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H1 December in 'Current History' Washington Post A Voice of Reason By Jim Hoagland, Why the Bush administration needs Defense Secretary Robert Gates. Bush Faces Pressure to Shift War Priorities As Iraq Calms, Focus Turns to Afghanistan On the Sidelines in Basra: British Tackle a New Role Obstacles Confronted in Advisory Mission Offer Lessons for U.S. in the Rest of Iraq Los Angeles Times U.S. to concentrate its troops in Baghdad In a bid to maintain security when the buildup ends next year, forces will be reduced in outlying areas. New York Times Afghan Mission Is Reviewed as Concerns Rise Deeply worried about the prospect of failure, the Bush administration and NATO have begun three top-to-bottom reviews. Despite Isolation, Gazans Show Allegiance for Hamas Editorial Plenty of Blame for Afghanistan Unless the United States and Europe come up with a better strategy — and invest more money and troops — the “good war” in Afghanistan will go irretrievably bad. Look Who Talks to the Enemy by HELENE COOPER Seven years of George W. Bush’s Don’t-Talk-to-Evil policy are over, even under the helm of the administration that crafted it. Financial Times What does 2008 have in store? Financial Times writers predict the issues that will shape the year ahead Editorial Annapolis unsettled Unless it wants another failure, Washington must tell Israel it can either have peace or keep all its settlements on occupied land. It cannot have both COMMENT: Speak up, Asia, or the west will drown you out The continent is booming but the rest of the world doesn’t seem to be listening, says Chandran Nair LEADER: Bali sets route map for a climate deal Only by pledging deep cuts in its emissions can the US hope to persuade developing nations such as China and India to play their role GuardianMurder and chaos left by British, says Basra chief City's police chief describes a province in the grip of militias stronger than security forces Leader All the troubles in the world Handover of Basra: Victory has been declared before in Iraq. Notoriously, George Bush landed on the deck of an aircraft carrier six weeks after the opening air strike on Baghdad and announced the end of major combat operations Serbia's self-defeating posture Ian Williams: Independence for Kosovo is going to happen, despite Belgrade's strenuous objections Friend or foe? Giles Merritt Deteriorating relations between Europe and Russia could turn into hostility unless we establish a new framework for communication Is Saudi Arabia divisible? The Observer Al-Qaeda 'only one of many' major security threats to UK Globalisation and climate change are perils, says ex-spy chief Independent on Sunday So, what did we achieve? After four years and 174 dead, Britain's lead role in Basra is over US Airpower in Iraq (OIF) and Afghanistan (OEF): 2004-2007 From the Archive RAND | Air Power as a Coercive Instrument Full Document Incumbent Regimes and the “King’s Dilemma” in the Arab World: Promise and Threat of Managed Reform Source: Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Full Paper (PDF; 183 KB) From Evil Empire to Axis of Evil (PDF; 103 KB) Source: Oxford Research Group Bali climate deal marks a geopolitical shift Developing countries flexed their muscles in unprecedented ways at the climate talks, suggesting the old north-south power equation is changing. FRIDE - Political Islam and European Foreign Policy | H2 Sratfor geopolitical diary Reading Turkey's Airstrike in Iraq - The decision might strain U.S.-Kurdish relations, but that is the price Iraqi Kurds have to pay to keep Turkey out. For the Turks, it was the most effective measure they could take without having a confrontation with the United States. All the players are looking for the lowest cost possible. But it's not clear that they bought the outcome they were hoping for. NYT Turkey Reports Bombing Kurdish Rebel Targets in Iraq Washington Post Turkish Planes Strike in N. Iraq Assault Kills One As Hundreds Flee Kurdish Villages BBC US denies backing Turkey PKK raid The US denies it gave permission for Turkish aircraft to carry out strikes against the PKK in northern Iraq LA Times Turkish fighters bomb northern Iraq Guardian Turkey launch raid on Kurdish rebels Woman killed as 50 planes target PKK guerrilla bases while PM warns of further military action December in 'Current History'The Ebbing Power of Turkey's Secularist EliteAuthor: Jenny White "It is not Islam that is the biggest challenge facing Turkey today, but rather the rise… of an intolerant, extreme form of nationalism." ‘Türk uçakları Kuzey Irak’ta PKK avında’ Turk general: US OK'd Iraq strikes ABD hava sahasını Türk uçaklarına açtı ABD: Operasyon Türkiye’nin kararı Thomas Diez Expanding Europe: The Ethics of EU-Turkey Relations. PKK ve El-Kaide için ortak plan iddiası 'Ortak tehdit PKK, tasfiye