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H1 McClatchy Intelligence director: economic crisis top U.S. security threat The global economic crisis is the largest near-term security threat to the United States, President Obama's national intelligence director told Congress on Thursday, signaling that the new administration is broadening its definition of national security beyond traditional military and homeland security concerns
Director of National Intelligence Dennis Blair Highlights Global Threats to the Nation The Statement for the Record is here.
Engaging Syria? U.S. Constraints and Opportunities International Crisis Group
Guardian Ripe for revolution Soumaya Ghannoushi: A blinkered west has created conditions in the Middle East that mirror those of late 1970s Iran
Global recovery rests on a fresh US approach to China Martin Jaques: Salvation does not lie in demagogic attacks. Beijing must be treated as an equal - or another Great Depression beckons
Washington Post Iraq: Good News Is No News By Charles Krauthammer, Iraq's election success can still be undermined by Obama
Anyone But Karzai? The Push for New Afghan Leadership Misses the Big Picture By Max Boot, In war torn countries, leaders are only as strong as the security.
Assault On Mumbai Planned In PakistanvCountry Makes Admission, Says It Charged 9 Suspects
Gregg Withdraws As Commerce Pick Republican Senator Cites Policy Disagreements As Congress Prepares to Vote on Stimulus Plan
The Economist Saving the banks The Obama rescue The trouble with Obama's plan This week marked a huge wasted opportunity in the economic crisis
Israel and the Arabs Stalemate all around
America and Israel Will the relationship change? Yes it can Israel and the Palestinians seem stuck in a poisonous morass, as Israeli voters shift to the right. President Barack Obama has a chance of hauling them out of it
Israel's election I won. No, I won
The National Security Council Running the world The administration has far-reaching plans for the NSC
America and Afghanistan Changing the guard in Kabul? America is debating whether to stick by Hamid Karzai. The stakes are high
The Times Attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities is not an option Israel cannot afford to launch a strike at Iran’s nuclear facilities, though threatening to do it might be a useful tactic
Financial Times Tests for Tehran The arrival of a new US team in Washington presents Iran with an opportunity – but one it may miss
White House warms to thaw in ties with Syria US diplomats and officials are stepping up efforts to improve relations with Damascus even though it is on the US list of state sponsors of terrorism
McClatchy The bloom is off Europe's Rose and Orange revolutions Today, the governments of Georgia and Ukraine are unraveling — symbols not of freedom but, to a large extent, of U.S. foreign policy errors, tarnished American allies and an emboldened Russia that's capitalized on its rivals' weaknesses.
McClatchy Baath party makes comeback, but it isn't Saddam's anymore The Baath Party that ruled Iraq under Saddam Hussein is re-emerging, but it's no longer the totalitarian machine that the former dictator used to reward sycophants and remove rivals.
WSJ Germany Shifts Right Amid Downturn Merkel's chances of a decisive win in elections later this year are rising amid the downturn in Europe's biggest economy.
Stratfor Part 4: The Georgian Campaign as a Case Study Russia's flawed incursion in Georgia proved that the Russian military, as is, can make an impact on Russia's periphery. This is the final part of a four-part series on the reformation of the Russian military. (With Stratfor maps) [more]
Energy Security: A new CFR Special Report examines the looming energy challenges for suppliers and consumers in Europe and Eurasia.
“Iraq: Provincial Elections Guide 2009″ (pdf), Open Source Center Report, January 21, 2009.
CRS “Iran’s Economic Conditions: U.S. Policy Issues,” updated January 15, 2009.
Lobe Rightward Shift in Israeli Polls Creates New Headaches
Ha’aretz – U.S.: Obama to push forth peace, regardless of who leads Israel
Israel and Syria were ready for direct talks before Gaza war Turkish official: Olmert, Assad held indirect phone call through Erdogan, were near joint statement
Hamas official: Cease-fire announcement in three days
Time Taming the System In his two years as Defense Secretary, Robert Gates has earned high marks for candor and common sense. But curbing the Pentagon's appetite for expensive new weapons could be his biggest challenge yet
How Israel's Anger Issues Hurt Us All The election has strengthened anti-Arab forces who are isolating the country from the world By Joe Klein
New York Times DAVID BROOKS The Worst-Case Scenario The policy makers may know how to pull economic levers, but what happens when they don’t know how to use those levers to affect social psychology?
