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H1 NYT U.S. Study Finds Progress in Iraq, but Fragile Security and Potential for Terror Attacks Time The Best of Rivals (The Well / Campaign '08) Prepared Testimony Before the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations - Council on Foreign Relations Biddle 4-2-08 Testimony (39K PDF) Financial Times Last chance for the US to shape the new global order Foreign policy issues are piling up for the next US president. The urgent must be separated from the important, but the big risk faced by the new president will be of being overwhelmed by the avalanche of problems demanding instant decision, writes Philip Stephens Shia cleric urges Iraqis to join rally Moqtada al-Sadr calls on Iraqis of all sects to join protests against the US occupation to mark the fifth anniversary of the fall of Baghdad Iran boosts nuclear enrichment plant In spite of UN’s repeated anti-enrichment demands, the country is installing more centrifuges at its Natanz nuclear site, insisting that the programme is purely peaceful WINEP Provincial Politics in Iraq: Fragmentation or New Awakening? Gulf experts Michael Knights and Eamon McCarthy examine the challenges and options facing Iraqi leaders as they seek a formula for enhancing local governance. NATO Bucharest Summit Declaration The Times Putin beats Bush in the battle of the legacies Russia's new abrasiveness gave Nato something serious to think about, but the summit revealed a deep split on how to deal with it Nato summit: setback for expansion plan Russian President succeeds in blocking immediate membership of Ukraine and Georgia, against US wishes Analysis: European Missile Defense OK'd The Economist Israel at 60 The dysfunctional Jewish state The best 60th birthday present Israel could give itself is a new political system A special report on Israel The next generation Israel at 60 is as prosperous and secure as it has ever been, but its future looks increasingly uncertain Credit crisis Fixing finance Crises are endemic to financial systems. Attempts to regulate them away may do more harm than good: By BORUT GRGIC AND ALEXANDROS PETERSEN A Caspian region in limbo will present security problems for Europe, Russia and the United States. Weekly Standard Iraq's Benchmarks Who's Moving the goalposts now? The Basra Business What we know and what we don't. New York Times 81% in Poll Say Nation Is Headed on the Wrong Track Americans are more dissatisfied with the country’s direction than at any time since the New York Times/CBS News poll began asking about the subject in the early 1990s. Complete Poll Results (pdf) More Than 1,000 in Iraq’s Forces Quit Basra Fight The desertions in the heat of a major battle cast fresh doubt on the effectiveness of the American-trained Iraqi security forces. Rising Leader for Next Phase of Al Qaeda’s War The growing prominence of Abu Yahya al-Libi tracks Al Qaeda’s emphasis on information in its war with the West. Memo From New Delhi: India Tiptoes in China’s Footsteps to Compete but Not Offend U.S. Study Finds Progress in Iraq, but Fragile Security and Potential for Terror Attacks Ha’aretz – Intelligence sources: Syria hasn't called up reserve forces Israeli defense officials reject reports of irregular military activity by Syrian forces on other side of border ANALYSIS: Zigzag response to Syria tensions doesn't signal war Contradictory Israeli statements show tension in North still exists, but current fears of war appear exaggerated Iran links up more centrifuges as it continues nuclear program Diplomats: Tehran speeds up process that can make nukes; move shows Iran's will to ignore sanctions Los Angeles Times Superdelegates no longer looking super for Clinton In three months, her lead over Obama in superdelegates slips from 106 to 30 Al-Qaeda #2: We'll Attack Iran New Republic The Pakistan Paradox Making clear that the United States will respect Pakistani interests and needs is one part of statecraft; so is making sure there are no illusions about American interests. Ambassador Dennis Ross discusses Washington's latest concerns in light of the country's ongoing political makeover NPQ Lester C. Thurow: THE LEAST PAINFUL COURSE FOR AMERICAN CRISIS: LET THE DOLLAR FALL CFR France Mulls Rejoining NATO Military Command - Council on Foreign Relations Time Back in Baghdad ( TIME's former bureau chief finds Iraq's capital has changed in many ways, mostly for the better. But the gains that have been made are fragile Der Spiegel Bush, NATO Want More: Berlin's Naive Afghanistan Hopes Guardian In backing the Basra assault, the US has only helped Sadr Jonathan Steele: The tacit promotion of Shia civil war has left the militias stronger and fuelled scepticism about the much-hyped surge Russia hopes deal will avert US crisis Moscow's proposals could ease heightened tensions over Washington's missile defence system Nato: Few new troops for Afghanistan Nato leaders reaffirm commitment to fighting the war but pledge to send equipment