edilmeli' Suriye'de Kürtlerin gösterisi dağıtıldı ABD: "Türkiye'nin çabalarından memnunuz" ABD: Bize önceden bilgi verildi Bağdat'tan Türkiye'ye protesto niteliği olmayan 'nota' İlkleri başaran pilotlar tam 7.5 yılda yetişiyor Uzun vadeli PKK planlarında ABD izi Al Awsat Kurd: The Forbidden Word in Turkey Türkiye Kuzey Irak'la görüşmek zorunda HOŞENK OSE Uzmanlar: Uluslararası destek üst düzeyde ABD’li general:Sadece askeri mücadele yetmez BBC Turkish planes bomb northern Iraq Hundreds Flee as Turkish Planes Attack Northern Iraqi Villages Turkey bombs northern Iraq: Iraq officials Barzani, Kandil için yardım istiyor Priest Attacked, Hurt in Turkey PKK'yı 'İran da vurdu' iddiası İşte F-16'ların vurduğu yerler [Yorum - Marie Phiquepal] Türkiye, kendini bölgesel aktör olarak kabul ettiriyor Google News KurdishMedia Kurdish Kurdish Aspect BBC Monitoring Gov’t plans ‘witness protection’ for surrendering PKK terrorists Mehmet Metiner Hâlâ mı kart-kurt? - DTP: Operasyon hemen durdurulsun Barzani, kurmaylarıyla olağanüstü toplandı PKK'lılar yaralı teröristleri alıp kaçtı Operasyon sonrası 'Eve dönün' çağrısı DTP'li Demirtaş bugün Türkiye'ye dönüyor The Law, the Kurds, and the Kurdistan Regional Government of Iraq Scholars say regional stability depends on Turkey’s EU membership Iraqi Kurdish Press Highlights 15 Dec 07 BM’den 140. maddenin uygulanmasına destek,, ERDAL ŞAFAK Bir mektup ve ötesi Ece TEMELKURAN Kürt ve Türk palmiyeleri kardeştir! Türk Hükümeti, KCK militanlarını ´dağdan indirmek´ için gizli komisyonlar kurdu Erdogan: Operasyon basarili, kara kuvvetleri de katildi Terör uzmanı Çitlioğlu: Psikolojik üstünlük TSK'ya geçti PKK'nın kaçışı da engellendi "Ne gerektiriyorsa o yapılıyor" Iran Shells Iraqi Kurdistan Region Concurrently With Turkish Air Raid Kaddafi:”Bağımsız bir Kürt devleti Kürtlerin meşru hakkıdır” Neçirvan Barzani Irak Başbakanı Maliki ile görüştü The Kurdish Parliament Should be Dissolved PKK mitinginde açıkladı; yarın dönüyor Erdal Şafak Vişne çürüğü rapor KORAY DÜZGÖREN 23 yıldır bilinen yöntemlere devam... Barzani muhalif medyayı susturuyor Gül'ün seçimi yılın altıncı önemli olayı Mısırlı genç, AK Parti'den ne istedi? Babacan urges Israel not to cast shadow over fresh process Gaddafi backs independent Kurdish state The Tribulations of Iraq's Oil Industry Due to the Ambiguity of ... Syria-Iraq Pipeline Will Reopen Within Two Years Google News Greece Cyprus Turkish Cypriot Press ABHaber Thomas Diez (Birmingham): Expanding Europe: The Ethics of EU-Turkey Relations Diplomasi çifte standart demek AVNİ ÖZGÜREL Ömer Taşpınar What’s next for Turkey-EU relations? İhsan Yılmaz Future of Turkey-EU relations Şahin Alpay EU and Turkey: Where do we stand? İhsan Dağı The end of the EU-driven reform process in Turkey? Semih İDİZ AB olmadan kalkınmamız sürebilir mi? Yavuz Baydar The path is narrowing, again Uluç Özülker Sarkozy’nin hırsı aklının önünde Fransa'nın karmaşık ruhu ve Türkiye BAHADIR KALEAĞASI - Papadopulos anketlerde az farkla önde 'AB, Türkiye'nin diyetisyenidir' IS SARKOZY A MONSIEUR L'HYPOCRITE ABOUT TURKEY ? Saadet Oruç Sarkozy hesap kitap biliyorsa... Öger: Türkiye muz cumhuriyeti değil Ata Atun Cyprus: The complete history from 1960 to 1974 (1) KKTC says UN Security Council bowed to pressure The end of the EU-driven reform process in Turkey? O zirveyi abartıldığı kadar önemsemiyoruz Russia, Greece to enlarge their energy cooperation Papadopoulos Holds Slim Lead in Cyprus Vote The relationship between Turkey and the European Union needs a fresh debate based on reason, evidence, and understanding not fear and prejudice; a group of leading European intellectuals and analysts introduces this initiative and invites responses Kazakh ambassador foresees long-term cooperation with Turkey U.N. Security Council extends mandate of Cyprus mission for six months - People's Daily Online Soner Yalçın Bir ’Beyaz Müslüman’ın portresi: Sabahattin Zaim ECEVİT KILIÇ Türk istihbaratının kurucusu bir vatan haini miydi? Çeteden korkma Erdoğan arkanızda İslamcı basında Vakko kırılması Şemdinli sanığı iki astsubaya güvenlik tayini Mağdur avukatları Şemdinli davasını AİHM'ye götürecek Piyanist Fazıl Say iktidarı eleştiri yağmuruna tuttu: Teslim olacak değiliz 'Diaspora Alevilerinin yalanı' AKP'liden alevileri kızdıracak sözler Türk Telekom, VDSL'i devreye sokuyor; internet uçacak Armenia Threatens To Quit Key Arms Treaty OKUR TEMSİLCİSİ Latife Hanım'ın mektubu Damat Ferit’in sır çantaları ne oldu? The first Annual Conference of TASSA | H3 Metehan Demir İşte operasyonun 20 şifresi İşte Kandil'den ilk görüntüler İşte, Kandil'deki PKK Kampı VİDEON Büyükanıt: Artık PKK kampları BBG evi gibi Ertuğrul Özkök Sınırı aşmayacak, haddini bilecek Konu komşu bilsin elimiz ağırdır İşbirliği meyvesini veriyor Murat Yetkin Ali H Aslan ABD ile mutabakatın meyveleri Mustafa KaralioğluKandil’i vurmak ne anlama geliyor? Galiba PKK’ya karşı