PAUL KRUGMAN Failure to Rise It's early days yet, but we're falling behind the curve. America just isn't rising to the challenge of the greatest economic crisis in 70 years
Independent US envoy in Kabul to map out surge President Obama expected to decide on size of troop reinforcements for Afghanistan in 'the next few days'
Secret talks with Taliban gather pace as surge looms
Leading article: Rethinking the Afghan war
The American Century Is Over - Lawrence Martin, Globe and Mail
Al Awsat France's New Regional Message : Amir Taheri
Debka US-Syrian talks: Precursor for Obama's dialogue with Iran?
Israel, Hezbollah: Has deterrence worked? As anniversary of Hezbollah commander Mughniyah's assassination looms, Israel tightens security.
With Israeli vote count final, party negotiations intensify Livni and Netanyahu are each vying to form a coalition. Soldiers' ballots did not change the outcome.
Clinton's first destination as secretary of State: rising Asia She'll talk with China and three other nations about climate change, the financial crisis, and more.
US-IRAN WALL OF MISTRUST, Part 2 Will Obama say 'we're sorry'? Former ruler the shah and revolutionary leader ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini have been described as the two juxtaposed Irans: imperial Iran and the painful Iran of the blood of the martyr, "a juxtaposition that symbolizes an unreal dream ... a dementia of the inaccessible". For US President Barack Obama, the "inaccessible" can become more than accessible with just a simple "we're sorry". - Pepe Escobar ( This is the second article of a two-part report.
Daily Star The end for the Palestinian Authority? By George Giacaman
IHT Large U.S. banks on the edge of insolvency, experts say
Los Angeles Times Feinstein: U.S. drones fly from a Pakistan base Feinstein comment on U.S. drones likely to embarrass Pakistan The revelation suggests a much deeper relationship with the U.S. than Islamabad would like to admit.
Chance for centrist Israeli government fading Despite her party winning the elections, Tzipi Livni has failed to form a bloc against conservative rival Netanyahu.
Israel vote deals a setback to U.S. peace effort in Mideast In backing right-wing parties, Israelis have shown they don't want to negotiate with a weak Palestinian Authority.
The Economist France and NATO Back to the fold? Sarkozy faces domestic opposition to his decision to return France to NATO’s integrated military command in AprilA special report on the new middle classes in emerging markets Burgeoning bourgeoisieTime Talking and Listening to Iran ( The Obama Administration wants a new relationship with Tehran. A look inside the country shows why that may be hard to achieve
25 People to Blame for the Financial Crisis (The Well / Business)
The Paradox of Thrift (Commentary / The Curious Capitalist) America is in dire need of a return to saving, frugality and prudence. But not yet |
PJAK listing an error, group says (UPI) -- A move by the U.S. Treasury Department to freeze the assets of an Iranian Kurdish group linked to separatist factions in Iraq was erroneous, officials say.
U.S. eyes northern route for leaving Iraq? (UPI) -- U.S. officials reportedly approached the government of Turkey to develop plans for a troop withdrawal through the north of Iraq, Turkish media report.
Ha’aretz Israel and Syria were ready for direct talks before Gaza war Turkish official: Olmert, Assad held indirect phone call through Erdogan, were near joint statement
Why Turkey, Israel Must Stay Friends
Turkey's Israel problem - THE WEEK
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Ocalan urges Turkey to resolve Kurdish conflict
Iranian FM Discusses Security in Iraqi Kurdistan
Turkey continues efforts to free Israeli hostage Shalit from Hamas
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Parris: Armenian lobby mobilizing for ‘genocide'
Ex-envoy warns Armenian issue could be "defining" Turkey-US ties
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H4 New York Times DAVID BROOKS The Worst-Case Scenario The policy makers may know how to pull economic levers, but what happens when they don’t know how to use those levers to affect social psychology?
PAUL KRUGMAN Failure to Rise It's early days yet, but we're falling behind the curve. America just isn't rising to the challenge of the greatest economic crisis in 70 years
Global Economy Top Threat to U.S., Spy Chief Says Gregg Ends Bid for Commerce Job Senator Judd Gregg said there were “irresolvable conflicts” between him and the Obama administration.
Ailing Banks May Require More Aid to Keep Solvent Experts say the situation at some of the nation’s banks demands a more direct government role than in the plan outlined this week
Editorial After the StimulusThe stimulus and recovery package could have accomplished so much more. The next shot at this puzzle will be President Obama’s first budget bill.
