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H1 New York Times Options Dwindling for Clinton Hillary Rodham Clinton lost an opportunity to sow new doubts among Democratic leaders about Barack Obama’s general-election appeal. Newsweek Alter: Obama Nearly Clinches the Democratic Nomination Exit polls: Half of Clinton's supporters won't back Obama Financial Times Comment: A conservative crisis of followership On the issues that matter most to voters, McCain has positioned himself with Republican party orthodoxy against voters, writes David Frum Seize the moment, talk to Medvedev The new Russian presidency offers a modest opportunity, but the west must stand firm on issues of international law Seven habits finance regulators must acquire Unless we are comfortable with a crisis every five years or so, financial regulation must be radically reconsidered. Tighter rules are desirable in the longer-run interests of the banking industry itself let alone the public’s. What should such regulation look like, asks Martin Wolf G. JOHN IKENBERRY RESPONDS: The Rise of Asia AND the West The Times Dmitri Medvedev: the long hello Given time, Russia's new President can be more than a new face Petraeus, Afghanistan and the Lessons of Iraq | Stratfor The Missing Debate By: Stephen F. Cohen | The Nation None of the remaining presidential candidates have seriously addressed, or even seem fully aware of, what should be our greatest foreign policy concern--Russia's singular capacity to endanger or enhance our national security. Overshadowed by the US disaster in Iraq, Moscow's importance will continue long after that war ends. Guardian As it turns 60, the fear is Israel has decided it can get by without peace Jonathan Freedland: This nation was forged in refuge, not imperialism. But its people have grown cynical about hopes for a deal with Palestinians Plus ça change Leader: Inauguration ceremony of Russia's third president demonstrates that Putin intends to hold the reins Wars of Scarcity By: Michael T. Klare | The Nation US military planners are preparing for future wars driven not by ideology or politics, but by the fight to control scarce resources. Los Angeles Times In Iraq, U.S. walks tightrope with Sadr The military is battling militiamen loyal to the cleric, but takes pains to not blame his Mahdi Army, whose political and social services role make it immensely popular. Iraqi militia commanders harden stance toward U.S. Elements of the Mahdi Army are accepting help from old foes in Iran. The move is a pragmatic shift by a movement under siege from rival Shiite groups and U.S. troops 'The Godfather' doctrine By John C. Hulsman and A. Wess Mitchell Coppola's film offers lessons in diplomacy that we can't refuse Washington Post Obama Wins N.C.; Clinton Leads in Indiana For Front-Runner, One Decisive Victory And One Battle That Could Prolong Race The Challenge Of Creating A Lasting Peace In a Baghdad District, U.S. Troops Struggle to Manage Vying Forces Washington's Battle Over Israel's Birth By Richard Holbrooke Remembering the epic struggle over how to respond to Israel's declaration of independence. CRS “China’s Foreign Policy and ‘Soft Power’ in South America, Asia, and Africa,” April 2008. Rethinking Counterinsurgency: RAND Counterinsurgency Study — Volume 5 Source: RAND Corporation Summary (PDF; 325 KB) + Full Document (PDF; 645 KB) Past insurgent movements were primarily monolithic or national in form, had very specific local goals, and derived most of their power from the local population. These limitations made past rebellions vulnerable to strong military responses. In contrast, the modern jihadist insurgency is characterized by its complex and global nature. Unlike past insurgent forms that aspired to shape national politics, the jihadist movement espouses larger thematic goals, like overthrowing the global order. The modern jihadist insurgency is also more global in terms of its popular support and operational territory. It makes far better use of communications technology and propaganda to reach the minds and hearts of global audiences. NYT THOMAS L. FRIEDMAN We need to do everything possible to develop alternatives to oil to weaken the petro-dictators. After 60 Years, Arabs in Israel Are Outsiders Israel’s 1.3 million Arab citizens are still far less well off than Israeli Jews and feel increasingly unwanted. McCain courts blue-collar Democrats His lead strategist says if McCain were to get 20 percent of these voters he will win. Is the U.S. doing enough to alleviate the world food crisis? President Bush has asked for almost $1 billion in new funds. But critics say the aid may come too late. Elements of the Bush Doctrine Will Outlive the Bush Presidency By: Alan W. Dowd | World Politics Review U.S. President George W. Bush has been dismissed as a lame duck, but it appears that significant elements of the doctrine that bears his name