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| H1 Financial Times An electoral sham that shames Russia Having cynically robbed the presidential poll of meaning, officials are herding voters to the ballot box. It is a Potemkin village of an election Rand Assessing the Tradecraft of Intelligence Analysis The American Grand Strategy Solarium is a small conference hosted by the Center for a New American Security (CNAS) that aims to explore and debate what America's grand strategy should be. CNAS Podcast: American Grand Strategy Solarium Part 1 - Guardian Kremlin accused of fixing presidential election Millions of public-sector workers ordered to vote for Putin's protege Dmitry Medvedev Q&A: the Russian presidential election Free to vote for the right man Leader: Millions of Russians will trudge to the polls tomorrow to vote for a president who has already been chosen for them Los Angeles Times White House ties troop levels to Iraqi elections A senior official says withdrawals must stop this summer to ensure security at the polls. Doubts are also cast on Army plans to shorten combat tours. YaleGlobal Is the Sun Setting on US Dominance? – Part I Expect Asia to replace the US as the world’s dominant economic force Is the Sun Setting on US Dominance? – Part II Presiding over a network of powerful regional alliances, the US can maintain its preeminence New York Times Drumbeat of Grim Reports Sends Markets Tumbling Obama Walks a Difficult Path as He Courts Jewish Voters Petraeus to Seek to Limit Pause in Pullout to 6 Weeks National Security Archive "Prevent the Reemergence of a New Rival" The Making of the Cheney Regional Defense Strategy, 1991-1992 Latest Posting from the Archive's Yedioth Ahronoth Exclusive: Obama lays out Iran plan In exclusive interview, prospective Democratic candidate pledges to continue 'unshakeable' US commitment to Israeli security, pursue 'aggressive diplomacy' vis-à-vis Iran, and make every effort to achieve peace for Israel 'without dictating terms' A Bully Goes to Baghdad By ROBIN WRIGHT Reviewed by PATRICK COCKBURN Robin Wright argues that there is “a budding culture of change” in the Middle East — and she sets out to document it in this fluent and intelligent book about the future of the region, Asia Times China, India, play it again for Uncle Sam With US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice in Beijing and Secretary of Defense Robert Gates in New Delhi, the US's evolving Asian strategy is on display. Washington is out to convince China and India that each is a privileged partner of the US's global strategies, a part of which is containing a resurgent Russia. Beijing has welcomed the US "invitation", but Delhi is convinced the US is building up Indian capabilities just to make it a counterweight to China. - M K Bhadrakumar Washington Post U.S.-Russia Ties Chilly, in Flux Stalled nuclear pact reflects growing unease between nations as each verges on new leadership U.S.-Saudi Effort Seeks to End Syrian Interference in Lebanon Bush Plans Further Reduction in Forces Pause to Be for Review, White House Says By JERRY Z. MULLER Ethno-nationalism was not a chance detour in European history, and in one form or another, it will be around for many generations to come. Schmidt: Syria – the ’little China’ of the Middle East or an Islamic Revolution Waiting to Happen? Ha’aretz – Bradley Burston: True Islam will spell defeat for the JihadistsAn ill wind is blowing for jihadists. It is the wind of reason. It is the wind of human conscience. It is the wind of true Islam. And it is bad news for the terrorists Commentary: ISI's new triumvirate By ARNAUD DE BORCHGRAVE (UPI) -- A new triumvirate is gradually displacing the special relationship that President Bush established with Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf. CSIS Critical Questions on Russian Election Afghanistan Chatham House Address on the critical importance of the NATO mission in President Mahmud Ahmadinejad is set to pay a landmark visit to Iraq, the first by an Iranian leader since the 1979 Islamic revolution. The visit points up Tehran's growing influence in the politics, economy, and culture of its Arab neighbor, two decades after war between them left 1 million people dead. Outside View: Kosovo -- Muslim solidarity? (UPI) -- More and more countries are getting ready to recognize Kosovo's independence, but