Stimulus Offers Glimpse of Obama’s Battle Plan
Pakistan Backtracks on Link to Mumbai Attacks
Britain Refuses Entry to Dutch Lawmaker Whose Remarks and Film Have Angered Muslims
Pope Calls Any Denial of Holocaust ‘Intolerable’
Violence Across Iraq Kills 13, Including a Sunni Politician
Starting at Home, Iran’s Women Fight for Rights Iranian women are showing growing determination to achieve equal status in this conservative Muslim country.
| H5 Washington Post Iraq: Good News Is No News By Charles Krauthammer, Iraq's election success can still be undermined by Obama
Anyone But Karzai? The Push for New Afghan Leadership Misses the Big Picture By Max Boot, In war torn countries, leaders are only as strong as the security.
Assault On Mumbai Planned In Pakistan Country Makes Admission, Says It Charged 9 Suspects
Gregg Withdraws As Commerce Pick Republican Senator Cites Policy Disagreements As Congress Prepares to Vote on Stimulus Plan
Financial Crisis Called Top Security Threat to U.S.
Karl Rove, Linda Chavez and other Washington insiders assess the implications.
Tim Geithner -- Treasury's Salesman-in-Training By Eugene Robinson, Page A17 Wall Streeter Tim Geithner seems to lack a few clues about Main Street
By Michael Gerson, Can a genocidal thug also be a partner in the peace process?
Editorial 'My Mistake' Commerce secretary? Never mind.
The stimulus package isn't pretty, but it is a risk worth taking.
Iraqi Interpreters May Wear Masks Pentagon Gives Battalion Commanders Discretion to Disregard Ban Policy
| H6 Guardian Ripe for revolution Soumaya Ghannoushi: A blinkered west has created conditions in the Middle East that mirror those of late 1970s Iran
Global recovery rests on a fresh US approach to China Martin Jaques: Salvation does not lie in demagogic attacks. Beijing must be treated as an equal - or another Great Depression beckons
Commerce nominee Judd Gregg's exit a new setback for President Obama Republican who was to serve as secretary steps down after a series of clashes with Obama camp over economic rescue plan
Kadima rules out joining extreme rightwing coalition Tzipi Livni still hopeful of premier role, as party rejects Netanyahu's offer of unity government
An eye on the voters in Tehran Matthias S Klein: Electoral politics in Iran may be a important factor behind Ahmadinejad's softer tone towards Washington
Mumbai terror attack planned in Pakistan, top official admits India welcomes news that Islamabad authorities are holding six suspects in connection with assault
From Paletstian politicians to journalists, Arab reactions to this week's Israeli election results No peace for Israel Ali Abunimah: Whatever coalition emerges, it will maintain control with more violence and repression as the nation lurches into fascism
Cost of war in Afghanistan soars to £2.5bn Britain's bill for Middle East military operations has more than doubled, according to figures
Editorial: It is heartening that Obama's medicine differs from Bush's brand in quantity and quality
Will Geithner's plan pass the test? Michael Tomasky: The stimulus package is a major political win for Obama, but the treasury secretary's proposals are even more important
Editorial: The tension between free expression and respect for racial and religious sensitivities is always present
Scientist v statesman: who can call the battle of the bicentennial men? Simon Jenkins: Lincoln's world may seem squalid compared with Darwin's voyage of discovery, yet progress relies on politicians too
All eyes on Main Street as Obama drops in President makes case for rescue plan to threatened Caterpillar workers in visit to Peoria
Pope criticises Holocaust denial at meeting with US Jews Pontiff attempts to defuse outrage at decision to lift the excommunication of Holocaust-denying British bishop
The objects orbiting the Earth What is space junk and where does it come from? David Boaz: On the economy, Obama is trying to scare the American people in order to ram through a progressive agenda Peacekeeping without the peace Simon Tisdall: UN missions are increasingly complex, rapidly expanding and in urgent need of money and support
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H7 The American Century Is Over - Lawrence Martin, Globe and Mail
Debka US-Syrian talks: Precursor for Obama's dialogue with Iran?
US-IRAN WALL OF MISTRUST, Part 2 Will Obama say 'we're sorry'? Former ruler the shah and revolutionary leader ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini have been described as the two juxtaposed Irans: imperial Iran and the painful Iran of the blood of the martyr, "a juxtaposition that symbolizes an unreal dream ... a dementia of the inaccessible". For US President Barack Obama, the "inaccessible" can become more than accessible with just a simple "we're sorry". - Pepe Escobar ( This is the second article of a two-part report.
Iran Buries the Past BY: Nir Boms and Shayan Arya | The Weekly Standard As preparations begin in Iran for the festivities marking the Islamic republic's 30 year anniversary, another somber Iranian anniversary is commemorated. Twenty years ago, some 10,000 political prisoners and regime opponents were brutally killed following a fatwa from then supreme leader Ayatollah Khomeini.
