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H1 The Economist Barack Obama But could he deliver? It is now time for America to evaluate Obama the potential president, not Obama the phenomenon The world economy In search of an insurance policy Preventing a global downturn is too big a job to be left just to American policymakers Independent Is the US really bringing stability to Baghdad? To judge from the talk in Washington, the 'surge' that put 30,000 more US troops on the ground in Iraq has succeeded in bringing stability to a nation still riven by ethnic, religious and tribal conflict. Life, the Pentagon boasts, is returning to normal. But the truth is a very different story. Al Awsat Decision Time for Iraq : Amir Taheri CSIS The Situation in Iraq: A Briefing from the Battlefield Anthony H. Cordesman held a press briefing and written a new report on Iraq based on his recent visit Audio | Video | Report Financial Times Kosovo: born under a bad sign The US-backed province prepares to declare independence despite Russian opposition and EU wariness IHT Integrating Islam into the West For all its good intentions, multiculturalism fails to make a place for religion. Leader: Russia is not interested in a return to the cold war Simon Tisdall The EU is setting a dangerous precedent by ignoring international law in its support for Kosovo's independence McClatchy Pakistani official taped saying vote will be rigged “Iranian Nuclear Science Bibliography: Open Literature References,” February 2008. The bibliography, prepared by Mark Gorwitz, a private nonproliferation researcher, includes titles on nuclear physics, reactor safety, isotope separation and more. Robert Wright & Fred Kaplan: Hegemony is, like, so over Hudson The End of Pax Americana Washington Post Democrats Similar on Economy Clinton and Obama advocate similar visions for what has become the biggest issue for voters In a First, Ahmadinejad To Visit Iraq Next Month Iran Postpones Fourth Round of Talks With U.S. By Charles Krauthammer, There's no better path to success than getting people to buy a free commodity. How 'Inevitable' Got Outmaneuvered By E. J. Dionne Jr., What happened to Hillary Clinton, the 'inevitable' nominee? The hidden hand of Syria writes Lebanon's tragic script CFR Bazzi: Who Killed Imad Mugniyah? Asia Times A dash of discord mixed with competition Grisly reports on al Qaeda By Austin Bay Al Qaeda's terrorists have not lost the ability to kill, but they have lost some of their ability to shock. | H2 The Wall Street Journal Europe Freedom and Islam in Turkey Soli Ozel The Economist Turkey and Islam Veils of half-truth What lies behind the row over lifting the headscarf ban in universities Gates, PKK’ya son darbe için geliyor UPI Analysis: How to integrate Turks in EU? (UPI) -- Berlin and Ankara have clashed over how to best integrate some 3 million people of Turkish heritage in Germany. The spat is also a reflection of strained ties because of the German chancellor's unwillingness to back Turkey's demand for full EU membership. PJAK's Leader Assesses Political Situation, Relations in Iraqi Kurd Region Washington Institute After Headscarves, What's Next? By Soner Cagaptay Ha’aretz Progress, or regress? The recent vote by the parliament in Ankara to lift a ban on headscarves in universities was interpreted with few shades of gray. Turkish-US Relations on Rocky Ground over Role in Afghanistan Jamestown Foundation - By Frank Hyland Asia Times Turkey: Wrapped and delivered Erdogan says he is protecting religious freedom by lifting a ban on Islamic head scarves for female students. He's also delivering what the majority of people want and the move is likely to strengthen Erdogan's hand. - Sami Moubayed Der Spiegel 'Never a Religious Necessity': Headscarf Researcher Condemns Turkey's Move to Lift Ban Turkey headscarf vote possible power play ISN Google News Fırat News Agency KurdishMedia Kurdish Kurdish Aspect BBC Monitoring PJAK's Leader Assesses Political Situation, Relations in Iraqi Kurd Region Iranian President to Visit Iraqi Kurdistan - Source Iraqi Kurdistan Ministries' Unification Not Completed President of Iraqi Kurd Region Addresses Turkoman Conference in Arbil Iranians Arrest Kurds Linked to Rebel Group FT South Korea wins Kurdistan oil contract The world’s fourth biggest oil importer aggressively steps up its resource diplomacy with an agreement to explore and develop four oil fields in the northern region of Iraq Iraq grants 17% share of budget to Kurdistan Apo'nun yakalanışına kepenkli tepki PKK’liler, Öcalan’ın savaş talimatı ve Şakar’ın kuryeliğini itiraf etti Ertelettirdikleri Kerkuk referandumu ve Türk devletinin tezgahladığı oyunlar (3) Kürdlerin asimilasyonunu onaylayan Erdoğan’a, Özdemir’den tokat gibi yanıt! Iraqi Kurd Paper Reports on Rise of Islamic Group Activity on Iran Border [Fbis] OSC: Yonhap: ROK, Kurdistan Officials To Sign Development Deal for 4 Iraq Oil Fields KRG Launches New Publication "The Kurdistan Region: Invest in the ... Kurdish Mayor Sentenced to 10 Months in Turkey for Praising Rebel Leader Iraqi Kurdish Press Highlights 14 Feb 08 Breakaway Region Says Reports of Kurd Separatists in Karabakh Azeri "Propaganda" Kurdish Prime Minister Wants to Solve Iraq-South Korea Oil Impasse Turkish, Syrian Presidents Discuss Lebanon, Middle East Peace Iraqi Kurdistan Social-Democrat Party to Launch Satellite TV 04:25 PKK bildirisi dağıtan 3 kişi gözaltına alındı DTP, yerel seçimde belediye çalışanlarından bağış toplayacak Google News Greece Cyprus Turkish Cypriot Press ABHaber [NEWS ANALYSIS] Cyprus votes to hold course or change Greece sees Kosovo independence as 'bad recipe' for region Yunanistan'ı Kosova üzerinden KKTC korkusu sardı "Kosova Kıbrıs'ta emsal teşkil etmesin" Putin: Europe has double standards