By Michael Gerson, America will finally take stronger action against Sudan -- but Americans may be too weary to care. Peace Through Defeat By Harold Meyerson, Each time the Democrats lose a vote to end the war, the war's end may get just a little closer. Editorial Genocide Diplomacy President Bush announces new sanctions for Sudan; China proposes more foreign investment. Shortchanging Democracy in Ukraine By: Jackson Diehl | The Washington Post Bush Chides GOP Critics of Immigration Plan President Says Opponents 'Haven't Read the Bill' and Are Trying to Frighten Americans | H6 Guardian The Iraq war is Brown's war, a war he could have stopped Simon Jenkins: Brown showed a distinct lack of courage in failing to stand up to Blair. Now he must quickly summon the courage to withdraw. Bashar Assad: Syria's new strongman?Dilip Hiro The re-elected president is newly confidant, but his reign is in danger of becoming more authoritarian in the light of resistance to western democracy.Diplomat in line for World Bank post White House nominates former US trade negotiator Robert Zoellick to replace Paul Wolfowitz. CV: Robert Zoellick Russia adds to arms race fears Russia has tested a new intercontinental ballistic missile capable of penetrating American defences Hamas: attacks on Israel will go on · Mashal predicts explosion across Middle East · Fatah conflict blamed on foreign intervention Back to Barak? Rory McCarthy May 29 07, 08:40pm: Israel's elections for the leadership of the Labour party have thrown up an unlikely contender. But two weeks is a long time in politics. See you in SeptemberEric Alterman May 29 07, 07:40pm: Democrats look weak because of last week's funding vote, but they're better off waiting to force the issue this autumn.Five Britons kidnapped in central Baghdad ambush Urgent attempts are under way to free four security guards and finance expert who were seized by gunmen wearing police uniforms. Elaborate operation inside ministry stirs fears of new tactics Hostages to fortune Simon Tisdall May 29 07, 06:40pm: Does the kidnap of five Britons in Baghdad suggest that Muqtada al-Sadr is keen to reassert his authority?The internet will revolutionise the very meaning of politics Jonathan Freedland: The web could yet bypass government and existing political communities, and either expand democracy in the process - or stifle it Should we vote for a boycott? No regrets Richard Perle was one of the arch hawks who helped to push America into the Iraq war. Four years on, Suzanne Goldenberg finds him unrepentant Tehran officials charge three Americans with spying Iran charged three Americans with spying in a move that intensified suspicion surrounding intellectuals with US ties. Bush orders Darfur sanctions after grassroots pressure · Move designed to pre-empt G8 summit · Campaigners claim curbs are too little, too late First stop of Blair's farewell Africa tour: Gadafy's tent · PM sees energy and arms sales deals signed · Leader once shunned by west is 'easy to deal with' BP returns to Libya with £1bn deal Firm to explore in oil and gas sites in landmark agreement that could help plug Russian gap. Tony Blair and the case of the disappearing cabinet No 10 inner circle turns on Campbell over indiscreet memoirs |
H7 Expect a Dialogue of the Deaf With Syria By: Barry Rubin | The Daily Star If Syria sponsors terrorist attacks, subverts Lebanon, represses dissidents, or promotes violence in Iraq, nothing in a talking process would punish Damascus in the hope of having the matter solved. In the meantime, Syria would have a free hand to do what it pleases. UPI Analysis: Bush offering a withdrawal date? The Surge: From Worse to Worst? Messing Up the Mullahs By: Peter Brookes | New York Post Tehran's Secret "Department 9000" - Mark Hosenball You Can't Play Nice with Syria - Barry Rubin Geopolitical Diary: Libya Moves to Rejoin the International Community | H8 IraqSlogger Google News Iraq Iran Syria Mideastwire.com - NPR Iraq US Papers Wed: Kurdish Families Flee Mosul Arabs Fear US-Iran Talks Cut Them Out McClatchy Iranian arms to Taliban may be retaliation for U.S. policy As NATO troops in Afghanistan have begun intercepting sophisticated Iranian arms bound for the Taliban, U.S., NATO and Afghan officials are growing more concerned about Iranian policy in Afghanistan BBC Shining son Daily Star A momentary triumph of reason in the corridors of power Life in a remote US Army outpost in Iraq: IEDs, DVDs, and A/C Doria, near Kiruk, is part of the new US counterinsurgency effort, where 110-degree heat isn't the only foe US troops face. · Expert: Sadr playing pullout card Analyst: Iraq's Maliki 'caught in vise' The Jordan-Israel QIZs have been insignificant for peace By Yusuf Mansur Jihadists Moving into Lebanon from Syria By: Christopher Albritton | The Washington Times Heavily armed foreign jihadists have been entering Lebanon from Syria from around the time Western authorities noticed a drop in the infiltration of foreign fighters from Syria to Iraq, Lebanese officials say. Musharraf's Grip Falters in Pakistan By: Laura King | Los Angeles Times | H9 Ha’aretz – Danny Rubinstein: The settler state of the West Bank Richard Perle: U.S. will attack Iran