| H1 Washington Post Iraq Push Revives Criticism of Force Size Baghdad Offensive May Shift Violence Elsewhere U.S., Britain Drafting Stricter Iran Sanctions Puzzling Over Putin's Remarks on Succession Putin says, when asked at the recent Group Eight summit in Germany if he might run in 2012, "The constitution does not forbid it." At Talks on Europe’s Charter, a Crisis Averted, for Now Highlights of the EU accord Guardian Partition may be the only solution Award-winning reporters Ghaith Abdul Ahad and Rajiv Chandrasekaran discuss how the Iraq conflict has unfolded - and what the future holds. Parameters Beres, Louis René. “Israel’s Uncertain Strategic Future.” Spring 2007. pp. 37-54. (.htm format) (.pdf format) Daily Star When liberal internationalists support the US empire By Ian Buruma LA Times US allies debate Iran nuclear deal
Asia Times THE GATES INHERITANCE, Part 1 The tortured world of US intelligence Robert Gates has returned to Washington as secretary of defense with a quiet vengeance and with all the skills acquired in his rough-and-tumble years in the intelligence bureaucracy still intact. His laden resume, gathered over many decades, is evidence that Washington's tortuous, often misguided foreign policies did not begin with the Bush administration, and will not end with it. In this three-part series, Roger Morris, formerly a senior staffer of the National Security Council, provides not just a portrait of the real Robert Gates, but a history of America's global covert action and intervention. Independent The fight for the world's food Population is growing. Supply is falling. Prices are rising. What will be the cost to the planet's poorest? Leading article: The era of cheap food is coming to an end Fred Halliday Lebanon, Gaza, Iraq: three crises The explosion of violence in Lebanon and Palestine is the culmination of long-term shifts in the balance of power between states and armed groups in the middle east. It is ever more clear that the outcome in Iraq will be decisive for the region's future Global NATO: Congressman Suggests Creating Worldwide Alliance Forward U.N. Chief Shows Readiness To Side With Washington On Middle East When he was elected secretary general of the United Nations last fall, Ban Ki-moon struck veteran Middle East hands as having a rather limited grasp on the volatile region. But less than a year into office, the former foreign minister of South Korea has raised more than a few eyebrows at the world body by exhibiting a notable sympathy toward Israeli interests Iraq: Military Gains, Gov't Mess By: Amir Taheri | New York Post
Six months ago, the U.S.-led Coalition force in Iraq appeared to be largely in self-defense mode, allowing terrorists and insurgents much latitude in parts of Baghdad and the troubled provinces of Anbar and Diyala. U.S. Envoy's Challenges, Hopes By: Trudy Rubin | Miami Herald
Twenty-five years ago, a young American Foreign Service officer named Ryan Crocker was dealing with sectarian militias and suicide bombers in Lebanon. Today, as U.S. ambassador to Iraq, Crocker is confronting a mess that makes Lebanon look simple by comparison. Asia Times All roads leading to Pakistan Pakistan is uniquely placed - geographically and politically - to affect the outcome of Anglo-American strategy for Iran and Central Asia. A flurry of visits by high-ranking US officials to Islamabad is thus no coincidence, nor is the fact that influential figures in the US and Britain are arguing that Pakistan's legitimate interests in Afghanistan must be accommodated. On the ground, this means that maverick Gulbuddin Hekmatyar's phone could be ringing off the hook. - M K Bhadrakumar Ha’aretz - Key U.S. allies consider partial freeze on Iran's nuclear program Jerusalem Post Hamas official: Fatah gave information to Israel and US Khalil al-Haya: Fatah helped assassinate Hamas members; Abbas continues crackdown on Hamas in West Bank; top Fatah commander resigns. Yedioth Ahronoth Iran agrees on 'action plan'