against N. Cyprus Rumlar Mali Yardım Tüzüğü'nü mahkemeye taşıdı Christian Democrat leader says he is not against lifting headscarf ban Schröder: Meclis'in başörtüsü kararına Avrupa saygı duyar KKTC, Hristofyas'ın başkanlığından umutlu A last chance in Cyprus? by Hugh Pope* Semih İDİZ Ermeniler sınırın açılmasını istiyor TBMM Almanya'da İnsan Haklarını İnceliyor ABD'nin füze kalkanı projesinde Türkiye adı 'Ayrılıkçı dalgayı durduramazsınız" İsveç Dışişleri Bakanı Bildt: Başörtüsü kararı laikliği tehlikeye atmaz Atina'dan K. Irak imalı Kosova savunması Hıristiyan Demokrat lider: Başörtüsü yasağının kaldırılmasına karşı değiliz Viyana'da Ludwigshafen faciasını hatırlatan şüpheli yangın 'Waterboarding'ci Bakan Ankara'ya geliyor Danimarkalı gençlerden 'Özür dileriz Muhammed (sas)' hareketi '20. yüzyılın en büyük katliamları dinden değil dinsizlikten kaynaklandı' 'Kırk senedir KKTC'yi neden tanımadınız?' BSEC holds historic synergy meeting with EU observers Türkiye 48 saat içinde Kosova'yı tanıyacak Costa:Yasalar değişince kararlarımız değişebilir Gül: İnanıyorum İzmir EXPO'yu kazanacak Öger: Fransızlar Türkleri Arap zannediyor Türkiye AB'ye nasıl tam üye olur? İngiltere'de İslam ve Müslümanlara bakış Cyprus Reports to UN Airspace Violations By Turkey Turkish Minister Stresses Importance of Black Sea - EU Cooperation Ex-German Leader Supports Turkey's EU Bid Alman Savcı: Elimde robot resim yok Nursuna Memecan Erivan yolcusu Almanya'dan bize özel terörist muameli uçuş Irkçı kundakçılar şimdi de Viyana'da Cumhurbaşkanı Gül Tanzanya yolcusu [KÜRSÜ] istişare eden asla kaybetmez Lale Mansur: 'Ergenekonu' görmemek utanç verici, bu gazetecilik mi? 'Milli tank' projesinde sona doğru FLAŞ! Engin Ardıç Akşam'dan ayrıldı Kadının namusu kıyafetle olmaz | H3 Erdoğan MGK'da kime dosya fırlattı? Cumhurbaşkanı Gül'ün türban çıkmazı Fikret BİLA Baykal, Menderes'i değil, Talat Aydemir'i kastetmiş Hasan CEMAL Erdoğan'la basının yanlışları üzerine... Danıştay davasında yanıtsız kalan sorular Ruşen Çakır Başörtülülerden “herkese özgürlük” bildirisi Zina krizinin mimarı YÖK'te ikinci adam Şamil Tayyar 13 Şubat’ın perde arkası 'Mini etek'li ve 'Kezzap'lı yalan! 'Eteğin kısa' diye öğrencilere saldırı "Başörtüsü İslam'ın ön şartı değildir" 'Mini etekli öğrencinin bacağına kezzap' haberleri de yalan çıktı Cengiz Çandar “Sevgililer Günü”nde “Stratejik Suikast”... Mustafa Karaalioğlu Bir tereddüdün analizi Ahmet Taşgetiren • Demirel- Cindoruk: Araftakiler ( 15.02.2008 ) Meral TAMER Karayalçın, Laiklik İzleme Masası kurdu Ruşen Çakır Nasuhi Güngör Sıkmabaşçı Aktan yine sahnede YÖK katsayı düzenlemesini 2009’a bıraktı İç Basında Türk Dış Politikası Dış Basında Türkiye-AB İlişkileri Günlük Haftalık - Dış Basında Irak BBC Turkish 0700 VOA TSİ 06:30 Dış Basında Türkiye Turkish Press Review Google News Turkey Turquie Türkei TurcoPundit Fehmi Koru: Sorumluluk MHP'nin olur Ali Bayramoğlu: Dokunulmazların sonu: Mehmet Ağar ve Veli Küçük… Taha Kıvanç: Aydın Doğan'ı ilgilendiren bir tez Hayrettin Karaman: Kadınlar da farklı Tamer Korkmaz: Irak'ta “sivil öldürme” hürriyeti! Fatma K. Barbarosoğlu: Düttürü Leyla masalı Yusuf Kaplan: Türkiye neden durdurulmalı; ama durdurulamaz? İsmet Berkan - Parça parça özgürlük olmaz Hasan Celal Güzel - Başbakan ve medya Hakkı Devrim - Demirel'den Erdoğan'a uyarı H. Gökhan Özgün - Şantajcı ve/fakat meşru Haluk Şahin - Dünya basını ve AKP Murat Yetkin - Gül'ün imzası gecikirken... M.Ali Kışlalı - Demirel olacağı biliyor Namık Kemal Zeybek - Dışarıda yelkenler, içeride türbanlar EKREM DUMANLI - Fethullah Gülen'i anlama gayreti - 2 BÜLENT KORUCU - Alparslan Arslan'ın şeriatçılığı(!) İHSAN DAĞI - 'Cumhuriyetçi'-Kemalist ittifaka doğru MÜMTAZ'ER TÜRKÖNE - Ciğerden konuşmak HÜSEYİN GÜLERCE - 'Laik kesim'i anlamaya çalışmalıyız Anayasa Mahkemesi'nin en kolay sınavı Türban, 301, muhafazakârlık ve yasaklar Güler Kömürcü The status quo’s new fortress: Guided media Ertuğrul Özkök Bunu siyasetçiler çözemez Ahmet Hakan İbrahim Sadri’yi kumarda basmışlar M Ali Birand Barzani ile yeni bir sayfa açma zamanı geldi Gila Benmayor "Bize artık çılgın Türkler değil akıllı Türkler gerek" Ağar, Susurluk'tan yargılanacak Bekir Coşkun ’Hitabet sanatı’ çeşitleri... Tufan Türenç Kaç başbakan geldi geçti Özdemir İnce Bir Anayasa Mahkemesi kararı Mehmet Barlas Devrimcilerle karşı devrimciler mi karşı karşıyalar? Mehmet Y Yılmaz Sorun yetişme biçiminde Yalçın Doğan İhvan Partisi’nde çoğunluk Ece TEMELKURAN Kasımpaşa havaları dinlediniz! Ne bekliyordunuz? Understanding Fethullah Gülen (2) by EKREM DUMANLI Hurşit GÜNEŞ Özgürce giyinerek okumak... Metin MÜNİR Dil akıldan hızlı çalışınca ne meydana gelir? Serdar Turgut Mantıklı olun 'Bu hakaretlerin faturası sorulur' Toptan: Meclis'te başörtüsü olmaz AKP, Hüsnü Tuna'yı disipline gönderdi Eser Karakaş Yine Fehriye Çatlı ve bir tekzip Serdar Akinan Kılavuz İsmail Küçükkaya Mehmet Altan En önemli haber hangisiydi? "Başörtüsü İslam'ın ön şartı değildir" Ertuğrul Günay'ı korumaları kurtardı Sorun başörtüsü değil zihniyet Başörtüsüne seçimde övgü, Meclis'te hakaret CHP'yi sorgulayan üniversiteliler, Kılıçdaroğlu'nu terletti Başbakan'a hakarete sert cevap Baykal'ın sözleri Toptan'ı incitti Ağar, Susurluk'tan yargılanacak Genç vekillerin kıyak emekliliği Başbakan'dan döndü AK Partili Tuna Disiplin Kurulu'na sevk edildi In Turkey, even the trains don't run on time! AKP stirs the pot with headscarf drive MUHARREM SARIKAYA Çifte kriz... ERGUN BABAHANTahrikler ve yüksek gerilim EMRE AKÖZ Burjuvaların klişeleri HASAN BÜLENT KAHRAMAN Ortada bir kriz varsa... NAZLI ILICAK Prof. Ahmet Davutoğlu ve dış politika MAHMUT ÖVÜRCemevlerine 'özerk statü', dedelere 'maaş' YAVUZ DONAT Olcay hanıma "gül ile nergis" 8. sınıf öğrencisi Gizem'den Orgeneral Büyükanıt'a, türban mektubu Ergenekon'un üzeri 'türban' tartışmasıyla kapatılıyor ------ ABDURRAHMAN YILDIRIM Ekonomide bir 'sorun' yok mu? Ercan Kumcu Doğrudan yabancı sermaye nitelik değiştirmeli Turkish Premier Promises Assistance to Research and Development Projects BC Partners wins battle for Migros Turk Faiz indiren Merkez Bankası'ndan 'Daha temkinli olacağız' sinyali 2007'de 22 milyar dolar yabancı sermaye geldi FT: Migros satışı Türkiye tarihindeki en büyük satış INF Bank: ''Türkiye güvenli liman olabilir'' | |