and not troops Washington Post Assault Exposes U.S., Iraqi Limits The failed offensive in Basra demonstrates the weakness of the American-backed prime minister Missile Defense Endorsed By NATO A Victory for Bush; Czechs Set Deal to Host Radar Facility Taliban Clusters Near Afghan-Pakistan Border Insurgents have created a haven along the border from which they stage attacks in both countries, thwarting U.S. efforts to stabilize the region When Liberalism's Moment Ended By E. J. Dionne Jr Forty years ago, American liberalism suffered a blow from which it has still not recovered The Iraqi whirlwind, Paul Rogers | H2 The Economist Turkey's government Courtroom drama The constitutional court's case against Turkey's ruling political party is a dangerous mistake 'Demokrasi, laiklikten önce gelir' Turkey The secularists fight back The constitutional court takes on Turkey's ruling party AKP, ABD 'nin darbeye yeşil ışık yakmasından çekiniyor! Germany's Turkish minority Two unamalgamated worlds Germany's Turks do not properly belong. But what is it that they should belong to? FT S&P cuts Turkey's credit outlook ERDAL ŞAFAK Lüksemburg'da hâkimler var (!) 'Uygulama sürer' ‘Karar geçersiz PKK hâlâ terör listesinde’ EU court rules PKK improperly listed on 2002 terror watch list CSM Turkish case revives secular vs. Islam debate Court will hear arguments on whether to shutter Turkey's Islamic-rooted ruling party Wexler 'Demokratik İlkelerin Tehlikeye Girmesi' ESI Turkey's dark side.Party closures, conspiracies and the future of democracy Le Monde L'islamisme turc face à ses juges, par Caroline Fourest Turkey’s true friends by Joshua Walker* Biz demokrasiyi destekliyoruz AKP’yi değil EU court fuels anti-EU sentiments NPQ Zeynep Karahan Uslu: IS THE CONSTITUTIONAL COURT AGAINST MODERN DEMOCRACY IN TURKEY? EDM BROWBEATEN INTO LIBERALISM? AKP DISCUSSES REFORM PACKAGE Turkey's Dark Side - Deep States From Ankara to Belgrade Guardian Crossing the dead zone for coffee - a historic moment for divided island Independent The Big Question: Is Cyprus on the brink of bridging Europe's last great political divide? Daily Telegraph Cyprus barrier: an open and shut case FT Cypriots reunite as Ledra street reopens The Times Cyprus in step towards unity as barricade falls Daily Star Cyprus' leaders have shown the way out of schoolyard politics Barçın Yinanç AB ile AKP gizlice anlaştı mı Cengiz Aktar Bu kargaşada Kıbrıs’a dikkat A challenge to Turkish democracy Largest ever US trade delegation to visit Turkey IMF-Türkiye ilişkilerinin geleceği Google News Fırat News Agency KurdishMedia Kurdish Kurdish Aspect Dış Basında Irak BBC Monitoring Inter – national PKK'lı itirafçı anlattı Örgüt içi kavga telsiz anonslarında PKK'da liderlik çekişmesi başladı Afganistan’a asker giderse vuracaklardı 'ABD, PKK'nın statüsünü değiştirmeyecek' Syria's Repression Of The Kurds DTP kapatılsın AKP açık kalsın US report sees Turkey as possibly joining in a nuclear arms race Serdar Akinan MAHMUT ÖVÜR"CHP'nin Kürt raporlarını raftan indireceğim" Cevdet Aşkın Erdoğan'ın U-dönüşü, PKK'nın yeni silahı Karayılan’ın en yakın adamı Bestler-Dereler’de öldürüldü İslamlaşma ile laikleşme arasında Türkiye Uighur Protest in Turkey Against China A bright future in the other Iraq DNO says confident will win Iraqi oil export licence in 2008 UPDATE Kurdish authors who write in French Give Kurds a chance to develop Iran continues shelling Kurdistan border Private banking, savings on the rise in Kurdistan ŞELALE KADAK "Zor bir dönemde İsrailliler yatırım yaptı!" KYB: İran, sınıra 2 bin asker yığdı Google News Greece Cyprus Turkish Cypriot Press ABHaber Dış Basında Türkiye-AB İlişkileri Günlük Haftalık Oyalamayın artık bunlardan bıktık 'Rumlar taviz verdik duygusundalar' Cyprus' New Crossing Meets Trouble Cypriot checkpoint reopens -- then closes again Guardian Crossing the dead zone for coffee - a historic moment for divided island Independent The Big Question: Is Cyprus on the brink of bridging Europe's last great political divide? Daily Telegraph Cyprus barrier: an open and shut case FT Cypriots reunite as Ledra street reopens The Times Cyprus in step towards unity as barricade falls Sarkozy'den Gül'e: AB sürecini tıkayan pozisyonda değiliz AB, Adalet Divanı'nın kararına karşı çıktı: PKK terör örgütüdür Gül'den AB'ye tam üyelik kulisi Bir duvar yıkıldı Lefkoşa birleşti ‘Tepki’ mektubu Rıdvan Budak, AKP’yi kapatma davasını eleştiren Olli Rehn’e, yazdığı mektupla tepki gösterdi Cyprus: Symbolic Crossing Opened STELYO BERBERAKİS Kadri Gürsel Zirvenin kaybedenleri Sami Kohen “Alakart” değişiklik! Faruk Şen EXPO'dan çıkarılacak dersler Zeynel Lüle AB'de İstanbul vitrini Türkler kapıyı lokmayla açtı, Rumlar bahane bulup üç saat kapattı 10. Uyum Paketi Meclis'e geliyor
AB, Adalet Divanı'nın kararına karşı çıktı: PKK terör örgütüdür
Erdoğan AB'yi uyardı: Kararınızı verin, bizi oyalamayın
Yunanistan'da ilk kez Türkçe ders kitabı hazırlandı
Füze savunma sisteminin yolu açıldı
Temel meselelerde Türkiye ne diyor?
