| H1 IHT Not that bad a legacy, after all By JAMES DOBBINS Bush may leave a positive foreign policy legacy after all - one that the next president will have a hard time moving away from Washington Post Federalism, Not Partition A System Devolving Power to the Regions Is the Route to a Viable Iraq By Mowaffak al-Rubaie, A system devolving power to the regions is the route to a viable Iraq. Editorial Iraqi Mirages A new law may not bring real reconciliation much closer. That's no reason to give up Middle East Triangle By Hussein Agha and Robert Malley The Israeli-Palestinian conflict has gone from a violent, intractable, clear-cut duel to a violent, intractable, three-way chess match. Today, Israel, the Palestinian Authority and Hamas each fears that the other two will reach a deal at its expense. And each is determined to prevent that outcome. The Palestinian Authority, Israel and Hamas must move forward together -- or not at all. Los Angeles Times U.S. moves to shift troops' role in Iraq Military has begun moving soldiers out of combat positions to supervisory duties to assist and train Iraqi security forces. Rethinking Iran - Samantha Power, Time A Political-Risk Outlook for 2008 - Ian Bremmer, RealClearPolitics Could US, Iran Stumble Into War? Strategic Studies Institute Pakistan's Nuclear Future: Worries Beyond War Edited by Mr. Henry D. Sokolski Ha’aretz – Melman MAD in the Middle East The Education of Ben Bernanke - Roger Lowenstein, NY Times Magazine The Economist The invasion of the sovereign-wealth funds The biggest worry about rich Arab and Asian states buying up banks is the potential backlash George Bush and the Arabs Hard to make friends Few Arabs are in the mood to give Mr Bush the benefit of their doubt Iraq A hint of political compromise at last The passage of a long-awaited law offers a ray of hope for reconciliation Democracy in retreat Freedom marches backward Why the setback is likely to be temporary Europe, the EU and Its 2050 Energy Storylines Clingendael RFE/RLNo Longer 'Best Friends' Iran and Turkmenistan have enjoyed good ties since the Soviet Union collapsed in 1991 and Ashgabat became independent. But those relations have been tested over interruptions in the flow of Turkmen natural gas to Iran. No “Jewish State,” No Settlement Blocs: “The King David Statement” and Bush’s Developing Position, INSS Insight No. 42, January 16, 2008 Benn, Aluf PAUL KRUGMAN Don’t Cry for Me, America Although we won’t have the kind of financial death spiral Argentina experienced, the next year or two could be quite unpleasant. Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System: Testimony — Chairman Ben S. Bernanke — The economic outlook Nationalists Stirring in Iraq An emerging Sunni-Shiite coalition could change the face of Iraq - if the United States steps back and gets out of the way, says Robert Dreyfuss. FT Clinton can stand up to the hawks The Democrats need a presidential candidate capable of withstanding attacks from the other side on national security, writes James Rubin Inflation gives Saudis food for thought Sustained price rises for food staples and rents have sparked calls for a revaluation of the riyal or even a severing of the link between the currency and the US dollar Editorial Putin’s bullying may backfire If Mr Putin wants to start challenging the way foreign organisations operate, he had better realise that the British have plenty of questions of their own BETWEEN THE LINES - QUENTIN PEEL: Ritual dance evokes cold war era Gates looks to calm Nato allies The US defence secretary says the decision to send additional marines to Afghanistan does not reflect dissatisfaction about the military performance of the country’s allies in the region Christian Science Monitor A tale of two allies The Polish lesson: America must give something in return for support. By A. Wess Mitchell Al Hayat Iran: Scared and Scary Ghassan Charbel - What does a scared Iran want? Guarantees for its regime, recognition for its regional role or both? And what does a scary Iran want? Regional leadership or recognition for its status as the primary partner for the Great Satan in oil affairs as well as security and stability arrangements? Is the nuclear pillow a means to end the era of a scared Iran to facilitate the emergence of a confident state with a greater role in the Middle East? | H2 Hillary wins White House
(In dreams of Turkish officials) Clinton team's experience with Turkey is seen as a plus, while Obama is viewed as unpredictable ANKARA DOES NOT RULE OUT FURTHER ENERGY TIES WITH TEHRAN Eurasia Daily Monitor Can the Greek/Turkish divide be mended? Seasoned diplomats suggest that the forthcoming visit of Greek premier Karamanlis to Istanbul is unlikely to yield substantial progress in bilateral relations with Turkey. ABD'den Türkiye'ye nükleer destek Turks finally give US thumbs up after period of crisis Serdar Akinan
