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| H1 CSIS - Anthony Cordesman The Tenuous Case for Strategic Patience in Iraq: A Trip Report Full Report (PDF; 569 KB) Washington Post In the Debate Over Iran, More Calls for a Tougher U.S. Stance Analyst Urges 'Strategic Patience' in Iraq Sunnis See Benefits in Alliance Ex-fighters say they work with U.S. in Iraq not to defeat insurgents but to further political aims Guardian Eventually, the US will have to negotiate its way out Seumas Milne: Expectations of an early withdrawal from Iraq are premature. Only broader resistance is likely to break the American grip. Separatists may have been cause of Georgia missile row · South Ossetian rebels fired on Russian jets, say media · Moscow claims innocence as war of words continues Salon Will the real Colin Powell stand up? The White House fears that the former secretary of state will finally tell the truth about planning for the Iraq war. By Sidney Blumenthal William Arkin Pakistan's Nukes: Worry or Excuse? Ha’aretz – Israel sends conciliatory messages to Damascus Intelligence agencies: Chances of Syrian incursion aimed at capturing part of Golan Heights have decreased Missile interception system to be operational in 18 months 'Iron Dome' to use early warning radar to identify short-range missiles in flight A New Foreign Policy Realism - Gov. Bill Richardson, Harvard Int'l Review McClatchy Hedge funds may pose a risk to U.S. economy Wild mood swings on Wall Street are nothing new, but the recent quaking in financial markets has a worrisome new wrinkle: It's being driven more by what isn't known than by what is. That's because a huge share of the money that's flowing through U.S. financial markets is being invested by giant "hedge funds" that aren't subject to much regulation. Put expert predictions... in a database. Kaveh Afrasiabi commented the Iran nuclear program and Iran in general in an interview posted on August 8 and 9. New York Times British Criticize U.S. Air Attacks in Afghan Region A senior British commander said recently that the high level of civilian casualties caused by American Special Forces was making it difficult to win over local people. Georgia Seeks UN Security Council Session About Missile Daily Star George W. Bush's flawed peace plan By Shlomo Ben-Ami CRS "Iraq: Oil and Gas Legislation, Revenue Sharing, and U.S. Policy," updated July 25, 2007. Christian Science Monitor Debate on Iraq surge heats up Gen. Petraeus treads cautiously in public, while two Brookings Institution scholars draw fire for saying that the surge should be extended. Anti-Saudi tide rises in Iraq Iraq's leaders use a Shiite holiday to shift attention from Iran to its Sunni neighbors. Fighting Terrorists Requires Understanding Their Concept of Time By: Louis Rene Beres | The Christian Science Monitor Stratfor Geopolitical Diary: A Good Day in Iraq Daily Telegraph Leader Iran's hidden frailties The Iranian revolution has signally failed to keep its promise to provide work for a remarkably young population Overstretched US cuts aid to Israel America has been forced to withhold funding from its key Middle East ally amid the strain of paying for its military campaign in Iraq Financial Times Sadr City raids kill 32 militants US forces launched raids and air strikes on Baghdad’s Sadr City, killing 32 militants suspected of smuggling arms into Iraq from neighbouring Iran IHT A principled EU approach to Russia Short-term prospects for the rule of law in Russia are not encouraging, but there is hope. The Times Musharraf set to declare state of emergency The political crisis in Pakistan has deepened with President Musharraf poised to impose a state of emergency IHT For Russians, rewards and risks of soaring rubleLifted by a rising tide of high prices for oil, Russia's most lucrative export, and a wave of foreign investment, the once humble ruble has made a mighty recovery, helping to raise living standards and inspiring hopes of Russian greatness. Independent Roadside bomb attacks in Iraq reach an all-time high Adrian Hamilton: The sordid truth: we cut and ran in India Mountbatten rushed into partition 10 months early with barely a thought for the consequences | H2 Dennis