H4 New York Times U.N. to Help Organize Iraqi Elections Set for October President Putin Talks of the Future as Premier Israel Heightens Its Security After a Threat of Revenge DAVID BROOKS Fresh Start Conservatism Republicans should believe that positive government can help prepare Americans for the rigors of competition so that they can have a fair chance Top Officials See Bleaker Outlook for the Economy Both Ben S. Bernanke and Henry M. Paulson Jr. said they were scaling back their more optimistic forecasts. CNBC Video: Bernanke Testimony | Paulson Testimony Statements: Bernanke | Paulson Market Drops on Fed Chief’s Words | Trade Deficit Shrank by 6.2% Hezbollah Threatens Attacks on Israeli Targets Delegates of Steel By THOMAS E. MANN and NORMAN J. ORNSTEIN A review of the history of superdelegates suggests they are likely to play a constructive role in resolving the Democratic presidential nomination battle China Denies Justice Department’s Accusations of Espionage Mistaken Iraq Battle Kills 6 Fighters Allied With U.S. China Rejects Darfur Criticism U.S. to Produce Data on Iran’s Nuclear Program Turmoil in Africa Alters Focus of Bush’s 5-Nation Tour Editorial Show Us the Money The reluctance of Hillary Clinton and John McCain to reveal more about their finances ill-serves voters and the nominating process of both parties. Black Leader, a Clinton Ally, Tilts to Obama When Strains on Military Families Turn Deadly An examination of cases of fatal domestic violence and child abuse indicate wartime pressures have complicated the Pentagon’s efforts to change their current system. U.S. to Attempt to Shoot Down Faulty Satellite Military officially laid out a plan to shoot down a spy satellite before it tumbles to Earth carrying toxic fuel PAUL KRUGMAN A Crisis of Faith Why has a crisis that began with loans to a limited group of home buyers ended up disrupting so much of the financial system? | H5 Washington Post Democrats Similar on Economy Clinton and Obama advocate similar visions for what has become the biggest issue for voters In a First, Ahmadinejad To Visit Iraq Next Month Iran Postpones Fourth Round of Talks With U.S. By Charles Krauthammer, There's no better path to success than getting people to buy a free commodity. How 'Inevitable' Got Outmaneuvered By E. J. Dionne Jr., What happened to Hillary Clinton, the 'inevitable' nominee? Hezbollah Chief Warns Israel of Wide War Fiery Speech Broadcast at Commander's Funeral; Elsewhere in Beirut, Slain Ex-Premier Is Remembered Sami Moubayed: Damascus Needs Lovers A Key Gap In Fighting Terrorism Private Firms Need Liability Protection By Mike McConnell If we are to effectively fight terrorism at home, private firms need liability protection. China Reacts Defensively To Spielberg Resignation Director Left Olympics Role Over Darfur Ahmadinejad to Visit Iraq Next Month In the first such trip by a leader of the Islamic Republic, the visit will last two to three days and include a meeting with Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki, officials say. William Arkin Iraq Successes Hang in the Balance Mr. Chavez's Bluff If Venezuela's strongman cut off oil exports to the United States, the first victim would be his regime By Michael Gerson, Those clanking, sputtering and grinding sounds you hear are coming from the Clinton political machine. | Leader: Russia is not interested in a return to the cold war A great leap in the dark Simon Tisdall The EU is setting a dangerous precedent by ignoring international law in its support for Kosovo's independence John Hilary Donor dogma is threatening the prospects of reconstruction in Afghanistan and other countries alike Kosovo breakaway illegal, says Putin Russia warns Europe and US against recognising independent state One city, two protests - Beirut's divide Events in Beirut expose the divisions of a small state on the faultlines of the Middle East The Olympics is a festival of politics worth every penny to a fascist state Simon Jenkins: I am against boycotts, but we must not pretend the games are anything other than a grotesque display of chauvinism Cartoon's comeback Inayat Bunglawala: Republication of a 'Prophet' cartoon in Denmark seems calculated to provoke, but Muslims should not rise to the bait Bush cites London attacks to defend waterboarding George Bush cites July 7 bombings in London to justify his support for interrogation technique widely regarded as torture US official: waterboarding is illegal Andy Worthington: Torture on trial BAE: secret papers reveal threats Spectre of 'another 7/7' led Tony Blair to block bribes inquiry, high court told Deference to multiculturalism undermines those fighting extremism, generals warn Britain is becoming a soft touch undermining the fight against extremists, says security thinktank Why blame China? Jonathan Steele: It's gratifying to have a new focus on Darfur but China's role in halting the country's conflict is no bigger than anyone else's Daniel Davies China can do some good in Darfur but we need to be realistic about what can actually be achieved Kofi Annan and the art of intelligent intervention Jonathan Steele: His mediation in Kenya shows up Washington's disastrous meddling in neighbouring Somalia The unwinnable war Conor Foley: Afghanistan deserves the best chance of peace it can get, even if that means recognising the Taliban won't go away In praise of ... the Iraq war march Leader: The march was the biggest protest in British history, a glorious exercise of democratic rights Bhutto ghost dominates Pakistan election Sympathy vote predicted for husband's party as Musharraf warns against post-poll protests Extend performers' copyright to 95 years, says EU commissioner Feb 15 2008: EU's commissioner insists plans would not raise consumer prices or impact on Europe's external trade balance The wisdom of crowds Michael Tomasky: US elections 2008: Barack Obama's critics say his campaign has become a cult of personality, but what's wrong with a little optimism? | |