will endure long after he leaves the White House Addressing Iran's Nuclear Ambitions MIT CIS A 20-page US House testimony on US policy towards Iran's nuclear ambitions OPEC Oil Export Revenues Has the Surge Put Iraq on the Path to Success? - CFR debate Der Spiegel Neoconservative Lawrence Kaplan on Iraq: 'I Don't See Anything Good That Has Come from this War" WSJ Analysts Forecast Oil at $150 a Barrel War in Iraq: The Public Perspectives Source: Center for Strategic & International Studies Full Report (PDF; 1.7 MB) From riches to rags A plethora of books about the world economy by geopolitical heavyweights is now ringing alarm bells. Putin & Co.: What Is to Be Done? Richard Pipes | H2 Le Monde Diplomatique Turkey: in or out?, by Andrew Finkel FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION IS INCREASINGLY RESTRICTED IN TURKEY Eurasia Daily Monitor ABD Patriot'ları ile Rus S400'leri Türkiye için kapışıyor Turkish military hijacks US stance on Turkey Türk jetlerinden gövde gösterisi Turks overwhelmingly expect Religious party to be shutdown « Human Rights America Turkey's Justice Backs Legal Changes to Avert Ban İç Basında Türk Dış Politikası Dış Basında Türkiye - BBC Turkish 0700 VOA Turkish Press Review Google News Turkey TurcoPundit Google News Fırat News Agency KurdishMedia Kurdish Kurdish Aspect Dış Basında Irak BBC Monitoring Inter-national Action against PKK will set level of dialogue with N. Iraq UPDATE 1-Turkey to spend $1.83 bln on mainly Kurdish region Mensur Akgün Türkiye'nin artan özgül ağırlığı Beril Dedeoğlu Yeni Irak açılımı Kürt sorununun çözümü için yeni bir Vaka-i Hayriye gerek [ABD-İran-Türkiye ekseninde Irak] Türkiye'nin açılımını nasıl okumalı? Suriye Asi'ye barajlardan su akışını yine kesti Census of Population and Land in Kerkuk subdivision at the time of Sultan Suleiman The Magnificent
Turkmens, Turkmeneli and the Musul Region, by Orhan Ketene ‘Engerek’ bulacak F-16’lar vuracak Turkish FM says Iraqi Kurds must join fight against PKK Zana’ya hapis cezası Baydemir’e beraat DTP için 'Venedik Kriteri' yok Türkiye, füzelere karşı savunma sistemi alacak Nükleer karaborsanın merkezi İstanbul mu? Talks with Iraqi Kurds related to anti-terrorism: Turkish FM Ve karşınızda Kürdistan Maliye Bakanı ‘Çorbacı’ Sarkis KCK ve PJAK`dan hava saldırılarına karşı tepki UAE to encourage more investment in Turkey Büyükanıt: Ter akıtmayan kan akıtır Talabani görüşmesi diyalog amaçlı Türk yönetimi “PKK`ye karşı ortak mücadele” baskısını sürdürüyor
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Ankara'yla Iraklı Kürtleri aynı masaya oturtmalıyız Google News Greece Cyprus Turkish Cypriot Press ABHaber Dış Basında Türkiye-AB İlişkileri Günlük Haftalık Motivasyonumuz zarar görmemeli Erdoğan, Rehn ile reformları değerlendirdi Jouyet: Bizden endişe duymayın EU: Nabucco Looks To Middle East For Gas Radio Free Europe/RadioLiberty Babacan, AB'ye Kıbrıs sözünü hatırlattı Turkey in no hurry on Med Union AB: Uluslararası hukuk anayasadan üstündür
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'Müzakere tavrımız dinî bir emir değil' Gül’den Sarkozy’ye anlamlı AB mesajı AFP: EU concerned over political stability in Turkey, calls for reform 'Güler ve Cerrah görevden alınmalı' AB'den hükümete: Şiddete nasıl göz yumarsınız? Erdoğan ve Rehn AB sürecini görüştü 'Müzakere tavrımız dinî bir emir değil' STELYO BERBERAKİS EU retreats its support to the AKP, Turkey calls for more chapters - Hürriyet Alevilerin statüsü AB'nin de kaygısı EDVARD NALBANDIAN: ARMENIA READY TO ESTABLISH RELATIONS WITH TURKEY WITHOUT PRELIMINARY CONDITIONS EU-Turkey agree on Arab gas pipeline cooperation Cyprus new, communist-rooted president scores high marks in opinion poll AKP’yi Damat Ferit hükümetine çevirdiler Bosnian grand mufti derides Europe regarding Turkey Bekir Coşkun AB’nin neresine gireceksiniz?.. Freedom of expression still in danger in Turkey despite article ... Hedo Okur Tuncay Nihat Altintop 864 rakımlı cami Günah, Atatürk rozeti ile camiye gelmeyin Kurtuluş Kilisesi’nde ‘silahlı tehdit’ iddiası Emre Gül göstermelik SSK’lı değil Turkish military takes steps toward professional army Gül: Oğlum, Ali Babacan Tekstil’de 24 gün çalıştı Sahte çürük raporunda ‘Vatansever’ sanık Tarık Akan'dan 'şok' eden sözler Esnaftan Cerrah�a destek ziyareti Vodafone to distribute iPhone in Turkey - Hürriyet Young Turks choose shopping mall over bazaar | Markets | Markets News | Reuters İmam kadrosunda ne yapacağımızı biz de şaşırdık Dış güvenlikten jandarma çekiliyor Petrol Ofisi 40 milyon 831 bin YTL zarar açıkladı Namaz kılan subayı gammazlayan vekili, Atatürk trenden indirmiş Terörist �yıldırıcı� idealist �ülkücü�! Suriye�nin çöpleri Hatay sahillerinde | H3 İddianame çelişkiler yumağı Başsavcı bizi yanlış anlamış >>SAVUNMANIN TAM METNİ İÇİN TIKLAYIN - PDF formatında<< Türbanda en katı yasalar sizde İşte AK Parti'nin ön savunması: Yargı, siyasî muhalefet yapamaz