Ross 'Yeni Yönetim Türkiye'yle İlişkileri Düzeltir' Henri Barkey ‘A new Turkish identity is emerging’ BusinessWeek Brighter Times for Turkey? The nation's economic stability has fueled a stock-market rally, though, as in all emerging markets, risks remain CRS "Cyprus: Status of U.N. Negotiations and Related Issues," updated July 20, 2007. A Turkish Solution in Iraq? American Thinker Turkey's Erdogan picks candidate for parliament speaker Turkey's AKP Offers Olive Branch to Secularists ABD Kongre üyesi: "Türkiye'nin önlem hakkı vardır" Çağaptay'ın 'Liberal Türkiye' yazısına Zapsu'dan yanıt Türkiye Kuzey Irak’ta ne yapsa haklı 'Amerikalı Politikacılar Gerçekçi Olmalı' Google News KurdishMedia Kurdish Kurdish Aspect BBC Monitoring Iraqi Kurdish Article Says Article 140 Could Become a Lost Cause Iraqi Kurdish Official Says Forces to Be Send to Kirkuk in Case of Civil War Iraqi Kurdish Article Urges Separation Between Government, Political Parties RFERL Iraq: Plan To Deploy Peshmerga To Kirkuk Alarms Minorities Kurds' dream of independence Ekinci: ‘PKK hemen koşulsuz ve süresiz olarak silah bırakmalı’ Maliki, PKK'ya 'genel af' istemiş Maliki faces hurdles in fulfilling promise to fight PKK Terrorists fault locals for electoral choice EDM TURKISH MEDIA TARGET BARZANI AFTER AL-MALIKI FAILS TO AGREE TO CONCRETE MEASURES AGAINST PKK Turkish Sources Deny Iraqi Kurdish Leader Influenced Cooperation Accord Juan Cole Al-Maliki Declines Turkish Treaty on Terrorism Al-Alam TV "With the Event" Programme on Iraqi Premier's Visit to Turkey, Iran Semih İDİZ Maliki ziyaretinin ardından Yusuf KANLI A lame duck guest from Iraq Vedat Yenerer Ankara'da Maliki tiyatrosu! Kurdish Iraqi PM plays down dispute with Turkey The Existence of the PKK Terrorism in Iraq and the US Sedat Laciner 'Türkiye Irak'taki Krizle Yakından İlgilenmeli' Turkey, Iraq to cooperate on energy ABD Irak ile mutabakattan memnun Syrian Kurdish Organizations Announce Boycott Of Local Elections The US and Iran: More than just muscle flexing? C. Cem OĞUZ ABD'nin Ortadoğu projeleri için son yok! FBI chief discusses lost weapons in PKK hands Roj TV'ye konuşan vekil adayına soruşturma Iranian official in Ankara for consultations Google News Greece Cyprus Turkish Cypriot Press ABHaber Rumlar petrol krizinde destek bulmuş! Top Turkish diplomat to visit Washington Greek Cyprus sends letter to UN over its oil bid Petrol krizi alev aldı Yunanistan'da Türk radyosu kapatıldı KKTC Dışişleri Bakanı Turgay Avcı Suriye'de Rum ve Yunan lobisi: "Türk askeri Kıbrıs'tan çekilsin" İsrail, Bergamalı Levy'yi Ankara'ya büyükelçi atadı Portrait| Sir Charles Fellows (1799 -1860) Kebab song proves internet hit Ebu Gureyb skandalını duyuran ABD'li askeri polis BBC'ye konuştu Üstün zekâlı öğrenciye 'doktoralı öğretmen' Eski Anayasa Mahkemesi Başkanı Tülay Tuğcuyu çarptılar İstanbul set to be destination for world’s wealthy 'Reddi' istenen ifadelerde bombalı eylem planı itirafı Atabeyler'de ilk ceza askerden Emin Çölaşan Bir rezalet ki... | H3 Seçim hiç olmamış gibi davranılabilir mi? İsmet Berkan Ankara memnun: Maliki adım atmasa da belge Irak'ı bağlar Taha AKYOL Meclis'e ve Cumhur'a başkanlar Ruşen Çakır Kim kazanırsa kazansın masadan kol kola kalkacaklar Şamil Tayyar AK Parti’de neler oluyor? Fikret BİLA Erdoğan, Gül konusunda beklemede Çankaya için geri sayım başladı Mümtazer Türköne Alışacaklar... Mehmet Tezkan Erdoğan’ın ‘alışırsınız’ planı Ertuğrul Özkök Dikkat et manipüle ediyorlar Ahmet Hakan Gül’den kale düştü Cengiz Çandar Ankara-Bağdat: Anlaşamadık, mutabık kalalım Semih İDİZ Maliki ziyaretinin ardından Lale Sarıibrahimoğlu Turkish invasion delayed by Maliki visit İbrahim Kalın Maliki’s visit: Much ado about nothing? Atatürk ve demokratik cumhuriyet ÖZDEM SANBERK Güneri CIVAOĞLU R.T.E. - Gül takası mı? YAVUZ DONAT Elmanın içine kurt düştü Ahmet Taşgetiren Türkiye'nin sınavı, Ak parti'nin sınavı Hüseyin Gülerce Yeni dönemin işaretleri The Year 2007… Burak BEKDİL 'Reddi' istenen ifadelerde bombalı eylem planı itirafı Atabeyler'de ilk ceza askerden Bardakoğlu 'Alevilere karşı hatalar yaptık' Ekrem Dumanlı Aynalı zindan M. Ali BİRAND Gül, neden aday olmasın? Köşk seçimi için de takvim başlıyor... 