many are hesitant, including some Arab and Muslim countries, despite Washington's appeals to display solidarity with Kosovo Muslims Time US Gunboat Diplomacy in Lebanon Again The Bush Administration should realize that gunboat diplomacy — influencing global events with military muscle — is waning. In reality, the Cole is a show of support to allies in Lebanon and Israel, and a warning to Syria, Iran, and Hizballah. Dennis Ross The Exit Lever In the fall campaign, both John McCain and the Democratic nominee will need to explain what the surge has and has not done and what is and is not possible in Iraq -- and both must face the reality that either a U.S. withdrawal or continued military involvement will require a new diplomatic and political effort Al Hayat Why Barrack Obama is Good for Israel Patrick Seale - Obama has pledged that, if elected President of the United States, he will travel to a 'major Islamic forum' in the first 100 days of his Administration to deliver the clear message that 'we are not at war with Islam.' Russia has thrived despite its leader, and because of him Jihad, Islamism, and US Envoy to OIC Wired has obtained new cache of highly disturbing photos of abuses at Abu Ghraib. More from Dan Schulman. Wilson Center Russian-Iranian Relations in the Ahmadinejad Era | H2 NYT Editorial Dangerous Neighborhood Prolonged cross-border conflict would only add to Iraq’s chaos. It would also do major damage to Turkey’s international standing. After 8 Days, Turkey Pulls Its Troops Out of Iraq CSIS Balancing Relations with Turks and Kurds By Bulent Aliriza, Download the PDF (98 kb) Washington Post Turkish Troops Leaving N. Iraq Withdrawal Comes a Day After Statements by Bush, Gates - Turkish officials deny they had been pressured to end their operation in northern Iraq, saying they had completed their objective of weakening the PKK. 'İşbirliği Sürüyor' Beyaz Saray Sözcüsü, "PKK terörden vazgeçmezse, Türkiye, Amerika ve Irak gelecekte de PKK’nın peşinden gidecektir" dedi Washington Institute Turkey Reaches Out to Muslim Neighbours ane's Islamic Affairs Analyst Click here to download a PDF of this article. 'TSK'ya ödül' Arşivden PKK kampları yerle bir 21 Mayıs 1997 Turkey pulls its troops out of northern Iraq DEBKA file Guardian Turkey pulls out troops but says more raids possible Fears of wider regional instability dissipate as eight-day operation in northern Iraq ends The Times Turkey halts offensive on separatist Kurdish rebels With the first cross-border incursion in a decade, the country has shown it can make such attacks with apparent impunity FT Turkey withdraws troops from Iraq Turkish Troops Withdraw From Iraq EDM PAN-TURKISM TAKES STEP FORWARD IN EURASIA
troop withdrawal baffles Turks Turkish war and American games DT Turkey pulls its troops out of Iraq Secretary Gates Press Conference with Turkey's Ministry of Defense Korunan tercih hakkı mı, türban mı? Stephen Kınzer Google News Fırat News Agency KurdishMedia Kurdish Kurdish Aspect Dış Basında Irak BBC Monitoring Murat Aksoy Sivil çözümün vakti gelmedi mi? [Yorum - Prof. Dr. Beril Dedeoğlu] Kara harekâtı sonrası olası gelişmeler Bağdat'ta Türk heyetine saldırı Iraqi Kurdish Article Sees Kosovo As Model for Kurdistan Region ABD ordusuna bitiş tarihi bildirilmedi Gates ve Bush Büyükanıt’ın havasını aldı… | H3 ‘Tereyağından kıl çeker gibi çekildik’ Fikret Bila Çekilme kararının perde arkası Murat Yetkin - Kaç kişi biliyordu? Turkish Army calls off offensive in northern Iraq, for now Cengiz Çandar Askeri harekât; Siyasi skandal... Ahmet Taşgetiren • 26'ncısı olacak mı? ( 01.03.2008 ) Serdar Turgut ABD’ye nanik yapılmaz Ertuğrul Özkök Herkesin merak ettiği soru M.Ali Kışlalı - ABD'yi iyi anlamak Taha Akyol Harekât çabuk bitti! Yalçın Doğan Beş yıl sonra ikinci 1 Mart Uzmanlar, çekilmeyi olumlu değerlendiriyor M Ali Birand Bu karar çok şaşkınlık yarattı Büyükelçilere 301'inci madde sözü verdi [NEWS ANALYSIS] Military accomplishes its mission PKK'lı Murat Karayılan 'zafer' dedi ABDÜLHAMİT BİLİCİ - Finali de şık olabilirdi! Ömer Lütfi Mete Sınırın ötesinde Semih İdiz Operasyonun bitiş şekli tartışmaları körükleyecektir İlter Türkmen Operasyon ve sonrası Ege Cansen Laikler de dinden anlar Mehmet Altan Sizce ne oldu? İsmail Küçükkaya Kara harekatları dizisi başlamıştır Hasan Cemal Askeri operasyondan sivil operasyona... 1 Mart'ın üzerinden beş yıl geçti; ancak muhasebesi netleşmedi Amerikan Kongresi'nde renkli Türkiye paneli Cevdet Aşkın Genelkurmay 'ters köşe' yaptı, siyasi çözüm baskısı artacak Sadi Somuncuoğlu ABD sıkıştı ama değişmedi... Biz de!.. Darbe iddilarının bulunduğu günlük 3 valizle taşındı Hoca, askerin nabzını komşuyla tutuyormuş Welcome to Islamic Reformation 101 MUSTAFA AKYOL Bildiriyi de, istifa çağrısını da ciddiye almıyorum [HABER İNCELEME] Baykal, partisinin programıyla çelişiyor İç Basında Türk Dış Politikası Dış Basında Türkiye - BBC Turkish 0700 VOA Turkish Press Review Google News Turkey TurcoPundit Fehmi Koru: Bir de ne olduğunu anlasak