Sizi gidi cinler... Sizi... MİT ajanları İran'dan niye sınırdışı edildi? Washington'da Ermeni Konferansı Google News Fırat News Agency KurdishMedia Kurdish Kurdish Aspect BBC Monitoring Dağdakileri susturmak sorunu çözecek mi? Ruşen Çakır| KRİTİK BİR DÖNEMECİN EŞİĞİNDE/1 Diyarbakır bombası milat mı? İBRAHİM KARAGÜL Bu hesap PKK'dan çok daha büyük!.. Senior Kurd Official Proposes New System for Iraqi President's Party Iraq says Turkey partly to blame for power cuts TSK'ya Kürtçe yayınla destek Türkiye Irak'a elektrik vermeyi durdurdu iddiası Energy security and the Kurds
Kurdish Globe Kürtlerle anlaşan şirketlerle işbirliğine son An Iraqi "National Project," without Kurds! Any such "project" will only be detrimental to Kurdish demands PKK'nın hastanesi yerle bir edildi Cumhurbaşkanı Abdullah Gül, Suriye'ye gidiyor DTP dokunulmazlığın kaldırılmasına karşı 'Kürtler'in talebi Türkiye'yi bölmek değil' 1800 asker donma tehlikesi atlattı TRT'den Irak'a Kürtçe yayın Iraqi Kurdish Paper: Arab Tribes Near Arbil Oppose Awakening Councils Iraqi Kurdish Official Hopes for Political Solution to Makhmur Status Blood price for the US support to Turkey’s PKK operation: A military base against Iran Kuzey Irak'ta 19 okul yapan Türk işadamı, parasını alamıyor Diyarbakır saldırısıyla ilgili 2 gözaltı daha Oil dispute between Baghdad, Iraqi Kurds boils over Kurds and Palestinians: Some Deserve National Sovereignty and Some ... Gül’den Mısır’a: Türkiye’den korkmayın, birlikte kazanırız 'A valley of economic harmony'
Jerusalem Post İlnur Çevik Ties with Arab world not alternative to EU Maliki’den Kürtler’e petrol misillemesi Türk: Potansiyel tehlike görülüyoruz Bağdat'tan Barzani'ye petrol resti TUSİAD heyeti saldiriya hedef olan Diyarbakir'a gidiyor DTP'li Kaplan:Başörtüsüne sınırsız özgürlük geliyor, bu haliyle desteklemeyiz
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Robert Olson [Analysts discuss US president’s Middle East tour] Will Bush’s Middle Eastern visit change anything in the region? by Dr. Bekir Çınar* Sami KOHEN Demokrasi açmazı... Egyptian gas to flow to Turkey network Iraq Kurds rebury Anfal victims Turkey Must Confront US in Iraq
The Conservative Voice Google News Greece Cyprus Turkish Cypriot Press ABHaber Zeynel Lüle Üçlü zirveye yönelik şüphelerim Greek PM to make first official visit to Turkey in 50 years Greek Cyprus to launch new hydrocarbons licensing Rauf Denktaş ABD dost mu, düşman mı? PACE to elect Turkish judge to European court Etyen Mahçupyan Real reason for the slowdown Kulüpte Bir Yıl Bulgaristan ve Romanya'da AB üyeliği sonrası değişim KKTC faces crisis amid hopes for new talks KKTC Meclisi’nde istifa pazarlığı Can the Greek/Turkish divide be mended? Seasoned diplomats suggest that the forthcoming visit of Greek premier Karamanlis to Istanbul is unlikely to yield substantial progress in bilateral relations with Turkey. Greece To Patch Up With Turkey
AHN Cyprus: Reversing the Drift to Partition
EurActiv Bakoyanni: Türkiye ziyareti iyi bir adım İstifalar KKTC'yi karıştırdı Türkiye'nin özgürlük notu orta 49 yıl sonra resmi ziyaret Turkey has right to defend itself, EU ambassador states Universities: Little accord on Cyprus Türkiye madeni avro'dan silinince... Marco Cappato Medeniyetler İttifakı ve Türkiye
Hasan Celal Güzel Ferai Tınç Medeniyetin neresinde buluşuyoruz? Medeniyetler İttifakı Türker Alkan Ermenistan Sınırı Zorluyor -4- Turkey Armenians wary one year after editor's death Turkey finds most coverage in Greek Cypriot media in 2007 Markus Soeder, Turkey, and the Search for European Identity
American Chronicle Turkey/Armenia : JE Botton and the armenian Turkey considers uranium enrichment for own nuclear power plants Turkey to benefit from Bulgarian pipeline Turkey's Erdogan to open Munich Security Conference - Summary Eroin pazarı Türk mafyasında Bulgar Meclisi 'soykırım'ı reddetti Kim yargılayacak? İşte skandal belge Hayalet ‘MİT’in kapısından dönmüş
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Seçkin Türk polisi ABD’de doktorada 'Yeşil'in davası JİTEM'e takıldı Polise kadro şoku Çete baskınında yakalanan binbaşı için 15 yıl istendi Emniyet'in ihmali için suç duyurusu Dağlıca soruşturmasında karanlıkta kalan iki gün Hasan CEMAL
Rakel'in çığlığı hâlâ kulağımızda çınlıyor! Cinayetler 'hukukun üstünlüğü'yle çözülecek Albay Öz ve Cerrah'a suç duyurusu
Her çiftlik kasaba gibi çöp atıyor TSK mutluluk duyar Medeniyetler İttifakı ’fena yumruk yedi’ Boğaz’a Názım Hikmet heykeli Serdar Turgut
Bu konuyu kafama taktım 'Tokmak olmayın' uyarısı 43 fotoğrafla Türk-Amerikan diplomasisi "Dink cinayetinin tüm sorumluları yargılansın" Kandan bayrak Murat Belge Ece TEMELKURAN
Kan bayrağı, bayrak kanı ''Türk izleyicisi yabancı payının artmasından etkilenebilir'' 2008'de internet daha da ucuzlayacak, işte limitsiz paketlerin ücretleri 18 Ocak 2008 Basın Özeti | H3 MHP'den 'türban' sürprizi Sorumluluk siyasi partilere ait olur Ruşen Çakır Bahçeli, Erdoğan’ı kontrpiyede bıraktı İşte hükümetin karnesi Türbanda yolu MHP açıyor Başörtüsünde çözüm umudu Başsavcının muhtırası Türban yüzünden çatısma çıkar
Yerel seçimlerde Diyarbakır ve Batman�ı almak isteyen AKP�nin gücü Hizbullah�ın işine gelecek. Ruşen Çakır yazdı Bakan Şahin: Başsavcıyı anlayışla karşılıyorum Türban flörtü MHP'nin formülü türbanı çözemez
