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H1 Financial Times Obama’s Aretha Franklin doctrine She appeared at his inauguration in a magnificent hat. She even sang a song. But who would have guessed that the Queen of Soul would be such an acute guide to the new US president’s foreign policy? In one of her most famous songs, she literally spells out an idea that is central to his approach: “R-E-S-P-E-C-T”, writes Gideon Rachman Future of Capitalism: Destructive creation It was more than greed, cheap money and lax oversight. At the heart of the crisis was the complexity and opacity of modern finance The Military and Covert Options for Iran Sam Gardiner New York Times In Afghanistan, Less Can Be More By ARTHUR KELLER The counterinsurgency lessons that the C.I.A.’s Bill Lair imparted in the 1960s are relevant today: Keep your footprint small. DAVID BROOKS Taking a Depression Seriously If the Republicans wanted to do the country some good, they’d embrace an entirely different approach on the economic crisis Bosnia’s Incomplete Transition: Between Dayton and Europe,* the latest report from the International Crisis Group Stephen Walt Hints of Realism? Washington Post U.S. to Toughen Its Stance On Trade Administration prepares to take a harder line with trading partners, emphasizing topics from the displacement of U.S. workers to climate change. New Policy Reflects Growing Dissatisfaction With Global Markets Obama's Realism Doctrine By Richard Cohen Survey sees a drift away from religion in America The percentage of Christians in the US declined, while that of people with 'no religion' almost doubled. Violence is down, but many Iraqis still can't go home Most of Iraq's internally displaced people are unable to return to their houses. The lack of basic services and an inability to rebuild their war-damaged homes keeps them away. Doubts rising over plan to fix banks A fire hose of US funds hasn't ended the credit crisis. What's Plan B? The Times Analysis: so much more than a naval water fight Sunday's encounter between a US ship and the Chinese navy is all about location. If the nightmare scenario of a superpower war in Asia were to... FT Israel has choice on peace, says Assad Bashar al-Assad, Syria’s president, has suggested he would sign a peace settlement with Israel even without a resolution to the Palestinian conflict, but warned that any such deal would be largely symbolic Iran battles to promote merits of marriage Better education, aspirations for independence and difficult economic conditions have driven up the marriage age for both men and women, which is worrying the conservative regime France takes strength from US ties Hervé Morin, defence minister, tells the FT a warming of relations has given French diplomacy more authority, and defends the Paris plan to rejoin Nato’s command structure Danish premier set for Nato job Anders Fogh Rasmussen, the Danish prime minister, appears set to become the new secretary-general of Nato, following a private agreement by the leaders of Britain, France and Germany to back his candidacy Recession forecast to persist into 2010 Europe's recession risks lasting into 2010, according to a European Union assessment that calls the prospects of a return to economic growth next year "highly uncertain”. US protests to Beijing over naval incidents The White House urged Beijing to follow international law after a series of incidents in which Chinese navy ships allegedly harassed US naval vessels in the South China sea IRANIAN NUCLEAR SCIENCE: A BIBLIOGRAPHY The scale and sophistication of Iranian research in nuclear science and engineering are evident in a newly updated open-source bibliography. Thousands of titles address topics from nuclear physics and nuclear reactor safety to laser isotope separation. The bibliography was prepared by independent researcher Mark Gorwitz. See "Iranian Nuclear Science Bibliography: Open Literature References" (pdf), March 2009. Audio recordings of ten conversations between President Richard M. Nixon and Director of Central Intelligence Richard M. Helms are now available online. In Defense Of Democracy Promotion By Zeyno Baran The US, Iraq, and oil: a choice of futures , Paul Rogers Jerusalem Post Netanyahu will focus first on PA, not Syria, senior adviser says Gold: Idea that Netanyahu would withdraw fully from Golan is unfounded mythology; Assad: No normalization till Israel-Palestinian conflict resolved Analysis: Iran faces shift in strategy from moderate Arabs [ BRENDA GAZZAR | Los Angeles Times Visit raises speculation over Turkish-mediated U.S.-Iran talks 'The term 'mediation' is used at times,' Turkey's foreign minister, Ali Babacan, says before leaving for Iran. 