Reports show progress on Iran nuclear talks as Larijani agrees to draw up 'action plan' with IAEA head. Meanwhile, Britain proposes new sanctions; key US allies explore accepting Iran's partially freezing enrichment program Inside Guantánamo’s Violent World Morgan Stanley Globalization and Inflation: Is There A Link? [Part 1] [Part 2] RFE/RLNagorno-Karabakh: Standstill, Time-Out, Stalemate, Or Deadlock? Russia: Kremlin Eyes Balkan Energy Routes The battle to control Europe's energy markets and supply routes is moving to the Balkans Europe: Experts Say Russia Dependable Energy Supplier, But Urge Caution EDM PUTIN’S GABALA OFFER GETS MIXED REACTION IN AZERBAIJAN How the West Really Lost God - Mary Eberstadt, Policy Review Helena Cobban Ze'ev Schiff, RIP CSIS DOD Roles, Missions, and Requirements The Radicalization of Diasporas and Terrorism: A Joint Conference by the RAND Corporation and the Center for Security Studies, ETH Zurich Source: RAND Corporation Summary (PDF; 117 KB)
+ Full Document (PDF; 197 KB | H2 Perle Prefers Military Intervention to Islamic Party Election Sweep in Turkey US congressman concerned over Turkish ‘middle generals’ Iraqis Water Down the Draft Oil Law Putin to visit İstanbul with ‘substantial' energy agenda Rizgari PKK'den beklediğimiz nitel değişimler! Kuzey Irak'a operasyon seçimden sonra Google News Kurdish Kurdish Media PBS Kurds Get Piece of Oil Wealth; Foreign Investment Questions Linger Iraqi Kurds Prove Their Muscle With New Oil Law Ilnur Cevik [Yorum - Joost Lagendijk] Mahkemenin tartışmalı dil kararı Almanya biliyor militan topluyorum Türk işadamına Irak'ta esrarengiz tutuklama F-16'lar Güneydoğu'ya kaydırılıyor Teröre toplum ne yapsın? M.Ali Kışlalı Türk işadımı K.Irak'ta tutuklandı Başer 'Dün Asala'ya ses çıkarmayanlar, bugün PKK'yı destekliyor' Teröristin yeni oyunu: Asker kıyafetli PKK'lı Irak'ın gelirinden Kürtlere yüzde 17 Başbakan Erdoğan'a bağımsız adaylardan tepki... Tampon bölge mesajı, Gaziantep'e 4 F-16 konuşlandırıldı Adım adım sınır ötesi CHP'nin Güneydoğu adayları Kuzey Irak operasyonuna karşı
Mehdi Tanaman DTP koalisyona hazır mı ?.. Mahir Kaynak Sorun terör mü? Diyarbakır: İşsizim, açım, sefilim Arslan BULUT AKP-DTP ilişkisi ve Bulgaristan Türkleri! Sabahattin ÖNKİBAR
AKP'yi seçimde kimler neden destekliyor? Gül: Fight against terror should not focus abroad Teröre karşı sessiz yürüyüş Kubat Talabani: ABD, bizi korumak için burada bulunmalı Çatışmada 2 PKK'lı öldürüldü Kurdish Leaders Debate Polygamy Ban Genelkurmay’dan suç duyurusu Iraq's President Talabani says to visit Iran in near future Sunnis say the struggle for Kirkuk turns ugly Kubat Talabani ABD askeri üslerinin Güney Kürdistan’da konuşlandırılmasından yana olduğunu açıkladı. HAKAN ALBAYRAK Bir hakkın teslimi Google News Greece Cyprus Turkish Cypriot Press ABHaber Barçın Yinanç AB'yle şok terapi mi, Skoda modeli mi Ege'de Türk F-16'larına önleme yapıldı Metin MÜNİR Kıbrıslı Türkler Kıbrıslı Türktür, Kıbrıslı Türk kalacaktır Ata Atun Confederation: The best solution for Cyprus Sarkozy to keep Turkey opposition on hold Turkish-German Economy Congress starts with enthusiasm ‘Nobody is born a democrat’ KKTC'de öğretmenler eyleme hazırlanıyor AB zirvesinde kıran kırana pazarlık Hedef göstermek, gösterilmek
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GÜRSEL KASIM From NDPR, a review of Greek Political Thought by Ryan K. Balot. From TLS, Greek lives and times: A review of Richard Clogg Robert Holland and Diana Markides's The British and the Hellenes: Struggles for mastery in the Eastern Mediterranean 1850–1960; Ekeftherios Venizelos: The trials of statesmanship; Elisabeth Kontogiorgi's Population Exchange in Greek Macedonia: The rural settlement of refugees 1922–1930; Marina Petrakis's The Metaxas Myth: Dictatorship and propaganda in Greece; Violetta Hionidou's Famine and Death in Occupied Greece, 1941–1944; and Bea Lewkowicz's The Jewish Community of Salonika: History, memory, identity. Komşudan TSK'ya tarihe geçecek övgü Solu Kesici kesmez Derya SAZAK Bucak kararı Can Dündar Susurluk yaşıyor! Anafartalar korkuttu, seçim öncesi emniyette 'canlı bomba' alârmı Fransa’dan 73 telefon PARİS’te başlayan, İstanbul’a sıçrayan PKK’nın kara para operasyonuna, Yüksekovalı bir işadamı ile emekli bir korgeneralin isimleri de karıştı. Emekli paşa: O küfür PKK’ya Danıştay davasına bombalar da girdi Rüşveti kabul etmeyince 'irtica dosyası'yla tehdit edilen binbaşıya beraat Yargıya direnen tazminat ödeyecek Tekin için araştırma Silah üzerine yemini sürdüreceğiz Atatürk'ten hikâye ile gazetecilere gözdağı Gülen'i rahatsız eden 'provokasyon' Emekli albayın mal varlığına el konuldu | H3 Baykal "Erdoğan halkı tehdit ediyor" Haber Videosu için tıklayınız Gerekeni söyledik cevap bekliyoruz METEHAN DEMİR Seçim öncesi harekât bir istismar olur Murat Çelik Gül ile görüşmeden izlenimler Fikret BİLA Genelkurmay temasından sonra Erdoğan'ın kriz kozu tutar mı?