Türkiye'nin AB sürecini tıkayan pozisyonda değiliz Hedo Okur Tuncay Nihat Altintop Serdar Turgut Gazetelerin sonu Korutürk, Dışişleri Müsteşar Yardımcısı Hayal'i bırakan hakim, iki askeri yargılayacak Astsubayların yargılandığı kritik davaya derin atama Gazdan fazla para almış Ankaralıların doğalgaz için fazladan para ödediği ortaya çıktı Büfe ve üst geçit de kaldırılmış Topbaş’ın Saray Muhallebicisi için başka özel uygulamaların da yapıldığı iddia edildi Fransa’da cumhurbaşkanı Türkiye’de bakan uğurladı Counterterrorism Blog: Turkish Government Reaches Final Decision to Freeze al-Qadi's Assets Erdoğan'a suikast girişimi endişesi Kazim-Richards home from home but thinking of England Paperback: The Bastard of Istanbul, by Elif Shafak Americans lag only Turkey in discrediting evolution | AB’den kesin tavır: PKK listeden çıkmaz ‘Kapatma davası sürerken anayasa değiştirilemez’ Hedefimiz kapsamlı anayasa değişikliği Baykal, Erdoğan ile görüşmeye sıcak bakmıyor Babacan başbakan olacak iddiası MHP ve DSP de dava sürerken değişiklik yapmış Cengiz Çandar Avrupa Adalet Divanı, Standard&Poors ve Fenerbahçe Ahmet Taşgetiren • Muhafazakâr kitleler dövülünce... ( 04.04.2008 ) Ruşen - Çakır Erdoğan-Baykal uzlaşması: Neden olmasın? Taha Akyol Hangi tehlike? Fikret Bila Baykal’ın sorumluluğu var mı? Şamil Tayyar Söz savcıda Sami Kohen “Alakart” değişiklik! 301’inci madde 10. Uyum Paketi’yle Meclis’e gelecek AKP’nin 301 hamlesi hazır gibi Tasfiye süreci Baykal’ı götürecek MHP'den AK Parti'ye şartlı yeşil ışık Serdar Turgut Büyük oyunun hedefi Değiştirmezse ‘defin yazısı’ alır Democratic jihad? İç Basında Türk Dış Politikası Dış Basında Türkiye - BBC Turkish 0700 VOA Turkish Press Review Google News Turkey TurcoPundit Fehmi Koru: Tercih Ak Parti yönetiminin
Ali Bayramoğlu: Hangi yöne gideceğiz?
Taha Kıvanç: Fener hakkıyla galip
Hayrettin Karaman: Türkiye'ye göre laiklik
Tamer Korkmaz: “11 Eylül'le korkutan” Bush ve NATO'su…
İbrahim Karagül: Hem Ergenekoncu, hem Mossad'cı, hem İslamcı.. İsmet Berkan - Ergenekon'un yakın tarihi
Türker Alkan - Sadece yasalar yetmiyor
Hasan Celal Güzel - Jüristokrasi'nin tehdidi ve gerçekler
Haluk Şahin - Aptal ya da salaklar için Amerika
Murat Yetkin - 'Diyalog olmasın' baskısı
Hakkı Devrim - Türbansız resim isteyene ve indirimli şarap satana ceza
H. Gökhan Özgün - Kanunlara saygılıyız, yani terörist değiliz
Namık Kemal Zeybek - Birazdan daha çok dünya bilgisi
Murat Belge - Niçin 'münazara'? BÜLENT KORUCU - AK Parti'yi 'Ecevit' kurtarır mı?