Şener ihraç edilmeyecek, istifası beklenecek Cumhurbaşkanı Gül, Gülen okullarına neden uğramadı? Emekli komutan diyor ki; �Türk okullarıyla uğraşmayın� Tren bombacısı, 'istihbarat elemanı'ymış Aralıkta erken seçim senaryosu Org. Büyükanıt 2 önemli hassasiyeti açıkladı İktidardaki bir partinin kapatılması düşünülemez AK Parti, Abdüllatif Şener kararını verdi Ergenekon dosyası bir dehşet senaryosu Sabah-ATV satışı ve 1 Mayıs gensoruluk Cengiz Çandar 'Kapatma'dan Obama'ya Ahmet TaşgetirenAKP neye hakim? Yargı sancısı - yargı reformu Ruşen - Çakır AKP’nin demokrasiyle sorunları olması kapatılmasını meşrulaştırmaz Taha Akyol İktidar ve gazeteci Fikret Bila AKP savunmasının analizi Hasan Cemal Gerçekleri makaslamak, halının altına süpürmek! Murat Yetkin Rehn ve Barroso riskli kriterler açıklıyor İsmet BerkanAKP ne kadar orta sınıf partisi? Fehmi Koru Yapan yanlış yapıyor Taha KıvançSenaryolardan senaryo beğenmek Mustafa Karaalioğlu 2 kişiden birinin oyu, 5 kişiden dördünün desteği Şamil Tayyar Ali Bayramoğlu AK Parti meselesi: Berraklığa ihtiyaç var… Krizin ve AK Parti'nin serencamı Sabahattin Önkibar Tayyip Bey 37 gündür konuşmadığı Gül için bakın neler diyor? Ertuğrul Özkökİçerden yeni dedikodular Ahmet HakanAsılmışların paylaşımı M Ali BirandBaşbakanlık neden bu kadar gergin ? Cüneyt ÜlseverBatı, AKP’ye zarar veriyor İsmail Küçükkaya Erdoğan sonrasına dört emanetçi aday Serdar Turgut Ankara leşkerleri ABDÜLHAMİT BİLİCİ - AK Parti mi kapatılıyor, Türkiye mi?
MUSTAFA ÜNAL - Savunma değil, iddialara cevaplar... Nasuhi Güngör AK Parti’nin cevabı Kerim Balcı Next year at Taksim Square Tufan Türenç Bir akşam yemeği Kürşat Bumin: 'Baba Tursun' ve 301.madde Ece Temelkuran Glu glu dansından demokrasiye: Ilık ılık siyasal İslam Nagehan Alçı Ilımlı İslam olumlu İslam olmaktan çıkıyor [Yorum - M. Naci Bostancı] Filmin sonu ne olursa olsun seyirci kazanır
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[Yorum - Dr. ümit Kardaş] Militarist polis devleti Mustafa Akyol Ateist Türk olur Nuh Gönültaş İki yargılama hakkında iki küçük detay! Andrew Finkel Condemned to our own mediocrity Nicole Pope Throwing the baby out with the bathwater Hakan Aygün Abdullah Gül Ve Abdüllatif Şener'siz Erdoğan.... Erdoğan’ın derdi Erbakan’ın durumuna düşmemek.. ‘Justice to untouchables’ plea falls on deaf ears İşte AK Parti'nin ön savunması: Yargı, siyasî muhalefet yapamaz
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1 Mayıs'ı CHP yasaklamış, sağ partiler serbest bırakmış Erdoğan denies he is planning to form new party Ret. navy commander endorses ‘Gülen schools,’ home and abroad Ankara’da ‘zirve yayınevi’ provası Mehmet Y YılmazBir gazetecilik etiği tartışması Yılmaz Özdil STK Nuray Başaran Kavganın kazananı En çok neye utandım? ERGUN BABAHANDedikodu yazarlığı EMRE AKÖZLaikliğe 'yaşam biçimi' demek laikliğe aykırıdır NAZLI ILICAK"Off the record" bir gece Gülay Göktürk "Dini ticarete alet etmek" MEHMET BARLASHafta sonunda ülkedeki sahipsizliğin sebebi anlaşıldı... Oray Eğin O sofranın ardından Hadi Uluengin Zil nasıl çalıyor Mehmet Altan Üç atlı kızak... Eser Karakaş Yakın tarih ve psikoloji Bin kişi toplayamadılar sonra iptal ettik dediler Gerekçeli karar: Terörü övmek düşünce özgürlüğüne girmez Yerli yatırımcılar neden amatör? , Şimşek: Biraz gevşemeyi makul görmek lazım Ercan KumcuEnflasyona bahane kalmadı Ege Cansen Patika dar geldi bulvar verelim Ekonomi zirvesi bugün toplanıyor OKAN MÜDERRİSOĞLU Turkish '08 growth seen about 4.5 pct-econ min/NT İ.Hüseyin Yıldız Elektrikte yüzde 20’yi bulacak ikinci zam yolda Hurşit Güneş Meğer Amerika resesyonda değilmiş! Deniz Gökçe İnsanlığın yeni sorunu: Beslenme Boş çerçeve! UĞUR GÜRSES Dikkat, şimdi daha kırılganız |
H4 New York Times Options Dwindling for Clinton Hillary Rodham Clinton lost an opportunity to sow new doubts among Democratic leaders about Barack Obama’s general-election appeal. THOMAS L. FRIEDMAN We need to do everything possible to develop alternatives to oil to weaken the petro-dictators. MAUREEN DOWD Butterflies Aren’t Free Hillary Clinton is so at odds with who she used to be, even in the Senate, that if she were to get elected, who would voters be electing? Editorial It’s About the White House The last Democratic primary is less than a month away. Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama can spend that time tearing each other up or they can debate the issues that separate Democrats from Republicans. After 60 Years, Arabs in Israel Are Outsiders Israel’s 1.3 million Arab citizens are still far less well off than Israeli Jews and feel increasingly unwanted. As Magnitude of Myanmar Loss Grows, Aid Arrives An international relief operation was mobilized as the government raised its estimate of the death toll to 22,500 and reported 41,000 still missing. Editorial Disaster in Myanmar Helping the people of Myanmar is the immediate task. In time, the world can redouble its effort to free Myanmar from the great disaster of the junta itself. Hard Tasks Lie Ahead for Protégé in Russia European Commission Sues to Force Italy to Take Out the Garbage Attempted Killings Incite Violence in Iraq World Briefing | Europe: Georgia: U.S. Criticizes Russian Troop Movements World Briefing | Europe: Poland: Conditions Set for Planned U.S. Missile Shield World Briefing | Middle East: Iran: What Does ‘exporting the Revolution’ Mean? Olmert Tied to New York Developer in Scandal Lawyers for Guantánamo Inmates Accuse U.S. of Eavesdropping The Death Penalty Returns As states put their machinery of death into overdrive in the next few months, it’s time for the nation to rethink its commitment to capital punishment. Burger With a Side of Spies By ERIC SCHLOSSER Congressional hearings on corporate espionage would be a good place to start figuring out how to regulate the practice | H5 Washington Post Obama Wins N.C.; Clinton Leads in Indiana For Front-Runner, One Decisive Victory And One Battle That Could Prolong Race Clinton Aides See Uphill Battle Disappointed officials pin hopes on persuading party to include Michigan, Florida results. The Challenge Of Creating A Lasting Peace In a Baghdad District, U.S. Troops Struggle to Manage Vying Forces Washington's Battle Over Israel's Birth By Richard Holbrooke Remembering the epic struggle over how to respond to Israel's declaration of independence. 60,000 Declared Dead or Missing in Burma Toll may rise even higher, as much of the disaster zone remains flooded by seawater, threatened by disease and out of reach of relief effort Editorial Catastrophe in Burma A cyclone's devastation is compounded by a criminal regime. U.S., Russia Sign Pact On Nuclear Cooperation Moscow's Work With Iran Had Stalled Bush Initiative Obama Tries to Change Narrative Implored by some strategists to go more negative, senator instead sought return to theme of hope. By Michael Gerson, Liberals may be blinding themselves to a war in which their own ideals are deeply implicated: a war on equality '03 White House E-Mails Not Found McCain Says He Would Put Conservatives on Supreme Court Palestinian Unit Battles Gunmen In Test for U.S.-Funded Program Laura Bush's Disastrous Diplomacy | H6 Guardian As it turns 60, the fear is Israel has decided it can get by without peace Jonathan Freedland: This nation was forged in refuge, not imperialism. But its people have grown cynical about hopes for a deal with Palestinians Plus ça change Leader: Inauguration ceremony of Russia's third president demonstrates that Putin intends to hold the reins Brown faces new threats to authority after poll disaster Call for Scottish independence from senior figures piles more pressure on embattled prime minister Policy won't cut it. Voters want charm and novelty Simon Jenkins: Brown's salvage effort looks stuck in a time warp. He'd do better to cheer up and seek a charisma implant Scramble for survival in Burma As death toll rises towards 30,000, one resident describes the desperate search for food and water Diplomatic thaw for China on Japan visit East Asia's biggest rivals welcome 'warm spring' to replace winter chill that has cut their relationship Ping-pong diplomacy back on table Obama wins North Carolina Hillary Clinton's hopes of winning the race for the Democratic nomination for president dwindle Clinton on the edge as she fails to pull off double win Hillary Clinton's hopes of winning race for Democratic nomination dwindling after failing to close gap on Barack Obama Daniel Cohn-Bendit: May 1968: Our rebellion was neither the revolution dreamed of by the left nor the root of modern problems that the right suggests |
H7 Iran's bloody hands It is getting increasingly difficult to deny Iran's destructive role in Iraq and the reality that coalition forces have failed to come up with a long-term solution to the problem. US-Iran showdown in Gulf America’s Role in Building Arab Democracy - Tamara Wittes, Abu Aardvark Middle Eastern States Seeking Nuclear Power Arms Control Today Algeria Under Bouteflika: Civil Strife and National Reconciliation CEIP Just Like Us! Really? By: Robert Satloff | The Weekly Standard | H8 IraqSlogger Google News Iraq Iran Syria Mideastwire.com - NPR Iraq Iraq readies arms case against Iran Iraq's ambassador to the U.S. said yesterday that a high-level committee will investigate Iran's role in arms trafficking across his country's borders, after the discovery of large caches of weapons and explosive devices recently manufactured in Iran Shiite official warns US on SOFA Al-Jazeera TV Interviews Damascus's Envoy to US, Syrian Opposition Figure Iran Hardliners Condemn Khatami - BBC News Unicef warns of Iraqis 'at risk' UN children's agency says it is getting harder to help people in Baghdad's Sadr City area caught up in fighting. Iraqi Militia Commanders Harden Stance Toward U.S. By: Ned Parker | Los Angeles Times Elements of the Mahdi Army are accepting help from old foes in Iran. The move is a pragmatic shift by a movement under siege from rival Shiite groups and U.S. troops More Firms Find Ways Around Sanctions on Syria and Iran Rebuilding will take more time, envoy says Iraq's U.S. ambassador said yesterday that his country still needs time before it can fully finance its own reconstruction effort, despite an oil-export windfall that has lawmakers on Capitol Hill demanding Baghdad pick up more of the tab. Saudi Arabia: No Small Challenge, No Great Ally - Steve Schippert, Threats Watch