WINEP Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood and Iran Recent examples of cooperation among Shiite and Sunni extremists raise new questions about whether Iran can improve its relationship with Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood. While such a breakthrough remains unlikely, the consequences for the United States of such a union would be very damaging
| H8 Iraq Updates IraqSlogger Google News Iraq Iran Syria Mideastwire.com - NPR Iraq
McClatchy Baath party makes comeback, but it isn't Saddam's anymore The Baath Party that ruled Iraq under Saddam Hussein is re-emerging, but it's no longer the totalitarian machine that the former dictator used to reward sycophants and remove rivals.
Iran's presidential election Back to the future?
Lethal bombs in Mosul and Karbala A bomb attack in Iraq has killed several Shia pilgrims, while in the northern city of Mosul, four police were killed by a car bomb.
Syrian: President Will Meet With The Syrian Muslim Brotherhood Syrian President Bashar al Assad will meet with Ali Sadreddine al-Bayanouni, the head of the Syrian Muslim Brotherhood, Stratfor sources reported Feb. 12.
Shirin Ebadi on the Iranian revolution and women's rights
Allawi visits Sistani in Najaf NAJAF, Iraq, Feb. 12 (UPI) -- Former Iraqi Prime Minister Iyad Allawi traveled to Najaf to visit with the revered Grand Ayatollah Ali Sistani to discuss reconstruction progress in Iraq.
Anbar SOI transferred to Iraqi control RAMADI, Iraq, Feb. 12 (UPI) -- U.S.-led forces in Iraq transferred authority of the Sons of Iraq paramilitary force in Anbar province over to the Iraqi government, the U.S. military said.
Kurdish lawmakers up female quota; Sadr calls for post-election calm; Iraqi VP calls for fewer arrests.
| H9 Ha’aretz – U.S.: Obama to push forth peace, regardless of who leads Israel
Israel and Syria were ready for direct talks before Gaza war Turkish official: Olmert, Assad held indirect phone call through Erdogan, were near joint statement
Hamas official: Cease-fire announcement in three days
Netanyahu's choice Livni's chances of forming a government are slim, and any such government would be dependent on Avigdor Lieberman. Therefore, she ought to concede her bid for the premiership and allow Netanyahu to lead.
Kadima official says party may join coalition led by Likud Livni insists she'd first head for opposition, but official says party would eventually join Netanyahu
Sources: Clinton likely to make first official Israel visit in March New U.S. administration will begin engaging Israel over next few weeks; EU to freeze upgrade in ties
Hamas: Shalit release not included in Gaza truce
For a government of national salvation Internal surveys about the state of the nation show that the fear level in Israel is at one of its highest points ever: 60 percent of Israelis are pessimistic about the country's future.
Israel Harel: In this election, Israel's left got what it deserved
Gideon Levy: Does Zionism legitimize every act of violence?
A one-year coalitionWithin the parties themselves, factionalism is rife as well. Olmert was unable to control the members of his party, and Livni will also fail in this regard. The same goes for Netanyahu and Barak.
Jerusalem Post Labor must change radically, or die[ LARRY DERFNER,
Center Field: A Yom Kippur for the Left[ GIL TROY
Kadima 'Victory' Came at the Expense of Labor, Meretz
Hamas, Not Israel, Should Be Tried for War Crimes - Alan Dershowitz
Daily Alert.org – Hebrew Press Editorials (2008) - Middle East Progress - EJC Israeli Press Review – Google News Israel - Palestine
Rightward Shift in Israeli Polls Creates New Headaches
Daily Star The end for the Palestinian Authority? By George Giacaman
War and violence have moved Israel to the right By Daoud Kuttab
CRS “U.S. Foreign Aid to the Palestinians,” updated January 30, 2009.
Israel's broken politicsThe country's crazy-quilty parliamentary system, which allows seats even for tiny parties, will complicate the formation of a ruling coalition. Whatever emerges, the bottom line for the US remains the same -- try to get both Israel and the Palestinians to agree to a two-state solution. (Boston Globe)
Israel Coalition Wrangling Could Take Months
Hamas Says Sees Gaza Truce Deal in Next Two or Three Days
Can Israel Ultra-Orthodox Bloc Block Lieberman?
Israel's Perilous Political Stasis BY: David Hearst | The Guardian If its next government obstructs progress on peace, Israel could find its hand being forced by an impatient Quartet.