'This will only be realized if a concrete request is made by both sides.' Will Obama risk Turkey’s wrath? The National Turkey's Role as Mediator BY: Jacinda Chan | Diplomatic Courier Turkey has improved relations with many adversaries but cannot succeed as a mediator because its foreign problems distract the country from focusing on mediation efforts. Turkey however, practices what it preaches—dialogue solves problems. Jamestown Foundation Turkish-American "Strategic Partnership": On the Way to Rejuvenation? Turkish president not to visit northern Iraq during his trip in March Turkish-American relations in the Obama period The Turkish Economy: EU Accession amid Global Crisis WSJ Turkey's Search for Disappeared Kurds Turkish excavators dug up bone fragments from a field here that prosecutors say may hold Kurdish victims of state death squads from the 1980s and '90s. ŞAHİN ALPAY - Obama niye Türkiye'yi seçti? Ethnic tensions in Kirkuk turn US military into mediator McClatchy FT Turkey to resume foreign currency sales as lira slides Turkey visit proof of new US diplomacy Obama's visit a push for Turkish-Armenian reconciliation Irak Hükümeti PKK'nın Faaliyetlerini İnceleme Altına Aldı Gov't, military at odds over planned border security unit Turkish General Staff cold to establishment of professional army Gül’s postponed visit to Iraq to take place this month IHT NYT A devastating document is met with silence in TurkeyIn Turkey, any discussion of what happened to the Ottoman Armenians can bring a storm of public outrage. But since its publication in January, new evidence - and its Ottoman source - has gone virtually unmentioned. Obama to use Turkey visit to court Muslims SPENGLER Obama and his magic lamp President Barack Obama was expected to adjust United States foreign policy to the constraints of rising foreign debt and existing entanglements. Instead, Obama has strode forth with a magic lamp in hand, namely the US's bottomless capacity to borrow. Struggling countries - such as Turkey - will smile and nod and take American checks, at least for the moment, while there still are functioning governments to take American checks İç Basında Türk Dış Politikası Dış Basında Türkiye – BBC Türkçe 0700 1800 – VOA Türkçe 0630 1345 2130 DW - (UTC) 0830 1130 1530 Turkish Press Review Google News Turkey TurcoPundit ASAM Google News Fırat News Agency KurdishMedia Kurdish Kurdish Aspect Dış Basında Irak BBC Monitoring Inter-national McClatchy Ethnic tensions in Kirkuk turn U.S. military into mediator Abdullah Gül Tahran'a ABD-İran arasındaki halka Kurdish 'grave site' digs begin Turkish authorities begin excavations where it is thought the bodies of Kurds killed in the 1990s may have been left. Kurdish meeting to be held in Arbil Clinton heads home, FM heads to Tehran Echoes of integration at ECO summit? Tehran Times 'Turkey to be US-Iranian go-between' Jerusalem Post Turkish Red Crescent visits Gaza Strip ‘Red Cross, Red Crescent in need of self-criticism over Gaza’ Google News Greece Cyprus Turkish Cypriot Press ABHaber Dış Basında Türkiye-AB İlişkileri Günlük Haftalık Chancellor Merkel Says Nein to Nabucco Georgia: Media Battles Make It More Difficult to Separate Fact from Fiction A call for a referendum on early presidential elections. A claim that Russia wants Turkey to take control of the Black Sea region of Ajara. It is all in the news, but Georgians put little faith in media outlets to help them discern fact from fiction. Greek minister says ‘concerned' about Turkey Atina, Obama'nın Türkiye ziyaretinden endişeli New hope for alignment of civilian-military relations in Turkey Politicians’ stance raises hope for EU The winners and losers with the so-called Armenian genocide ... Turgut Ozal Period in Turkish Foreign Policy: Ozalism Government examines US-Turkey joint statement Famagusta Gazette - Ed Royce (R-CA), a senior member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, introduced legislation condemning Turkey's treatment of the Ecumenical Patriarchate EU Seeks Gas Accords With Ex-Soviet States, Commissioner Says Hedo Okur Tuncay Nihat Altintop Sotheby’s Turkish contemporary art venture a success or not? | H3 Son Dakika Milliyet Hürriyet Zaman GH Türkiye Birinci Sayfalar Akşam Birgün Bugün Cumhuriyet Dünya Hürriyet Milli Gazete Milliyet Posta Radikal Referans Sabah Star Taraf Tercüman Türkiye Vakit Vatan Yeni Şafak Zaman Arşiv Taha Akyol Fikret Bila Hasan Cemal Murat Yetkin İsmet Berkan Şamil Tayyar Ekonomi Turkey's industrial output takes record plunge | |||
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H4 New York Times In Afghanistan, Less Can Be More By ARTHUR KELLER The counterinsurgency lessons that the C.I.A.’s Bill Lair imparted in the 1960s are relevant today: Keep your footprint small. DAVID BROOKS Taking a Depression Seriously If the Republicans wanted to do the country some good, they’d embrace an entirely different approach on the economic crisis World Briefing | Europe: Greece: Bomb at Citibank Branch China’s Leaders See a Calendar Full of Trouble In China, No Plans to Emulate West’s Way Pakistani Tribe Signs Pact to Cooperate With Officials U.S. and S. Korea Start Military Maneuvers, Angering North China Harassed U.S. Ship, the Pentagon Says ‘A Futile Act’ Although Northern Ireland’s power-sharing government is still fragile, we hope the