H7 Bush defends US record on Darfur US President George W Bush defends his decision not to intervene in Darfur's "genocide", in a BBC interview. Bush reveals relaxed private side • 'The Two Faces of Saudi Arabia' by Mai Yamani, SurvivalSaudi Arabia: An article in the new edition of Survival, a journal of the International Institute for Strategic Studies, examines the “active and creative” foreign policy of Saudi Arabia in recent years but questions the Saudi regime’s intransigence on social issues at home. • COMMENT: Walter Laqueur on whether killing terrorists matters • 'Who Was Imad Mughniyeh?' by Matthew Levitt and David Schenker, The Washington Institute USIP Event: Iraq: Are Politics Beginning to Move? FPIF Nervously and Rapidly, Iran Courts Egypt Editorial: Maliki’s Problems A new force flexes muscles in Iraq United States-backed Awakening Councils (Sahwa) in Iraq's Diyala province are biting the hand that feeds them. Unhappy with the Shi'ite police, members of the Sahwa are quitting their US$300 a month jobs in protest. The Sahwa are clearly gaining power, which threatens the government, its army and police forces. - Ahmed Ali and Dahr Jamail America's 'basic framework' in Iraq (By Diana West) The Economist Iraq The enigma of Muqtada al-Sadr As a truce nears its end, the spotlight on a key Shia cleric intensifies Lebanon The world's most elusive terrorist Boston Globe Editorial Compromise, Baghdad-style OpenDemocracy Multicultural citizenship and the anti-sharia storm, Tariq Modood The asymmetry of economic war , Paul Rogers Islamic law in a secular world, Roger Scruton Daily Star Demanding prior proof of goodwill can only keep Lebanon mired in crisis Reidar Visser The Law on the Powers of the Governorates Is Passed after Significant Cross-Sectarian Cooperation in the Iraqi Parliament,, Disputations: How Harmful Was British Imperial Rule For India? Plus, Did Amartya Sen Use Niall Ferguson As A Straw Man? by Niall Ferguson CSIS Smart Power Speaker Series Jeffrey Gedmin, president of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, discussed the challenges ahead for international broadcasting in promoting openness and pluralism overseas. GEDMIN EVENT | Gedmin Video | WHITMAN EVENT | Whitman Video Resolving the earth's problems? Let's prioritize the ways Justin Raimondo 2/15/2008 The Lost Kristol Tapes Another Pointless Demonstration in Lebanon Death of Hezbollah Kingpin: A War Awaits By: Ehsan Ahrari | Asia Times The killing of leading Hezbollah strategist Imad Mughniyeh in a car bomb attack in Damascus, welcomed by the United States, which had a huge ransom on his head for suspected terror activities, deals a serious blow to Hezbollah. Iran 'Takes Next Step in Nuclear Programme' The Telegraph Clearing the Air By: Pamela Cox | Miami Herald When 100 lawmakers from the G-8 countries plus emerging economies (China, India, South Africa and Mexico) meet with global business leaders in Brasilia next week to address the framework for a post-Kyoto-2012 agreement, we will be witnessing a change in how global negotiations are framed. DECEPTION Book Review by Amir Taheri CLIFFORD D. MAY: For our military in Iraq, it's too early to move on. “Free Iraq!” ROBERT ZUBRIN: Transportation-fuel alternatives are a national-security imperative. “Breaking OPEC's Grip” | H8 IraqSlogger Google News Iraq Iran Syria Mideastwire.com - NPR Iraq stratfor [Fbis] OSC: Lebanon's Nasrallah Threatens Retaliation for Assassination of Mughniyah Surge Exposing Iraqi Political Tensions US-Iran Talks on Iraq Postponed: American Embassy IED attacks down, but fighting continues (UPI) -- A top U.S. military official says despite a drop in attacks using improvised explosive devises, troops have to remain vigilant against evolving IED threats. Hezbollah chief threatens Israel Leader Hassan Nasrallah says Hezbollah is ready for "open war" with Israel at a Beirut funeral for a senior militant Washington Note On Syria: A Question for Barack and Hillary Ahmadinejad plans visit to Iraq State of alarm US Intel Links Iran with Nuke Bomb Bid Show of force US Says in Favor of Good Iraq-Iran Relations US Intel Official: Iran Not Making Nukes, but Could [Fbis] OSC: Iran's Mottaki Addresses Hizballah Commander's Funeral, Reads Ahmadinejad Cable [Fbis] OSC: Israel Warns Iran Against Launching 'Terror Attacks' To Avenge Mughniyah Killing Ahmadinejad to Become First Iranian President to Visit Iraq BBC Monitoring Quotes From Iranian Press 14 Feb 08 Syria Says Will Prove Who Killed Hezbollah Leader [Fbis] OSC: Iranian Agency Downplays Russian Minister's Criticism of Rocket Technology [Fbis] OSC: Al-Arabiyah's 'Panorama' Discusses Slaying of Hizballah Commander Imad Mughniyah Iraqi Politicians Discuss Parliament's Endorsement of Three Laws - Al-Sharqiyah TV Mughnieh: Liberator of Lebanon or Opportunistic Terrorist ? In a CFR meeting this week, fellows Steven A. Cook and Mohamad Bazzi examined Syria’s support of opposition parties in Lebanon and the militant group Hezbollah Feb 14 IA# 422 - Darfur and the Middle East Media: The Anatomy of Another Conspiracy | H9 Ha’aretz – A separate peace By Itamar Rabinovich Israel: We know how to