Why Are the Israeli PM Candidates Fighting for the Support of This Man? BY: Gershom Gorenberg | The American ProspectForget about the struggle between Tzipi Livni and Benjamin Netanyahu, the man who has really won is Avigdor Lieberman. Results confirm Israeli deadlock The final results of Israel's election confirm that neither of the two main parties can form a government on its own.
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Israel, Hezbollah: Has deterrence worked? As anniversary of Hezbollah commander Mughniyah's assassination looms, Israel tightens security.
With Israeli vote count final, party negotiations intensify Livni and Netanyahu are each vying to form a coalition. Soldiers' ballots did not change the outcome.
Clinton's first destination as secretary of State: rising Asia She'll talk with China and three other nations about climate change, the financial crisis, and more.
Security up at porous Afghan border The US, Pakistan coordinate troops to prevent militants from fleeing to either side.
$789 billion: What stimulus bill can, and can't, doThe plan cuts taxes and shores up safety net. But how long will its benefits last?
Fighting recession has become a new kind of warfare Five months into the economic crisis, experts predict a years-long recovery
Hillary Clinton's climate-saving voyage To help Obama win a Senate vote on emission caps, she needs to have China take action on global warming, too.
To slow climate change, tax carbon In this economy, cap-and-trade is just too risky.
Will Obama keep some Bush antiterror tactics?The new administration's stance in a rendition case raises questions about how much it will break from past policy.
Global recovery rests on a fresh US approach to China Martin Jaques: Salvation does not lie in demagogic attacks. Beijing must be treated as an equal - or another Great Depression beckons
Los Angeles Times Feinstein: U.S. drones fly from a Pakistan base The revelation suggests a much deeper relationship with the U.S. than Islamabad would like to admit.
Secretary Clinton's No. 1 Mission Is to Reassure Allies BY: Ralph A. Cossa and Brad Glosserman | The Japan Times Hillary Clinton, who will soon be making her first visits as U.S secretary of state to Japan, South Korea, Indonesia and China, would do well not to spring any surprises.
US loses 222,000 weapons in Afghanistan Leaked report compiled by the US Government Accountability Office reveals widespread failings in Afghanistan
Independent US envoy in Kabul to map out surge President Obama expected to decide on size of troop reinforcements for Afghanistan in 'the next few days'
A Fresh Start (Commentary)
The Warlords Of Afghanistan With the U.S.-backed government unable to maintain security, local strongmen are wielding more power than ever--and causing ordinary Afghans to lose faith in the West
IHT India's case of Obama envy Secret talks with Taliban gather pace as surge looms Leading article: Rethinking the Afghan war The Future of the Alliance and the Mission in Afghanistan General David H. Petraeus
Obama and the Great Game
Ignoring India - J. Peter Pham, National Interest
Brahma Chellaney: OBAMA, HOLBROOKE DESTINED TO FAIL ON 'AFPAK' POLICY
Afghanistan's Wicked Problems - Austin Bay, RealClearWorld
Holbrooke Visits - Times of India
Will Pakistan Arrests Ease Terrorism Tensions with India?
The barbed wire returns The Sri Lankan Army's plans for camps to intern Tamil civilians is brutal and illegal. It will help neither peace nor reconciliation on the island
Saudis Warn US That Surge May Undermine Afghan Peace Talks
Pakistan Must Allay India Fears: US Intel Chief
Taliban send a bloody warningThe United States and Britain are working overtime, with help from Russia, in preparation for what they believe will be the biggest-ever offensive against militants in Afghanistan and Pakistan. Wednesday's brazen multiple terror strikes in the Afghan capital of Kabul underscore the urgency of the task, while also sending a clear message that the Taliban and al-Qaeda now have the capability to strike anywhere in the region, at any time. - Syed Saleem Shahzad (Feb 12,'09) Pakistan recovery fragile at best
China's defense: The view from Taiwan | H11 IHT Large U.S. banks on the edge of insolvency, experts say
Washington should restart its relationship with Moscow, but that cannot mean absolving Vladimir Putin’s Kremlin of its authoritarian ways.
U.S. expects something in return for its goodwill toward Europe European officials were fulsome in their praise of the new administration in Munich last week. But along with all of the bonhomie, there was some trepidation.
NATO chief seeks to reassure French members of Parliament The NATO secretary general sought to dispel fears that joining the NATO command would hurt France's military independence and shift power to the United States.
You're under arrest, Mr. President By NOAH WEISBORD The first ICC arrest warrant against a sitting head of state is an historic moment.