leaders are as committed as they seem to making it work after the recent attack. Editorial Science and Stem Cells Congress should lift restrictions on using federal funds to support work that involves the creation of embryos for research purposes. Obama Puts His Own Spin on Mix of Science With Politics Workers Without Borders The current immigration system hurts wages and working conditions — for everyone. The solution lies in greater mobility for migrants and a new emphasis on workers’ rights. BOB HERBERT Reviving the Dream With the economy in free fall, Americans have an opportunity to reshape the society, and then to move it in a fairer and ultimately more productive direction. U.S. Halted Some Afghan Raids Over Concern on Deaths The halt, which lasted about two weeks, came after a series of nighttime raids by Special Operations troops in recent months killed women and children. Obama’s Budget Faces Test Among Party Barons President Obama will rely on Congressional committee gatekeepers to determine how his tax and spending plans move forward. | H5 Washington Post U.S. to Toughen Its Stance On Trade Administration prepares to take a harder line with trading partners, emphasizing topics from the displacement of U.S. workers to climate change. New Policy Reflects Growing Dissatisfaction With Global Markets Obama's Realism Doctrine By Richard Cohen An administration willing to talk to the Taliban reflects a new realism. Editorial Some Friends Hillary Rodham Clinton undercuts the State Department's own human rights reporting. 'Clash of Civilizations', Misunderstood Amina Chaudary | I am the only Muslim whom Samuel Huntington ever gave a formal interview. His critics have misjudged him. Ignatius: Obama's Lack of Businesspeople Fu: 'Guns, Wars, and Votes'? Not Quite E.J.'s Precinct: An Unlikely Ally in Russia? GOP Senators Question Intelligence Pick's Ties Leading the World by Trading By Charlene Barshefsky, A former U.S. trade envoy offers a strategy for boosting the global economy. A Financial Black Hole By David M. Smick, The treasury secretary is putting off a $2 trillion truth about cleaning up the banks. U.S. Protests Chinese Shadowing in International Waters Science Over All? The Risk in Obama's Stem Cell Policy The Temptation in Obama's Stem Cell Policy By Yuval Levin, In Obama's stem-cell policy, science should inform, but politics should govern. . President Obama's Stem Cell Decision Puts Off Key Questions President Obama lifts the limits on federally funded research but puts off key moral questions. Unity on Agenda Eludes Party Leaders | H6 Guardian Talking to the Taliban has failed before Jason Burke: Barack Obama's call to peel off Taliban 'moderates' has been happening in Afghanistan for several years – and it hasn't worked The dud Czech Editorial: EU can ill afford the luxury of amateur voices, let alone of populist neoliberals like Mr Klaus Alistair Darling: We must now meet the recession head-on, and agree collective action at the G20 US scientists relieved as Obama lifts ban on stem cell research Harvard hails return of free and open collaboration as president revives federal funding for experiments Welcome back to the 21st century Editorial: President Obama takes axe to George Bush's 2001 veto on funding for stem cell research Stand-off shows Chinese navy's secret tactics Pentagon says 'crew members disrobed to their underwear' but Chinese Foreign ministry stays silent India's juggernaut has lost its way Simon Tisdall: As recession-hit India prepares for national elections, security problems in Pakistan are coming increasingly to the fore Middle class habit that leads to crime, violence and destruction Growing cocaine trade linked to international gang crime to be addressed in UN drug conference Europe must pull together in this crisis Yulia Tymoshenko: It is in no country's interest that eastern Europe feels cast adrift. As in the past, we should look to France for leadership This is not our kind of Islam Fatima Bhutto: Sharia law was introduced to Pakistan undemocratically and without debate – but people are too frightened to protest Ulster violence escalates as policeman is shot dead Dissident republicans blamed for second attack in Northern Ireland in three days These criminals can't hold the peace process hostage Jonathan Powell: The only way to turn the Antrim attacks into more than a personal tragedy is an overreaction, precisely what terrorists crave Climate change decisions should be based on science, not political activism Bjørn Lomborg: Stefan Rahmstorf is a respected climate change scientist but by labelling me a 'spin doctor' who 'fools the public' he shows weakness in his argument on sea level rises | |||