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| H4 New York Times British Criticize U.S. Air Attacks in Afghan Region A senior British commander said recently that the high level of civilian casualties caused by American Special Forces was making it difficult to win over local people. Hurdles Frustrate Effort to Shrink Guantánamo The effort to reduce the population of the detention center at Guantánamo Bay has been hampered by unwillingness of some countries to accept detainees and concerns about human rights abuses in others, officials say. First Father: Tough Times on Sidelines These are distressing days for the Bush family patriarch. Georgia Seeks U.N. Security Council Session About Missile Pakistanis Express Ire at Army and Musharraf NICHOLAS D. KRISTOF Bono, Foreign Aid and Skeptics Getting foreign aid right is harder than it looks. So how do we make aid smarter? Generals Don’t Need a Watchdog By JACK JACOBS Sadly, the death of Cpl. Pat Tillman leaves an unhappy legacy: a ludicrous change in the U.S. Army regulation that deals with reporting casualties. | H5 Washington Post In the Debate Over Iran, More Calls for a Tougher U.S. Stance Sunnis See Benefits in Alliance Ex-fighters say they work with U.S. in Iraq not to defeat insurgents but to further political aims Analyst Urges 'Strategic Patience' in Iraq Major U.S. Raid in Sadr City Targets Shiite Militia Faction Editorial Chasing Terrorists Barack Obama wouldn't tolerate sanctuaries. So is he a 'Dr. Strangelove'? Editorial Russian Aggression? Another missile attack in the Republic of Georgia Musharraf May Impose Emergency Rule Pakistani President Cancels Afghan Trip A Gateway to Hackers The Security Threat in the New Wiretapping Law By Susan Landau, In its effort to gather immediate intelligence, the NSA has forgotten a critical aspect of its mission: protecting U.S. communications against foreign interception. Admiral Scapegoat By Robert D. Novak, In three decades of dealing with intelligence secrets, Mike McConnell was never subjected to the abuse he encountered last week from House Democrats. | H6 Guardian Eventually, the US will have to negotiate its way out Seumas Milne: Expectations of an early withdrawal from Iraq are premature. Only broader resistance is likely to break the American grip. Separatists may have been cause of Georgia missile row · South Ossetian rebels fired on Russian jets, say media Appearance is everything Jonathan Spyer : The latest diplomatic efforts towards a Middle East peace process are mainly about show, and not about substance. UN Staff vote against plans to increase presence The China syndrome Ian Williams In reality, UN resolutions seem to mean just what Beijing wants, neither more nor less. Welcome to the US Andrew Mueller There's a new way to shorten the security-check queues for people arriving in the US: deter them from coming Journalists or terrorists? Francis Sedgemore
Feiglin's utopia Seth Freedman Iraqi translator wins right to asylum BBC chairman will oversee reforms to win back public trust Chávez opens his wallet wider to boost Latin American influence £1.4bn for Buenos Aires as socialist leader strives to break IMF's grip on area. Murdoch complains of 'genocidal tyrant' treatment Rupert Murdoch complains about criticism during three-month battle to buy Wall Street Journal. Worried ministers move to tackle rise in gang violence Call for new role models and more parental responsibility. |
| H7 CRS "Iraq: Oil and Gas Legislation, Revenue Sharing, and U.S. Policy," updated July 25, 2007. Stratfor Geopolitical Diary: A Good Day in Iraq A review of Iran Oil: The New Middle East Challenge to America by Roger Howard and Crude Interventions: The United States, Oil and the New World (Dis)order by Garry Leech. Iraq Timeline: The Broken Record on "the Next Few Months" Daily Star Editorial The US needs a diplomatic Col. McMaster in the Middle East Geopolitical Diary: A Safe Sign of Saudi Displeasure Link $20B Deal to Saudi Behavior - Robert Chamberlain Salon America under surveillance Giving Peace a Chance in Afghanistan By: Syed Saleem Shahzad | Asia Times Pakistan: Lighting the Fuse ISA NATO in Afghanistan: A Test of the Transatlantic Alliance Boston Globe Facing a fragile