Bugarian businessman claims officials demanded kickbacks As the European authorities prod Bulgaria once more to root out corruption, the wealthy chairman of a pharmaceutical distribution company is accusing Bulgarian health officials of demanding monthly cash kickbacks totaling up to €2.8 million.
Europe aims to ease tension on protectionist policies The European Union on Wednesday said it would hold two more economic summit meetings in an effort to overcome disunity on tackling the slowdown.
EUROPE European press review
WSJ Germany Shifts Right Amid Downturn German Chancellor Angela Merkel's chances of a decisive win in elections later this year are rising amid the downturn in Europe's biggest economy.
The Balkans A year in the life of Kosovo The prospect of European Union membership is the only real guarantee of stability in the western Balkans
Al Awsat France's New Regional Message : Amir Taheri
Euro-Zone Output Drops Industrial production fell sharply in the euro zone, underpinning expectations of a rate cut, and GDP contracted in Spain and France
The Economist France and NATO Back to the fold?
A German government shuffle Taking the Glos off The western Balkans A stuck region
Kosovo's independence One year on
Charlemagne English is coming
European Commission Fears 'Increasing' Espionage BY: Phillipa Runner | EU Observer The European Commission fears that its confidential documents are increasingly at risk from spies who use a number of covers while working in the EU capital.
Eulogy to Papal Diplomacy BY: Jon Haron-Feiertag | Diplomatic Courier Time was when the Pope was the single most powerful man of Europe. Once so powerful, once at the juncture of all royal intercourse, once the dictator of kings, the most coveted object of great ambitions—the papacy is now a feeble remnant of its former self.
Analysis: Fresh start for EU-Belarus ties? (UPI) -- Belarus has launched an offensive to charm the European Union into better relations with the country Washington in 2005 branded as "Europe's last dictatorship."
How to Drive Innovation in Europe - F. Brown & J. Courtois, WSJ
Keep European workers moving Mats Persson: The free movement of labour is good for Europe – we need more transparency on wages and conditions, not more barriers
| H12 RFE/RL Russia Facing Fundamental Choice, EU Experts SayThe global economic crisis has hit Russia hard and the political and economic status quo in the country is under pressure. This was the basic consensus of experts addressing a European Parliament hearing on Russia in Brussels on February 12. The hearing concluded that the EU and Russia's shared neighborhood, increasingly divided and weak, will present a more difficult policy challenge for the bloc in the years ahead
Washington, Moscow Edge Toward New RelationshipIs it really time to "press the reset button" in U.S.-Russian relations? Both have laid down markers recently on key issues including Afghanistan, Iran, NATO expansion, and missile defense. Which issues are negotiable? Which are bargaining chips? And where are the differences irreconcilable?
McClatchy The bloom is off Europe's Rose and Orange revolutions Today, the governments of Georgia and Ukraine are unraveling — symbols not of freedom but, to a large extent, of U.S. foreign policy errors, tarnished American allies and an emboldened Russia that's capitalized on its rivals' weaknesses.
EDM Russia's Coming War with Georgia
No Gas Sources Foreseen for Gazprom's South Stream
Kyrgyzstan: The Five Lessons of the Great American Air Base Debate As the Kyrgyz government continues to balance intricate negotiations with both Washington and Moscow over the future of the American military base at Manas, US policymakers would do well to reflect on their recent experience in the Kyrgyz Republic. Georgia: Espionage Arrests of Ethnic Armenians Stoke Suspicion of Russia Georgia�s arrest of two ethnic Armenians on espionage charges is threatening to increase tensions in the country�s predominately ethnic Armenian region of Samtskhe-Javakheti. Although aspects of the case remain unclear -- including an alleged confession -- the arrests have triggered public outrage in neighboring Armenia. Meanwhile in Georgia, many suspect that Russia is somehow involved
Stratfor Part 4: The Georgian Campaign as a Case Study Russia's flawed incursion in Georgia proved that the Russian military, as is, can make an impact on Russia's periphery. This is the final part of a four-part series on the reformation of the Russian military. (With Stratfor maps) [more]
The challenges facing Georgia's president
Google News Azerbaijan
Envoys Rush to Moscow to Save Key Base BY: NIcholas Kralev | The Washington Times The Obama administration sent two top officials to Moscow on Wednesday in a determined effort to retain access to a key military base in Central Asia and the first major test of the new administration's relations with Russia.
The Times Finance chiefs accused of $18m theft Kremlin power struggle between liberals and hardliners is cited in claims against Sergei Storchak and Vadim Volkov
Reset Nuclear Arms Negotiations Now BY: Daryl G. Kimball | The Moscow Times The Cold War ended nearly two decades ago, yet U.S. and Russian nuclear doctrines and capabilities remain largely unchanged.