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Jandarma tutanağı O.S. yakalanmadan tutmuş Fikret BİLA Org.Babaoğlu: Kontrol edip öyle vuruyoruz Babaoğlu set to diffuse military tension over F-16s Askeri diplomasi sonuç getiriyor
Murat Yetkin Ertuğrul Özkök Yüzde 46.5 rejimi Ahmet Hakan Unutulan soru: Asker ne diyor M Ali Birand " AB kosnusunda da doğruları söylüyorum" Terör operasyonla biter mi? M.Ali Kışlalı Barçın Yinanç PKK çemberi Avrupa'da da daralıyor Cengiz Çandar Hrant namına Cevdet Aşkın MHP'den formül savcıdan uyarı 'AKP'de ciddi oy kaybı var' 'Yargıtay konuşmanın bant çözümünü istedi' Yargıtay'a anında cevap Özbudun: Cümle yetmez Rektörler Yargıtay'ın açıklamalarına destek verdi [Türkiye, yasağın kaldırılmasını tartışıyor] Başörtüsüne dair hafızasız tartışmalar [Türkiye, yasağın kaldırılmasını tartışıyor] Yasağı kaldırırken tuzaklara düşmemek Taha Kıvanç Biri onu kandırıyor Fehmi Koru Türban sorunu ve CHP TAMER KORKMAZ Türban Yasağını Savunanların Çıkmaz Sokağı YASİN DOĞAN Başörtüsü… Mustafa Erdoğan Dini semboller her yerde MHP'nin formülü ve AKP'nin tutumu Haluk Şahin Taha AKYOL Prof. Batum'a cevaplar Fatih Altaylı AKP, MHP'ye gazete ilanıyla teşekkür etmeli Bu iktidar çözebilir Namık Kemal Zeybek
Erdoğan'a verilen anket... Ahmet Taşgetiren Çok ayıp Ali Kırca! Cüneyt Ülsever Enis Berberoğlu Oktay Ekşi Bu onun ikinci olayı Özdemir İnce Silahlı kuvvetler Yalçın Doğan Zincirin ilk halkası türban Tufan Türenç Zamları, eylemleri gölgelemek... Mehmet BARLAS
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'Cemevi caminin alternatifi değil' MUHARREM SARIKAYA Yılmaz'ın "merkez konfederasyonu..." ERDAL ŞAFAK Öğretmenlerin maaşı ERGUN BABAHAN Dağlıca, Hrant, 301 EMRE AKÖZ CHP'li kadının taktığı türban neyi simgeliyor? Umur Talu Yere düşenler HASAN BÜLENT KAHRAMAN Türban siyasal simge (olur) ise... NAZLI ILICAK MAHMUT ÖVÜR '2008 AB yılı olacak' YAVUZ DONAT Devlet Bahçeli'den "sıcağı sıcağına" ilk değerlendirme Güler Kömürcü
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Başbakan ne dedi, neden şimdi dedi? Anlayabilen var mı? 04:00 MHP'den 'türban' sürprizi 04:00 AKP: Teklifi inceleyeceğiz ABDURRAHMAN YILDIRIM Ayrı gayrı yok, yollar yeniden birleşiyor Ercan Kumcu 2007’de bankalarımız Erdal Sağlam Deniz Gökçe Mortgage ve banker krizimiz! Hasan Ersel Ne olacak bu dünyanın hali OKAN MÜDERRİSOĞLU
Türkiye'de şirketlerin borçluluk oranı düşük, kârlılığı ise artıyor Türkiye'de mudinin % 99'u, mevduatın % 38'i güvencede
Hurşit GÜNEŞ Dünya Bankası'nın öğretmen saygısızlığı Turkish cbank cuts rates, sees inflation falling World Bank Sees Fiscal Answer To Turkey's C/A Gap Turkey's 2008 prospects less favourable Dubai investors eye Turkey's privatizations Oyak Bank'ın adı "ING Bank Türkiye" oluyor İlnur Çevik This is a risky war for the government
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Tekstilci Mısır'da yatırım yapar Turkey world's 74th freest economy, report says Azeri Socar plans oil refineries for Turkish market TÜSİAD, büyüme stratejilerini ele alıyor
'Devlet kapitalizmi' Wall Street'te
Uğur Gürses Astaldi wins İstanbul’s metro line tender worth 751 million euros 'Dolar düşünce Oyak Bank için 200 milyon avro daha az para ödedik' |
H4 New York Times DAVID BROOKS How Voters Think In reality, all of us make emotional, intuitive decisions about who we prefer, and then come up with post-hoc rationalizations to explain the choices. | H5 Washington Post Federalism, Not Partition A System Devolving Power to the Regions Is the Route to a Viable Iraq By Mowaffak al-Rubaie, A system devolving power to the regions is the route to a viable Iraq. Editorial Iraqi Mirages A new law may not bring real reconciliation much closer. That's no reason to give up Middle East Triangle By Hussein Agha and Robert Malley The Palestinian Authority, Israel and Hamas must move forward together -- or not at all. Iraq May Need Military Help for Years, Officials Say CIA Probes Bhutto Assassination Director says members of al-Qaeda and allies of Pakistani tribal leader were behind the killing Bernanke Backs Action On Stimulus Package President to lay out principles behind his preferred stimulus today; Nancy Pelosi says Congress will have a package ready for action by Jan. 28 A Demographic the Democrats Can't Forget By E. J. Dionne JrThis is a good time to put in a word for the white working class. Black Dreams, White Liberals By Charles Krauthammer The nation has become inured to the playing of the race card, but the Clintons are not used to having it played against them. British Unit Is Alleging 'Intimidation' By Moscow Culture Offices Shut In Growing Dispute Suicide Bomber Strikes at Shiite Mosque Iraqi Worshipers Killed on Eve of Holiday; Elsewhere in Diyala, Women Die in U.S. Raid South America's Constitutional Battles Political leaders in Bolivia, Ecuador and Venezuela pursue constitutional rewrites that make it difficult for future administrations to reverse the policies they institute while in office. A Newly Confident Clinton Focuses More on Economy Than on Obama E-Mail Missing on 473 Days White House report finds between 2003 and 2005 dates with no archived e-mail for some offices Mature Human Embryos Created From Adult Skin Cells | H6 Guardian Russia's assault on the British Council reveals the true nature of diplomacy Simon Jenkins: Western democracies propagate their values more effectively through cultural exchange than through bullying rhetoric UK could block trade for Russia