MUSTAFA ÜNAL - Daha fazla demokrasi
İHSAN DAĞI - Kalıcı ve meşru uzlaşı
MÜMTAZ'ER TÜRKÖNE - "Yeni bir başlangıç"
HÜSEYİN GÜLERCE - Kuzu da artık kuzuya benzemiyor... Gülay Göktürk Hayaller uyuşmayınca... Ali H Aslan No more freedom of persecution Güler Kömürcü ‘Milli’yim demek mi daha tehlikeli? PKK’yı övmek mi? Hasan Ersel Madison ve demokratik toplumda çoğunluk Bu yol ayrımında tarafsız olmak... Bülent Keneş One disaster more instructive than 1,000 pieces of advice YASİN DOĞAN Moralleri yüksek tutmak önemli Ertuğrul Özkök Bir aile fotoğrafı M Ali Birand Artık 301’den söz etmeyin, ayıp oluyor… Özdemir İnce Suç ’faşist Anayasa’da mı? Yalçın Bayer Gerçek ’yargı darbesi’ budur Mehmet Y Yılmaz Bir başbakan istifa etti Yalçın Doğan Hedef buzdağının görünen yüzü Tufan Türenç Bu psikolojiden hiçbir başbakan kurtulamadı Hasan Cemal Demokrasi sorunu çözülmeden, aş ve iş sorunu da çözülmez! Aralarına siyasi şov mu girdi? İsveç’teki gezisine Başbakan ile TOBB Başkanı Hisarcıklıoğlu da davetliydi. Ancak... Astsubayların yargılandığı kritik davaya derin atama AKP ve MHP 301 için karşı karşıya geliyor AKP, 301. Madde’yi Meclis’e sunacak. MHP değişmemesi için tepkisini bilbordlara taşıyacak Mehmet Altan Rota neredeydi ki? Eser Karakaş AKP’yi eleştirmek Nasuhi Güngör Kaybeden sadece Erdoğan mı olur? Mustafa Akyol And The Show Trial Begins... MUHARREM SARIKAYACHP ve MHP'nin AB randevusu... ERDAL ŞAFAK Lüksemburg'da hâkimler var (!) ENGİN ARDIÇ Hükümeti eleştiren yazı EMRE AKÖZKurt kafasına koymuş: Kuzuyu yiyecek HASAN BÜLENT KAHRAMAN Havada yüzen köprü NAZLI ILICAK Komisyona gelmediler MEHMET BARLASTürkiye de Fenerbahçe gibi kendine attığı golden sonra galibiyete gidebilir mi? MAHMUT ÖVÜR"CHP'nin Kürt raporlarını raftan indireceğim" Ece Temelkuran Marjinal Nagehan Alçı TBMM A.Ş. Mehmet Metiner Hukuk fetişizmi Mehmet Tezkan AKP’lilerin gizlemeye çalıştığı gerçekler! MHP ve DSP de dava sürerken değişiklik yapmış
10. Uyum Paketi Meclis'e geliyor
Alman parlamenterler, AK Parti'ye açılan kapatma davasına inanamadı
Yargıya şimdi de 'kaos çıkar' baskısı
Hak-Par ile Kadep, CHP tüzüğü yüzünden birleşemedi
Türk-İş'ten Baykal'a: Kılıçdaroğlu bizi rencide etti, gereğini yapın
Yargıtay, Erbakan'ın 'ev hapsi'ni onayladı
Soylu, demokrasi yürüyüşüne başlıyor Notu düşürülen Türkiye küresel piyasaların önüne atıldı Güven Sak Şimdi kriz bitmiş mi oldu Ertuğ Yaşar Kriz çapalarla önlenir Hurşit Güneş İhracattaki artışla böbürlenilmeli Metin Münir Devlet eliyle milyarder yaratma yöntemleri Güngör Uras Market fiyatı başka TÜFE başka Cost of AK Party closure case to economy soaring IMF-Türkiye ilişkilerinin geleceği FDI issues in Turkey (II) Deniz Gökçe Piyasalar az mı sarsıldı? O zaman korkun |
H4 New York Times U.S. Study Finds Progress in Iraq, but Fragile Security and Potential for Terror Attacks 81% in Poll Say Nation Is Headed on the Wrong Track Americans are more dissatisfied with the country’s direction than at any time since the New York Times/CBS News poll began asking about the subject in the early 1990s. Complete Poll Results (pdf) More Than 1,000 in Iraq’s Forces Quit Basra Fight The desertions in the heat of a major battle cast fresh doubt on the effectiveness of the American-trained Iraqi security forces. Rising Leader for Next Phase of Al Qaeda’s War The growing prominence of Abu Yahya al-Libi tracks Al Qaeda’s emphasis on information in its war with the West. Editorial There Were Orders to Follow Reading the memo of John C. Yoo makes it clear how deeply the Bush administration corrupted the law to give cover to existing and plainly illegal policies. Memo From New Delhi: India Tiptoes in China’s Footsteps to Compete but Not Offend U.S. Study Finds Progress in Iraq, but Fragile Security and Potential for Terror Attacks DAVID BROOKS The View From Room 306 If Barack Obama’s campaign represents anything, it is the triumph of Martin Luther King Jr.’s early-’60s style of activism over the angry and reckless late-’60s style. Stay in It to Win It By ROBERT SHRUM Calls for Hillary Clinton to concede now, before the race is lost, are premature | H5 Washington Post Assault Exposes U.S., Iraqi Limits The failed offensive in Basra demonstrates the weakness of the American-backed prime minister Missile Defense Endorsed By NATO A Victory for Bush; Czechs Set Deal to Host Radar Facility Taliban Clusters Near Afghan-Pakistan Border Insurgents have created a haven along the border from which they stage attacks in both countries, thwarting U.S. efforts to stabilize the region When Liberalism's Moment Ended By E. J. Dionne Jr Forty years ago, American liberalism suffered a blow from which it has still not recovered. The Fabulist Vs. the Saint By Charles Krauthammer, Hillary Clinton's imagination takes on her seemingly untouchable opponent. AFTER 9/11, A SECRET MEMO Administration Asserted a Terror Exception on Search and Seizure Kennedy