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ALİ BULAÇ - CHP'nin vahim teşebbüsü Enis Berberoğlu Olağan şüpheli imam Toktamış Ateş Bilgilenme zaafı Yılmaz Özdil Güneş tutulması! Bekir Coşkun Kimdi o ABD’ye ’rest’ çeken?.. Tufan Türenç Sarkozy ile Erdoğan Mensur Akgün Kötü zamanlama Mahir Kaynak Görünmeyenler Özdemir İnce Elma, armut, kel Mahmut Conservative secularism by MÜMTAZ’ER TÜRKÖNE Abdülhamit Bilici Silent Muslim majority speaks Beril Dedeoğlu Turkey’s operation: The pessimistic scenario Bülent Korucu I just don’t understand Yeni bölücülük! Altan Öymen Mustafa Erdoğan Müktesebatımı ve vicdanımı iptal mi edeyim? Nuh Gönültaş İdeolojik devletin yargısından adalet beklemek... Can Ataklı Mehmet Y Yılmaz Türbanlı kızlara değil türbana karşıyım! Hadi Uluengin Onur ve harekát ERDAL ŞAFAK Yeni dönemin ilk günü ERGUN BABAHAN 25'inci Irak harekâtının ardından EMRE AKÖZAlevilere, solculara ve Kürtlere soruyorum NAZLI ILICAK Harekât sona erdi MEHMET BARLAS Sağırlar diyalogu ile ne türbana, ne başka sorunlara çözüm üretilir MAHMUT ÖVÜRBelediyeler kapansın mı kapanmasın mı? AK Party, MHP agree on proposal to end scarf row Yıllık dış ticaret açığı 64.5 milyar dolar Erdal Sağlam Operasyon bitti ama Enflasyon tehdidi Dış ticaret açığı 5.7 milyar dolara yükseldi Deniz Gökçe |
| H4 New York Times Drumbeat of Grim Reports Sends Markets Tumbling Shares sank as the Standard and Poor’s 500-stock index fell 2.71 percent and the Dow Jones industrial average dropped 2.51 percent Obama Walks a Difficult Path as He Courts Jewish Voters Senator Barack Obama is trying to strengthen his support among Jewish voters and in doing so, is navigating one of the more treacherous paths of Democratic politics. Petraeus to Seek to Limit Pause in Pullout to 6 Weeks Hezbollah Scolds U.S. for Sending Ships Toward Lebanon U.S.-Europe Bid Wins Contract From Air Force In an upset against the Boeing Company, a $40 billion contract for aerial refueling tankers went to Northrop Grumman and Airbus’s European parent. White House E-Mail Gone Missing What has become of all the missing policy and political communications the law says belongs to history and the taxpayers? BOB HERBERT A Nominee? Or a Debacle? In recent days both Clinton and Obama supporters have been predicting a long and possibly brutal fight if Senator Barack Obama does not lock up the nomination on Tuesday. GAIL COLLINS Of Ohio, Texas and Onion Dip Everything — the Democratic nomination, the fate of the presidency, the solution to global warming, the next American Idol — hinges on Tuesday’s primaries. A Card-Carrying Civil Libertarian By JEFFREY ROSEN At a time when America’s civil-libertarian tradition has been embattled at home and abroad, Barack Obama’s candidacy offers a unique opportunity. | H5 Washington Post Editorial At Best, a Pander The Democratic candidates' intemperate promise to renegotiate NAFTA U.S.-Russia Ties Chilly, in Flux Stalled nuclear pact reflects growing unease between nations as each verges on new leadership U.S.-Saudi Effort Seeks to End Syrian Interference in Lebanon Bush Plans Further Reduction in Forces Pause to Be for Review, White House Says What Would George Do? by Brian O'Malley, The question, about Iraq, is not for Bush, but for Washington. Stop Hating on NAFTA By Carlos M. Gutierrez Quitting NAFTA would send economic shock waves throughout the world, and the damage would start here at home Clinton Raises Doubts on Obama N.Y. senator launches new ad attacking rival as she seeks to recast importance of Tuesday's races U.S. Zeal for Iran's Non-Muslims Faulted Minorities' Exodus Worries Leaders Of Fading Faiths Soaring Food Prices Pose Threat to U.S. Aid Federal government to scale back donations and reduce number of recipient nations, complicating