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UAE: The United Arab Emirates approved oversees peacekeeping missions for its forces, a move said to reflect the government’s desire to see a Muslim presence in international reconstruction efforts like Afghanistan (The National). Iraq: The U.S. military announced that roughly 3,500 soldiers sent to Iraq last spring as part of the Pentagon’s surge to secure Baghdad will be returning home in coming days. Siniora, Hezbollah Wage Ad War to Win Hearts, Minds in Lebanon By: Daniel Williams | Bloomberg News | H9 Ha’aretz – Yedioth Ahronoth Israeli leadership test
Daily Alert.org – Hebrew Press Editorials (2008) - Middle East Progress - EJC Israeli Press Review – Google News Israel - Palestine Olmert tenure in doubt Israeli lawmakers are openly questioning how long Prime Minister Ehud Olmert can remain in office amid a domestic scandal that some officials fear will ultimately block U.S. attempts to broker a peace deal with the Palestinians before President Bush leaves office. US cool on new Israel-Syria talks US Drops Opposition to Israel-Syria Talks Israel’s Tactics Thwart Attacks, With Trade-Off Israeli journey Palestinian Police Fight Militants in West Bank Town - Israelis Fearing War - Martin Chulov, The Australian Hurdles on J Street: America's new liberal Israel lobby could change the middle east debate in Washington, but it faces major obstacles. Rice Embraces Mideast Errands - |
H10 Christian Science Monitor McCain courts blue-collar Democrats His lead strategist says if McCain were to get 20 percent of these voters he will win. Is the U.S. doing enough to alleviate the world food crisis? President Bush has asked for almost $1 billion in new funds. But critics say the aid may come too late. Russia-Georgia tensions escalate over breakaway republic Chinese President Hu's visit to Japan boosts warming trend Hu Jintao will play ping-pong and talk pandas and energy. The visit comes as strains over interpretations of history appear to be easing. Will Burma (Myanmar) let world in for aid? The junta sought international assistance quickly but has been slow to give visas to foreign aid workers. On eve of inauguration, Russia's Medvedev dogged by voting irregularities Mathematician Sergei Shpilkin has found a disproportionate number of polling stations reporting figures ending in five and zero ASIA CRS “China’s Foreign Policy and ‘Soft Power’ in South America, Asia, and Africa,” April 2008. China's Next-Generation Nationalists By: Joshua Kurlantzick | Los Angeles Times As human rights protesters dogged the Beijing Olympics' torch relay around the world, as supporters of Tibet condemned the violent crackdown in Lhasa, and as Darfur activists demanded change in China's Sudan policy, Chinese young people worked themselves into a different form of righteous anger. China-Bashing Is a Blind Man's Game By: David Gosset | Asia Times From Foreign Policy, human rights groups are rightly outraged about China’s abysmal record, but it is foolhardy to treat a rising superpower like a tin-pot dictatorship — sometimes, a little pragmatism goes a long way Rand Disoriented In Asia, U.S. Still Guards the Fort but Surrenders the Bank Diplomatic thaw for China on Japan visit East Asia's biggest rivals welcome 'warm spring' to replace winter chill that has cut their relationship Ping-pong diplomacy back on table Pakistan Government Strained by Election Delay Allegations Will Burma Let World Aid In? - David Montero, Christian Science Monitor Marines Ignore Taliban Cash Crop to Not Upset Afghan Locals - Associated Press