and Levin Want New Report on Iraq Released Editorial Tortured Logic An infamous memo gets a public vetting -- five years too late. A Hint of Tolerance Saudi Arabia's king proposes a dialogue with Christians and Jews. 8 Accused in Transatlantic Bomb Plot Go on Trial British Muslims Targeted Seven Flights, Court Told Two Black Americas By Eugene Robinson, There is one group of black Americans that has achieved success and one that hasn't. | H6 Guardian In backing the Basra assault, the US has only helped Sadr Jonathan Steele: The tacit promotion of Shia civil war has left the militias stronger and fuelled scepticism about the much-hyped surge Russia hopes deal will avert US crisis Moscow's proposals could ease heightened tensions over Washington's missile defence system Nato: Few new troops for Afghanistan Nato leaders reaffirm commitment to fighting the war but pledge to send equipment and not troops Al-Qaida deputy goes online to justify attacks In Q&A, Zawahiri denies innocent people killed and claims Bin Laden is 'healthy and well' An American lifelineNicolaus Mills The Marshall Plan, which became law 60 years ago today, offers lessons for how the US should approach the job of rebuilding war-torn nations Dylan Loewe US elections 2008: As the campaign wears on, Hillary's hypocrisy is growing - and the public and media are starting to recognise it The road from Kyoto Gwyn Prins: The strategy has failed. The world must follow Japan in a radical rethink of climate change policy |
H7 Girding for war with Israel? Recent events serve as a reminder of how menacing behavior from Iran and Syria keeps the Middle East on a hair trigger. Daily Star A regional solution in Iraq would help contain Iran Maliki Threatens Surge Gains By: Trudy Rubin | Miami Herald Hearts and Minds, Again By: Daniel Henninger | The Wall Street Journal Is it uncharitable to suggest that when the fighting erupted in Basra last week between Moqtada al-Sadr's Mahdi Army and the U.S.-trained Iraqi army, some opponents of the war hoped it would become George Bush's Tet Offensive? The Slow Boat to the Hariri Tribunal By: Michael Young | The Daily Star When Syria's foreign minister and one of its Lebanese marionettes both mention the Hariri tribunal in the space of two days, you know the topic is gaining ground in the Syrian attention span Beware of Tampering With the Arab Peace Initiative By: Tariq Alhomayed | Asharq Alawsat Whittling at al-Sadr In southern Iraq and east Baghdad, Sheik al-Sadr once again lost street face. Despite the predictable media umbrage, this translates into political deterioration Commentary: Boom to bust What schools didn't teach about empire Petraeus' Grand Delusions Daily Star Bush's 'freedom agenda,' a last hurrah spending-wise By Stephen McInerney | H8 IraqSlogger Google News Iraq Iran Syria Mideastwire.com - NPR Iraq Report: Security in Iraq Is Improving Massive Shiite protest planned in Iraq; more battles possible Al-Maliki vows crackdown on 'criminal gangs' in Baghdad Apr 3 SD# 1886 - Iraqi Tells Bizarre Story of Recruitment to a Messianic Shi'ite Terror Group Conflicting Statements on Monitoring Stations Iraq's Sadr Calls for Million-Strong Demonstration Iraq: In Al-Basrah Aftermath, Iran's And Al-Sadr's Gain Is Al-Maliki's Loss US air strikes resume in S. Iraq as Moqtada Sadr calls for mass march against US “occupation” China to Build Oil Refinery in Syria Near Alleged Nuclear Plant Bombed by Israel Saudi Writer Urges "Open" Discussion With Iran, Syria to End Damascus "Dualism" Iraq Oil Profits Being Misused? China: No Iran Intelligence Went to UN Nuclear Agency Kuwait to mediate between Riyadh, Damascus - daily Daily Star More religion makes peace less likely Arabs Without Oil Hard Hit by Food Price Spiral | H9 Ha’aretz – Intelligence sources: Syria hasn't called up reserve forces Israeli defense officials reject reports of irregular military activity by Syrian forces on other side of border ANALYSIS: Zigzag response to Syria tensions doesn't signal war Contradictory Israeli statements show tension in North still exists, but current fears of war appear exaggerated Iran links up more centrifuges as it continues nuclear program Diplomats: Tehran speeds up process that can make nukes; move shows Iran's will to ignore sanctions Editorial With friends like these Top Palestinian official calls for halting peace talks with Israel Former Al-Aqsa commander: We failed entirely in the Intifada Zakariya Zubeidi has disarmed, but he doesn't foresee peace - the Palestinian people, he declares, 'is finished The Iranian bomb and the chain reaction (WTR) Intermarriage pushes the question: what does it mean to be Jewish? The lie of peace and the nonsense of security A state or a circus?Peretz says to Barak: 'You're obsessed with becoming prime minister,' and Barak, without skipping a beat, says: 'And you're just pathetic.' The