süreç yeni başladı ABD, istihbaratı Türkiye ile paylaştıysa operasyonla örgüt ciddi darbe almıştır. Ruşen Çakır yazıyor... Cengiz Çandar Doğru askeri harekât biçimi Taha AKYOL PKK'ya karşı 'kapsamlı plan' Ece Temelkuran ABD'nin bölge politikası bekleniyor Kürt siyaseti yol ayırımda - MECLİS Mİ, PKK MI? Karayılan'ın 'Alo'suna F-16'larla jet cevap Kandil'e gece yarısı hava operasyonu Telsiz ve telefon izlemesine göre Karayılan oradaydı Balistik füze sistemleri kullanıldı Kör karanlıkta tepelerine bindik Hedef 9 kampta 3 bin 500 terörist Cevdet Aşkın PKK'ya beklenen operasyon, bahara kadar vuruşa devam , Jet fighters destroy PKK HQs in N. Iraq Mustafa Akyol Türbanın simgelediği ideoloji artık liberalizm "TSK vatandaştan çok şey gizliyor" Şamil Tayyar Milano’dan Barzani telefonu Ferai Tınç Irak hükümet sözcüsü: Tehdit sürdükçe harekát kaçınılmaz Fatih Çekirge Kandil’i ’deldi’ler İsmail Küçükkaya Kış boyu operasyon Enis Berberoğlu Parkalılar okumasaydı sistemle barışır mıydı Kadri GÜRSEL Kürt sorunu için büyük bir paket hazırlayın ERDAL ŞAFAK Bir mektup ve ötesi Sebahattin Önkibar Hava harekâtı ve sorular Kandil operasyonu Irak'la ticareti ve piyasaları etkilemez Emin Pazarcı PKK’ya bayram hediyesi - Amnesty debate reveals need for a multi-faceted solution Fransa'nın karmaşık ruhu ve Türkiye BAHADIR KALEAĞASI – [Yorum - Doç. Dr. Mustafa Şentop] Yargı bağımsızlığı ve Şemdinli davası Darbeyi havada ikmal yapan ’yarasalar’ indirdi Konya’da denediler Kandil’de vurdular İç Basında Türk Dış Politikası Dış Basında Türkiye-AB İlişkileri - Dış Basında Irak BBC Turkish 0700 VOA Dış Basında Türkiye Turkish Press Review Google News Turkey Turquie Türkei TurcoPundit Taha Kıvanç Şu bizim İmam Hatipler Fehmi KoruFazıl Say'ın düşündürdükleri In appreciation of what we have achieved KÜRŞAT BUMİN Fazla bağışlayıcı bir TBMM Başkanı MHP: Davulla zurnayla operasyon yapıldı CHP'li Öymen: Irak'taki PKK varlığı tamamen tasfiye edilmeli Üniversitede infaz! İsmet Berkan Dertleşme Hasan Celal Güzel Ahmet Hakan Çık karşıma Nur Serter Cüneyt Ülsever MHP’liler Büyükanıt’a neden kızıyorlar ki? Oktay Ekşi Fazla hız tehlikeli olabilir Fazıl Say'daki korkular, Avrupa'daki korkulara benziyor mu? Murat Yetkin Hasan CEMAL Türban ya da din korkusu! Mehmet Altan Önce Şemdinli, sonra Kandil... Eser Karakaş Şemdinli’de PKK meselesinde önemli bir geri adım MUHARREM SARIKAYA İzmirli gençler... EMRE AKÖZ Sizin de bir 'Doğu'nuz var mı? NAZLI ILICAKFazıl Say ve Ortaçağ karanlığı MAHMUT ÖVÜRCHP neden kaybetti? YAVUZ DONAT Halkın içinde Fazıl Say ne yapsın? Ferai Tınç Anayasa platformları artıyor Mümtazer Türköne "Bizim çocuklar" sağ olsun Mehmet Barlas Kötümser olmak ille de kötü durumda olmak anlamına gelmez ki… Mehmet BARLAS Hem Fethullah Gülen gelemiyor hem de Fazıl Say gitmek istiyor Oray Eğin “Ya sev ya terk et” cephesine karşı omuz omuza Mahkemelerde ne oluyor? Murat Belge Fazıl Say gitmesin, Perihan da Can Dündar Sansür kararı Erdoğan'ındı Eser Karakaş Fazıl Say’ın söyledikleri ne kadar tutarlı? Mustafa Erdoğan Fazıl Say’ın ayrılma hakkı Nasuhi Güngör Fazıl Say’ın ötekileştirme hakkı var mı? [NEWS ANALYSIS] Does slower growth call for new economic model? ABDURRAHMAN YILDIRIMİkinci 100 gün bu kez de kazanılabilir mi? Baturalp Candemir Kriz tehlikesi olmadan reform yapmak Batı merkez bankaları kredi musluğunu açtı baran Tuncer Reform tasarlayamayanın açmazı: Demeç patlatmak Fatih Özatay OKAN MÜDERRİSOĞLU Şimşek: Sosyal güvenlik reformu 15 Ocak'ta Reel faizi düşüremeyen sonucuna katlanır Fatih Özatay Şimşek'in siyasetçi olarak portresi! Asaf Savaş Akat 2007'de Borsa'da yabancı payı 32 milyar dolar arttı Güngör URAS Tekstilciler makinelerini haraç mezat yabancılara satıyor ECB: Turkey’s external debt to GDP ratio will decline Asım Erdilek Is the Central Bank losing its credibility? |
H4 New York Times Afghan Mission Is Reviewed as Concerns Rise Deeply worried about the prospect of failure, the Bush administration and NATO have begun three top-to-bottom reviews. Despite Isolation, Gazans Show Allegiance for Hamas Editorial Plenty of Blame for Afghanistan Unless the United States and Europe come up with a better strategy — and invest more money and troops — the “good war” in Afghanistan will go irretrievably bad. Look Who Talks to the Enemy by HELENE COOPER Seven years of George W. Bush’s Don’t-Talk-to-Evil policy are over, even under the helm of the administration that crafted it. Turkey Bombs Kurdish Militants in Northern Iraq Editorial Disappointments on Climate A week that could have brought important progress on climate change ended in disappointment. PAUL KRUGMANBig Table Fantasies There are large differences among the serious contenders for the Democratic nomination in their beliefs about what it will take to turn a progressive agenda into reality. Russia’s Knockoff Democracy While the political rules are being followed, giving the veneer of