already strained efforts to combat global hunger | H6 Guardian Kremlin accused of fixing presidential election Millions of public-sector workers ordered to vote for Putin's protege Dmitry Medvedev Q&A: the Russian presidential election Free to vote for the right man Leader: Millions of Russians will trudge to the polls tomorrow to vote for a president who has already been chosen for them Can the puppet pull the strings? Nina Khrushchev Vladimir Putin's successor does offer some hope that Russia will no longer be controlled by former spys and military men Clinton prepares for Texas last stand Two months ago she was clear favourite, now Hillary Clinton must win state to stay in the race Israeli minister warns of Holocaust for Gaza if violence continues Deputy defence minister uses genocide rhetoric to warn of huge military operation to counter rocket attacks Oil money is coming - and there is little the west can do about it Energy producing countries are buying global power after decades of subjugation It's no slur to be called a Muslim Naomi Klein: The turban photos affair was a missed chance for Obama. If he really is to repair the world, he must tackle this Islamophobia Labour MPs revolt over 42 day detention Guardian survey finds strong resistance to bill extending terror custody powers Pipe Dreamers By: Conor Foley | The Guardian It's time the conspiracy theorists accepted that oil had nothing to do with the U.S. invasion of Afghanistan. Bush blocks Iraq embassy inquiry The White House is accused of blocking an inquiry into the delay-plagued US embassy in Baghdad With friends like Musharraf... Anita Inder Singh |
| H7 Outside View: Kosovo -- Muslim solidarity? (UPI) -- More and more countries are getting ready to recognize Kosovo's independence, but many are hesitant, including some Arab and Muslim countries, despite Washington's appeals to display solidarity with Kosovo Muslims Schmidt: Syria – the ’little China’ of the Middle East or an Islamic Revolution Waiting to Happen? Time US Gunboat Diplomacy in Lebanon Again The Bush Administration should realize that gunboat diplomacy — influencing global events with military muscle — is waning. In reality, the Cole is a show of support to allies in Lebanon and Israel, and a warning to Syria, Iran, and Hizballah. Dennis Ross The Exit Lever In the fall campaign, both John McCain and the Democratic nominee will need to explain what the surge has and has not done and what is and is not possible in Iraq -- and both must face the reality that either a U.S. withdrawal or continued military involvement will require a new diplomatic and political effort Al Hayat Why Barrack Obama is Good for Israel Patrick Seale - Barack Obama has pledged that, if elected President of the United States, he will travel to a 'major Islamic forum' in the first 100 days of his Administration to deliver the clear message that 'we are not at war with Islam.' Islam Will Win By: Haaretz | Bradley Burston In Iraq, in Iran, within the Palestinian community and around the world, jihadists are being reassessed for their excesses, for the direct and tragic harm suicide terrorism has caused Islam, Islamic shrines and noncombatants of all faiths. Oil for Nukes -- Mostly a Bad Idea By: Matthew Fuhrmann | The Christian Science Monitor The Pew Research Center is reporting increasing public optimism about Iraq Boston Globe The Iranian nuclear challenge Proxy War - Michael Hirsh, Newsweek The spat between John McCain and Barack Obama over Iraq reflects tensions within the military itself. Daily Star A piece of US policy in the Middle East that might actually do some good Arabs, Muslims and the US attack media Strange love between the far left and Hizbullah | H8 IraqSlogger Google News Iraq Iran Syria Mideastwire.com - NPR Iraq Political deal-making cheers Baghdad watchers Long derided as dysfunctional, Iraq's parliament in recent weeks has passed a package of laws on the budget, elections and sectarian reconciliation that have given cautious hope to U.S. officials and private analysts that the gains from President Bush's military surge are finally being matched by a political surge as well. Iran Offers $1 Billion Loan for Iraq Projects Concerns Rise Over Iran-Backed Militias in Iraq By: Liz Sly | The Chicago Tribune U.S. military officials are voicing increasing concern that Iranian-backed Shiite militants are