situation in Darfur (By Marie Besancon) DARFUR has grabbed the attention of the nation. Activist groups have done remarkable jobs of raising awareness of human suffering and have deterred starvation for millions of people in Darfur. Millions of dollars in aid -- mostly from the United States -- have reached this group of displaced people. However, this success is fragile. | H8 IraqSlogger Google News Iraq Iran Syria Mideastwire.com - NPR Iraq stratfor US Papers Thu: New Cautious Optimism on Iraq Al-Maliki asks Tehran to help reduce violence Saudi Absence Casts Doubt Over Iraq Security Talks In Syria Iraq Roadside Bomb Attacks Hit All-Time High US Military Trying to Prevent 'Surge' in Militant Attacks Locals Cite 'Arbitrary' US Arrests in Sadr City BBC Pakistan 'considering emergency' A Pakistani minister says the possibility of President Musharraf imposing emergency rule cannot be ruled out Christian divisions Morgan Stanley Middle East/North Africa Levers of the Leveraged World Daily Star Inter-religious dialogue helps, but don't expect utopia Undercutting a Culture of Militancy: Designating Hamas Charities | H9 Ha’aretz – Israel sends conciliatory messages to Damascus Intelligence agencies: Chances of Syrian incursion aimed at capturing part of Golan Heights have decreased Missile interception system to be operational in 18 months 'Iron Dome' to use early warning radar to identify short-range missiles in flight, such as Katyushas, Qassams. Harel - Peres' last sabotage Peres' plan will not be implemented because the territorial concessions will not satisfy the Palestinians, and because most Israelis, after the bitter experiences of recent years, have lost faith in the Palestinians. A necessary conference - with impediments in tow Top Democrat: Our policy on Iraq won't imperil Israel, leave chaos Guest: Good to have many American Jews in politics Amira Hass: Hebron Jews routinely harass and bully Palestinians Inside Intel / Keeping a lid on bioterrorism Daily Star George W. Bush's flawed peace plan By Shlomo Ben-Ami Jews are particular African Countries Support Israel More Than They Do the Palestinians - Amnon Rubinstein (Jerusalem Post) Right on!: Has Israel lost its soul? What the West Should Learn from the Assault on Israel and the Jews - Manfred Gerstenfeld Daily Alert.org – Middle East Progress - EJC Israeli Press Review – Google News Israel - Palestine CRS "Israeli-Arab Negotiations: Background, Conflicts, and U.S. Policy," updated July 9, 2007. One lonely Jew keeps the faith in Afghanistan The first question Zebulon Simentov asked his uninvited guest, eyes wide open at the prospect: "Are you Jewish?" A review of The Resurgence of Anti-Semitism: Jews, Israel, and Liberal Opinion by Bernard Harrison India, Israel gear up naval ties Yedioth Don't relinquish road map Road map is our main diplomatic achievement in recent years, Dov Weisglass says Ahmadinejad: Western media outlets portraying Israeli-Palestinian conflict in distorted manner |
| H10 Christian Science Monitor Debate on Iraq surge heats up Gen. Petraeus treads cautiously in public, while two Brookings Institution scholars draw fire for saying that the surge should be extended. Anti-Saudi tide rises in Iraq Iraq's leaders use a Shiite holiday to shift attention from Iran to its Sunni neighbors. Fighting Terrorists Requires Understanding Their Concept of Time By: Louis Rene Beres | The Christian Science Monitor Russia stretches 'extremism' laws Newly beefed-up legislation enables the Kremlin to fight a rising wave of racism and other extremist views. But critics say it's being used to stifle political opposition. Critiques of House energy bill Most environmental groups applaud, but the legislation's requirement for renewable sources of electricity is one main point of contention. ASIA BBC Birth of two nations Ineptitude directed British policy in India more than a cynical desire to divide and rule. Still, Churchill used of Hindu-Muslim hatred... more» Will China Play Nice By: Victor D. Cha | The Washington Post CRS "China-U.S. Trade Issues," updated July 20, 2007. People’s Republic of China: The Olympics countdown – one year left to fulfil human rights promises Source: Amnesty International