Breaking the Suicide Pact: U.S.-China Cooperation on Climate Change Chinese Companies Going Global Beijing Embraces Classical Fascism - American Enterprise Institute Unholy Laws By: Benedict Rogers | The Guardian India Considers Ban on Trading in Food Futures By: Raphael Minder | Financial Times | H11 IHT Ending the subsidies that feed the food crisis The developing world needs to develop its own ability to feed itself Ending the subsidies that feed the food crisis The developing world needs to develop its own ability to feed itself At 60, Israel remains true to its mission By H. D. S. GREENWAY Through all the aches and pains of being 60, Israel has remained true to its original mission: the ingathering of Jews. The near impossibility of a Mideast peace By ERAN YASHIV The solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict exists and is well known, but it cannot be implemented in the foreseeable future By ALEX BEAM Wikipedia has become a battleground in the Arab-Israeli conflict. Long list of challenges awaits Medvedev in RussiaWhen Dmitri Medvedev utters the oath of office in Russia on Wednesday, he will be taking charge of a difficult portfolio and position. European Commission sues to force Italy to take out the garbage Greek islands, overwhelmed by refugees, seek helpMany immigrants use Greece as a transit point to other European countries and it has increasingly become a gateway for people fleeing conflict in countries like Iraq and Afghanistan Elections put Serbs at a crossroads Gas pipeline under the Baltic faces many hurdlesThe pipeline is facing so much opposition and scrutiny that the pipeline company has yet to obtain a single construction permit from any of the countries surrounding the Baltic sea No Champagne for SarkozyOne year into the French president's term, Nicolas Sarkozy's popularity has slumped to 32 percent, lawmakers are restive, and tightening credit and growing inflation have gnawed at growth and morale. EUROPE European press review Dashing Dane Favourite for President of EU By: David Charter | The London Times Time to Think of a Strategic Bargain with Russia CEPS A new budget for the European Union? Proposals on Missile Shield for Europe Should Come From Washington, Not Brussels - Rogozin Sarkozy 'non' to Blair presidency Nicolas Sarkozy has withdrawn his backing of Tony Blair to become the first EU president, sources say Italy facing court action over rubbish The European Commission is taking the country to court as residents in Naples take to burning mounds of rotting waste Ten years of euro and debates over the pound go on Serbs to have easier travel in EU Seventeen European countries are offering Serbs free visas, ahead of key Serbian elections at the weekend. | H12 RFE/RL Google News Azerbaijan With Medvedev, Russia looks like it's back PRESIDENT VLADIMIR PUTIN of Russia moves out of the president's office today and into the prime minister's job. Even Russians wonder how much authority and power Putin will yield to Dmitry Medvedev, the successor he appointed. Medvedev, who is 12 years younger than Putin, has served as his subordinate since Putin appointed him as his assistant in the St. Petersburg ... (By Marshall I. Goldman, Boston Globe) Russia-Georgia Tensions Escalate - Simon Montlake, Christian Science Monitor
Medvedev: the Long Hello - London Times editorial Given time, Russia's new President can be more than a new face
Possibilities Beyond Putinomics By: Sergei Guriev and Aleh Tsyvinski | The Japan Times The Missing Debate By: Stephen F. Cohen | The Nation None of the remaining presidential candidates have seriously addressed, or even seem fully aware of, what should be our greatest foreign policy concern--Russia's singular capacity to endanger or enhance our national security. Overshadowed by the US disaster in Iraq, Moscow's importance will continue long after that war ends. Time to Think of a Strategic Bargain with Russia CEPS Russia Unflinching on CFE Treaty Suspension Arms Control Today Russia and US strike nuclear deal Russia and the US sign a key deal on civilian nuclear power which is set to expand bilateral trade. End of an era Medvedev's Arrival Stirs Expectations of Softer Policy By: Gregory L. White | The Wall Street Journal The arrival of Dmitry Medvedev, who takes over as Russia's president on Wednesday, has spurred hopes the Kremlin will soften its policies of quashing dissent and exerting state control over the economy. Abkhazian Minister Gives Russia Control Kommersant Azerbaijan: Nuclear Equipment to Iran By: Rovshan Ismayilov | Eurasianet Georgia Asks for International Help in Russia Dispute By: Helena Bedwell | Bloomberg News |
H13 The Times Dmitri Medvedev: the long hello Given time, Russia's new President can be more than a new face Putin's Puppet steps up for job swap Dmitri Medvedev to be Russia's youngest President in 114 years but few doubt his predecessor will still pull the strings Obama tightens his grip as Clinton falters Barack Obama scored a decisive victory in North Carolina and appeared to have kept Hillary Clinton to a narrow Indiana win Japan and China inch to friendship at state visit Dinner between Hu Jintao, China's President, and Japanese Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda was contrived but still progress Advice to Gordon Brown: add vinegar The Prime Minister must learn how the public's brains work. We like narrative and big ideas Daniel Finkelstein Scottish independence: the key issue The English did not vote on Scots devolution. They must do so on breaking up the Union A devastating set of poll findings with a dominant explanation Super-delegates