if it obtains nukes Why did The Israel Factor panelists downgrade Rice? Axis of Evil Meets the Great Satan By: Zvi Bar'el | Haaretz The meeting of the Iranian and the American ambassadors in Baghdad merits the adjective "historic" after 27 years during which there were no open negotiations between the two countries - neither direct nor mission specific. Ira Sheskin: The debate over U.S. Jewish demography America and the Mideast: Evangelism old and new Abbas: Damascus talks 'fruitful,' but elections not off the table Rosner: Rice is still being eyed as a U.S. presidential candidate UN Security Council to approve establishment of Hariri tribunal Understanding the Palestinian Infighting By: Daoud Kuttab | The Jerusalem Post Samet Dr. Barak and Mr. Ayalon Elusive Dreams of Peace Fade in Mideast By: H.D.S. Greenway | The Boston Globe Q&A with Michael Oren Daily Alert.org – Middle East Progress - EJC Israeli Press Review – Google News Israel - Palestine Middle East Quarterly How Israel Bungled the Second Lebanon War, by Efraim Inbar Boston Globe A two-state solution could work (By Rafi Dajani and Ori Nir) RELATIONS BETWEEN Israelis and Palestinians have reached such a low point that many on both sides are increasingly despairing of peace efforts. The rationales vary, as do the proposed implications, but the diagnosis is similar: The two-state solution, the formula that most Israelis and Palestinians support as a compromise-solution for their conflict and that is the official policy of the ... 'US not opposed to Israel-Syria talks' |
H10 Christian Science Monitor The wannabe nation of Nagorno-Karabakh With a flag, parliament, and prime minister, this 'country' is all dressed up but has nowhere to go. Hughes: Psychological war between the US, Iran Israel's Labor Party taps soldier-politicians Two retired military chiefs will face off in a vote to lead the dovish party in the wake of last summer's Lebanon war. A Pakistani city's moderate voices Near Pakistan's restive tribal areas, many say the remote border regions need more gov't engagement to curb extremism. Part 2 of three. Part 1: Pakistan losing territory | Map China, nuclear technology, and a US sale Critics of a deal to sell China cutting-edge reactors hope to stall it in Congress by questioning the sale's taxpayer-backed financing. ASIA Beijing takes the hard line While corporations see the gains from trade and investment in terms of private profit, Beijing uses its gains in industrial capacity, capital and technology to rise as a major power in world politics --with an agenda hostile to U.S. interests. Paulson's China Flop By: William Pesek | Bloomberg One suggestion for Paulson: Try a different argument. The current one is looking increasingly weak on the economics. China, the Olympic Games and Global Leadership By: Orvill Schell | The Daily Star To become a truly "great nation," China must make two great leaps. First, it must become more comfortable playing an active and constructive international role. China is now deeply involved in the world, especially the Third World, because of trade. But it maintains a 19th-century notion of sovereignty - namely, that a country's national territory, its leaders have an absolute right to do whatever they want without outside "interference." Analysis: Japan's sumo diplomacy China's not so new nuclear strategy | H11 IHT Democracy à la Carte By: Felix G. Rohatyn | International Herald Tribune As France prepares for the changes promised by the new government of President Nicolas Sarkozy, there is likely to be a lively debate over the virtues and failings of American democracy and capitalism as viewed from different sides of the Atlantic Ocean. Losing the 'other war' in Afghanistan? Is there a danger of losing in Afghanistan? The answer is yes. Decent policy, needs work When the United States finally "rediscovers" Asia, after the end of the Iraq conflict, Washington will find a markedly changed region. Corruption in China: The anger boils over Greece is awaiting huge wave of tourists EU concedes failure on migration policy Boeing unit to face suit in CIA seizures EUROPE European press review Geostrategies of the European Neighbourhood Policy DIIS This 37-page Danish working paper describes the evolving nature of the European Neighbourhood Policy and of the EU itself Europe’s Two Futuresby JOSCHKA FISCHER France Considers Paying Migrants to Go Home By: Renata Goldirova | EU Observer Tax-Cut War Widens in Europe as U.K., France, Germany Jump In By: Simon Kennedy | Bloomberg News Complexities Mount for Kosovo's Final Resolution By: Ioannos Michaelatos | World Press The final resolution for Kosovo, being decided now in the United Nations Security Council, is another episode in the conflict-driven history of a province that has characterized and shaped the history of the Balkans since the Middle Ages. Brown Risks Isolation if He Plays Veto Politics in Europe By: David Clark | The Guardian The Hammer of Brussels needs to build political capital, not squander it by brandishing the national interest card. Prodi Punished Italy's voters give their confused Government a bloody nose | H12 RFE/RL CSM The wannabe nation of Nagorno-Karabakh With a flag, parliament, and prime minister, this 'country' is all dressed up but has nowhere to go. BBC Prosperous reality Russia tests missile, aims to foil U.S. defense Russia yesterday test-launched a new intercontinental ballistic missile capable of carrying multiple independent warheads, and a top government official said it could penetrate any defense system, a news agency reported. Google News Azerbaijan CRS "Central Asia's Security: Issues and Implications for U.S. Interests," updated April 26, 2007. EDM CRISIS OVER, BUT RULE OF LAW UNDERMINED IN UKRAINE