deal with threats by Hezbollah Israelis warned of kidnap threat abroad; IDF, embassies on alert, Jewish institutions told to follow suit ANALYSIS: Roiled Hezbollah chief throws down the gauntlet Nasrallah's speech was directed at the Lebanese government no less than it was for Israel's consumption Presidential Primaries 2008 / Tom Lantos 1924 - 2008: A Democrat and a hawk Most blatant example of Israeli interference in American election Jewish functionaries are stirring up the Clinton-Obama race Jewish advisers, non-Jewish supporters of Israel obsessively looking for skeletons in Obama's closet Editorial: As with Murghniyah, killing terrorists sometimes unavoidableThe list of martyrs gets longer It seems that according to the rules set by the Supreme Court, Imad Mughniyah justly deserved his assassination Marcus Six comments on the situation Olmert's statement at a press conference in Berlin that "the borders between us and the Palestinians is the easiest problem to solve" nearly knocked me off my chair The U.S. and Mughniyah / Not just 'who' but also 'where' Livni to tell Rice: Qassams must stop before end of peace talks Don't break out the champagne just yet Jerusalem Post 'Assassination ruined hopes of peace' Syria hints Israel responsible for Mughniyeh killing, says "whoever seeks peace does not act in terror." An outstretched hand By DAVID KIMCHE The life and death of Imad Mugniyeh says volumes about the jihadi front
'Number of Democrats in Israel doubled in past year' Yedioth Ahronoth Halutz admits to war mistakes Mugniyah killing required extensive intelligence information, insider help, Ronen Bergman says Great leap backwards for Hizbullah Mugniyah assassination yet another setback that stuns, embarrasses Hizbullah Paving way for Gaza war/ Sofer Berlin first stop in Israeli effort to obtain international backing ahead of Gaza operation Poll: Israelis favor large-scale military operation in Gaza Israeli Terror Expert: Assassination Strong Message to Syria Daily Alert.org – Middle East Progress - EJC Israeli Press Review – Google News Israel - Palestine The EU is marginalizing itself in Gaza By Stuart Reigeluth Everything points to an elusive Palestinian unity By Yossi Alpher Carnegie The Road Out of Gaza What The U.S. Can Do Right Now About The Mess In Gaza Hamas Must Stand Down - Osama Al-Sharif Report: Nasrallah's Political Deputy Also Killed in Damascus Blast | |
Two Beirut rallies. Two visions for Lebanon. Supporters of both pro-Western factions and Hizbullah militants honored their respective slain leaders. Why Kosovo's independence bid is unique Effort may lack UN legality, but is politically practical, say many diplomats, despite Serb anger As elections near, Putin assures Russia of a smooth transition The Russian president hinted for the first time, however, that the balance of power shift in his favor if he becomes prime minister. In Pakistani election, a big swing vote In Punjab, which picks 148 of 272 parliamentary seats on Feb. 18, many remain undecided. Spielberg helps spoil China's hope for a politics-free Olympics The Hollywood director resigned this week as artistic adviser to the Beijing games to protest China's Darfur policy. Bush trip to a bastion of support - Africa His week-long visit will focus on humanitarian improvements. Best U.S. factory jobs in rising jeopardy As productivity abroad rises, US manufacturing is competing by trimming workers and wages. McCain still fighting for conservative GOP support A party divided over his candidacy will make a victory in the general election difficult, especially if McCain faces Obama Bernanke tells Congress U.S. outlook to improve later this year The Fed chief and Treasury Secretary Paulson note tightening credit markets but expect a return to normal. How 'social business' can create a world without poverty We need 'social business' to couple the human heart to the capitalist system. ASIA Pakistan: Transition to What? U.S. Arms Sales to Pakistan China denies spying on the United States. The Economist examines the long shadow China’s economic involvement in Sudan has cast over the 2008 Beijing Olympics, particularly given the decision by U.S. filmmaker Steven Spielberg to resign his position as artistic adviser to the games. The Economist Pakistan's election The posthumous poll To a fanfare of suicide-bomb blasts, Pakistanis are due to deliver their verdict on wheat, America and Pervez Musharraf CFR Election Monitors Mobilize in Pakistan Tens of thousands of Pakistani civilians have signed up as election monitors, fostering hope that Monday's national vote will end a history of rigged elections and restore stability to this jittery, nuclear-armed nation. Natural partners? A recent article by Teresita Schaffer of the Center for Strategic and International Studies looks at arguments that Pakistan’s government should transition away from the government of President Pervez Musharraf. The article concludes that, for the moment at least, stability remains more important than political change. How the Chinese Burned Rupert Murdoch By: Jack Shafer | Slate Opposition Victory Not a Certainty in Pakistan Financial Times Chinese Views on North Korea By: Bonnie Glaser, Scott Snyder and John S. Park | The Japan Times | H11 IHT Integrating Islam into the West For all its good intentions, multiculturalism fails to make a place for religion. Putin vows to keep power in Russia Putin spoke bitingly of his international critics and defied intense criticism from Washington. On the road to a lawful Kosovo: Evictions With succession from Serbia imminent, the UN's Kosovo Property Agency tries to bring law and order to a territory riven by bloody dispute over land ownership. Sarkozy needs gravitas French presidents have had their whims - but de Gaulle's and Chirac's