refuse to end Democratic fight Biggest names of the party elite insist on staying neutral in nomination battle between Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton Bernanke's bully pulpit In an increasingly bleak atmosphere, Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke delivered a speech Monday detailing what a swell consumer advocate the Fed has become since it awoke from the regulatory siesta that it took during the inflation of the housing bubble. | H14 Financial Times Comment: A conservative crisis of followership On the issues that matter most to voters, McCain has positioned himself with Republican party orthodoxy against voters, writes David Frum Seize the moment, talk to Medvedev The new Russian presidency offers a modest opportunity, but the west must stand firm on issues of international law Seven habits finance regulators must acquire Unless we are comfortable with a crisis every five years or so, financial regulation must be radically reconsidered. Tighter rules are desirable in the longer-run interests of the banking industry itself let alone the public’s. What should such regulation look like, asks Martin Wolf Barack Obama won a sweeping victory in the North Carolina Democratic primary amid record high voter turnout, depriving Hillary Clinton of the double win she was seeking and reducing further her already slim chances of taking the nominationObama's full speech WORLD NEWS: Warning over dangers of inflation for world's poor Analyst warns of oil at $200 a barrel Prices hit fresh high above $122 Economic Internalionalism 101 Maverecon blog: Both Democratic presidential candidates are about to set sail on the good ship protectionism. For the sake of the US economy, they should think again Greece is braced for a painful end to its feelgood decade A strength of the eurozone economy, at a time of global financial turmoil, is its lack of any great "imbalances", Jean-Claude Trichet, the European Central Bank... Mideast reels as hunger outgrows oil earnings In spite of record oil prices, food security across the region has reached a precarious point, with cereals imports expected to reach $22.6bn this year Egyptian minister defends price rises Youssef Boutros Ghali backs new government measures designed to pay for an increase in public sector salaries, denying that they would stoke inflation Strike call highlights Lebanon’s divisions Opposition leaders have called for demonstrations to coincide with the strike over price increases and wage demands that government supporters say is politically motivated Suspicion sours Russia's contacts with US Why the big tent cannot save Brown Peter Clarke on Labour’s chances of survival Russia agrees 40% rise in energy prices Russia has signed off on a series of steep price rises for domestic gas, power and railway services as Dmitry Medvedev prepares to take over as president Fight for control as Medvedev steps up Dmitry Medvedev will lay his hand on the Russian constitution and intone the 33-word oath confirming him as the country’s third post-communist president Sharply diverging performances by the eurozone’s main economies have added to the European Central Bank’s discomfort ahead of Thursday’s interest rate setting meeting in Athens Russia curbs foreign investment Outgoing president Vladimir Putin has signed a long-awaited law restricting foreign investment in 42 ‘strategic’ industries, including energy, telecoms and aerospace - Buy as bankers move from denial to depression The credit crunch is not over because it takes time for individuals, or organisations, to move on. But move on they will, writes John Kay The government should set up a public inquiry into the Al-Yamamah bribery allegations and the decision to end the investigation into them US advertises on Google to snare surfers The department is using Google’s AdWords service to draw in internet surfers searching for particular words – such as “terrorism” – and redirect them to its own website One of the most senior private bankers at UBS, the world’s leading wealth manager, has been detained by authorities in the US investigating whether the Swiss bank helped its American clients evade tax | In Iraq, U.S. walks tightrope with Sadr The military is battling militiamen loyal to the cleric, but takes pains to not blame his Mahdi Army, whose political and social services role make it immensely popular. Iraqi militia commanders harden stance toward U.S. Elements of the Mahdi Army are accepting help from old foes in Iran. The move is a pragmatic shift by a movement under siege from rival Shiite groups and U.S. troops 'The Godfather' doctrine By John C. Hulsman and A. Wess Mitchell Coppola's film offers lessons in diplomacy that we can't refuse. Obama takes N.C.; Clinton wins Indiana He remains well-positioned to win the nomination, but has not mustered the strength to finish off his rival Split decisions could hurt Democrats in November White blue-collar voters and African Americans may be tough votes for one or the other. Arianna Huffington says McCain didn't vote for Bush in 2000 Pentagon rejects some Pakistan aid requests By Peter Spiegel and Greg Miller Amid criticism of a lack of oversight on spending, the U.S. has denied or deferred about $81 million in requests from Pakistan, the Government Accountability Office says |