Russia tests missile to penetrate U.S. shieldPresident Vladimir Putin said American antimissile defense plans could turn Europe into "a tinderbox." IMF Praises Georgia's Success In Attracting Investment The Crisis Is Over in Ukraine By: Mikhail Zygar | Kommersant The political crisis in Ukraine ended Saturday night. It lasted 60 days, but ended with satisfaction all around. Shortchanging Democracy in Ukraine By: Jackson Diehl | The Washington Post Uzbekistan Booze Crackdown May Be Aimed at Karimov's Political Rivals By: Marina Kozlova | World Politics Review |
H13 The Times Tough guy melts into soft-shoe shufflerNew French President Nicolas Sarkozy has begun to water down some of his key foreign policy and domestic election pledges Seizure at Gunpoint The kidnappings in Iraq put Iran’s sincerity to the test Putin tests missile in growing standoff The Russian leader's new weapon is designed to evade the type of American missile defence shield that is proposed for Europe Why do we put up with inept government? Recent episodes show that our centralised hierarchy is a terrible way of getting things done Chris Dillow Opening salvo in battle of memoirs The Alastair Campbell diaries will amount to a carefully selected taster of what is to come Swift operation by unknown gang No one questioned the dozens of gunmen in police uniforms who pulled up outside the Finance Ministry office in east Baghdad Wall Street Journal Another Iranian Milestone Defining China's Economy | H14 Financial Times COMMENT: The right way to respond to China's exploding surpluses It is almost inconceivable that Beijing will grant what look like one-sided concessions to demands from the “sole superpower”. That would be humiliating, writes Martin Wolf WORLD NEWS: Iraq roadside bombings push up US death toll Bush picks Zoellick to be World Bank chief LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: The 'realist' case for making Kosovo an exception Opposition to US call for Darfur sanctions US calls for tougher United Nations sanctions against Sudan faced immediate resistance from other major powers. EU hopeful of breakthrough with SerbiaSerbia’s stalled talks on closer ties with the European Union could be unblocked within days, in a sign the EU wants to do business with Belgrade’s new pro-reform coalition. US troops death in Iraq hits 2-year high A series of fatalities announced in Iraq saw the US military’s death toll rise to its highest monthly level in more than two years. Ukraine pulls back from the brink The political peace deal struck in Ukraine in last-minute talks between the president and his bitter rival the prime minister comes as a welcome relief, but will not alone heal a divided land. Iran spying charges ‘pervert rule of law’ Iran charged three Iranian-American dual-national citizens with espionage and endangering national security, prompting Condoleezza Rice, US secretary of state, to brand the move “a perversion of the rule of law”. Iranian media welcomes US dialogue MARKETS AND INVESTING: China share accounts shoot past 100m BP lands $900m gas deal with Libya BP, the global energy group, the global energy group, announced a $900m gas exploration deal with Libya, in a sign of Tripoli’s transformation from pariah to attractive investment destination for UK and US companies Lebanese army to focus on civilian safety Lebanon may hold off on an attack against militants of the Fatah al-Islam group that have been fighting the army inside the Palestinian refugee camp Nahr al-Bared for more than a week. Brown should back open government To improve the public’s trust and opinion of Gordon Brown and his new government, troubles with projects must not be hidden as they have in the past. COMMENT: How the rich world can help Africa help itself How the North Korea nuclear deal ran into trouble at the outset A failure to resolve the stand-off over Pyongyang’s bank accounts in Macao – the first US obligation under the agreement struck in February – does not bode well for Obama outlines universal healthcare plan | H15 Los Angeles Times U.S. toll in Iraq is 2007's highest 117 soldiers die in May, the most since November 2004. Danger in Diyala grows. Editorial |