stepping up their activities in Iraq, as Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad prepares to make a historic visit to Baghdad that is expected to reinforce Iran's expanding influence. Prisoner of a Symbol By: Zarah Ghahramani | Los Angeles Times Iranian Clerics Face a Backlash Over Good Life - Chemical Ali' to Be Executed Within 30 Days in Iraq By: Camilla Hall | Bloomberg News Outside View: Iran group can end misery (UPI) -- Feb. 11 marked the 29th anniversary of the founding of the Islamic Republic of Iran. Yet, as nations across the world have made huge technological and scientific advancements over the past three decades, Tehran's rulers have taken the people of ancient Persia back to the closest thing to the Middle Ages. Church under fire | H9 Ha’aretz – Bradley Burston: True Islam will spell defeat for the JihadistsAn ill wind is blowing for jihadists. It is the wind of reason. It is the wind of human conscience. It is the wind of true Islam. And it is bad news for the terrorists Aanalysis: Uncompromising Hamas is in trouble When McCain and Obama face off, Israel may find itself in the eye of the storm Hezbollah says not intimidated by U.S. warship deployment An explosive, dangerous balance It never occurs to the occupiers that the occupied might dare to defy the code of conduct imposed on them, and that the checkpoints of oppression might become the barricades of an uprising. Jerusalem PostJordanian king calls for US help Says unless deal reached during Bush term, chances for peace could be "set back decades Hamas says it's improving rockets Haniyeh: IDF operation in Gaza doomed to failure; Abu Zuhri: We're fighting a war against new Nazis The curse of the moderates [ CAROLINE GLICK Yedioth Ahronoth Exclusive: Obama lays out Iran plan In exclusive interview, prospective Democratic candidate pledges to continue 'unshakeable' US commitment to Israeli security, pursue 'aggressive diplomacy' vis-à-vis Iran, and make every effort to achieve peace for Israel 'without dictating terms' No solution for Qassams at this time, but IDF will reoccupy Gaza anyway, Eitan Haber says Daily Alert.org – Hebrew Press Editorials (2008) - Middle East Progress - EJC Israeli Press Review – Google News Israel - Palestine Mideast Mayhem - Baltimore Sun editorial
Breaking the Gazan Impasse By: Gershom Gorenberg | The American Prospect Hamas -- What Are the Chocies? By: Frida Ghitis | Miami Herald Collective Punishment and Newspeak - Michael I. Krauss (American Thinker) The Latest Damage to Antiquities on the Temple Mount - Nadav Shragai (Institute for Contemporary Affairs/Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs) |
| ASIA Asia Times China, India, play it again for Uncle Sam With US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice in Beijing and Secretary of Defense Robert Gates in New Delhi, the US's evolving Asian strategy is on display. Washington is out to convince China and India that each is a privileged partner of the US's global strategies, a part of which is containing a resurgent Russia. Beijing has welcomed the US "invitation", but Delhi is convinced the US is building up Indian capabilities just to make it a counterweight to China. - M K Bhadrakumar Senate FRC U.S. POLICY OPTIONS IN Pakistan, US raise militant tempo China`s Brave New World and Other Tales for Global Times Japan Focus, waving goodbye to hegemony: China, Europe and the US in the New World Order. A recent shift in U.S. military strategy and provocative actions by China threaten to ignite a new arms race in space, but would placing weapons in space be in anyone's national interest? Revolutionary Communism Contributed to China's Boom By: John Delury | The Boston Globe Boston Globe Hope is on the rise in Pakistan AFTER THE recent elections in Pakistan that were marked by their relative peace and the return of the two leading parties that dominated the scene before General Pervez Musharraf's coup in 1999, some commentators in the United States fear that a civilian government and a more assertive parliament will be less willing to fight America's "war on terror" than Musharraf. ... (By Shuja Nawaz, Boston Globe) Commentary: ISI's new triumvirate By ARNAUD DE BORCHGRAVE (UPI) -- A new triumvirate is gradually displacing the special relationship that President Bush established with Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf.