H16 American Politics realclearpolitics memeorandum ABC’s The Note – US News Political Bulletin Early Bird GovExec Swamp Gas The Swamp A Wake Up Call for Republicans - Newt Gingrich, Human Events Clinton claims victory in Indiana Hillary Clinton claims victory in Indiana over Barack Obama, who won the North Carolina US presidential primary. | H17 Daily Telegraph Gorbachev: The new Cold War USA's imperialist conspiracy puts world in danger. Blair loses Sarkozy's backing for EU Tony Blair's hopes of becoming Europe's first president suffered a setback yesterday after President Nicolas Sarkozy of France indicted that he had withdrawn his support | H18 Independent Aid agencies face battle to reach victims of the cyclone As the death toll from the Burmese cyclone rose yesterday, with up to 62,000 people now feared dead, witnesses spoke of the homeless- ness, hunger and disease now threatening the worst-affected areas. Power struggle as Medvedev takes office The eight-year presidency of Vladimir Putin will come to an end today according to a carefully scripted scenario as his successor Dmitry Medvedev is sworn into office. · · Mary Dejevsky: Take heart from the city that shaped Medvedev · · Fraser Cameron: Europe must be confident in talks with new President · · Leading article: A new leader, and the long shadow cast by Mr Putin Hope fades over EU role for Blair Tony Blair received an unwelcome 55th birthday present from France yesterday. President Nicolas Sarkozy has abandoned his efforts to push the former prime minister's claim to be the first permanent president of the European Union Council from next year. Split outcome in Democratic primaries prolongs agony for candidates and party |
H19 Military Intelligence Terrorism Rethinking Counterinsurgency: RAND Counterinsurgency Study — Volume 5 Source: RAND Corporation Summary (PDF; 325 KB) + Full Document (PDF; 645 KB) How to Intervene Militarily By: Paul Collier and Bjorn Lomborg | The Japan Times The war in Iraq has undermined rich nations' belief in the need for military intervention, and the likely success of peacekeeping initiatives in postconflict countries The Army's Math Problem By: Fred Kaplan | Slate Army Focus on Counterinsurgency Debated Within Rise of the Counterinsurgents - Spencer Ackerman, Washington Independent Terrorism in the Twenty-First Century: Implications for Homeland Security Missile Defense Malfunction: Why the Proposed U.S. Missile Defenses in Europe Will Not Work CCEIA Intel Community Moves Towards Performance-Based Pay DEA’s Use of Intelligence Analysts Michael Sheehan, an NSC staffer and counterterrorism professional under both George H.W. Bush and Bill Clinton, has a new book out called Crush the Cell: How to Defeat Terrorism Without Terrorizing Ourselves.In Newsweek, Christopher Dickey talks to him about al-Qaeda and global terrorism: Eye in the sky Out of Africa: A Growing Threat to Europe From Al-Qaeda's New Allies By: David Shamrock | The London Times | H20 Slate Breaking the Suicide Pact: U.S.-China Cooperation on Climate Change Impacts of Emerging Disease Research on International Security Policy You’ve heard the frightening statistics, seen the riots, and watched the food lines grow across the world: Have we entered some kind of permanent Malthusian trap? A Fight over Energy - Council on Foreign Relations Differentiating Church and State (Without Losing the Church) | H21 Human beings are impulsive, lazy, busy, inert, irrational creatures prone to all kinds of biases and errors: that’s why they need libertarian paternalism... more» Anyone who dreams of a "classless society" may be disheartened by the results of a brain-scanning study The introduction to Impossible? Surprising Solutions to Counterintuitive Conundrums by Julian Havil From City Journal, six authors recall a spring that shook the world, May 1968: 40 years later. Your brain has a mind of its own – and it’s not even always yours. But evolution, as Gary Marcus explains, never promised to solve all our problems... more» Tomorrow's sports stars: Is talent all in the genes? Sports scientists are creating DNA testing kits designed to identify tomorrow's superstars. But is greatness really inherited? Sanjida O'Connell investigates By VERLYN KLINKENBORG Intelligence, it turns out, is a high-priced option. It takes more upkeep, burns more fuel and is slow off the starting line because it depends on learning instead of instinct |
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