Murat Yetkin İşte olası yedi hükümet senaryosu PKK 6 ayda 208 patlayıcılı eylem yaptı Alparslan Arslan, 20 bin dolara bombacı tutmak istedi M Ali Birand Irak’a girmek için, ne yapmalı, ne yapmamalı? Serdar Turgut 22 Temmuz'dan sonra Köylüyü DP bile bıraktı Meclis'e kentli eğitimli orta sınıf damga vuracak Barçın Yinanç AB'yle şok terapi mi, Skoda modeli mi Baykal En az 3 parti girebilir Semih İDİZ Hükümet ile TSK arasında artan diyalog 'Atabeyler Grubu'yla yeni şok Danıştay davası Ümraniye'ye uzandı Danıştay'da karar yerine sürpriz var PKK operasyonunda ilginç bağ Fransa’dan 73 telefon PARİS’te başlayan, İstanbul’a sıçrayan PKK’nın kara para operasyonuna, Yüksekovalı bir işadamı ile emekli bir korgeneralin isimleri de karıştı. Emekli paşa: O küfür PKK’ya Yayın yasağının gerekçeleri hayli ilginç Yüzbaşı Tekin nelere kadirmiş Danıştay davasına bombalar da girdi 'Çankaya krizi sırada' Baykal: AB samimi olsun Gül: ABD'yle işbirliği yetersiz ERDAL ŞAFAK Pandora'nın kutusu Kosova emsal olur mu? Poll: Turks upbeat on economy, split on politics [Yorum - Dr. Ümit Kardaş] Anayasa Mahkemesi'nin yapısında değişime ihtiyaç var Cengiz Çandar İlter Türkmen Sivil-asker ilişkileri Ege Cansen Ekonomide değişim Ertuğrul Özkök Arada sorulan küçük bir soru Ali Bulaç CHP neden sosyal demokrat? Hasan CEMAL Gazeteci ile haberi! Burak Bekdil The 'invisible hand' that made the 'nationalist Turk' Abdülhamit Bilici AK Parti'nin suçları (!) Başbakanlık’tan gizli Oyak raporu Oyakbank, NATO’nun iki gizli kapısından biri mi? Taha Kıvanç İyiler her zaman kazanır mı? Fehmi Koru Seçime bir ay kala manzara ALİ BAYRAMOĞLU Militarizm oyunu ve CHP KÜRŞAT BUMİN İşte böyle bir Türkiye YASİN AKTAY Senaryo ve oyun havaları Sami KOHEN CHP'nin yaklaşım ve üslup farkı Taha AKYOL Çok mal haramsız olmaz! Anayasa Mahkemesi, hukukî organdan çok senato gibi çalışıyor Ali Bulaç Chance missed Baykal'ı rahatsız eden harita Mehmet Altan Yüz yıl önce, yüz yıl sonra.. Turkey’s enemies by MÜMTAZ’ER TÜRKÖNE Mümtazer Türköne Rejimin "in"leri ve "out"ları Sadi SOMUNCUOĞLU
22 Temmuz kader günü!... Niçin? Canlı yayında Hudson düellosu NAZLI ILICAK Reha Muhtar'a tavsiyem... İsmail Küçükkaya
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İlgi mahrumu siyaset Kent ırkçılığı Murat Belge Şahin Alpay Atatürk sömürüsü CHP'nin son çaresi ERGUN BABAHAN Türkiye'nin hukuk sınavı Mehmet Yılmaz Değişik bir seçim anketi daha Çongar ve Baran canlı yayında yüzleşti Hadi Uluengin Washington arifleri Mehmet Barlas Seçimde hangi partilerin kazanacakları şimdiden belli mi? Oktay Ekşi Başınız hoş olmayınca Özdemir İnce Laik-antilaik, türban-mürban Şakir Süter Üç anket ve din bayrağı! Engin Ardıç Kemalistler İran’la ittifak yapmaya utanmayacaklar mı? 367 üstü olsun Sezer’e nezaket için gittim Şahin: Sandık, gece yarıları bildirisi istemiyoruz diye haykırmalı Bozkurtlar diriliyor Tufan Türenç Erkan Mumcu’nun anlattığı fıkra MAHMUT ÖVÜR Konyalı seçimde ne yapacak?