truth is that they're both right. Yedioth Ahronoth Iran installs new centrifuges The risks of fortification Uzi Landau warns fortification efforts carry destructive message suggesting Israel will stand for citizens living under fire Daily Alert.org – Hebrew Press Editorials (2008) - Middle East Progress - EJC Israeli Press Review – Google News Israel - Palestine Don't Push Hamas to the Table - Michael Young (Washington Post) Palestinians, Israelis split over efforts Within days after Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice finished another round of Middle East shuttle diplomacy, Israelis and Palestinians are already at odds over a series of confidence-building measures aimed at breathing new life into the stuttering peace process. • 'Israel in counterfactual history' by Oliver Kamm Campus Conflict By: Seth Freedman | The Guardian Universities bring Israelis and Palestinians together. They have a vital role in breaking down barriers for the Middle East's next generation. Israel passes Reservist Corps overhaul (UPI) -- A new bill has been passed in Israel overhauling the country's Reservist Corps in response to lessons learned after the recent war with Lebanon. |
H10 Christian Science Monitor U.S., Europe gulf opens at NATO summit European objections keep Georgia, Ukraine off membership track, but US plans for missile-defense program in Europe gets an endorsement Turkish case revives secular vs. Islam debate Court will hear arguments on whether to shutter Turkey's Islamic-rooted ruling party NATO summit highlights U.S.-Europe divide on Russia Opposition to Ukraine and Georgia's US-backed membership bids, led by Germany, is widely seen as an effort to preserve Europe's growing energy ties with Moscow Clinton down, but not out of running She needs to win nearly all the remaining contests, analysts say, and persuade superdelegates that she has a better chance than Obama of beating John McCain. ASIA By HUMPHREY HAWKSLEY After decades as a flashpoint for war, the Taiwan-China conflict is, in effect, no more. By LODI GYALTSEN GYARI President Hu Jintao has an opportunity to transform China's policy on Tibet. Pakistan: New Government Announces Major Reforms In Tribal Areas Afghan opposition group engages in peace talks with the Taliban Fixing Afghanistan (By Fred Gedrich) German Politician Compares Dalai Lama to Ayatollah Khomeini The Dalai Lama as Dupe By: Elliot Sperling | Los Angeles Times The Dalai Lama's rationale for keeping Tibet in China has always had a certain logic to it: China is a great country, and Tibet would benefit by being part of it. Alas, most of the benefit to being a part of China on display in recent weeks has not been very tempting China Confirms Protests by Uighur Muslims By: Howard W. French | The New York Times China's stripes unchanged (By James Lyons) Chinese nationalism Land of the Yellow Emperor The dangers of confusing patriotism with ethnic pride Taliban welcome back an old friend The release of a video featuring legendary Afghan mujahideen leader Jalaluddin Haqqani, whom many believed dead since he disappeared from the public eye several years ago, is a major boost for the Taliban. Not only does Haqqani pledge his considerable support for the Taliban, his return to the scene will galvanize Pashtun tribal leaders and serve as a unifying force for the Taliban-led resistance. - Syed Saleem Shahzad | H11 IHT Win-win in the Caspian By BORUT GRGIC AND ALEXANDROS PETERSEN A Caspian region in limbo will present security problems for Europe, Russia and the United States. NATO backs U.S. missile defense plan for Europe NATO leaders also agreed Thursday to provide more troops for Afghanistan, but the alliance refused to let Ukraine and Georgia begin a process for membership. The leader of Europe? Answers an ocean apartMost Americans think it's Britain, while Europeans, especially the French, tend to think it's Germany, says a new poll by Harris Interactive for the International Herald Tribune and France 24 television Former Kosovo leader acquitted of war crimes EUROPE European press review Der Spiegel Jilted Macedonia Walks out of NATO Summit A disappointed Macedonia warned Thursday that its failure to join NATO could lead to instability in the region. While Ukraine and Georgia were also rejected, the two countries welcomed the pledge that they would one day be part of the alliance Greece Blocking NATO Expansion: Which Macedonia Was Alexander the Great From? The Economist France and defence Gaullist no more? The NATO summit With allies like these The world's mightiest defence club fractures over plans to expand Charlemagne The perils of three-legged races The futile notion that Europe can be run by its top trio Kosovo Constitution Approved by EU By: Renata Goldirova | EU Observer The European Union has given its blessing to Kosovo's constitution, saying it is in line with the international standards that Pristina committed itself to when declaring independence from Serbia on 17 February | H12 RFE/RLOff The MAP, For Now Aspirations by Georgia and Ukraine to begin the process of NATO membership have been put on hold at the alliance's ongoing summit in Bucharest. Neither country appears to be particularly bothered by the decision, however, with both capitals calling the developments "historic." Commentary: Back On Track? Germany And The Georgian And Ukrainian NATO Bids Putin Scores Big Win Over US in Bucharest Georgia: Latest Peace Proposal For Abkhazia A Nonstarter Caucasus: Chechnya, Kabardino-Balkaria Compete For New Oil Refinery EDM A DECISIVE WEEK IN EAST-WEST RELATIONS