| By JERRY Z. MULLER Ethno-nationalism was not a chance detour in European history, and in one form or another, it will be around for many generations to come. Faith and tolerance By ALAN WOLFE We can now say, with reasonable certainty, that almost half of Americans switch religious affiliation in the course of their lives and that only slightly more than half identify themselves as Protestants Silencing Arab media By MOHAMED ELMENSHAWY In yet another erosion of political freedoms in the Middle East, the Arab League has adopted a new media charter. Military aid talks with Poland off to 'good start,' U.S. envoy reportsThe U.S. envoy involved in the high-level talks, Stephen Mull, was upbeat Friday. Warsaw has demanded U.S. help in upgrading Polish armed forces in return for the basing of 10 missile interceptors in the country EUROPE European press review U.S. Rules Out Partitioning Kosovo to Pacify Serbian Minority By: Michael Heath | Bloomberg News CEPS The European Commission after Enlargement: Does more add up to less? The Transnistrian Conflict and Moldovas Europeanisation Outside View: The EU is united on Kosovo By DANIEL KORSKI (UPI) -- Is Europe divided over Kosovo or not? Most people would not even stop to think of this. Of course Europe's divided. While France and Germany have recognized Kosovo's independence, other EU countries like Spain, Romania and Cyprus have held back. The Scandinavians took the plunge, but only hesitantly. The headlines wrote themselves. "European disunity" blared the newspapers. "What consequences will the divide have?" asked the concerned-looking anchormen. For centuries Europe was a prickly landscape of heavily armed nation states; now the continent has largely lost its enthusiasm for conflict — how did that happen? More on James J. Sheehan's Where Have All the Soldiers Gone? U.S. Warns Europe of Iran Missiles By: Kim Murphy | Los Angeles Times Dutch Film to slam Islam By: Leander Schaerlaeckens | The Washington Times Kosovo suspends rebel Serb police Kosovo left Serbia a long time ago. Most Serbs did not notice that departure, as Kosovo was not present in their conscience as a place to visit or a place to move to, but rather as a myth, an idea Bosnia's Haris Silajdzic Talks to Asharq Al-Awsat | President Mahmud Ahmadinejad is set to pay a landmark visit to Iraq, the first by an Iranian leader since the 1979 Islamic revolution. The visit points up Tehran's growing influence in the politics, economy, and culture of its Arab neighbor, two decades after war between them left 1 million people dead. Google News Azerbaijan Al Awsat Russia: Back to the Future : Amir Taheri Azerbaijan: Russian Espionage Case Has Minimal Impact on Baku’s Ties with Moscow EDM HUNGARY’S SOCIALIST GOVERNMENT JOINS GAZPROM’S SOUTH STREAM PROJECT
From local fight to global struggle Chechnya's Capital Rises from the Ashes: Russian Money Wins the Battle for Grozny Russia's Medvedev Deserves Handshake, Nosehold By: Frederick Kempe | Bloomberg News The Treaty That Saved Russia By: David Marples | The Moscow Times Independent Russian Media React to Kosovo's Independence Declaration By: Matthew Light | World Politics Review As the Russian government strongly condemns Kosovo's declaration of independence, Russia's independent media voices are reacting with ambivalence to the dispute between their country and most of its Western interlocutors. Wealth divide Armenian police clear protesters Analysis: Eight years of Putin power (UPI) -- This Sunday, Russian President Vladimir Putin's reign will be over. Or will it? Medvedev ready for his Russian moment Judging by his record, the presumptive next president of Russia, Dmitry Medvedev, can be expected to pursue a concerted liberalization of politics as the next logical stage in the country's evolution. He aims to make business in Russia the most profitable in the world. And in foreign policy, the likely leitmotif is that security will be enhanced when countries share risk - that is, the West and Russia should cooperate. - Nicolai N Petro |
| H13 The Times Putinocracy Russia has thrived despite its leader, and because of him Settlers dig tunnels around Jerusalem Jewish settler groups are digging an extensive tunnel network under Muslim areas of Jerusalem's Old City Hezbollah fury as USS Cole dispatched to Lebanon Lebanese react angrily to deployment of US warships to Mediterranean, including USS Cole, hit by al-Qaeda in 2000 Help or hindrance: Doubts grow over Bill Clinton Former President struggles to draw crowds as Ohio and Texas showdowns could signal end of campaign On Tuesday we may see the curse of race being lifted from American politics at last Ron Kirk Wall Street Journal God's Country Jolie 1, Obama 0 | H14 Financial Times An electoral sham that shames Russia Having cynically robbed the presidential poll of meaning, officials