'KGB tactics' threaten EU partnership agreement Leader Seeing red Britain and Russia: British foreign secretaries learn to be masters of understatement. Yesterday David Miliband consciously broke that convention by saying that Russia's blatant intimidation of British Council staff, which forced it to close its two regional offices in St Petersburg and Yekaterinburg, reminded him of the cold war Migrants: an election issue
Opposition to 'illegals' could prove crucial in Republican primary in South Carolina Papers show Saudi demands for arms sale fees Fresh evidence Saudi royal family demanded secret commissions on arms sales emerge raising further questions Bubble economics Larry Elliot: The Fed's relationship with Wall Street has led to a high-risk policy that is blowing up a recession Iraq's economic future looks bright, says IMF · Oil output could rise by 7% if country remains stable · News comes as 10 Shias killed by suicide bomber Cameron will play the anti-EU card all right, but he'd never quit the union Polly Toynbee: The Tories will lose face through the treaty debate, but their loss won't be enough to win the argument for Labour Three-way checkmate Hussein Agha and Robert Malley: Bush's Middle East visit fails to loosen Gordian knot of Hamas, Fatah and Israel The Gates way to victory Robert Fox The US thinks it has found the secret to tackling counterinsurgency - but Robert Gates' criticism of Nato forces could be the pride before the fall Beijing's business model is not globalisation Michael White: Brown sets out on second visit to China to strengthen political, economic and cultural ties with Beijing Russian symbolism Anna Matveeva The attempt to shut down the British Council in Russia is a move calculated to hit at Britain's disappearing sense of diplomacy Google reveals $175m hi-tech bid to aid the globe Internet giant reveals details of plans to help the globe by pouring $175m (£89m) into five philanthropic projects |
| H7 Time Bad Reviews for Bush in the Mideast – Scott Al Hayat Iran: Scared and Scary Ghassan Charbel - What does a scared Iran want? Guarantees for its regime, recognition for its regional role or both? And what does a scary Iran want? Regional leadership or recognition for its status as the primary partner for the Great Satan in oil affairs as well as security and stability arrangements? Is the nuclear pillow a means to end the era of a scared Iran to facilitate the emergence of a confident state with a greater role in the Middle East? America and the world Big think that gets you a headline Middle East Triangle - Agha and Malley, Washington Post
Baffling Mideast Signals - Toronto Star editorial No Quick Solutions in Middle East - Richard Wolf, USA Today Parsing the Democrats' Iraq Plans Asia Times THE RISE AND RISE OF AL-QAEDA, Part 1
Militants make a claim for talks
Wednesday's capture by hundreds of militants of a fort in Pakistan near the Afghan border is al-Qaeda's sharp response to Islamabad's efforts to make peace with certain elements of the Pakistani Taliban. Any peace overtures, al-Qaeda says, must be made directly to it. Otherwise, it's all-out war on the state of Pakistan. - Syed Saleem Shahzad World Under Stress: Issues and Initiatives Lowy Institute
A 13-page Australian lecture on the problems facing the US, radical Islam, the future of nuclear weapons and the need for closer global cooperation Open Letter to NY Times Readers - Daniel Finkelstein, Times of London | H8 IraqSlogger Google News Iraq Iran Syria Mideastwire.com - NPR Iraq stratfor U.S.: Iraqi forces could control all provinces this year U.S. Boosts Its Use of Airstrikes In Iraq By: Josh White | The Washington Post The U.S. military conducted more than five times as many airstrikes in Iraq last year as it did in 2006, targeting al-Qaeda safe houses, insurgent bombmaking facilities and weapons stockpiles in an aggressive strategy aimed at supporting the U.S. troop increase by overwhelming enemies with air power. On Balance, Less Awful The Economist It is a measure of low expectations in Iraq that a suggestion that 150,000 people might have died violently since the American-led invasion in 2003 (until mid 2006) could be considered as relatively good news. Air Force General: Iraq to Get Its Very Own Fighter Jets by 2011 or 2012 Report: Bush, Olmert Discussed Blockade of Syrian Coast Despite dropping violence, Gates calls for extended U.S. presence in Iraq Gates: Drawdown Will Depend on Iraqi Military Iran Accelerating Missile Work, U.S. Says US General: Iran Still Aiding Iraq Insurgents Feature: Female suicide bomber no surprise (UPI) -- Word that a female suicide bomber killed at least eight people in Diyala province comes as no surprise to U.S. military forces in Iraq. Ahmadinejad scorns US and Israel Iran's Mahmoud Ahmadinejad accuses George W Bush of "sowing division" during his recent Middle East visit Mid-East mission