- KARABAKH PEACE IN QUESTION AFTER ARMENIAN VOTE Google News Azerbaijan Der Spiegel Divided Ukraine: Nyet to NATO in Crimea The government in Kiev wants to go west. But a big chunk of Ukraine identifies more closely with Russia. Nowhere is the split more evident than in the Crimea peninsula Missile Defense: The U.S.-Russia-Iran Knot By: Tom Sauer and David Webb | Open Democracy The Russophobia Card By: Andrei Tsygankov | The Moscow Times In Kiev, Bush Pushes NATO Membership for Ukraine By: Richard Weitz | World Politics Review George W. Bush completed his first (and probably last) trip to Ukraine as president this week. Although the two countries signed a Trade and Investment Cooperation Agreement and other bilateral accords during the visit, Bush's public meetings in Kiev were dominated by questions concerning both governments' desire for Ukraine to strengthen ties with NATO Alexander Solzhenitsyn: Ukrainian politicians are misusing the term 'genocide' because they can rely on the west not to know any better |
H13 The Times Putin beats Bush in the battle of the legacies Russia's new abrasiveness gave Nato something serious to think about, but the summit revealed a deep split on how to deal with it Nato summit: setback for expansion plan Russian President succeeds in blocking immediate membership of Ukraine and Georgia, against US wishes Nato has betrayed its great record There is no reason we should accede to Russia's demands and much justification for flouting them Oliver Kamm Eastern Front Britain should be urging Nato to stand up to Russia New Labour (1997 model) is now so old-fashioned New Labour is learning the limits of pragmatism and Gordon Brown is driving the Government forward better to defend its convictions David Miliband Clinton fights to show Obama is unelectable Senior Democrats are told in private that 'Barack Obama cannot win' as 250 out of 800 party delegates have yet to declare Wall Street Journal The Battle of Bucharest Hope, panic may be overblown in outlook on U.S. economy | H14 Financial Times Last chance for the US to shape the new global order Foreign policy issues are piling up for the next US president. The urgent must be separated from the important, but the big risk faced by the new president will be of being overwhelmed by the avalanche of problems demanding instant decision, writes Philip Stephens Shia cleric urges Iraqis to join rally Moqtada al-Sadr calls on Iraqis of all sects to join protests against the US occupation to mark the fifth anniversary of the fall of Baghdad Iran boosts nuclear enrichment plant In spite of UN’s repeated anti-enrichment demands, the country is installing more centrifuges at its Natanz nuclear site, insisting that the programme is purely peaceful COMMENT: Four falsehoods on immigration Russia and EU must clear the air A partnership on climate change would develop, deploy and transfer cleaner technologies while also improving relations, writes Risto Penttilä Think globally on financial regulation The US should examine other financial systems for ideas from which it might benefit and engage with its partners A costly thirstThe case is being made for water quotas coupled with a trading system similar to that for carbon emissions Nato’s European leaders have endorsed US plans to build a missile defence system in Europe, strengthening President George W. Bush’s hand as he prepares for talks at the weekend with Vladimir Putin, Russian president Nato’s European leaders have endorsed US plans to build a missile defence system in Europe, strengthening President George W. Bush’s hand as he prepares for talks at the weekend with Vladimir Putin, Russian president US seeks to console Ukraine and Georgia President George W. Bush’s aides said the two countries could yet take a significant step towards joining the alliance before he leaves the White House, even though their membership aspirations were largely rebuffed at an annual summit Spanish economy heads for hard landing Figures show the property bubble’s burst has hit the manufacturing and services sectors, with falls in new orders, weaker domestic demand, lower activity and high