legitimacy in Moscow, Vladimir V. Putin seems, at least for now, to be retaining control. Climate Plan Looks Beyond Bush’s Tenure An agreement reached Saturday pushes debates on U.S. participation into the administration of a new president THOMAS L. FRIEDMAN It’s Too Late for Later If there is one change in global consciousness on climate change that seems to have settled in the past couple of years, it is the notion that later is over.Are We in a Recession? Six experts assess the current state and forecast the future direction of the American economy.Musharraf Lifts State of Emergency in Pakistan 11 Killed in Attacks on Sunni Patrols and Security Forces in Iraq Wider Spying Fuels Aid Plan for Telecom Industry The Bush administration is working to persuade Congress to pass legislation protecting companies that aid the N.S.A.’s warrantless eavesdropping program. Why the Fed Can’t Fix It Now Whichever way the economy breaks, the vulnerability of the moment should prompt a thorough investigation of how things got to this dangerous tipping point. | H5 Washington Post Bush Faces Pressure to Shift War Priorities As Iraq Calms, Focus Turns to Afghanistan On the Sidelines in Basra: British Tackle a New Role Obstacles Confronted in Advisory Mission Offer Lessons for U.S. in the Rest of Iraq A Voice of Reason By Jim Hoagland, Why the Bush administration needs Defense Secretary Robert Gates. Balkanized Homecoming As Iraqi Refugees Start to Trickle Back, Authorities Worry About How They Will Fit Into the New Baghdad Bali Forum Backs Climate 'Road Map' U.S. Accedes on Aid Pledges, Wins Fight to Drop Specific Targets for Emissions Cuts Editorial Challenge in Kosovo Europe and the United States should not allow Russia to block the Balkan province's independence. A Civilian Partner for Our Troops Why the U.S. Needs A Reconstruction Reserve By Richard G. Lugar and Condoleezza Rice Egypt's YouTube Democrats By Jackson Diehl, Is the cause of liberal democracy in the Arab Middle East dead? It would be easy to jump to such a conclusion in Washington, given the Bush administration's shameless retreat from its "freedom agenda" and the recent campaigns by Arab autocrats to crush liberal politicians, journalists and civic a... What Bankers Fear By David Ignatius, Six months into the credit crunch, investors and fund managers want a do-over. 5 Myths on Torture Myths About Torture and Truth By Darius Rejali, Does torture work? Does everyone talk eventually? The debate rages on Dispatch: Lebanon By Nir Rosen Once again, Palestinians are scapegoats in an unwelcoming land. General Musharraf's Resentment 'Am I A Madman?' Questions for Musharraf and Bush By John F. Tierney and Aitzaz Ahsan 'A Train Journey | H6 GuardianMurder and chaos left by British, says Basra chief City's police chief describes a province in the grip of militias stronger than security forces Leader All the troubles in the world US pours cold water on Bali optimism White House wants more from India and China but future negotiations to achieve cuts are made difficult Serbia's self-defeating posture Ian Williams: Independence for Kosovo is going to happen, despite Belgrade's strenuous objections Friend or foe? Giles Merritt Deteriorating relations between Europe and Russia could turn into hostility unless we establish a new framework for communication We've been suckered again by the US. So far the Bali deal is worse than Kyoto George Monbiot: America will keep on wrecking climate talks as long as those with vested interests in oil and gas fund its political system Palestinians want help more than handouts in Paris · Donors' aid conference ready to pledge $5.6bn The Observer Al-Qaeda 'only one of many' major security threats to UK Beware those who would bail us out of this chaos Will Hutton: Governments in Asia and the Middle East are buying stakes in our beleaguered banks. A crisis could see us lose control Handover in Basra as killings go on At last the great divide is coming into focus Henry Porter: It's not left versus right that matters any more. The real division is between authority and personal liberty Now end the neglect of the poor Afghans Jason Burke: Despite the PM's upbeat stance, victory is far in the future. It's crucial we stay committed A very British bubble for Mr Brown At last, some wisdom on global warming Delegates at a United Nations conference in Bali last week reached a last-minute agreement on tackling climate change. Or rather, they narrowly avoided failure to reach agreement Pakistan lifts emergency rule but media curbs remain |