Tajikistan: On the Road to Failure Crisis Group This 31-page report finds that Tajikistan is weak state that is suffering from a failure of leadership
Russia Sending More Ships to Arctic
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H13 The Times Attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities is not an option Israel cannot afford to launch a strike at Iran’s nuclear facilities, though threatening to do it might be a useful tactic
Britain humbled as US prepares Afghan surge Military to be handed a significantly diminished role on the front line when President Obama completes a strategic review
Obama commerce chief quits over stimulus plan In side-swipe at President Obama’s economic policies Judd Gregg said he was pulling out because of 'irresolvable conflicts'
Finance chiefs accused of $18m theft Kremlin power struggle between liberals and hardliners is cited in claims against Sergei Storchak and Vadim Volkov
A hint of schadenfreude from Sarko? We vaunted our economic supremacy. Now France offers lessons in how to deal with the downturn Charles Bremner
Wall Street Journal Jimmy Carter and the Camp David Myth By Arthur Herman It was only by putting aside the Palestinian issue that Mideast peace progress was made.
Why Nurture Russia's Illusions? By Matthew Kaminski Excessive deference only strengthens Putin's hand.
China's Dollar Link Could Be a Depression Stopper By Ronald I. McKinnon Nobody wants a trade war between two giant economies.
Sen. Gregg withdrew from consideration as Commerce secretary, saying his policy differences with the White House ran too deep.
Germany Shifts Right Amid Downturn German Chancellor Angela Merkel's chances of a decisive win in elections later this year are rising amid the downturn in Europe's biggest economy.
Is 'Octomom' America's Future? By Peggy Noonan
Britain Bans One of Islam's Critics By detaining Geert Wilders, the U.K. undermines its own values.
Economists' Hopes for Second-Half Recovery Fade, Survey Finds — Prospects for an economic recovery this year are fading. —
McClatchy Will the stimulus actually stimulate? Economists say no The compromise economic stimulus plan agreed to by negotiators from the House of Representatives and the Senate is short on incentives to get consumers spending again and long on social goals that won't stimulate economic activity, according to a range of respected economists.
| H14 Financial Times Tests for Tehran The arrival of a new US team in Washington presents Iran with an opportunity – but one it may miss
White House warms to thaw in ties with Syria US diplomats and officials are stepping up efforts to improve relations with Damascus even though it is on the US list of state sponsors of terrorism
Intelligence chief warns of security threat
Blow to Obama as fourth pick withdraws Barack Obama suffered the fourth high-profile withdrawal of a key administration nominee when Judd Gregg, the former and now future Republican senator for New Hampshire, took his name out of consideration for the post, citing “irresolvable conflicts” over policy
Israeli leaders scramble to forge alliances The leaders of Israel’s main parties began the arduous process of assembling a new government, and resolving the political gridlock created by the inconclusive election
Influence handed once again to fringe parties Inconclusive in so many other ways, Israel's election did at least provide one undisputed bogeyman: the country's electoral system. Once again, the system of pure...
Gregg concedes nomination ‘mistake’ The president is faced with the demoralising task of finding a nominee the cabinet position for a third time after Mr Gregg withdrew his candidacy
Protectionism could sink the EU A retreat from the goals of the European Union by its leaders into individual financial nationalism cannot be dismissed as an understandable response
CEOs see grim US economic outlook The chief executives of America’s top companies are increasingly pessimistic about the US economy with little hope that the economic recession will subside in the near future
Easing does it We’re all Keynesians now - and perhaps monetarists too. And now Mervyn King, governor of the Bank of England, is focusing on controlling the money supply
A tawdry episode that tells the story of political decay The UK’s Labour party has been in power for something short of 12 years rather than the 18 of the Conservatives. But I detect the same mix of hubris and inertia. Office is treated as a birthright but most ministers have forgotten what it is for, writes Philip Stephens
Create jobs to rebuild America’s economy It’s the priority, say Leo Hindery and Donald Riegle
Economic dominoes are still falling Recall the fundamentals, says Samuel Brittan
How science can prevent the next bubble Richard Olsen and Clive Cookson on data that warns
| H15 Los Angeles Times Global economic crisis called biggest U.S. security threat Dennis Blair, Obama's new director of national intelligence, tells Congress that the crisis could topple governments, trigger waves of refugees and undermine allies' ability to help
Feinstein: U.S. drones fly from a Pakistan base Feinstein comment on U.S. drones likely to embarrass PakistanThe revelation suggests a much deeper relationship with the U.S. than Islamabad would like to admit.