Is George Bush's belief enough to inspire change? Iraqi Sunni Leader Al-Dari Discusses Iran's Role, Bloc Alliances Rival Factions Elevate Tension Al-Jazeera TV Interviews Iranian Leader - FYI Iran’s Gulag Archipelago
FrontPage Bush Says Egypt on Path to 'Political Openness' By: James Gerstenzang | Los Angeles Times President Bush, wrapping up a series of visits with Arab leaders who are working to expand their economies but wary of relaxing their grip on power, on Wednesday praised Egypt as making progress toward "greater political openness." Iraqi Christians opt for Lebanon Refugees from Iraq’s Christian community have been heading for Lebanon, seeing the partly Christian-ruled country as a safe haven in spite of a discouraging atmosphere MoveOn, Antiwar Groups Retreat on Iraq Pullout | H9 Ha’aretz – MAD in the Middle East Hamas policy: Escalation to force Israel into truce Dozens of Qassams launched at Israel this week confirm assessments Hamas can now stockpile rockets Winograd expected to slam PM over failure to consult on war Second Lebanon War probe panel members are split over extent of Olmert's responsibility Israel Harel: No point in talks if Arabs won't accept Jewish Israel Brzezinski against the right of return (WTR) Missile test 'will improve deterrence' Secular Israelis don't care for American Jews' opinion on Jerusalem The march of cynicsOlmert is wringing every last drop out of people?s desire for peace and will unashamedly exploit the weakness of the Palestinians, who are having to conduct peace negotiations, ostensibly, while scores of them are being killed by the Israeli army. [ DAVID KIMCHE Yedioth Ahronoth 'Don't supply Iran with fuel' FM Livni meets with Russian counterpart Lavrov, slams Moscow's shipment of nuclear fuel to Iran Berlin: Freeze settlements German FM says Israel's willingness to comply a 'question of credibility for the entire process' Make Gazans choose Gaza Strip residents must reject terrorism – or face the consequences, writes Gilad Sharon DEBKAfile: After 47 Palestinian missiles fired at Israeli civilians, Barak orders all Gaza crossings shut and fuel supplies cut down Daily Alert.org – Middle East Progress - EJC Israeli Press Review – Google News Israel - Palestine A new policy report from the Washington Institute for Near East Policy takes an in-depth look at intra-Palestinian conflict, noting the Palestinian Authority is exhibiting “hallmarks of state failure.” Bush's Impossible Task - David Frum Israel Tests Ballistic Missile - Al-Jazeera TV Fresh strikes fuel Gaza conflict Palestinian militants escalate rocket fire and Israel says it will keep up military pressure on Gaza. |
| H10 Christian Science Monitor A tale of two allies The Polish lesson: America must give something in return for support. By A. Wess Mitchell US-Iraqi troops sweep Al Qaeda village haven Soldiers find major weapons caches, a bunker, and an insurgent expense report in Diyala Province. Could the 'Nano' launch a revolution on India's roads?The new Tata Nano will sell for $2,500, making it affordable for some of India's poorer people. Momentum builds for economic stimulus package Bernanke's testimony bolsters support for quick action from Republicans and Democrats. THE MONITOR'S VIEW The global grain bubble As prices soar, riots rise. But it's not for lack of crops. The cause? A rush to biofuel and grain-fed meat. Momentum builds for economic stimulus package Bernanke's testimony bolsters support for quick action from Republicans and Democrats. ASIA NATO Seen Cool to Hot Spots in Afghanistan By: Sara A. Carter | The Washington Times
The U.S. has to send Marines to Afghanistan because other NATO members don't want to deploy forces to more violent areas and have not come through on their promises to send troops, congressional critics and intelligence officials say. Guardian Beijing's business model is not globalisation
Michael White: Brown sets out on second visit to China to strengthen political, economic and cultural ties with Beijing Asia Times False choices for Tokyo With Japan in virtual political paralysis, its unblinking focus on domestic politics has irritated even friends in its alliances, primarily the United States, with whom Tokyo has sided rather than with China. Japan's choice, though, need not be one or the other The Economist Taiwan's legislative election Bowing out A bombing in Kabul A bubble bursts In China, Everybody Loves Xu Sanduo By: Evan Osnos | Chicago Tribune Xu Sanduo is not a godfather. He is not a father. He is not even a lout. He is, however, a character whose mix of flaws and charms has made him an unlikely television phenomenon who seems perfectly crafted for his time.