H7 'Prince of Darkness: Richard Perle' By ALAN WEISMAN | H8 IraqSlogger Google News Iraq Iran Syria Mideastwire.com - NPR Iraq stratfor The Tribulations of Iraq's Oil Industry Due to the Ambiguity of ... Syria-Iraq Pipeline Will Reopen Within Two Years UK troops return Basra to Iraqis US Confident Troop Cuts Won't Hurt Iraq Security Zawahiri says UK 'fleeing Basra' Al-Qaeda's deputy leader says the UK handover of security in Basra shows Iraqi insurgents are gaining strength. Al-Zawahri Video: USA Failing in Iraq... Al - Zawahri Warns of Traitors in Iraq Iran Says to Discuss Iraq "Terrorist Groups" With U.S. Newsweek The 'Body Contractors' Death squads are killing fewer people, but they're also taking more care to hide their grisly handiwork. Khalid Mishaal: The Spoiler Speaks Al Hayat The Collapse of the Settlements and the Damascus Summit Abdallah Iskandar - Is the cooling off in Iraq enough to convict the Arab countries, especially the Gulf countries, to come to the Damascus? It is also appropriate to ask about Syria's will in making the summit, it will be hosting next March, the summit of resistance and steadfastness, Who's Responsible for the International "Retreat" in Support for Lebanon's Path of Independence? Raghida Dergham BBC Monitoring Headlines, Quotes From Iraqi Press 16 Dec 07 - Package B | H9 Ha’aretz – Zvi Barel: In the end, the IDF will go into the Gaza Strip Editorial The military option failed What is needed is a courageous Palestinian stance to spur renewed cooperation between Fatah and Hamas, and the formation of a new Palestinian national unity government Melman Inside Intel / How Iran was sold a lemon Haniyeh tells Hamas rally: We will never recognize Israel In preparation for the next strike A formula borrowed from game theory spurs sides in a dispute to start from the bottom line. Guest: Americans say there's no need nor point in creating Palestinian state Azerbaijan: 15 traitors gave Iran information on Israel Jerusalem Post Israeli envoy to persuade US on Iran Report: Israeli intelligence officials to try to convince US Iran is still developing nuclear weapons. Israeli General: Possible Secret Iranian Nuke Program 'Not That Farfetched' Yedioth Ahronoth 'Strong PA in our interest' Nothing left of Annapolis/ Michael Daily Alert.org – Middle East Progress - EJC Israeli Press Review – Google News Israel - Palestine Israel Rules Out Attacks by Hezbollah, Syria in 2008 Interview: Avigdor Lieberman Discusses Ways to Get Rid of Israel's Arabs Israel's expansion upsets peace Quartet Israel will face stiff pressure at an international gathering here today to stop expanding Jewish settlements on occupied land — moves that threaten to undermine the peace process begun in Annapolis. Forward Insider Account of Peacemaking Details History of Misguided Diplomacy As negotiations between Israelis and Palestinians reached their peak at the Camp David summit of 2000, the Clinton administration was facing such a shortage of manpower that a translator who had no diplomatic experience was drafted to fulfill diplomatic missions in the most delicate moment of the negotiation process. Daily Star Israel will never be recognized as a 'Jewish state' Israel Plays Down Split With US on Iran US Must Reevaluate Its Relationship With Israel by Scott Ritter Quarter of Israeli Troops in West Bank Witness to Abuse: Report Olmert Shushes Iran Nuclear Report Criticism Economists: Israeli Sanctions Will Likely Leave Palestinian Pledges Wasted Report: Israel Won't Grant Rights to Palestinians Whose Homes Were Annexed |
Bali climate deal marks a geopolitical shift Developing countries flexed their muscles in unprecedented ways at the climate talks, suggesting the old north-south power equation is changing. British hand over Basra in disarray Nine of 18 provinces are now under Iraqi security forces. But central and southern Iraq face a vicious power struggle between Shiite parties and militias. To other economic warnings, add inflation If prices keep rising, it could sour consumers and make the recession fight more difficult. THE MONITOR'S VIEW What Bush really won in Bali For the first time, all nations said they will consider ways to reduce global warming – as Bush sought. Interview: Germany's top climate adviserHans Joachim Schellnhuber talked with the Monitor upon his return from the just-concluded Bali talks. Opinion: A myth about consumer spending Opinion: Libya doesn't deserve the red carpet It still acts like a rogue state. Why restore relations? As Pakistan lifts emergency rule, Musharraf eyes next step International donors are cautiously optimistic on eve of Palestinian aid meeting Palestinians hope for pledges of $6 billion over three years at the Paris conference. The crux of U.S. budget battle: How to pay? The federal budget is on an unsustainable path, according to a new report by the Congressional Budget Office. ASIA FT Speak up Asia, or the west will drown you out The continent is booming but the rest of the world doesn’t seem to be listening, says Chandran Nair The CEQ on FT.com: Retirement reformChina needs a sound pension system to prepare for the dramatic increase in its elderly population over the next few decades WP