Chance for centrist Israeli government fading Despite her party winning the elections, Tzipi Livni has failed to form a bloc against conservative rival Netanyahu.
Israel vote deals a setback to U.S. peace effort in Mideast In backing right-wing parties, Israelis have shown they don't want to negotiate with a weak Palestinian Authority.
Pakistan acknowledges Mumbai plot was hatched on its soil The Interior Ministry says six suspects have been arrested in the Mumbai attacks that killed 166, but they will not be handed over to India
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| H17 Daily TelegraphWe must help Afghanistan find a government that works Britain and America need to adopt a new strategy to solve the country's problems, writes Con Coughlin.
Hamas 'agrees on long-term truce with Israel' Senior Hamas leader says Egyptian-mediated truce with Israel over Gaza would be announced within 48 hours.
Benjamin Netanyahu offers cabinet jobs to rivals
Pakistan admits terrorists operated on its soil Pakistan has admitted for the first time that the terrorist attack on Mumbai was at least partly masterminded from inside its borders.
| H18 Independent US envoy in Kabul to map out surge President Obama expected to decide on size of troop reinforcements for Afghanistan in 'the next few days'
Secret talks with Taliban gather pace as surge looms
Leading article: Rethinking the Afghan war
How the flying Dutchman was stopped in his tracks In a blaze of publicity, the anti-Islam campaigner was refused entry to Britain. Jerome Taylor joined him on flight BD104.
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H19 Military Intelligence Terrorism
Time Taming the System In his two years as Defense Secretary, Robert Gates has earned high marks for candor and common sense. But curbing the Pentagon's appetite for expensive new weapons could be his biggest challenge yet
Will Obama keep some Bush antiterror tactics?The new administration's stance in a rendition case raises questions about how much it will break from past policy.
The Ever-Changing Face of Terrorism: While the United States has made a great deal of headway combating terrorism, the threat from global jihadists remains strong and ever-changing, an analysis published by the Washington Institute for Near East Policy concludes.
Special Ops engaged in global struggle (UPI) -- While Iraq and Afghanistan have the greatest number of U.S. troops, the Special Operations Command is engaged in counter-terrorism operations around the world.
Outside View: Getting to nuke zero WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 (UPI) -- It is remarkable how unremarkable calls for eliminating nuclear weapons altogether have become. As before, they have elicited push-back from those who believe abolition is unrealistic and dangerous. These rejoinders must be taken seriously, but no one has proposed a safer end-state to our nuclear dilemma.
The Future of the Alliance and the Mission in Afghanistan General David H. Petraeus
A Fresh Start for Disarmament BY: Reto Wollenman | ISN Security Watch Official announcements by the Obama administration have inspired hopes of a US return to the multilateral negotiating table. After years of stalemate, a fresh and ambitious approach by the Obama team could open a window of opportunity for new disarmament treaties that respond to today’s security demands.
Peacekeeping without the peace Simon Tisdall: UN missions are increasingly complex, rapidly expanding and in urgent need of money and support
FBI May Shift Counterterror Agents to Anti-Fraud
Counter-terrorism in America NYPD's fighting force
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The Geopolitics of Food Scarcity BY: Lester Brown | Der Spiegel In some countries social order has already begun to break down in the face of soaring food prices and spreading hunger. Could the worldwide food crisis portend the collapse of global civilization?
From a UN Pulse Post: World Demographic Trends
Anti-poverty programmes Quid pro quo
A Fresh Start (Commentary) | H21 Electronic books and newspapers An iTunes moment? The growing popularity of electronic books could offer hope for newspapersThe middle class in emerging markets Two billion more bourgeoisScience unlocks Neanderthal secrets For the first time, the genetic blueprint of an extinct human species has been discovered. The implications, says Steve Connor, are extraordinary.
The Biology Of Belief Science and religion argue all the time, but they increasingly agree on one thing: a little spirituality may be very good for your health
In praise of ... anniversaries Editorial: Anniversaries allow us to think about a few things at a time rather than trying to think about everything all of the time
“The Google Library Project: Is Digitization for Purposes of Online Indexing Fair Use Under Copyright Law?” February 5, 2009.
Go-ahead given for copyright extension Performing artists celebrate clearing the first hurdle to seeing a new term of 95 years, benefiting those with long careers
The Big Question: Why does the marriage rate continue to decline, and does the trend matter?
Study: Paying Smokers to Quit Boosts Success Rate
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