H7 The Focus Is on Syria, but the Key Is Really Iran BY: Phil Sands | The National After years of diplomatic drought, the Middle East and in particular Syria have recently been swamped by a deluge of activity, most noticeably the comings and goings of American emissaries. How seriously should we take the Iraq pullout plan? BY TOM RICKS U.S. Seeks to Woo Syria, But Price Could Be Steep - Jay Solomon and Dada Raad (Wall Street Journal) Middle East Wish List for Obama - Patrick Seale, Middle East Times Stephen Walt Hints of Realism? Wary Muslims Seek More Than Gestures in Obama’s ‘Way Forward’ Bloomberg When diplomacy just doesn't cut it BY MICHAEL SINGH BY AARON FRIEDBERG Dan Drezner Worst Superpower Ever From The Nation, a special issue on reinventing capitalism, reimagining socialism. From TNR, what should Obama do about Darfur? A roundtable Iran's Anti-Israel Rhetoric Aimed at Arab Opinion The Assault on Chas Freeman Imagine an Occupied America by Rep. Ron Paul BY: Dominic Moran | ISN Security Watch As the UAE pushes for a nuclear energy capacity, a key moment looms for supporters and opponents of regional nuclear development. How Will Obama Face Dictators? BY: Frida Ghitis | Miami Herald The new economic realities are quickly pushing back the West's concerns for the well-being of people in places such as Tibet, Burma or even Darfur, and eroding our willingness to take a stand on their behalf. Justice for Darfur The International Criminal Court issues a much-needed arrest warrant for the Sudanese president overseeing the genocide in Darfur. (Boston Globe) US, Iran seek to stop Afghan narco-traffic | H8 Iraq Updates IraqSlogger Google News Iraq Iran Syria Mideastwire.com - NPR Iraq U.S. and British Forces in Iraq Are Reduced Iraqi Security Forces Deployed to Syria Border Time Running Out for US Troops in Violent Mosul Ethnic Tensions in Kirkuk Turn US Military Into Mediator In Iran, Khatami Loses a Key Backer | H9 Ha’aretz – IAEA: Arabs crucial to resolving Iran nuke issue IAEA chief: Mideast security structure including Iran, all Arab states and Israel needed for any peace agreement Yoel Marcus: If talk could kill, we'd already be at war with Iran A. Sagi and Y. Stern: Demonization of Arabs down to Jewish worries over own loyalty If Israeli Arabs do not believe in loyalty toward the state, that is not only regrettable but also must be remedied. All citizens must shoulder the burden in making the Israeli collective worthy of everyone's loyalty. Jerusalem Post Netanyahu will focus first on PA, not Syria, senior adviser says Gold: Idea that Netanyahu would withdraw fully from Golan is unfounded mythology; Assad: No normalization till Israel-Palestinian conflict resolved Analysis: Iran faces shift in strategy from moderate Arabs [ BRENDA GAZZAR Assad: Peace must be comprehensive The Cairo Key Egypt takes the diplomatic initiative Encountering Peace: Political dead ends [ GERSHON BASKIN Assad: Site Israel bombed was built over Syrian president doesn't elaborate on type of construction, questions claim of uranium at site. Ya'alon will find urgent agenda if chosen for Defense [ YAAKOV KATZ, "This is one of the most complicated times in Israeli history," says a senior defense official. Daily Alert.org – Hebrew Press Editorials (2008) - Middle East Progress - EJC Israeli Press Review – Google News Israel - Palestine Fayyad interview; and the meaning of his resignation Western Perceptions Of Israel'S Strategic Significance Marc Lynch Why the Palestinian Prime Minister Really Resigned Is Bibi interested in peace with Syria? Jewish Telegraphic Agency Recognizing Two-State Principle Condition for Negotiating With Netanyahu Syria urges Palestinian coordination in peace process Israeli West Bank mines 'illegal' An Israeli human rights group asks the High Court to call a halt to "illegal" mining in the occupied Palestinian West Bank. | |||
Survey sees a drift away from religion in America The percentage of Christians in the US declined, while that of people with 'no religion' almost doubled. Violence is down, but many Iraqis still can't go home Most of Iraq's internally displaced people are unable to return to their houses. The lack of basic services and an inability to rebuild their war-damaged homes keeps them away. Doubts rising over plan to fix banks A fire hose of US funds hasn't ended the credit crisis. What's Plan B? The coming evangelical collapse An anti-Christian chapter in Western history is about to begin. But out of the ruins, a new vitality and integrity will rise. In exile 50 years, will the Dalai Lama ever return to Tibet? China says keep out; the leader fears the Tibet tinderbox will again catch fire. In China, No Plans to Emulate West's Way Partners In Peace?U.S. President Barack Obama's proposal to reach out to "moderate" Taliban to help stabilize Afghanistan has been welcomed by many, including the Afghan president. But can those negotiating partners influence their more militant counterparts? And can the distinction between "moderate" and "extremist" Taliban be made at all? More Pentagon says Chinese harassed U.S. ship Stratfor Part 6: The Obama Administration and South Asia White House tells China U.S. has right to be in China Sea China: Facing 'Hostile Forces' and Economic Stress China is tightening security ahead of anniversaries that could invite unrest in 2009, but instability brought on by economic woes could be Beijing's biggest worry Stand-off shows Chinese navy's secret tactics Pentagon says 'crew members disrobed to their underwear' but Chinese Foreign ministry stays silent India's juggernaut has lost its way Simon Tisdall: As recession-hit India prepares for national elections, security problems in Pakistan are coming increasingly to the fore Talking to the Taliban has failed before Jason Burke: Barack Obama's call to peel off Taliban 'moderates' has been happening in Afghanistan for several years – and it hasn't worked U.S.