Mehmet Kamış Ömrümüz senaryolar toplamıdır Erdal Sağlam Oyakbank üzerinden yapılan politika Times: Türkiye hem batının hem de doğunun en iyisini öneriyor MELİHA OKUR DPT'de küresel ısınma dersi başladı! Prof. Dr. AYDIN AYAYDIN
Kırmızı beyaz tişörtlü Coşkun Ulusoy'dan inciler Yönetim becerisi Taner Berksoy Ali Tezel Sosyal güvenlik sistemimiz kayıtdışı çalış diyor, tembel insanı seviyor |
| | H5 Washington Post Iraq Push Revives Criticism of Force Size Baghdad Offensive May Shift Violence Elsewhere U.S., Britain Drafting Stricter Iran Sanctions Puzzling Over Putin's Remarks on Succession Putin says, when asked at the recent Group Eight summit in Germany if he might run in 2012, "The constitution does not forbid it." Commission to Report to Congress on Iraqi Security Forces 17 Insurgents Killed Near Baqubah Most Al-Qaeda in Iraq Leaders Have Fled Offensive, U.S. General Says Russia's Gazprom Purchases Siberian Gas Field From BP White House Defends Cheney's Refusal of Oversight William Arkin Special Operations Prepared for Domestic Missions Obama Pledges Stronger Lobbying Reforms Administration Would Face Strict Rules on Work During, After Government Service With an orthodox Christian political party in the government for the first time, the country is rethinking its anything-goes policies. | H6 Guardian Partition may be the only solution Award-winning reporters Ghaith Abdul Ahad and Rajiv Chandrasekaran discuss how the Iraq conflict has unfolded - and what the future holds. Gaza: Year Zero Jonathan Spyer: The siege is drawing in: pro-Iranian forces are now arrayed to the south and north of Israel. UN report warns of climate wars
Darfur conflict is driven by climate change and threaten to trigger a succession of new wars across Africa unless more is done to contain the damage, UN report says. Since you mention the war... Anne Karpf: The Kaczynski twins have invoked Poland's war dead at the EU summit. Would that be with or without the Polish Jews? A healthy bank balance Cameron Duodu Jun 22 07, 08:00pm: The west uses the World Bank to try and exert greater control over the global economy. To even things out, China should choose the next president. No ifs and no buts Timothy Garton Ash: Anyone offended by Rushdie's work is entitled to be offensive back, but never with violent threats. Poland's vote pleading is sheer hypocrisy Anne Karpf: It was one of those "you couldn't make it up" days. Poland was demanding more votes in the running of the EU on the grounds that, if Germany hadn't murdered 6 million Poles, then the population would be almost double what it is today. Leader Gordon Brown and the economy Things did get better
Gordon Brown, who will tomorrow be crowned as party leader in Manchester is bound to have his deeds as chancellor praised. Yet his decade in office is also significant for what it was not: Labour's traditional mess. Blair may not be gold, but he deserves at least a bronze
Martin Kettle: The outgoing prime minister won't rank with Churchill or Gladstone, but - despite Iraq - he has done good for Britain. |
| H7 Iraq: Military Gains, Gov't Mess By: Amir Taheri | New York Post Six months ago, the U.S.-led Coalition force in Iraq appeared to be largely in self-defense mode, allowing terrorists and insurgents much latitude in parts of Baghdad and the troubled provinces of Anbar and Diyala. U.S. Envoy's Challenges, Hopes By: Trudy Rubin | Miami Herald
Twenty-five years ago, a young American Foreign Service officer named Ryan Crocker was dealing with sectarian militias and suicide bombers in Lebanon. Today, as U.S. ambassador to Iraq, Crocker is confronting a mess that makes Lebanon look simple by comparison. Asia Times All roads leading to Pakistan Pakistan is uniquely placed - geographically and politically - to affect the outcome of Anglo-American strategy for Iran and Central Asia. A flurry of visits by high-ranking US officials to Islamabad is thus no coincidence, nor is the fact that influential figures in the US and Britain are arguing that Pakistan's legitimate interests in Afghanistan must be accommodated. On the ground, this means that maverick Gulbuddin Hekmatyar's phone could be ringing off the hook. - M K Bhadrakumar Putting all the eggs in Fatah's basket srael's and the United States' new strategy of putting all their support behind Fatah and letting Hamas stew in Gaza is a mistake. The best choice would be to let Hamas try ruling Gaza while rebuilding bridges to the two Palestinian camps. But the Hamas rebels must also demonstrate they are adept at more than just making war and martyrs. - Kaveh L Afrasiabi VICTOR DAVIS HANSON: There were never any good American choices in the Middle East. “Reactionary Amnesia” EUGENE VOLOKH: Muslims and Christians have something in common. “Under the Veil” Al Hayat Israel Seems Determined to Dig its own Grave Patrick Seale - Educated European opinion is increasingly outraged by Israel’s behavior; meanwhile the Arabs are getting better educated, better armed, and far, far richer than ever before. Abu Mazen's Options In the Aftermath of Hamas' Coup d'Etat Raghida Dergham - Neither is the Syrian government capable of funding more than a Palestinian movement and faction to work for it here and there, nor the Iranian government is capable of funding Hamas to assume the role of a government in Gaza. Deter a Nuclear Iran, Because an Attack Would Be Disastrous By: Ivan Eland | The Daily Star
Unbelievably, despite the fact that the American quagmire in Iraq has greatly weakened the United States' position vis-a-vis Iran, the neocons are pushing for military action against that theocratic regime. 'EFPs' a Big Threat to U.S. Forces in Iraq By: Julian E. Barnes | Los Angeles Times U.S. troops working the streets of the capital fear one Iraqi weapon more than others — a copper-plated explosive that can penetrate armor and has proved devastating to Humvees and even capable of severely damaging tanks. No Deal on Iraq Oil Control By: Ben Lando | UPI While Iraqi negotiators have made a major breakthrough on sharing revenue from oil sales, the key issue of exactly how to govern the country's vast reserves is far from settled CLIFF MAY: Where will we fight al Qaeda? “Where We Fight” The Bush Administration's Outreach Program to Islamists