China Scouts Colleges to Fill Ranks of Modern Army Anthony Cordesman: Missing Metrics of Progress in Afghanistan (and Pakistan) NYT As China Goes, So Goes Global Warming Theories abound over how best to help China embrace emissions-reducing policies, but can the emerging superpower fast-forward through the most carbon-intense phase of nation building? WSJ Our Misplaced Yuan Worries | Roger Cohen: What crisis in Belgium? By ROGER COHEN A Belgian government? It would be nice to have one, but not essential. EUROPE European press review Washington Times Another Balkans battle? The best hope to avert a new, and possibly violent, breakdown in the Balkans is for both Washington and Brussels to tell Pristina "no" on independence. Le Monde L'Europe et le Kosovo Brussels names first 'EU ambassador' Greek welfare minister sacked Greece’s social welfare minister was sacked following accusations that he employed immigrant workers illegally and built a weekend home without planning permission | H12 RFE/RL Russia is deeply unhappy about its place in the world: a big country with an equally big inferiority complex... more» ... more» Italy is getting there too. Russian democracy is work in progress Iran to Azerbaijan: Show Proof for Claims of Spying on Israel Google News Azerbaijan Washington Times Medvedev's challenge Will Dmitry Medvedev succeed in freeing himself from the influence of his political patron, Vladimir Putin? General says U.S. looking for fight Russia's top military officer yesterday accused the United States of seeking direct confrontation with Moscow and warned again that U.S. plans to deploy missile defenses in Europe would destabilize the continent. Iran to set up power transmission lines to Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan FT REPORT - CENTRAL EASTERN EUROPE INSIGHT: The year Russia flexed its diplomatic muscle FT REPORT - CENTRAL EASTERN EUROPE INSIGHT: Gazprom: Three sides to a story FT REPORT - CENTRAL EASTERN EUROPE INSIGHT: Fear returns to Bosnia FT REPORT - CENTRAL EASTERN EUROPE INSIGHT: Kosovo's final chapter is still to be written FT REPORT - CENTRAL EASTERN EUROPE INSIGHT: The clan with a plan to hold on to political power FT REPORT - CENTRAL EASTERN EUROPE INSIGHT: Patience wears thin for a resolution in Kosovo FT REPORT - CENTRAL EASTERN EUROPE INSIGHT: Russia's new man FT REPORT - CENTRAL EASTERN EUROPE INSIGHT: The Rose of Georgia is still vulnerable to Russia Ukrainians tune out of political bickering Nearly three months after September polls, the country is still without a government and politicians are still embroiled in coalition-building manoeuvres Russia warns of US missile shield retaliation... |
H13 The Times Iraq - the best story of the year By any measure, the American-led surge has been little short of a triumph Tim Hames Crisis is no longer a simple liquidity problem The central banks' efforts to relieve the global credit crunch is likely to be just the precursor to much more controversial operationsAnatole Kaletsky Basra handed back to Iraqis Britain has signed away the final province under its security control, largely ending the military’s combat role in Iraq British legacy in Basra is hope, despite poor services Israeli sanctions 'will ruin plans’ A cash injection into the Palestinian economy risks being wasted if Israel does not lift crippling travel restrictions Time is running out for Mr Brown A new poll shows support for Labour collapsing and the Conservatives hitting 45 per cent William Rees-Mogg Looming threat to the world climate The warming of the west Siberian bog threatens our future Giles Whittell Sunday Times Basra province handed back to Iraqis After four and a half years, the final Iraqi province under UK security control was handed over to Iraqi forces Inside the Taliban’s fallen town of fear Since Musa Qala was retaken by Nato and Afghan troops, locals have spoken of the fear and extortion inflicted by the Taliban Putin seeks to keep power with larger Russia Vladimir Putin could stay in power for another five years as leader of a new state born of a union between Russia and Belarus Bully for Bali Tony Blair said there would never be a successor deal to Kyoto, but now it looks distinctly possible We will never have US democracy This Christmas marks the 350th anniversary of the least-honoured genesis of American freedom Simon Jenkins Once written off, Barack Obama is suddenly surging in the polls Wall Street Journal Syria's Remote Control | H14 Financial Times What does 2008 have in store? Financial Times writers predict the issues that will shape the year ahead Editorial Annapolis unsettled Unless it wants another failure, Washington must tell Israel it can either have peace or keep all its settlements on occupied land. It cannot have both COMMENT: Speak up, Asia, or the west will drown you out The continent is booming but the rest of the