somehow seemed weightier Putin threatens to aim rockets at ex-allies over missile shield The death of a terrorist: Retaliation and the rule of law The terrorist mastermind Imad Mughniyeh 'was brought to justice.' His death will bring cries for revenge. Writer asks EU for protection from extremists EUROPE European press review With Christianity’s hold over people in decline and Islam on the rise, Europeans are more defensive of their cultural heritage... more» State of anxiety The Economist Europe's economies Dangers ahead Eastern Europe's economies Coming in to land Turkey and Islam Veils of half-truth Kosovo's independence A state is born. Or so say some Spain's election Rivals in profligacy Russia and its history A Byzantine sermon Charlemagne Farm follies revisited Faith, law and democracy Defining the limits of exceptionalism Debunking the pro-Kosovo Independence Claims Serbia braces for new nation The world appears certain to get a new nation this weekend, but even the most ardent supporters of Kosovo — led by the United States — are uneasy about what will happen after the province formally declares its independence from Serbia Crackdown on Basque Separatists By: Tracy Wilkinson | Los Angeles Times [Fbis] OSC: France will recognize independent Kosovo, urges flexibility towards Serbia Serbia: A new report from the U.S.-funded Congressional Research Service examines U.S. relations with Serbia (PDF) and questions the possible political fallout of Kosovo’s secession. Serbia urges UN action on Kosovo Serbia's foreign minister urges the UN Security Council to oppose Kosovo's expected declaration of independence. Zapatero: Irrelevant Spain By: Rafael L. Bardaji | Strategic Studies Group | H12 RFE/RL Analysts: Russian Military’s Roar Hollow Home from home Political Murder in Central Asia: No Time to End Uzbekistan’s Isolation International Crisis Group The West and Russia Lights, camera and a different ending Russia's deja vu parade (By Ariel Cohen) Google News Azerbaijan [Fbis] OSC: Georgian president responds to 'alarming signals' regarding breakaway regions Making a Buck With Wile and Some Hot Air By: Georgy Bovt | The Moscow Times Addressing the annual security conference in Munich on Saturday, Russia's First Deputy Prime Minister Sergei Ivanov said: "We respect those values that the United States and Europe have cultivated for centuries. They cannot, however, serve as the standard by which other nations should measure their own political systems, national cultures and mentalities." Ukraine Set to Outlaw NATO Bases After Russian Threats By: Shaun Walker | The Independent Kiev hosts a joint meeting between foreign ministers from the EU and the Black Sea Economic Cooperation Organisation. | |
H13 The Times Tale of Two Cities The hidden hand of Syria writes Lebanon's tragic script Hezbollah warns Israel it faces open war Hezbollah leader vows that assassination of top commander would mark beginning of Jewish state's downfall Mastermind of US troop surge in Iraq accused Iran of trying to destabilise Baghdad government by supporting militias Putin leaves with a rattling sabre In his farewell press conference, the departing President left no doubt that he would retain power in Russia as Prime Minister Landmark trip by Ahmadinejad to Iraq The heads of Iran and Iraq have announced their first meeting since 1979, as Tehran postpones planned talks with US Hillary can still save her bacon Both Democrats have been far too overconfident. A Clinton victory remains possible Gerard Baker The terrorist who refused my pizza Imad Mughnieh's old tricks got him in the end. But first he taught me an important lesson Richard Beeston Time to salute sport’s power to raise questions Does enjoying the Olympic Games mean you are backing the slaughter in Darfur, or is sport nothing to do with anything? Simon Barnes Something must give or will the fight be stopped? The Democratic presidential race is now between a seemingly unstoppable force and an apparently immovable object McCain is our man Romney tells America Mitt Romney has publicly backed John McCain declaring him a man 'capable of leading our country at a dangerous hour' Pentagon reveals plan to shoot down satellite Missile from US navy warship to be used to target a large spy satellite orbiting over Ireland to prevent debris from showering the Earth Wall Street Journal Free Speech and Radical Islam Security and the Falling Dollar Confidence or Derangement? Hillary Agonistes Let's Revote in Michigan and Florida We Shall Be Overcome Dead in Damascus - Editorial (Wall Street Journal) | H14 Financial Times Kosovo: born under a bad sign The US-backed province prepares to declare independence despite Russian opposition and EU wariness The world must adapt to diasporas Countries have to accept that many of their people have plural national affiliations, writes Michael Fullilove Hollywood presents China with a lesson in geopolitics The new Beijing craves recognition and respect in an international order that speaks up for the rights of citizens, writes Philip Stephens . But China cannot continue to prosper in one dimension of that order if it seeks to opt out of the other Putin maps strategy to retain power Russian president has planned how he would retain a powerful political role as prime minister in tandem with his preferred successor, but insists he is not addicted to power Audio slideshow: Kosovo on the edge of independence In early 2008, Kosovo is due to declare independence. What do Albanians, Serbs and Kosvars themselves think about the future at this critical stage? Neil MacDonald repo Murdoch and the new old thing The last time Rupert Murdoch made a bet on the internet he looked very smart, buying Intermix Media, owner of MySpace for $580m in summer of 2005 Car bombing as