FP The many secrets of Dick Cheney UPI Analysis: The nuclear revival CSIS US International Water Policy | H8 IraqSlogger Google News Iraq Iran Syria Mideastwire.com - NPR Iraq stratfor US Papers Saturday: They Went That-a-way Iraqi Papers Sat: Arming the Tribes Army anticipates intense resistance in Iraq's north Chilling stories from the Mahdi Army US May Reduce Forces in Iraq by Spring 'Al-Qaeda gunmen' killed in Iraq Odierno: Full surge operation under way Outside View: A third alternative in Iraq US General: We're Not Arming Insurgents, They Have Plenty of Arms China Forgives Iraqi Debt, but How Much? Iraqi Exiles in Syria Look for Ways to Move On Yedioth Ahronoth Iran agrees on 'action plan'
Reports show progress on Iran nuclear talks as Larijani agrees to draw up 'action plan' with IAEA head. Meanwhile, Britain proposes new sanctions; key US allies explore accepting Iran's partially freezing enrichment program Arabs Losing Faith in "the Cause" - Youssef Ibrahim (New York Sun) IPS MIDEAST: Will Bush/Blair Intensify Peace Efforts? Challenges and Opportunities—The Population of the Middle East and North Africa Reverberations in Egypt By: Uri Dromi | International Herald Tribune The emergence of "Hamastan" in Gaza sent leaders in the Middle East and elsewhere scrambling for an answer: Whose fault is it? Is it reversible? Will the same thing happen in the West Bank? What should and could be done now? Fearing a Return of the Bad Old Days By: Hussain Abdul-Hussain | International Herald Tribune Lebanon is on the brink of civil war, with regional Shiite-Sunni tension running high and domestic political divisions sending the nation to the verge of collapse. But the Lebanese do not seem anxious to repeat the 15 years of civil strife that ended in 1990, the bitter memories of which are still vivid in their minds Contain Hamas By Giving Palestinians a Better Life By: Raja Kamal | The Daily Star A fundamental question faces those seeking to calm the latest round of conflict in the Palestinian territories. How is it possible for Hamas to emerge as a powerful political force at a time when regional states and the international community are opposing the movement? For Urban Afghans, Corruption Tops List of Everyday Annoyances By: David Axe | World Politics Review
This is business as usual in Afghanistan, a country firmly in what U.N. Special Representative Tom Koenigs called an "era of lawlessness and corruption." U.S. attacks Syria sentencing Patraeus - Syria Door to Foreign Fighters; Murr - No Evidence yet of Syria Support for Fatah Islam Beirut to Osnabruck: painful to uplifting By Rami G. Khouri BBC Cairo niqab debate
For and against the court verdict allowing veils on campus Economic News - Iran To Launch Discussions On Gas Rationing Next Week | H9 Ha’aretz - Key U.S. allies consider partial freeze on Iran's nuclear program Jerusalem Post Hamas official: Fatah gave information to Israel and US Khalil al-Haya: Fatah helped assassinate Hamas members; Abbas continues crackdown on Hamas in West Bank; top Fatah commander resigns. Daily Alert.org – Middle East Progress - EJC Israeli Press Review – Google News Israel - Palestine Parameters Beres, Louis René. “Israel’s Uncertain Strategic Future.” Spring 2007. pp. 37-54. (.htm format) (.pdf format) New Republic Don't Get Fooled Again by Efraim Halevy The Bush administration needs a backup plan for dealing with Hamas Tribute: Ze'ev Schiff - Dean of Israel's Defense Reporters - Gerald Steinberg Spain, NATO, and Israel - Interview with Raphael Bardaji From TAP, recent violence in the Palestinian territories means that the goal of a truly independent Palestinian state has became more remote than at any time since the second intifada. The Enemy of My Enemy: Gaza shows that Islamists are as pragmatic as any of us. Suicide bombers are not mentally ill or unhinged, but acting rationally in pursuit of the benefits they perceive from being part of a strict and close-knit religious enterprise. Efraim Halevy on why the Bush administration needs a backup plan for dealing with Hamas. American Prospect Plan B on Israel-Palestine
When Democracy Disappoints: Does promoting peace in the Middle East mean defying the will of the people Victor Kattan (BIICL): The Use and Abuse of Self-Defence in International Law: The Israel-Hezbollah Conflict as a Case Study. Could this be the way the Middle East conflict ends, not with a mushroom cloud or a peace deal but with the slow disappearance of the Jewish state? Peter Hitchens wants to know The first Christian Zionist? Secret writings by Sir Isaac Newton reveal scientist's views on the Jewish return to Israel Abbas dismisses head of security Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas sacks his head of internal security, following the Hamas takeover in Gaza. Withering Heights
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| H10 Christian Science Monitor Senate pushes US energy policy in new direction After Thursday’s 65-27 vote, Democrats expect the House will pass even more renewable-fuel and conservation measures. Biden: It's time Democrats tell the truth about Iraq war The 'surge' is a loser, says the Senate foreign relations chairman and '08 Democratic hopeful. A loosely federated Iraq is only US hope. CHINA IS transforming Africa, for good and ill. The United States and other traditional trading and aid partners of Africa need to help Africans craft policies that welcome Chinese investment and trade but condemn the taking of African jobs and the destruction of African industries. Africa and the West also need to dissuade China from supporting Africa's most reviled dictatorships. China's Anti-Terror Raid in Xinjiang IDSA An Indian commentary on Chinese treatment of Uyghurs CFR Japan Update (Audio) India’s Muslim Population China Overtakes US as World's Biggest CO2 Emitter India: The Price of Choice
| H11 IHT EU leaders reach deal on replacing constitution By STEPHEN CASTLE AND DAN BILEFSKY In a deal reached at 4:30 in the morning at a summit meeting, the leaders of 27 European nations agreed to negotiate a treaty by the end of this year for ratification by mid-2009. Iraq still needs us By MALCOLM RIFKIND There is still important work for the British to do which is both deliverable and likely to assist Iraqi security and stability. Growing concern at labor shortage in Poland By JUDY DEMPSEY The authorities may resort to employing former convicts or those just about to finish their prison sentences to help modernize Poland's infrastructure in time for the 2012 championships, which Poland will host with neighboring Ukraine. Norway presents plan to become 'carbon neutral' by 2050 EUROPE European press review BBC EU leaders agree on reform treaty European Union leaders reach agreement on a new treaty for the bloc after two days of tough talks in Brussels. New deal or old?