Pakistan Fort Overrun by Militants By: Ismail Khan | The New York Times Hundreds of Islamic militants attacked a paramilitary fort in Sararogha, in the restive South Waziristan tribal region in north-west Pakistan on Tuesday, killing 22 soldiers and taking several others hostage in a nearly six-hour battle, government intelligence agency officials and local officials said Wednesday. Japanese youth help compatriots embrace diversity In a country that has long prided itself on homogeneity, it's becoming cool for youth to embrace the growing number of foreigners in their midst. Pakistan: Ballot or Bust By: Anes Alic | ISA The crisis in Pakistan deepens in the aftermath of the assassination of and hollow investigation into the death of opposition leader Benazir Bhutto. A spate of extremist attacks, insecurity in the tribal regions, power and food shortages and rising inflation are chipping away at General Musharraf’s swiftly declining popularity. Redemption now can only be through free and fair elections. Commentary: Pakistan awakes to home-grown jihadists Washington Hesitant to Set New Deadline for North Korea By: Jason Strother | World Politics Review
Two weeks after North Korea failed to meet a Dec. 31 deadline to denuclearize, Washington is refraining from setting any new timetables, but has reiterated calls for North Korea to live up to agreements it made in October as part of six-party talks FT Analysis: China turns risk averse even as outflows rise Ashdown to Be UN Envoy in Afghanistan The appointment of a high-profile figure to the position is designed to address poor co-ordination among multinational agencies, the military and the Afghan government that has jeopardised the international effort in the country. China Wants U.S. to Do More to Prevent Taiwan Vote
Fight in Afghanistan - Washington Post editorial
As Suharto Lays Dying - Jeremy Wagstaff, Los Angeles Times
The More North Korea Changes... - Paul Greenberg, Washington Times
Australia - India Uranium Backflip - The Australian editorial
| H11 IHT Not that bad a legacy, after all By JAMES DOBBINS Bush may leave a positive foreign policy legacy after all - one that the next president will have a hard time moving away from Gates tries to soothe feelings in Europe by praising NATO role in Afghanistan Britain closes cultural centers in Russia amid feud with Kremlin An independent Kosovo can never join UN, Russia warns A mirage called Kabul By JEAN MACKENZIE The attack on the Kabul Serena Hotel shows that all of us working in Afghanistan have been engaged in willful self-deception. Two victories, too easy By NEMANJA MALISEVIC Terrorism is about forcing people to change their way of life. This is exactly what the cancellation of the Dakar Rally and the New Year's Eve fireworks in Brussels achieved. Exploding population By GUNNAR HEINSOHN Kenya is a textbook example of violence driven by a "youth bulge" - a surfeit of young men. EUROPE European press review The Economist Germany's state elections Pay and punishment French defence policy En garde The race for the EU presidency Blair for president? Charlemagne Roll up, roll up, get your energy here Asia Times Europe faces up to Iranian threat While George W Bush's efforts to stir up support for his anti-Iran policy in the Middle East have fallen largely flat, it's a different story in Europe, where the European Union has strengthened sanctions against Tehran and French President Nicolas Sarkozy has drawn the personal ire of President Mahmud Ahmadinejad in the form of a threatening letter. - Olivier Guitta Europe, the EU and Its 2050 Energy Storylines Clingendael
A 62-page Dutch paper exploring some of the conditions under which energy policy will be formulated in and by the EU over the next 4 decades Sarkozy sparks French debate over God and faith... Analysis: NATO to use US missiles? Taking part in U.S. plans for a missile defense system in Eastern Europe may improve trans-Atlantic relations and help NATO overcome its identity crisis, says a German military expert.