communicationIt is vitally important, as an exemplary defence of the rule of law in the region, that the UN tribunal into murder of Rafiq Hariri goes ahead Economists’ ForumDebating Russia: ‘What is dangerous is the notion that the ”increasingly aggressive” Russia is about to menace us,’ writes Vlad Sobell No change in Kremlin’s steely stance Russia’s new ambassador to Nato warns the west to expect no change in Moscow’s tough foreign policy after the presidential elections next month Georgian tycoon died of ‘natural causes’ British police investigating the sudden death of Georgian billionaire Badri Patarkatsishvili said initial post mortem tests showed the exiled opposition leader died of ‘natural causes’ Analysis: Western groups’ deals aim to tap the thirst of emerging market consumers Western groups anxious to secure future growth are focusing on markets such as India, China and Russia – where they are bidding for existing big brands South Korea wins Kurdistan oil contract The world’s fourth biggest oil importer aggressively steps up its resource diplomacy with an agreement to explore and develop four oil fields in the northern region of Iraq Fed chief ready to cut rates further Ben Bernanke, chairman of the Federal Reserve, signalled a willingness to continue pursuing interest rate cuts to tackle the US economic slowdown, though he envisioned an ‘improving picture’ over the course of this year Hizbollah set to strike at Israelis abroad The head of the Shia militant group threatened to strike at Israeli targets around the world in what he called an “open war” provoked by the killing of one of his top commanders Commander’s death deals blow to Hizbollah Hizbollah was dealt a blow after a senior commander, and one of the US and Israel's most wanted men, was killed in the Syrian capital Damascus Norway’s sovereign fund sets example Established to manage Norway’s petroleum wealth, it aims to be a model of transparency, writes Kristin Halvorsen Politicians blame each other for Italy’s gloom As Italy’s election campaign begins, debate focuses on who is responsible for its troubled economy – Romano Prodi’s centre-left government or former PM Silvio Berlusconi Zapatero struggles as electorate’s mood sours With the economic slowdown eroding the lead of Spain’s ruling Socialist party, the general election on March 9 is shaping up to be a closely fought contest Obama could put out Kenya fire The failed election must be corrected and this will not happen without international participation. Barack Obama has the “awe” factor to make a difference, writes John Githongo Eurozone growth slows significantly Figures show that GDP expansion in the 15-country region halved in the fourth quarter of 2007, confirming that a gradual rather than dramatic slowdown is under way | H15 Los Angeles Times Iran puts off talks with U.S. on Iraq An official cites 'technical' reasons. In Baghdad, American military commander alleges Tehran is stirring violence to keep its neighbor weak. Putin and power likely to stay allies Marines transfer control of town to Iraqis ,By Sarah M. Miller Editorial Free, fair, or what? Washington may be willing to accept Musharraf's sham election. Pakistanis, however, may not. Shielded by secrecy By Ben Wizner The Bush administration has misused the state secrets privilege to stifle legal oversight of its anti-terror policies. Congress must intervene. Bush's Last Push for Torture By: Rosa Brooks | Los Angeles Times | |
H16 American Politics New Republic Our First Civil Libertarian President A Losing Streak This is not the race that Hillary Clinton expected to be running. How Clinton is retooling her campaign for trench warfare and gambling everything on Texas and Ohio The Barack Blowout (Hillary has plenty of excuses, but Obama is clobbering her with a smarter, more rigorous campaign The Barack Blowout Hillary has plenty of excuses, but Obama is clobbering her with a smarter, more rigorous campaign Huckabee keeps on running, but why? Obama's voice, Edwards's message IN WATCHING Barack Obama make big inroads into every major Democratic constituency, let's pause a moment to credit the field's third man, former senator John Edwards, now out of the race. (By Robert Kuttner, Boston Globe) realclearpolitics – ABC’s The Note – US News Political Bulletin Early Bird GovExec Swamp Gas The Swamp Gary Hart: Politics as Transcendence New Republic Is Obama's Iraq Record Really A Fairy Tale? What Tom Lantos Can Teach The Democrats About Being A Liberal Hawk by Brian Beutler | H17 Daily Telegraph UK 'soft terror target' over multiculturalism Britain has become a "soft touch" for home grown terrorists because ministers have failed to tackle immigrant communities that refuse to integrate, warns a new report Putin's nuclear threat to the West Russian president delivers menacing tirade against West. A fitting death for a terrorist In terms of achieving his ultimate objective of spreading terror throughout the civilian population, Imad Mughniyeh was without peer, writes Con Coughlin. Vladimir Putin's long farewell to Russia There is much for Vladimir Putin's anointed successor, Dmitry Medvedev, to put right. But with Mr Putin as prime minister, will he have any authority to do so? Obama should be a unifying president If Barack Obama is elected President of the United States, voters will look to him to govern in the spirit of a colour-blind national unity, writes John O'Sullivan. Britain needs more democracy, not less The dangerous proposition to de-politicise Britain's defence and security by creating some cosy cross-party machinery actually means de-democratising it. Blair 'used pressure' over BAE inquiry Tony Blair went too far to end an investigation into alleged bribery involving arms deals between BAE Systems and Saudi Arabia, the High