EU agreement on new treaty preserves much from failed constitution
EU competition to remain in place EU treaty good for UK, says Blair Q&A: EU constitution's future Basque defiance
History of struggle helps nourish Eta separatists
Europe: Minimum wages 2007 - variations from 92 to 1570 euro gross per month Simpler Treaty For EU's Silent Majority By: Nicolas Schmit | The Japan Times
European Union leaders this week will debate whether to go forward with a simpler Constitutional Treaty for the EU's "silent majority." Poles Apart By: Ian Traynor | The Guardian Poland's angry reference at the EU summit to their second world war losses may seem bizarre, but there is a deep sense of historical grievance. Tidal Wave The Economist
A small European Union country fears it may be swamped by migrants. CSIS Transatlantic Marshall Dialogue | H12 RFE/RLNagorno-Karabakh: Standstill, Time-Out, Stalemate, Or Deadlock? Russia: Kremlin Eyes Balkan Energy Routes The battle to control Europe's energy markets and supply routes is moving to the Balkans Europe: Experts Say Russia Dependable Energy Supplier, But Urge Caution Iraq: Plan To Arm Additional Sunni Groups Poses Risks Armenian parliamentary speaker: Baku knows perfectly well that Karabakh will never be part of Azerbaijan EDM NEO-COMINTERN MEETING IN TIRASPOL
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BY MOLLY CORSO Georgia appears to be mulling a nuclear power option as it strives to cut its energy dependency on Russia. At the same time, the country’s Environment Ministry is struggling to come up with a plan to contain thousands of tons of toxic waste. President to Talk Energy in Balkans By: Anatoly Medetsky | The Moscow Times President Vladimir Putin will leave for Croatia on Sunday to attend a conference on energy cooperation in southeastern Europe, a region that could become a major oil and gas transit hub. Economic Pacts with United States Reflect Progress in Georgia Gazprom takes over BP project Gazprom took control of BP's stake in a Siberian deposit with enough natural gas to supply Asia for five years as President Vladimir Putin continues moving to end foreign ownership of Russia's biggest energy assets. High Hopes: Armenian Villagers See Millennium Challenge Assistance as Life Changing BY GAYANE ABRAHAMYAN Armenia’s $235.65-million Millennium Challenge program is stoking high hopes in rural areas, where residents expect the money will go a long way toward reducing poverty. Local specialists are generally optimistic, and some say the program could prove pivotal in reviving Armenia’s agricultural sector. |
| H13 The Times Draft deal struck on future of Europe Gordon Brown intervenes directly to prevent a French attempt to weaken EU competition laws, as leaders strike a deal Sarkozy secretly tried to rewrite rules on Europe Brown acts to avert Blair ‘cave-in’ Classful of casualities at Baghdad University In 2004 with Saddam gone, 27 Iraqi students started their degree course full of hope. Only 7 are lucky enough to sit finals Leader No Competition An awful early concession speaks volumes about the EU’s failings CIA to reveal ‘family jewels’ of secret plots Records detailing some of the CIA's past illegal activities, including assassination plots, are to be declassified Wall Street Journal Storyteller
The famous novelist on politics, and how writing can change the course of history.
By EMILY PARKER What's Not to Like
Peggy Noonan writes about the soft side, and the underside, of Hillary Clinton's campaign.