-Japan-India Strategic Dialogue Der Spiegel The World from Berlin: 'Make an Offer the Taliban Cannot Refuse' Chinese Vessels Shadow U.S. Ship The Pentagon charged that five Chinese ships shadowed and maneuvered dangerously close to a U.S. Navy vessel in an apparent attempt to harass the American crew. Obama to Escalate Drone Attacks in Pakistan The Moderate Taliban, a Field Guide Deals with Taliban Could Be Dangerous - Peter Bergen, CNN About Those Moderate Taliban - Tunku Varadarajan, Forbes The Chinese don't understand their financial system either BY CHRISTINA LARSON The Beast That Is Indian Democracy - Santwana Bhattacharya, Asia Times Talking With the Taliban: Obama Idea Draws Skepticism The beast that is Indian democracy India's rancorous election machine with its 714 million voters is grinding into motion, generating a nation-wide frenzy - and a distraction from the dismal economy. Spread over five phases in 800,000 polling booths and with the support of 877 companies of paramilitary forces and 2.1 million home guards, the sheer scale of the event leaves one breathless. - Santwana Bhattacharya Russian advice: More troops won't help in Afghanistan US General Says Allies 'Not Winning' Afghan War How Useful Is Pakistan's Swat Model? BY: Abdullah M. Adnan | The Daily Star The West seems stunned by the sudden turn of events in Pakistan. The Pakistani government recently negotiated a truce with the Movement for Enforcement of Sharia, endorsed by the local Taliban in Pakistan, to introduce Sharia-based law in the tribal Malakand area. From Three Monkeys Online, a review of Adam Smith in Beijing by Giovanni Arrighi Tibet's season of protest may be foiled by fear On 50th anniversary of the province's failed uprising, China takes unprecedented security measures. In Afghanistan, Good Intentions Not Enough BY: Joshua Foust | World Politics Review Over scalding cups of tea in mid-February, an elder in Nijrab, Afghanistan said to me, "For two years you have come here and asked me the same questions. I like you, I like the French, but you people never learn." He was referring to the generic questions Westerners ask Afghans: What is your life like? Where is the Taliban? What are your village's needs? Japan: A Rare Current Account Deficit Japan’s Finance Ministry on March 9 released its preliminary balance of payments for the month of January, recording its biggest-ever monthly current account deficit of 172.8 billion yen ($1.75 billion). Dean Baker: Following the 1997 financial crisis, Asia got screwed by the US-led IMF. With the housing bubble, Asia returned the favour Tibet in grip of Chinese 'martial law' 50 years after rising Pakistan sets roadblocks in U.S. hunt for extremists, officials say North Korea Parliamentary Election Could Reveal Kim Jong-il Successor BY: Tania Branigan | The Guardian Afghanistan: Undaunted, Bamiyan Province Ponders Tourism Possibilities BY: Aunohita Mojumdar | Eurasianet | H11 IHT German vote a turning point on Russia and its energy By JOHN VINOCUR When Germany votes Sept. 27, the choices could include a government with fewer ambiguities about where it stands on Russia and a plan for taking a less dependent path on energy supply. SURGE IN AFGHANISTAN Been there By ARTHUR KELLER Don't ever let the locals think the mighty U.S. will fight all their battles for them. Germany at odds with U.S. over crisis EUROPE European press review Chancellor Merkel Says Nein to Nabucco Shifting gears from an ostensible equidistance between pipeline projects, German Chancellor Angela Merkel has come out against proposals to use European Union funds to kick-start the Nabucco pipeline project for bringing Caspian... Bosnia’s Incomplete Transition: Between Dayton and Europe,* the latest report from the International Crisis Group, Arthur Herman / New York Post: WHAT'S BEHIND BARACK'S BRIT SNIT Europe is starting to look like the '90s... in a bad way BY JOSHUA KEATING Europe's Debt Crisis from the East - Brian Till, RealClearWorld Europe between past and future, Krzysztof Bobinski Europe’s eastern crisis: the reality-test , Anand Menon Europe wants Danish leader to head NATO France's Fourth Moment - Yuliya Tymoshenko, RealClearWorld Why U.S.