China opens military industry to private businesses "China Naval Modernization: Implications for U.S. Navy Capabilities -- Background and Issues for Congress," updated July 20, 2007. "China/Taiwan: Evolution of the 'One China' Policy -- Key Statements from Washington, Beijing, and Taipei," updated July 9, 2007. "U.S. Clothing and Textile Trade with China and the World: Trends Since the End of Quotas," July 10, 2007. "Pakistan-U.S. Relations," updated July 23, 2007. S. Koreans Divided Over North-South Summit Some Criticize Agreement for Historic Meeting in Pyongyang as an Election-Driven Ploy | H11 IHT A principled EU approach to Russia Short-term prospects for the rule of law in Russia are not encouraging, but there is hope. A last chance Averting a cold war on ice Disputes over maritime boundaries, particularly in the complex icy geography of the Arctic Ocean, require international solutions EUROPE European press review Asia Times PART 2: Everything is broken Forces that oppose or even appear to question American interests face a simple choice: "The US or chaos." Not only the lessons of Iraq and Afghanistan, but the failed attempts of Serbia, Iran and Syria to bow to US/Western demands make it clear that it is next to impossible to choose and still maintain a measure of independence and dignity. Germany, however, has chosen the former. Part 1: Readiness for endless war A review of The Unity of the European Constitution. From Time, an interview with British Foreign Secretary David Miliband CRS "The United Kingdom: Issues for the United States," updated July 16, 2007. [Comment] The EU's policy toward Syria: a costly wait and see approach The introduction to The Origin of the Welfare State in England and Germany, 1850–1914: Social Policies Compared by E. P. Hennock. The introduction to The Great Naval Game: Britain and Germany in the Age of Empire by Jan Ruger | H12 RFE/RLSCO To Start Military Exercises in China Central Asia: SCO To Hold Largest Military Exercises To Date IHT For Russians, rewards and risks of soaring rubleLifted by a rising tide of high prices for oil, Russia's most lucrative export, and a wave of foreign investment, the once humble ruble has made a mighty recovery, helping to raise living standards and inspiring hopes of Russian greatness. Der Spiegel Russian- Georgian Relations Hit New Low Google News Azerbaijan EDM RUSSIAN DENIALS OF AIR RAID ON GEORGIA FLY IN THE FACE OF EVIDENCE
Russians Left Their Mark on the Missile By: Olga Allenova and Vladimir Novikov | Kommersant EurasiaNet Azerbaijan: Inflation Could Spur Bread Price Hike |
| H13 The Times Musharraf set to declare state of emergency The political crisis in Pakistan has deepened with President Musharraf poised to impose a state of emergency The thoughts of Chairman Clinton In the US, as in modern India, political dynasties have become very powerful Save those interpreters Britain has a moral responsibility to save those who risked their lives to assist British troops in Iraq Leader Bond of Trust Britain has everything to gain from protecting Iraqi interpreters Wall Street Journal Another Kosovo Crisis? Russia is blocking Kosovar independence. Unless the West stands firm, violence is a good bet. When Hedge Funds Meet Islamic Finance U.S. hedge funds and money managers are hiring Islamic scholars to help design investment products that meld centuries-old Islamic law with modern finance. Many U.S. companies are finding strength in overseas profits, helping to offset a weak housing market and a credit crunch at home. Preschool Gets High Marks in Poverty Fight Universal preschool has taken off as politicians look for relatively inexpensive ways to tackle the growing rich-poor gap in the U.S. Bill Jefferson's Constitution Recent volatility has taken a toll on Goldman Sachs so-called quant-hedge funds, whose trading is dictated by computer programs McClatchy Hedge funds may pose a risk to U.S. economy Wild mood swings on Wall Street are nothing new, but the recent quaking in financial markets has a worrisome new wrinkle: It's being driven more by what isn't known than by what is. That's because a huge share of the money that's flowing through U.S. financial markets is being