By PEGGY NOONAN | H14 Financial Times Leader A seat at the table Amazing though it may seem, the Doha round is in trouble again. This week the advance platoon comprising India, Brazil, the European Union and US, supposed to map out... Poland in 11th hour climbdown at summit Poland finally offered to end its fierce battle with Germany for European Union power, paving the way for an eleventh-hour deal on a revamped version of the EU’s constitution WORLD NEWS: The battle of Brussels is only for show COMMENT AND ANALYSIS: A feeble defence of our freedoms Salman Rushdie is at the centre of what looks like a repeat of the Danish cartoon affair, writes Christopher Caldwell. Sarkozy's arrival and Blair's departure bring new energy to the club COMMENT AND ANALYSIS: The one-man coalition COMMENT AND ANALYSIS: France's press sharpens its claws for a Royal drama In a world where anyone with a camera phone is a potential paparazzo, the line between public and private fades, writes John Thornhill. Calm returns after Lebanon camp battle An uneasy calm settled over a Palestinian refugee camp in north Lebanon after the Lebanese army declared victory in 33 days of fighting against al Qaeda-inspired militants NATIONAL NEWS: Who are the men of tomorrow? Are there any women? German economy shows signs of peaking Germany’s economic rebound shows fresh signs of having peaked with the closely-watched Ifo business climate index falling unexpectedly sharply Thinker, tailor... What will Gordon Brown’s utilitarian style in fashion mean for 10 Downing Street? | H15 Los Angeles Times Editorial At U.N., abusers in charge A new human rights panel is no better than its predecessor, but the U.S. is in no position to criticize. Lebanon's Sunnis Teetering on the Fault Line of Conflict By: Raed Rafei | Los Angeles Times
The army's clashes with militants in the north and a crackdown on Islamists have left the community divided. |
| H16 American Politics BOB HERBERTMr. Mayor, the Nader of ’08? Michael Bloomberg is weighing a possible run for the White House. This is frightening for a couple of reasons Money Gap Widens in '08 Race McCain and Edwards not expected to catch up with top fundraising presidential hopefuls Hillary's tone-deaf campaign Rosa Brooks: A Celine Dion theme song written for Air Canada? Is Clinton's presidential bid really that dull? Red and blue in the black Ronald Brownstein: Two new looks at the porous border in America's culture wars. realclearpolitics – ABC’s The Note – US News Political Bulletin Early Bird GovExec Swamp Gas Swamp Sunrise Daybook Taking back America (finally) Ezra Klein: The largest annual progressive conference in Washington just finished, reflecting the new desire for a Democrat in the White House. From Harper's, a series on Undoing Bush: how to repair eight years of sabotage, bungling, and neglect, including Bill McKibben on the environment, Ken Silverstein on civil service, Dahlia Lithwick on the courts, and David Cole on the Constitution. In Praise of Red Tape: When lawmakers and the media failed to hold the Bush Administration to account, it was left to bureaucrats to defend the integrity of government Man in the news: Michael Bloomberg New York’s billionaire mayor might prefer a tilt at the White House to a life of philanthropy, golf and high society once he leaves City Hall. Giuliani Has Huge Upside for GOP - Jim Geraghty, National Review Online
The Center Has Drifted to the Left - E. J. Dionne, Washington Post
No Yearning for Bloomberg - Byron York, The Hill
Other than Ambition, What Does Bloomberg Have? - Joe Conason, Salon
| H17 Daily Telegraph Paris and Berlin to dominate new era Iran takes step nearer to a nuclear bomb The Iranian regime claims to have stockpiled 100 kg of enriched uranium. Pakistan 'is building a new reactor' How Brown could win over our readers If Gordon Brown truly wants to govern for the whole country, he will have to be more sensitive to the temper of Middle Britain. His wooing can be off-target. Bush near decision on Guantanamo Division over future of inmates when camp is closed. Blair's EU 'cave-in' ends truce with Brown Furious exchanges over summit end peaceful handover of power. CIA's 'family jewels' on show Next week America's spy agency will release 700 pages of documents on secret and illegal operations, which will confirm the worst suspicions of its Cold War activities. | H18 Independent The fight for the world's food Population is growing. Supply is falling. Prices are rising. What will be the cost to the planet's poorest? Leading article: The era of cheap food is coming to an end EU agrees mini-treaty as Brown calls on Blair to stiffen his resolve European Union leaders agreed an outline deal on a new mini-treaty early today after Poland dropped its opposition to a new voting system. US moves closer to closing down Guantanamo prison camp Robert Fisk: How can Blair possibly be given this job? Suicide attackers could strike in Germany, says minister Jeremy Warner's Outlook: Why I've dusted off my 'Das Kapital' Leading article: Mr Blair goes to Rome |
| H19Military Intelligence Terrorism CSIS DOD Roles, Missions, and Requirements The Radicalization of Diasporas and Terrorism: A Joint Conference by the RAND Corporation and the Center for Security Studies, ETH Zurich Source: RAND Corporation Summary (PDF; 117 KB)
+ Full Document (PDF; 197 KB) Israeli Futurologist Warns of Nanotech Armed Cave Dwelling Muslim Terrorists CFR Nuclear Black Markets: Pakistan, AQ Khan and The Rise of Proliferation Networks (Audio) McKinsey Series on "Energy Security: What It Means and How to Achieve It" (Audio) Hudson Geneva Conventions Special Ops Prepared for Domestic Missions Army Turns to Iraq Anthropologists on New Counterinsurgency Doctrine Alignment of Department of Defense Manpower, Resources, and Personnel Systems Source: RAND Corporation Summary (PDF; 136 KB)