world doesn’t seem to be listening, says Chandran Nair Baghdadis enjoy the moment Residents of the Iraqi capital are experiencing a lull in violence, but some fear it is a temporary respite ANALYSIS: Aid can only go so far for isolated Palestinians Any more offers? Foreign governments are providing much-needed capital. At this stage, we should fear too little sovereign investment, rather than too much. LEADER: Bali sets route map for a climate deal Only by pledging deep cuts in its emissions can the US hope to persuade developing nations such as China and India to play their role COMMENT: Hold tight, the central banks have no plan A hypothetical increase in inflation targets would turn the current turmoil into an uncontrolled financial crisis, writes Wolfgang Munchau COMMENT: Innovative thinking for European business Edmund Phelps asks whether the continent can shed the anti-corporate culture it acquired during the 20th century and argues that companies cannot do it alone World food price rises set to hit consumersGlobal food prices will come under further pressure as benchmark prices for cereals at much higher levels come into operation, making it almost inevitable that a second wave of food price inflation will hit the world’s leading economies The undercover economist Sit-up or pay up. Can economics provide a little assistance in our new year’s resolutions, asks Tim Harford? WORLD NEWS: White House seeks to reassure on climate deal Donors to pledge $5.6bn for Palestine Tony Blair, the former UK prime minister turned Middle East envoy, tells the FT in an interview he is set to win $5.6bn in pledges for the Palestinian economy | H15 Los Angeles Times U.S. to concentrate its troops in Baghdad In a bid to maintain security when the buildup ends next year, forces will be reduced in outlying areas. British hand over control of Basra Editorial |
H16 American Politics Newsweek Zakaria The Power Of Personality When I talk to people in a foreign country, no matter how strange, they are always familiar to me. The Sleeper Why John Edwards is still a contender in the presidential race In ’08 Race, the Other Clinton Steps Up Publicly Bill Clinton is not running his wife’s campaign, but he has become the most powerful force in her political operation besides the candidate herself Obama is hitting his stride in Iowa The candidate once short on specifics now peppers speeches with policy proposals. Joseph E. Stiglitz / Vanity Fair: The Economic Consequences of Mr. Bush — The next president will have to deal with yet another crippling legacy of George W. Bush: the economy. The polarizing express By Ezra Klein Is it Hillary Clinton who's too divisive, or is it the political process? Candidates Scrambling to Cope With Rise of Huckabee The Politico: McCain snags endorsements; Rudy retreats NYT Obama Showing New Confidence With Iowa Sprint Senator Barack Obama is threatening Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton’s long dominance even as he faces intensified questions about his vulnerabilities. ‘The Squandering of America’ By ROBERT KUTTNER “In politics, we have come very close to losing our democracy, not just in rigged rules and stolen elections but in the domination of politics by big money, the decline in participation by ordinary people, and the assault on basic constitutional liberties.” The Huckabee Factor By ZEV CHAFETS How a former governor with no money, no organization and no real policy platform or international know-how — but with lots of religious faith, populist sentiment and folksy friendliness — has changed the dynamics of the Republican presidential race. For the G.O.P., Falling in Love Is Hard to Do It is hard to think of another campaign when Republicans have seemed less excited about their choices. Stuck on 9/11 By Dana Milbank, The Rudy Giuliani campaign speech can be summarized in just three digits: 9-1-1. The Washington Insider: Christopher J. Dodd The Foreign Policy-Pro: Joseph R. Biden Jr. The Libertarian Surprise: Ron Paul JOSEPH R. BIDEN JR. The Foreign-Policy Pro "The Coming Liberal Cycle," by Matthew Kohut. Time to Move On...From Hillary
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Alive and Kicking Reports of the demise of social conservatism are greatly exaggerated. realclearpolitics – ABC’s The Note – US News Political Bulletin Early Bird GovExec Swamp Gas The Swamp Democratic endorsement editorial: Why Clinton A Republican Retreat - Robert Novak, Chicago Sun-Times | H17 Daily Telegraph Leader Basra is the first step to leaving Iraq Although Britain would be well advised to retain some military infrastructure in Iraq, the country looks forward to the withdrawal of the bulk of our remaining troops. English language crisis in 1,300 schools Children with English as their first language are now in the minority in more than 1,300 schools, according to official figures. Basrans