-Italian Relations Matter - Brookings Institution EU Seeks to Broaden IMF's Global Role EU finance ministers will ask countries with large reserves to help double IMF resources to $500 billion, and will seek a stronger IMF role in economic surveillance. Irish Assault Raises Specter of Brutal Days BY: John F. Burns | The New York Times After years of sharply reduced political violence in Northern Ireland, the gunning down of a group of British soldiers by suspected Irish Republican Army dissidents has shaken the Protestant and Catholic communities and challenged the still fragile cohesion of the province’s power-sharing government Europe must pull together in this crisis Yulia Tymoshenko: It is in no country's interest that eastern Europe feels cast adrift. As in the past, we should look to France for leadership Financial Problems: German Far-Right Party Says its Survival Is at Risk | H12 RFE/RL Russia's military reform plan falters President Dmitry Medvedev says the global economic crisis will not affect plans to radically reform the Russian military. Yet the pace of the overhaul may be stalled as the Kremlin's worries over the potential social effects of the current global financial crisis take prominence. - Roger N McDermott Google News Azerbaijan A replacement nuclear arms reduction treaty for START I could be completed by the end of 2009. From TNR, from Obama with love: How his "secret letter" to Russia helps isolate Iran, undermine Putin, and save us money Clinton, Lavrov and the Russia Reset BY: Hampton Stephens | World Politics Review From the Middle East to the Caucasus to Central and South Asia, Russia has a hand in some of the most vexing foreign policy problems facing the United States, not least of which are Afghanistan and Iran. Georgia: Media Battles Make It More Difficult to Separate Fact from Fiction A call for a referendum on early presidential elections. A claim that Russia wants Turkey to take control of the Black Sea region of Ajara. It is all in the news, but Georgians put little faith in media outlets to help them discern fact from fiction. Kazakhstan’s Defense Policy: An Assessment of the Trends Alleged official interference in Kazakh media and political circles gives rise to fears that the government is taking a hard line to avoid expressions of public frustration in tough economic times. Can the authorities keep a tight lid on an anxious citizenry by keeping an even tighter lid on the media? More | |||
H13 The Times Analysis: so much more than a naval water fight Sunday's encounter between a US ship and the Chinese navy is all about location. If the nightmare scenario of a superpower war in Asia were to... They've missed the pleasure of hating The Ulster shooting wasn't designed to get rid of the British Army; it was designed to bring it back David Aaronovitch Northern Ireland's dissidents want to drag the Province back to the Troubles. They will succeed only if the authorities react unwisely China accuses US ship of illegal surveying Beijng claims the US ocean surveillance ship intruded illegally on China's special economic zone near Hainan island Buffett: crisis is an economic Pearl Harbor Billionaire investor declares dubious assets the 'best prospect for returns' and defends executives' use of private jets Wall Street Journal Obama's National Intelligence Crackpot By Bret Stephens It's Not Hard for China to Satisfy Tibet By Thupten Jinpa Regulatory reports show 5 biggest banks face huge losses Their latest financial reports show that Citibank, Bank of America, HSBC Bank USA, Wells Fargo Bank and J.P. Morgan Chase have "current" net loss risks from derivatives — insurance-like bets tied to a loan or other underlying asset — of $587 billion as of Dec. 31. That's more than the banks' combined $497 billion in so-called "risk-based capital," the assets they hold in reserve for disaster scenarios. Q&A: How today is — and isn't — like the Great Depression Barry Eichengreen on the G20, global governance, and the missing “vision”. When, exactly, will the misery end? | H14 Financial Times Obama’s Aretha Franklin doctrine She appeared at his inauguration in a magnificent hat. She even sang a song. But who would have guessed that the Queen of Soul would be such an acute guide to the new US president’s foreign policy? In one of her most famous songs, she literally spells out an idea that is central to his approach: “R-E-S-P-E-C-T”, writes Gideon Rachman Future of Capitalism: Destructive creation It was more than greed, cheap money and lax oversight. At the heart of the crisis was the complexity and opacity of modern finance Israel has choice on peace, says Assad Bashar al-Assad, Syria’s president, has suggested he would sign a peace settlement with Israel even without a resolution to the Palestinian conflict, but warned that any such deal would be largely symbolic Iran battles to promote merits of marriage Better education, aspirations for independence and difficult economic conditions have driven up the marriage age for both men and women, which is worrying the conservative regime France takes strength from US ties Hervé Morin, defence minister, tells the FT a warming of relations has given French diplomacy more authority, and defends the Paris plan to rejoin Nato’s