United Press International EU and Japan's Demographic Challenge By: Vladimir Spidla | The Japan Times
The biggest challenges facing both Japan and Europe today are remarkably similar: How do we adapt to the huge changes in our countries brought about by globalization and by an aging population? EU's Russia Question By: Giles Merritt | The Moscow Times
Friend or foe, or something uneasily in-between? That's the question Europe is asking about Russia, and Russia about a newly aggressive Europe. Greek Daily Comments on Updated EU Terrorism List Sarkozy's Philosophy for the World - John Lichfield, The Independent Mardell's Euroblog
So which is it to be? Serbs choose between East and West
FT Hesse resounds with populist rhetoric in German poll Regional vote in the large and affluent German state carries wide repercussions for Chancellor Angela Merkel’s grand coalition in next year’s general election Germany attacks green energy scheme Plans for a European renewable energy trading system would ‘endanger’ the country’s successful approach to promoting solar and wind power, says environment minister Spain's new anthem lyrics strike discordant note A celebration to honor the new words, considered too mild by many, was canceled. | H12 RFE/RLNo Longer 'Best Friends' Iran and Turkmenistan have enjoyed good ties since the Soviet Union collapsed in 1991 and Ashgabat became independent. But those relations have been tested over interruptions in the flow of Turkmen natural gas to Iran. Repatriation Plan Has Few Takers The first year of an extended program to repatriate ethnic Russians living abroad has failed to produce the wave of immigrants that proponents touted ahead of its approval. Serbia: The First Colored Revolution? Google News Azerbaijan EDM MOSCOW RESUMES MAY PARADES TO DEMONSTRATE MILITARY STRENGTH
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Russia Stepping Up Intimidation of Young Dissidents By: Alex Rodriguez | The Chicago Tribune Oleg Kozlovsky has needled the Kremlin for two years, heading up an opposition youth movement, helping organize rallies against President Vladimir Putin and criticizing the regime in a Russian-language blog he puts out. Now Russian authorities have finally found a way to silence him. They drafted him. Freedom Is Downgraded From 'Bad' By: Alexander Osipovich | The Moscow Times The level of freedom in Russia went "from bad to worse" in 2007, a U.S. democracy watchdog said in a report released Wednesday. Russians enjoy the same level of freedom as citizens of Angola, Egypt and Tajikistan, according to the latest annual report card from Freedom House, a nongovernmental organization based in New York and Washington. Stress Put on Friendship As Putin Visits Bulgaria The Moscow Times Ukraine steps closer to WTO entry The European Union yesterday paved the way for Ukraine to join the World Trade Organisation, a move which will admit a highly productive agricultural economy and give Kiev power to delay Russia’s entry to the global club Bulgaria Should Spurn Russian Bear Hug
BalkanInsight.com, Putin's Bulgarian Visit To Test EU Energy Resolve RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty FACTBOX-Gazprom expansion in central/south Europe Conflict between Ashgabat and Tehran Runs Deep Neweurasia.net Turkmen gas dispute chills Iran and beyond Russia revives military boast of Soviet days (By David R. Sands ) Russian TV Row Splits Azerbaijan
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| H13 The Times How mad are the Republicans? Conservatives in America are suffering from a psychosis, a McCain Derangement Syndrome Gerard Baker As life gets crowded, politics gets uncomfortable It is no surprise that immigration ranks as one of the top issues that voters care about in the feverish US election campaign Bronwen Maddox Sell and Talk, but Listen What Brown should do during his time in China Britain slates Russia's 'Cold War' tactics Britain has told Russia that its 'blatant intimidation' of British Council staff is a 'stain' on its international reputation Brown to focus on business on trip to China Prime Minister's one-day visits to Beijing and Shanghai are expected to boost trade by $20 billion by 2010 Gore: Obama's VP? Why Barack might pick big Al as his running mate New Clinton setback as Obama woos leading Democrat The backing of Patrick Leahy, 34-year veteran on Capitol Hill, is hailed as proof he can win over establishment figures Religious fervour grips Republican campaign Wall Street Journal We're All Keynesians Now
Bernanke tells Congress what it wants to hear. Review & Outlook Notable & Quotable
Michael McFaul and Kathryn Stoner-Weiss on Putin's failure to bring order to Russia. The Perils of Identity PoliticsBy Christopher Hitchens You don't banish the specter of judgment based on race or gender -- or Italian origin -- by constantly invoking it. Labor Makes Comeback in '08 Races Labor is regaining its clout as a powerful force in U.S. elections. Unions have adapted their tactics since the 2002 campaign-finance reforms by shifting money to get-out-the-vote drives, a boost for Democrats The Economist Global inflation A delicate condition Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System: Testimony — Chairman Ben S. Bernanke — The economic outlook Despite Weakness in the Economy, U.S. Productivity Growth Will Accelerate This Year, Says New Report | H14 Financial Times Despite the media circus, Nicolas Sarkozy has not lost his political touch Lovestruck Sarkozy gambles on happy ending If Mr Sarkozy succeeds politically, l’affaire Carla will be remembered as rather endearing. If his reforms falter,it will be seen as the sorry tale of another middle-aged man seeking to reclaim his youth with a younger woman, writes Philip Stephens The Democrats need a presidential candidate capable of withstanding attacks from the other side on national security, writes James Rubin Illiberal capitalism So what are the implications of the rise of state capitalism? Will mutual interests in a global economic system limit any new rivalry between the west and Russia and China? Will economic freedom eventually produce political freedom in these countries? Or is the era of free markets fading away? And will new alternative to the western model continue to thrive? Inflation gives Saudis food for thought Sustained price rises for food staples and rents have sparked calls for a revaluation of the riyal or even a severing of the link between the currency and the US dollar