are herding voters to the ballot box. It is a Potemkin village of an election Stability at stake, Putin warns voters The Russian president’s warning comes amid fears that a low voter turnout would damage the legitimacy of Dmitry Medvedev, his annointed successor, in international eyes White House contenders present cold front George W. Bush this week preached the virtues of constructive engagement with Russia but the leading candidates to succeed him appear to be competing to take the most hawkish stance towards Moscow The Fed tightrope With inflation on one side and recession on the other, the Fed is performing a balancing act. A stream of unhelpful news will be adding to its nerves Lunch with the FT: David Miliband Gideon Rachman wonders if Britain’s energetic foreign secretary may be a little too rarefied and intellectual in his approach to policy Hizbollah accuses US over vessel deployment Hizbollah accused the US of intimidation in response to the dispatch of US naval vessels off the Lebanese coast Israel intensifies attacks on Gaza The government appears to be moving closer to a larger military operation against Gaza as senior politicians ratcheted up their rhetoric against Hamas Inflation fears could hit Fed plans Consumer spending rose more than expected in January but inflation also crept higher and income growth slowed, painting a tepid outlook for the US economy, according to new data ...Euro Keeps on Climbing Against Dollar EADS lands $35bn US defence deal EADS, the European defence company, scored a stunning victory in its campaign to penetrate the US defence market by winning a $35bn contract to supply the US air force with refuelling tankers FT MAGAZINE: Births of a nation Once a country's proportion of males between the ages of 15 and 29 reaches 30 per cent, it is more likely to dissolve into civil war or start a conflict with its neighbours | H15 Los Angeles Times White House ties troop levels to Iraqi elections A senior official says withdrawals must stop this summer to ensure security at the polls. Doubts are also cast on Army plans to shorten combat tours. Northrop-Airbus team gets deal The Air Force decision on aerial tankers is a blow to Boeing's prestige. The deal ultimately could be worth $100 billion Editorial |
| H16 American Politics The End of Republican 'Fusionism'? "It's Three AM", By Kevin Drum - CBS News Clinton Camp Memo on Obama Expectations realclearpolitics memeorandum ABC’s The Note – US News Political Bulletin Early Bird GovExec Swamp Gas The Swamp In a state that has lost 225,000 jobs since 2001, voters blame economic woes on free trade and globalization. | H17 Daily Telegraph Russians urged to vote by Putin The outgoing president has brought Russia's election campaign to a close with a brief address to the nation in which he avoided directly praising his choice of successor. It is worth fighting in Afghanistan Let's hope the fuss made about Prince Harry over the past 48 hours will draw attention to the other men and women carrying the fight to our enemies in the Afghan hills. Israeli minister vows new 'holocaust' A senior politician provoked controversy when he warned that Palestinians firing rockets from Gaza would be punished with a "bigger holocaust" from Israeli. | H18 Independent Israel's warning: rocket fire from Gaza will result in a Palestinian 'holocaust' One per cent of Americans now in jail They used to call it the land of the free, but a new report shows that the United States is nowadays more a nation of the incarcerated. For the first time in history, more than 1 per cent of the US adult population is now behind bars. For minority |
| H19 Military Intelligence Terrorism National Security Archive "Prevent the Reemergence of a New Rival" The Making of the Cheney Regional Defense Strategy, 1991-1992 Latest Posting from the Archive's Nuclear Vault Proxy War - Michael Hirsh, Newsweek The spat between John McCain and Barack Obama over Iraq reflects tensions within the military itself. From Athena Intelligence, Julian Richards (Brunel): Terrorism in Europe: The Local Aspects of a Global Threat an essay on Future War: The War on Terror after Iraq. Intelligence Reform: GAO Can Assist the Congress and the Intelligence Community on Management Reform Initiatives, by David M. Walker, comptroller general of the United States, before the Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management, the Federal Workforce, and the District of Columbia, Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. GAO-08-413T, February 29. Airbus, Northrop Grumman win Air Force tanker contract Air tanker deal provokes US row Boeing's loss of a $40bn US military contract to a group including Europe's Airbus draws angry protests. | H20 Slate Tough Call Will Clinton or Obama protect your children?
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