command structure Danish premier set for Nato job Anders Fogh Rasmussen, the Danish prime minister, appears set to become the new secretary-general of Nato, following a private agreement by the leaders of Britain, France and Germany to back his candidacy Recession forecast to persist into 2010 Europe's recession risks lasting into 2010, according to a European Union assessment that calls the prospects of a return to economic growth next year "highly uncertain”. US protests to Beijing over naval incidents The White House urged Beijing to follow international law after a series of incidents in which Chinese navy ships allegedly harassed US naval vessels in the South China sea Chinese prices fall for first time in 6 years Chinese consumer prices in February fell for the first time in more than six years with the benchmark consumer price index falling 1.6% from a year earlier, down from a 1% rise in January Low hopes for Palestinian unity talks Cairo talks to focus on forming a unity government and restructuring the PLO to include Hamas Romania in line to receive €20bn IMF package The multilateral support deal, aimed at averting an economic crisis in one of the European Union’s poorest member states, is likely to be similar in size to the one made available to Hungary The consequence of bad economics The crash is testimony to the failure of leaders in affected countries. Most fundamentally to blame is their unwillingness to see what markets need in order to produce good outcomes for society Wanted: a real Tory crisis plan The British Conservative party still lacks overarching strategies – especially when it comes to tackling the global economic crisis Europe rejects extra stimulus appeal US snubbed on call for radical action The future of human beings is what matters Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva seeks an end to dogma Put out the fire before fixing the sprinkler Anil Kashyap and Frederic Mishkin on regulation - Focusing on reforming the financial regulatory system will divert attention from the more crucial task of promoting economic recovery Fix the banks first – and then shoot the bankers Philip Stephens on populism versus decisive action Fairtrade and a new ingredient in business Michael Skapinker looks at a growing trend Tough battles for next US trade chief Ron Kirk, the nominee for US trade representative (USTR) whose nomination was examined by the Senate finance committee, has faced one of the quieter run-ins to his confirmation Obama gives go-ahead for stem cell funds President Barack Obama overturns a Bush administration ban on federal funding for human embryonic stem cell research and promised to remove ideology from scientific research Tension rises as N Korea cuts off hotline Pyongya ng puts million-man army at battle stations, ratcheting up tensions as South Korean and US troops began war games that it warned could spark open conflict | H15 Los Angeles Times North Korea combative as U.S., South Korea open war games As the yearly exercises begin, the North cuts off military communication to the South. Tension rises as the U.S. and allies await North Korea's testing of a long-range missile. Jonah Goldberg The president and his aides say they don't want to waste a crisis. That's a... Opposition in Syria is dying with dissident By David Schenker Obama strengthens role of science in policy With executive orders aimed at widening stem cell research and stripping ideology from scientific appointments, the president signals a clear departure from Bush. Q&A: Politics and stem cell research Sudan opposition leader discusses detention Hassan Turabi talks to The Times about his two-month imprisonment. The prominent Islamist was arrested after calling for President Bashir to turn himself in to face trial on war crimes charges. Editorial | |||
America Is Becoming Less Christian, Less Religious — American Religious Identification Survey Finds Major Denominations Losing Members — America is still a predominantly Christian nation, but it's becoming both less Christian and less religious American Religious Identification Survey 2008 Source: Program on Public Values, Trinity College From NYRB, Elizabeth Drew on the thirty days of Barack Obama Cass Sunstein on the enlarged republic — then and now; Democrats Fight Obama over Budget Here comes socialism Some kind of bank nationalization is probably inevitable. The Democrats don't want to admit it yet. The Republicans just want you to be scared Politico ABC’s The Note – MSNBC FirstRead – Time ThePage Politico Playbook PoliticsHome fivethirtyeight US News Political Bulletin Coming Evangelical Collapse - Michael Spencer, Christian Science Monitor | H18 Independent Leading article: Full nationalisation for the banks edges closer Leading article: A Korean chasm of mistrust | ||||