invested by giant "hedge funds" that aren't subject to much regulation. Brad DeLong on Fear of Finance From The Economist, in praise of usury: Ignore credit snobs. It is no sin to profit from lending to the poor. | H14 Financial Times Sadr City raids kill 32 militants US forces launched raids and air strikes on Baghdad’s Sadr City, killing 32 militants suspected of smuggling arms into Iraq from neighbouring Iran Canada joins rush to claim the Arctic Canada raised the stakes in the battle to claim ownership of the Arctic by sending Stephen Harper, prime minister, on a three-day trek to the region, just days after the Russians planted a flag on the seabed at the North Pole COMMENT: Accountable transparency is the new democracy As keeper of the executive’s privileges, Cheney makes Howard Hughes look like Gypsy Rose Lee, says Grover Norquist COMMENT: We need rules for sovereign funds
Transatlantic travellers’ trials It is no wonder the EU is thinking of putting US passengers to Europe through a similar registration process
COMMENT: Why the road to peace still runs through Jerusalem LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: US and India have shared interests Editorial Summit sunshine North Korea and South Korea face a long road, but the final goal is the eventual denuclearisation of the Korean peninsula and the formal end of the Korean war that began more than half a century ago COMMENT: A holistic answer to national security challenges , COMMENT: For the sake of liberty and security: legalise all drugs WORLD NEWS: US calls on UK to house Guantánamo detainees WORLD NEWS: Pakistan leader forgoes Afghan summit WORLD NEWS: Sarkozy invite to Kennebunkport COMMENT: Our leaders will always fall prey to the calls of the sirens COMMENT: The Fund needs to refocus its agenda to be relevant COMMENT: A spur to action in the killing deserts MARKETS AND INVESTING: Subprime sector looks to Washington WORLD NEWS: 'Outsider' Obama bloodied but unbowed COMMENT: Germans learn the Japanese word for bail-out In the 1990s, Japanese banks had a habit of producing large, unexplained losses – a little like Teutonic finance today, says Gillian Tett COMMENT: After the coup: Thailand's rolling revolution COMMENT: Let the rich go forth and multiply A new book argues that the poorest countries are still caught in a Malthusian trap, writes Clive Crook COMMENT: 'Reforms' will not assuage anger at Congress | H15 Los Angeles Times Orders are orders By Haim Watzman Even if they disagreed, the Israeli soldiers who refused to evacuate settlers from Hebron had no right to disobey their commanders U.S., Mexico redraw boundaries If approved, a new aid package would increase intelligence-sharing on drug trafficking across nations' border. By David B. Rivkin Jr. and Lee A. Casey Forcing the president to obtain a court order to tap communications between foreigners may violate the Constitution. |
| H16 American Politics How strong is the Democratic presidential field? Not as strong as you think. A devil's advocate probes for weaknesses among the front-runners. Newsweek Joseph Biden on His Presidential Campaign Brian Faughnan / Weekly Standard: Democratic Leaders Move the Goalposts on Iraq — It appears that today is a watershed day with regard to US policy in Iraq. Democratic leaders now acknowledge that the surge is working. The only catch is, they say it's no surprise, they've known it for a while, and it's nothing significant. Surging Politics - Victor Davis Hanson, RealClearPolitics The Face of Local Counties Shifts With Surge in Minorities Minorities Closer to Majority Census finds minorities outnumber whites in nearly one out of ten counties nationwide realclearpolitics – ABC’s The Note – US News Political Bulletin Early Bird GovExec Swamp Gas The Swamp Independent Trouble and strife: Republican Party reptile? Rudy Giuliani has confounded his conservative critics in the presidential race, but now the newspapers have targeted his wife with some poisonous gossip Mitt Romney: proudly, quietly Mormon The former governor of Massachusetts is a Mormon in full. But, facing a wary public, he has played his faith cautiously on the presidential campaign trail. Whites now minority in nearly