Saw British Troops as Conquerors, Not Saviors Sunday Telegraph Britain hands Basra back to the Iraqis British and Iraqi representatives formalise handover in a ceremony at Basra airport. Worries as EU's border heads east Just one porous border will stand between most of Europe and tens of thousands of illegal immigrants under changes that take effect on Friday. In Bali climate deal, US now says it's not sure The US appears to be backtracking on the spirit of the Bali climate deal, voicing "serious concerns" about future negotiations. | H18 Independent Britain bows out of a war it could never have won Britain handed over security in Basra province yesterday, bringing a formal end to its ill-starred attempt to control southern Iraq. Leading article: 'We are not handing over a land of milk and honey' 'The Shia militias in Basra are better armed than Iraqi forces' Britain's carbon strategy 'up in smoke' Britain's plans to build new coal-fired power stations will completely undermine the Bali agreement on climate change, according to one of the world's leading climate scientists. Stephen King: Central bankers ride to the rescue – or is this Custer's Last Stand? Leading article: Coal is the past, not the future Independent on Sunday So, what did we achieve? After four years and 174 dead, Britain's lead role in Basra is over Bali Conference: World unity forces US to back climate deal After high tension, fury and tears, the Bush administration finally gives its support to a new framework to tackle global warming Leading article: The world gets the better of Bush Has the tide turned against Clinton? Kremlinology: Vladimir Putin has chosen Medvedev: the votes will follow Accident or assassination?: Diana: a bluffer's guide |
H19Military Intelligence Terrorism Downside of Dominance?: Popularity of Lockheed Martin's F-16 Makes Its F-35... From the Archive RAND | Air Power as a Coercive Instrument Full Document BostonGlobe Torture, American style It isn't an alien force invading our democracy from the benighted reams of dictatorships. It is the democracies that have been the real innovators in 20th-century torture. (By Darius Rejali) A distant war comes home to America Twenty percent of the U.S. troops fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan come from the Army National Guard. Many are from small towns, and go to war alongside family and friends Covering Al Qaeda: Reality and Spin Doctoring Less Safe, Less Free: Why America Is Losing the War on Terror Commentary: U.S. intelligence can be spectacularly right — or wrong In defense of the CIA (By Terence P. Jeffrey) Engineer Says Bush Admin. Sought to Implement Domestic Spying Within Two Weeks of Taking Office Glenn Greenwald / Salon: The Lawless Surveillance State — The Iran hostages incident: the lessons learned Source: House of Commons (UK), Defence Select Committee Terror manhunt in Pakistan Jihadist indoctrination in the schools (By Nir Boms) | H20 Slate Time Management for Creative People (PDF; 1.6 MB) Source: BoDo (Business of Design Online) Concentration is essential for creative work - certain stages of the creative process require single-minded focus on the task in hand. When we’re really in the zone, we experience ‘creative flow’ - the ‘almost automatic, effortless, yet highly focused state of consciousness’ that psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi has identified as characteristic of high- level creative performance. Interruptions, multi-tasking and the anxiety that comes from trying to juggle multiple commitments - these are in danger of eroding the focused concentration that is vital for your creativity. | H21 The armchair revolutionary Terry Eagleton, one of Britain's most abrasive public intellectuals, on a lifetime of baiting the establishment “There can be no higher law in journalism than to tell the truth and shame the devil.” Walter Lippmann really meant it... more» Time magazine's former editor Walter Isaacson asks: Would Benjamin Franklin by a blogger? Synthetic DNA on the Brink of Yielding New Life Forms Latin America’s colonizers imposed dogmas that changed ancient gods, habits, devotion, and mythology. But in heart and mind, people remain Aztecs, Toltecs, Incas, Mayas... more» 'A Secular Age' By CHARLES TAYLOR Reviewed by JOHN PATRICK DIGGINS A professor of philosophy thinks our era has been too quick to dismiss religious faith. Digital revamp at the BBC Ashley Highfield talks about the new iPlayer online video service and the BBC’s digital strategy REPORT DESCRIBES RAPID RISE IN INCOME FOR THE WEALTHIEST... The 'no' muscle It's the season of temptation - groaning tables, open bars, tipsy co-workers whose beer goggles screen out your wedding ring. Which means, for most of us, that it's also the season for attempts at self-control. (By Christopher Shea |
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