+ Full Document (PDF; 465 KB) Franchising Al Qaeda By: Rita Katz and Josh Deven | The Boston Globe
As the Lebanese Army continues to battle Fatah al-Islam, a jihadist group operating in the Nahr Bared Palestinian refugee camp in northern Lebanon, questions are being raised about the group's relationship to Al Qaeda and whether it is an official part of Osama bin Laden's network. Gallup: Only 29% Say US Winning War on Terrorism – Lowest Number Since 9/11 Influenza Pandemic
GAO A 78-page US report describing efforts to assess the risk of an influenza pandemic and prioritize countries for assistance. It also describes the steps taken to help forestall a pandemic How secrets are revealed Michael Tomasky Jun 22 07, 07:00pm: The CIA's decision to release damaging documents is a tribute, 30 years late, to one senator who had the courage to expose the truth. Pumping for cash
The $40bn tanker sale that may change defence deals forever
'Taliban use child bombers'
Nato claims Taliban is using children in desperate suicide missions. Germany Steps Up Antiterrorism Security Measures Report: US Interventionism Providing Incentive for Nuclear Proliferation Experts Say Iraq War Educated New Terrorists If Elected, Romney Would Add Another 100,000 Troops to Military Hearts and minds
US soldiers patrol the Afghan/Pakistani border
| H20 Slate Managing the talent crisis in global manufacturing Source: Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Full Report (PDF; 455 KB)
Free registration required. Overcoming the ‘’Resource Curse'’ — Prioritizing Policy Interventions in Countries with Large Extractive Industries Source: RAND Corporation Full Report (PDF; 1.09 MB) World Bank About urban mega regions : knowns and unknowns Don't blame the weatherman: Accusing academics of exaggerating climate change could have dangerous consequences. From New Left Review, a review of Heat: How to Stop the Planet from Burning (and a response by George Monbiot). A review of Solar Revolution: The Economic Transformation of the Global Energy Industry by Travis Bradford. The Best Idea for Reducing Global Warming: It's not a carbon tax and it's not a cap-and-trade system. It's a carbon auction. From Rolling Stone, Robert F. Kennedy on Global Warming: A real solution; and Tim Dickinson on the secret campaign of President Bush's administration to deny global warming (and a companion multimedia slide show From Foreign Affairs, James Surowiecki reviews The Improving State of the World: Why We're Living Longer, Healthier, More Comfortable Lives on a Cleaner Planet by Indur M. Goklany. Frank Furedi takes on the twenty-first century Malthusians who think everything from poverty to terrorism is a product of too much dirty breeding. A review of Live Working or Die Fighting: How the Working Class Went Global by Paul Mason. How the other half live and die: A review of Planet of Slums by Mike Davis. A look at the Millennium development goals: Are we on track? Universal pensions of just $1 a day in developing countries would significantly reduce old age poverty, a United Nations report finds. Does the United Nations have a future? Suzanne Nossel wants to know From America, a review of The Challenge of Human Rights By Jack Mahoney. From Human Rights & Human Welfare, a review of Guantánamo: The War on Human Rights by David Rose; a review of The Humanitarians: The International Committee of the Red Cross by David P. Forsythe; a review of Truth Commissions and Procedural Fairness by Mark Freeman; a review of Understanding Poverty; a review of Human Security and the UN: A Critical History by S. Neil MacFarlane and Yuen Foong Khong; a review of The Economic Life of Refugees by Karen Jacobsen; a review of Spatial Disparities in Human Development: Perspectives from Asia; and a review of Challenges to Peacebuilding: Managing Spoilers During Conflict Resolution. The Numbers Guy on ranking the world’s most peaceful nations | H21 Arsenal reeling as £16m Henry joins Barcelona Move to Barcelona will be confirmed this weekend, leaving Arsenal with a big hole to fill. In Italy, Is Garlic in or Out? Science and Islam in Conflict: All over the world, no matter what the cultural or language differences, science is more or less guided by scientific principles—except in many Islamic countries, where it is guided by the Koran. This is the ultimate story about science and religion. From Scientific American, Dog Bites Dog Story: Interpreting a collection of observations is a science in itself You may not have rhythm, but your brain does: New research begins to demystify communication between brain regions, potentially paving the way to treating disorders caused by crossed signals. An interview with Roger Kimball on Counterpoints: 25 Years of The New Criterion on Culture and the Arts. Arguments based on ‘externalities’ fail to support UK smoking ban From The Economist, a review of The Chicago School: How the University of Chicago Assembled the Thinkers Who Revolutionized Economics and Business by Johan Van Overtveldt. BlackBerry fools After the French cabinet ministers were banned from using their BlackBerriesr, the search for a strategic handheld e-mail policy is over. Doing well or doing good? As they seek ‘meaning’ in their work, MBA graduates are defecting from Wall Street to work for NGOs trying to save the world, writes Chrystia Freeland.
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