costs Lebanon candidate to quit as army chief Michel Suleiman announces that he will leave his military post three months early, voicing anger over the political bickering that is blocking his appointment as president Software wars Microsoft has again shown it is ready to play rough to get its way – so much so that European Union antitrust regulators have started an investigation How to restore the future in Zimbabwe The country still has huge potential: a broad resource base, a skilled diaspora and a well of international sympathy to tap America’s poor go to the periphery The pattern of urban wealth and poverty has changed markedly since the US race riots of the late 1960s Buying fake Ralph Lauren akin to facilitating nuclear terrorism?Clive Crook’s blog: A new film based on Moises Naim’s book about illegal trafficking tends to oversimplify the issues Rich countries' overseas aid behind pledges | H15 Los Angeles Times Superdelegates no longer looking super for Clinton In three months, her lead over Obama in superdelegates slips from 106 to 30 In Egypt, Islamist runs against the odds A harassed lawyer belonging to the outlawed Muslim Brotherhood conducts a shadow campaign for a village council seat In Iraq, Maliki warns of more offensives After the Basra standoff, the Iraqi prime minister speaks harshly of Muqtada Sadr's followers NATO backs U.S. missile shield By James Gerstenzang The alliance endorses the defense plan in Central Europe opposed by Moscow. It also agrees to admit two Balkan nations and takes a step toward admitting two others. >> Editorial Making Up With Vladimir By: Rosa Brooks | Los Angeles Times |
H16 American Politics New Republic Right Now, We Need Liberals The word may be too toxic for Obama and Clinton to use--but to bring the change the U.S. needs, they should embrace liberalism's proud history. The Economist Demolition derby The Democrats may be throwing away their chances of retaking the White House John McCain Warrior or warmonger? Do voters want a war hero as commander-in-chief? Hillary's Biggest Mistake by Dick Morris realclearpolitics memeorandum ABC’s The Note – US News Political Bulletin Early Bird GovExec Swamp Gas The Swamp The Patriotism Problem (In The Arena) Obama’s fundraising puts heat on Clinton Barack Obama’s record-breaking online fund-raising continued in March, netting $40m from almost half a million donors in spite of his defeats to Hillary Clinton in Texas and Ohio at the start of the month McCain's VP dilemma Though Lieberman's name floated, GOP candidate must court evangelicals Another Clinton fundraiser has a suspect past The most insignificant job ever? Few big jobs have been reviled with as much intensity as the vice-presidency of the United States 'Air carnage planned in the name of Islam' A British terrorist cell planned to detonate suicide bombs on seven transatlantic flights over North America, a court hears | H17 Daily Telegraph Posturing puts Nato at risk Nato may have won the Cold War but it will be a long time before it proclaims victory in Afghanistan, writes Con Coughlin Nato's fine line Nato has a delicate line to tread in handling the wishes of Georgia and Ukraine for membership 'Airline terror plotters planned bigger 9/11' A gang of British Muslims plotted to cause "carnage on an almost unprecedented scale" with simultaneous suicide bombings on up to 18 transatlantic airliners, a court has heard Fears for Barack Obama assassination Four decades after Martin Luther King was murdered, black Americans fear that Obama could also fall to an assassin's bullet. | H18 Independent Court told of plot to bomb transatlantic airliners Eight British Muslims came within days of blowing up at least seven transatlantic airliners using liquid bombs disguised as soft drinks in a suicide plot which would have led to "death on an almost unprecedented scale", a court was told yesterday Revealed: Livingstone's five children with three women Sarkozy comes to Bush's rescue with 1,000-strong force for Afghanistan Leading article: Protest is a price Beijing must pay for the Olympics Yelena Tregubova: Free at last from President Putin's fearsome grip |
H19 Military Intelligence Terrorism Lawmakers Hold $200 Million in Defense Stocks DNI Issues New Information Sharing Strategy IEDs Go Beyond Iraq, Afghanistan | H20 Slate The TIME 100 | H21 DNA shows humans were in N. America over 14,000 years ago The end of the line? Jon Henley reports on the uncertain fate of the semicolon, this most subtle and misused of punctuation marks In praise of ... cherry blossom Chipping away at world's mysteries Stonehenge is one of those historical artefacts whose beauty and inspiration lie in their mystery Naomi Campbell arrested at Heathrow New study proves what observant Jews have known all along – religious people are happier |
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