H16 American Politics Social conservatives bite bullet, back Rudy Bush's Low Popularity in Context President Bush's lowest mark in the polls still tops the lowest marks of Nixon and Carter, according to Harris Interactive. We Are All In It Together, Clinton Says A 21st Century Health Care System - Sen. Barack Obama, University of Iowa John Edwards' poor scam Jonah Goldberg: The would-be president and former ambulance chaser wants you to think he's a champion of the underclass. A look at the good -- and the bad -- for US Muslims (By Jeff Jacoby, Globe Columnist) Barack Obama's quiet rebellion realclearpolitics – ABC’s The Note – US News Political Bulletin Early Bird GovExec Swamp Gas Swamp Sunrise Daybook New Yorker Party Unfaithful The Republican implosion. The West Wing of the White House tends to have a funereal stillness, even in the best of times, which these are not. The President’s aides walk the narrow corridors with pensive expressions and vigilantly modulated voices. By contrast, Karl Rove’s office has an almost party atmosphere… The Hard Truth About Leaving Iraq - Ed Koch, RealClearPolitics | H17 Daily Telegraph Europe may regret getting rid of Paul Wolfowitz The victory of the Europeans in forcing out Paul Wolfowitz could prove to come at a very high cost, warns Irwin Stelzer, especially if it alienates the United States. Now we must stiffen our resolve Any suggestion that Britain and its Nato allies lack the resolve to prevail will only serve to lend encouragement to the Islamic fanatics who wish to do us harm, argues Con Coughlin. Beijing Olympics nothing to do with sport Richard Spencer wastes no time in debunking one of his favourite myths: that the Chinese are crazy about sport. SAS on alert to rescue Baghdad Britons The SAS is on standby to mount a rescue mission in Baghdad after five Britons were kidnapped from the Iraqi finance ministry US places sanctions on Sudan to halt war New sanctions are to be imposed on Sudan as President Bush vowed the US would not avert its eyes from the genocide in Darfur. Brown in Helmand strategy shift Economic assistance for Afghanistan. Russia tests weapon to pierce US missile shield Russia claims to have tested a missile capable of penetrating any US defence shield, fuelling fears of a Cold War-style arms race India to shun G8 demands on gas emissions India will reject any attempt to put legal limits on greenhouse gas emissions at the G8 summit next week | H18 Independent Hamish McRae: The balance of power is shifting Germany set for train deal with 'pariah' Iran Defeated Peretz to be kingmaker for Labour After Nazarbayev: The dictator, his daughter, and a dynasty at war |
H19Military Intelligence Terrorism "Deployment and Redeployment Operations," Joint Publication 3-35, 7 May 2007. Breaching the Fortress Wall Learning Large Lessons Rand Corporation A 265-page US monograph describing the evolving roles of ground power and air power in the post-Cold War era CRS "Intelligence Issues for Congress," updated May 16, 2007. "Treatment of 'Battlefield Detainees' in the War on Terrorism," updated January 23, 2007. Taliban learns tactics, propaganda from al Qaeda The Taliban has merged its propaganda and field operations with those of the global al Qaeda network led by Osama bin Laden, say senior Afghan officials and the group's former leaders. New Tape, Old Threats From American al Qaeda... [National Security] Archive Publishes Second Installment of Former Top Soviet Adviser’s Journal Direct to Part 1 Direct to Part 2 "Detection of Explosives on Airline Passengers: Recommendation of the 9/11 Commission and Related Issues," updated April 26, 2007. Declassified Docs: Plame Was Covert Agent at Time of Name Leak | H20 Slate How the Working Class Went Global Globalization and Employment: Imported Skill-Biases Technological Change in Developing Countries IZA A 41-page discussion paper measuring technology transfer at the sector level from high income countries to low and middle income countries Skilled Migration, FDI and Human Capital Investment IZA This 32-page discussion paper studies the relationship between international factor mobility and domestic accumulation of human capital in developing countries | H21 New Yorker Family Guy by David Remnick Farewell to “The Sopranos.” How I Spent the War Günter Grass A teen-ager in the Waffen S.S. COMMENT: Google data versus human nature Great artists, who know how to touch a chord in people everywhere, are needed to help advertisers navigate the internet, writes Maurice Saatchi, executive director of M&C Saatchi. New Research Into Pain Treatment Death of Journalism - Blame Google? No. Ask Google to Lead? Yes. Keep the Books Talking Congress should fund the digitization of a vital audio library for the blind Earth nears tipping point on climate change A rise of 1 degree Celsius could be enough to trigger 'dangerous' warming, scientists warn. Children’s intuitive psychology goes against science. Kids see purpose everywhere in nature and will tend to prefer creationist accounts of the origins of animals... more» In politics as in baseball Stephen Kinzer: How the mighty fall: what Bush and America have in common with another overreaching hegemonic power - the New York Yankees. Ex-crack dealer defines word on the street Street Talk is a 686-page dictionary of what its author calls slanguage: the argot of young people. The Shape of Computers to Come? Microsoft will unveil a computer designed like a table with a touch-screen that will be aimed initially for use in hotels and casinos. The new product illustrates a quest by technology companies to change the shape of computers. |
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