Editorial Putin’s bullying may backfire If Mr Putin wants to start challenging the way foreign organisations operate, he had better realise that the British have plenty of questions of their own BETWEEN THE LINES - QUENTIN PEEL: Ritual dance evokes cold war era Gates looks to calm Nato allies The US defence secretary says the decision to send additional marines to Afghanistan does not reflect dissatisfaction about the military performance of the country’s allies in the region IMF forecasts Iraq economic growth The International Monetary Fund has said Iraq’s economy would expand significantly from the previous year’s lows as long as the security situation allows for higher oil production and investment Iraqi refugees strain Syrian economy WORLD NEWS: Miliband's 'anger and dismay' at Russia WORLD NEWS: Cultural pawn in a political game Downturn spells carmaker misery GM, Ford and Chrysler must adapt to a worsening economic climate and are likely to cut jobs sharply We have defences against a slump There are many problems about policies to maintain economic activity, but lack of policy instruments is not one, writes Samuel Brittan Tough medicine Dawn raids on the world’s biggest drugs companies – a foray that is overdue – show that Brussels wants 2008 to be the year it puts consumers first Bond insurers spark new credit concerns Fears the credit crunch might be entering a new phase grew as doubts rose about the financial strength of insurers that guarantee payments on billions of dollars of bonds Biggest drop in US housing starts since 1980 Last year saw the biggest drop in new residential building in nearly three decades, according to government data that highlighted the dramatic nature of the collapse in US housing WORLD NEWS: McCain hopes to avoid repeat of 2000 MARKETS: Shares hit 15-month low after sharp fall in manufacturing | H15 Los Angeles Times U.S. moves to shift troops' role in Iraq Military has begun moving soldiers out of combat positions to supervisory duties to assist and train Iraqi security forces. With or without Pakistan If the U.S. abandons its alliance with Pakistan out of principle, how would that affect the war on terror? EditorialThe American war dead Americans keep dying in Iraq, but Pentagon policy and media fatigue obscure the full picture. West Says N. Korea, Syria Had Nuclear Link By: Paul Richter | Los Angeles Times Western governments have concluded that Syria and North Korea were collaborating on a nuclear weapons program at a mysterious site in the Syrian desert that was bombed by Israel last year, a senior European diplomat said Wednesday in a rare comment about the episode by a high-ranking official. 'They Knew They Were Right' by Jacob Heilbrunn ,By Andrew J. Bacevich 'Torture and Democracy' by Darius Rejali Monsters of Our Own Making By: Rosa Brooks | Los Angeles Times
Foreign policy nightmares are everywhere for the U.S. these days. Start with this week's big story from Pakistan. According to Tuesday's New York Times, Islamic militant groups funded and nurtured for years by the Pakistani intelligence services -- with U.S. backing, in the 1980s -- are now completely out of control. The Historic Ties Are Deeper Than Any Leader By: Lisa Curtis | Los Angeles Times
Benazir Bhutto's biggest flaw was that she was part of the feudal establishment that has perpetuated poverty and lack of education for millions of Pakistanis and kept the country from growing as much economically as it otherwise could. The Real Benazir By: Brian Katulis | Los Angeles Times
History will likely first remember her for what she was able to achieve at a young age — Bhutto became Pakistan's youngest prime minister at the age of 35 in 1988, as well as the first woman to lead a Muslim-majority country in the modern era.
The divided GOP Three votes, three winners. No Republican candidate has been able to unify the party's factions. |
| H19Military Intelligence Terrorism Analyst backs Gates' NATO criticism State doubles military advisers The State Department is doubling the number of resident diplomatic advisers that it sends to the offices of the nation's top military commanders at home and overseas — a move encouraged by the Pentagon as its uniformed leaders take on larger public roles abroad. The American War Dead - Los Angeles Times editorial
The Killer-Vet Lie - New York Post editorial
Justice for the CIA - Rivkin and Casey, Wall Street Journal Greek Daily Comments on Updated EU Terrorism List Terror's Financiers By: Rachel Ehrenfeld and Alyssa A. Lappen | The Washington Times
So far, no U.S. official at any level, including presidential candidates from both parties, has publicly addressed how radical Muslim groups and Islamic terror organizations raise major sums to facilitate the murder of Americans in Afghanistan, Iraq and elsewhere, among other things. The Economist The militarisation of space Dangerous driving in the heavens The militarisation of space | H20 Slate Meeting the Energy Challenge: A White Paper on Nuclear Power BERR The 192-page response by the UK government to its nuclear power consultation Organisational Learning, Knowledge and Capacity CLG A 120-page review of the literature on how learning takes place between organisations and how institutional learning and knowledge transfer can be fostered The Economist Global warming Get the price right Measuring liberty When freedom stumbles Civil and democratic rights are in retreat, says an organisation with strong, though not uncontested, views on the matter How to Stop Climate Change in Mid-Air: A Modest Proposal By: Krishna Kumar | Foreign Policy With scant notice from environmentalists, the Bush administration has quietly put in place a bold, unorthodox strategy for halting climate change. Now, it’s time to take the next logical step Systemic Risk and the Crisis in the U.S. Subprime Mortgage Market
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A 31-page US policy brief analyzing the root cause of the crisis in the US subprime mortgage market | H21 Study: Humans crave violence just like they crave sex Yahoo backs common web IDs Scrabble squabble The quarrel over Scrabulous is a classic example of challenges in maintaining intellectual property rights in a world where web content is freely available The Economist Just good business A special report on corporate social responsibility Pricing and the brain Hitting the spot People do not just say they enjoy expensive things more than cheap ones. They actually do enjoy them more |