one in 10 U.S. counties... Developing... | H17 Daily Telegraph Leader Iran's hidden frailties The Iranian revolution has signally failed to keep its promise to provide work for a remarkably young population Overstretched US cuts aid to Israel America has been forced to withhold funding from its key Middle East ally amid the strain of paying for its military campaign in Iraq Don't Conservatives want to be in power? The Conservatives want to retain their seats, and Mr Cameron has no difficulty imagining himself in Number 10. But that is not the same thing as a political party hungry for the power to run, and change, a country, says George Walden. There's a name for a life without hope Since the very poorest members of society became a distinct underclass we have become two nations in names as well as actuality, observes Ed West. Brussels 'can't handle climate change' Brussels does not deserve EU powers on climate change because of its poor record US Republicans start to smell blood Barack Obama is making a powerful case for why the Hillzilla juggernaut should never be president, writes Toby Harnden. The BBC may need to close one of its television channels as part of a £2 billion cost-saving exercise, the chairman of the corporation's trust said yesterday. | H18 Independent Roadside bomb attacks in Iraq reach an all-time high Adrian Hamilton: The sordid truth: we cut and ran in India Mountbatten rushed into partition 10 months early with barely a thought for the consequences Michael Brown: I am a Tory, but I must admit I find myself seduced by the cut of Gordon Brown's jib Washington Times Britain abandons allies (By Paul Moorcraft) |
| H19Military Intelligence Terrorism DOD Joint Doctrine for Homeland Defense Released 181 pages; PDF. Steven D. Levitt / New York Times: If You Were a Terrorist, How Would You Attack? NY TIMES ASKS: 'If You Were a Terrorist, How Would You Attack?'... Studies: Suicide Bombers in Iraq Are Mostly Foreigners Probing Pat Tillman's death The U.S. Congress needs to clarify whether the messy affair surrounding Pat Tillman's death reflects astonishing incompetence or a conspiracy to exploit a famous soldier. Washington Times Blue Dogs barking Thanks to the Blue Dogs, the administration's commonsense proposal to clarify that FISA permits U.S. intelligence agencies to monitor telephone calls made by foreign terrorist suspects outside the United States without first obtaining a warrant was approved by a 227-183 margin. Pervasive wound of war The psychological health of America's military service members and their families poses a daunting challenge for the military community and our society. Terrorism Fears Inhibit Tourism By: Mohamed Al-Azaki | World Press So could Yemen follow on the heels of Afghanistan and Iraq as the third major venue in the war on terrorism? Al-Qaeda seems ready to gear up for conflict in this area. Saudis Sue for Secrecy By: Rachel Ehrenfeld | New York Post | H20 Slate What to Make of New Republic's Baghdad Diarist? - Phillip Carter, Slate | H21 The Big Question: Should we worry about extinctions, or are they just a part of evolution? Fossil find forces rethink of evolution theory Discovery reveals that two early human species thought to have evolved one from the other actually lived side by side Professor Amos Ori, an Israeli scientist, has used complicated formulae to prove that time travel is a possibility. Thanks to the internet, there is near-infinite space to display and lionise the ephemeral San Francisco Wi-Fi Issue Goes to Ballot... Google began allowing people cited in stories it carries to post comments about the articles, a move that is stirring debate. Whites now minority in nearly one in 10 U.S. counties... Developing... New Republic Iraq Stories Questioned Portugal's most famous matador broke the law by killing a bull Over 3,800 people in the U.S. died last year waiting for a kidney transplant, and over 1000 became too sick for one. It’s a grim picture and getting worse... more» From Physics Today, Science and the Islamic world: Internal causes led to the decline of Islam's scientific greatness long before the era of mercantile imperialism. |
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