H19 Military Intelligence Terrorism Detainees Say They Planned Sept. 11 — The five detainees at Guantánamo Bay charged with planning the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks have filed a document with the military commission at the United States naval base there expressing pride at their accomplishment and accepting full responsibility … Meet the woman taking charge at the Pentagon BY LAURA ROZEN Does President Obama Need a Better CIA Spy Network? - Council on Foreign Relations The Economic Crisis: Al-Qaeda's Response
Al-Qaeda has altered its central message in response to the global economic slump and faces dwindling financial resources -- but public counterterrorism programs may also feel the effect of lean budgets, and Western businesses are likely to cut back on security and compliance measures Finding a Way to Review Surveillance Tape in Bulk An agency under the director of national intelligence is seeking to develop an automated computer program that could process millions of feet of videotape, such as surveillance-camera data from countries other than the United States, according to a report released last week. Third Generation Civil-military Relations DIIS This 33-page Danish working paper looks at a particular aspect of the ambitious stabilization work that the US Department of Defense has commenced in Afghanistan, in which the US military is carrying out holistic civil governance reform projects Missile Defense Funds Need Support - Rep. Cantor & Sen. Kyl, Politico Many of the most substantive and significant documents generated by the Obama Administration to date are surprisingly absent from the White House web site. President Obama recently ordered the reorganization of the National Security Council through a Presidential Policy Directive. But the unclassified Directive is not even mentioned on the White House web site, much less posted there. Secrecy News obtained a copy of the signed directive PPD-1 (pdf). Another directive, Presidential Study Directive-1, mandated a review of the organization of homeland security and counterterrrorism activities. Its existence is likewise unreflected on the White House web site. A signed copy is here (pdf). IRANIAN NUCLEAR SCIENCE: A BIBLIOGRAPHY The scale and sophistication of Iranian research in nuclear science and engineering are evident in a newly updated open-source bibliography. Thousands of titles address topics from nuclear physics and nuclear reactor safety to laser isotope separation. The bibliography was prepared by independent researcher Mark Gorwitz. See "Iranian Nuclear Science Bibliography: Open Literature References" (pdf), March 2009. Audio recordings of ten conversations between President Richard M. Nixon and Director of Central Intelligence Richard M. Helms are now available online. The Military's Post-Traumatic Stress Dilemma BY: Tyler E. Boudreau | The Boston Globe A commander cannot serve in earnest both the mission and the psychologically wounded. That's why Admiral Michael Mullen's plan to destigmatize the people who seek help for post-traumatic stress won't work. A Struggle Over U.S. Cybersecurity DHS wants to use human body odor as biometric identifier, clue to deception WASHINGTON, March 9 (UPI) -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security plans to study the possibility that human body odor could be used to tell when people are lying or to identify individuals in the same way that fingerprints can. | H20 Slate Climate change decisions should be based on science, not political activism Bjørn Lomborg: Stefan Rahmstorf is a respected climate change scientist but by labelling me a 'spin doctor' who 'fools the public' he shows weakness in his argument on sea level rises 'More bad news' on climate change A meeting of scientists in the Danish capital Copenhagen is expected to reveal further worrying data on global warming Executive Order: Removing Barriers to Responsible Scientific Research Involving Human Stem Cells | H21 Justin Sullivan / Time: The 10 Major Newspapers That Will Either Fold or Go Digital Next A review of Planet Google by Randall Stross and What Would Google Do? by Jeff Jarvis (more and more and more and more; and more from Bookforum). From TLS, follies of Roman Catholicism: How the Catholic Church failed to save itself from the Reformation. American Religious Identification Survey 2008 Lists & Rankings: World’s Most Admired Companies (2009) Direct to Full List and Other Materials Down with Facebook: not just because of the fake “friends,” but because of the stultifying mind-numbing inanity of it all, the sheer boredom... more» Conspicuous Consumption, a Casualty of Recession In the consumer race to have the latest and the best of everything, the downturn has tripped the reset button. Did Werner Heisenberg really want to build a bomb for Hitler, or did he secretly sabotage the effort on purpose?... more» We, like London’s Bright Young People in 1930, now find ourselves on a dividing line between a time of gross excess and what may be a grim future... more» Music videos pulled from YouTube YouTube in UK to be stripped of most popular music videos after failure to agree licencing deal | |||
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