Court has been told Hizbollah's 'open war' threat to Israel The leader of Hizbollah threatened Israel with "open war" during a fiery and emotional speech broadcast at Imad Mughniyeh's funeral Elections 'rigged for Musharraf's allies' Pakistan's intelligence agencies have rigged next week's election in favour of President Pervez Musharraf's political allies, according to a retired senior intelligence official. | H18 Independent Is the US really bringing stability to Baghdad? To judge from the talk in Washington, the 'surge' that put 30,000 more US troops on the ground in Iraq has succeeded in bringing stability to a nation still riven by ethnic, religious and tribal conflict. Life, the Pentagon boasts, is returning to normal. But the truth is a very different story. The long goodbye: Vision of post-Putin Russia is set out in marathon conference Vladimir Putin has launched a stinging attack on plans for Kosovo independence, accusing the West of double standards in its approach and directing several other characteristically vicious barbs at the West. Hizbollah vows retaliation against Israel Loss of core support means Musharraf's party faces disaster Andrew Buncombe: Is there any hope of a fair election in Pakistan? The great wall of indifference An international coalition of human rights activists has urged corporate sponsors of the Beijing Olympics to call the Chinese government to account over its support for Sudan Steven who? China shrugs off Spielberg's stand Blair used 'irresistible pressure' to halt investigation into BAE-Saudi arms deal Tony Blair wrongly influenced due legal process when he used "irresistible pressure" to end the Serious Fraud Office's investigation into alleged bribery and corruption involving arms deals between BAE Systems and Saudi Arabia, it was alleged in the High Court Algerian cleared of training pilots for September 11 told he can sue A man whose life was ruined after being wrongly imprisoned over allegations that he helped to train five of the 9/11 terrorists was exonerated by the Court of Appeal yesterday in a ruling that paves the way for a multimillion-pound compensation claim against the Government Leading article: A nation on the brink of political meltdown | |
H19Military Intelligence Terrorism Rand Improving Strategic Planning at the Department of Defense Grisly reports on al Qaeda By Austin Bay Al Qaeda's terrorists have not lost the ability to kill, but they have lost some of their ability to shock. Why Is the Pentagon Begging for Billions? By: Gwynne Dyer | The Japan Times Almost 90 percent of the Penatgon's latest budget request has nothing to do with the wars the U.S. is waging. The military might not be saying so, but they are stockpiling an answer to a superpower that does not yet exist. Our Allies in Arrears By: Cal Thomas | Miami Herald Since 2001 when "the war on terror" began, the Office of Management and Budget reports, $649.9 billion has been appropriated for Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom (Afghanistan). In the budget President Bush just submitted to Congress, there is a request for an additional $108.1 billion for 2008 and $70 billion for 2009 Managing the Nuclear Fuel Cycle: Policy Implications of Expanding Global Access to Nuclear Power CRS “Iranian Nuclear Science Bibliography: Open Literature References,” February 2008. The bibliography, prepared by Mark Gorwitz, a private nonproliferation researcher, includes titles on nuclear physics, reactor safety, isotope separation and more. Analysis of the Growth in Funding for Operations in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Elsewhere in the War on Terrorism (PDF; 168 KB) Source: Congressional Budget Office Report of the Defense Science Task Force on DoD Energy Strategy-”More Fight-Less Fuel” (PDF; 1.7 MB) Who Killed Terrorist Mastermind Imad Moughniyah? By: Frida Ghitis | World Politics Review Book Launch - The Five Front War: The Better Way to Fight Global Jihad Uncovering the truth about CIA torture tapes Evolution vs. Revolution: FM 3-0 U.S. Learns from Israel-Hizbullah War - Tom Vanden Brook (USA Today) TERROR THROUGH A MORAL LENS, Part 1 Think Again: 9/11 De-Commissioned Mughniyeh Directed Execution of U.S. Peace Envoy in Beirut – “The Modular Force” (pdf), Field Manual Interim FMI 3-0.1, January 2008. “Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and High Yield Explosives Operational Headquarters” (pdf), Field Manual Interim FMI 3-90.10, January 2008. “Detainee Operations,” Joint Publication JP 3-63, February 6, 2008. NRO THE EDITORS: The legal authority for the United States intelligence community to collect foreign intelligence will expire at midnight on Friday. Democrats are perfectly willing to allow that to happen. “Dems’ Dangerous FISA Game” New Report Recommends Unilateral Steps for the Next U.S. President to Reduce Threat of Nuclear Weapons, Lead World to Eventual Ban U.S. Plans to Shoot Down Broken Spy Satellite Cuts 'threaten UK intelligence' Proposed job cuts could hit the UK's intelligence performance, former top security officials warn Exclusive - Living In The Shadows - Former Mossad Operative Talks ... | H20 Slate The Economist A special report on technology and government The electronic bureaucrat TimeHow to Make Great Teachers American public schools are struggling to attract and retain high-quality teachers. Is it time we paid them for performance? Climate Change: From Kyoto to Bali IISS | H21 E-books will never be our friends Traditional books are here to stay. Some things are worth cutting down a tree for Ben Macintyre Godfather of miserabilism. It’s fifty years since John Kenneth Galbraith’s The Affluent Society. It was a book far ahead of its time... more» Rome and the Barbarians | |
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