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| H1 Central Intelligence Agency Center for the Study of Intelligence · A Tradecraft Primer: Structured Analytic Techniques for Improving Intelligence Analysis This primer highlights how structured analytic techniques can help one challenge judgments, identify mental mindsets, stimulate creativity, and manage uncertainty. In short, incorporating regular use of techniques such as these can enable one to structure thinking for wrestling with difficult questions. Full Video: Obama's White House Correspondents Dinner Speech Ha’aretz – U.S. puts October deadline on Iran talks J'lem receives confidential report stating special envoy Ross setting deadline for U.S. policy change Alongside talks, Obama renews sanctions against Syria ANALYSIS / Netanyahu is beginning to look worried The Times King’s ultimatum: peace now or war next year Jordan’s King Abdullah emerges as key player in President Obama’s hugely ambitious peace plan for the Middle East TRANSCRIPT: 'A 57-state solution... or war' Jordan is leading a peace initiative that could finally break the deadlock in the Middle East, King Abdullah tells The Times Washington Post The Fault Line Between Pashtuns and Punjabis in Pakistan By Selig S. Harrison, Key to keeping Pakistan stable is understanding its ethnic conflicts. OPINION Saudi Gazette Obama worsening Afghan-Pak state By Graham E. Fuller Los Angeles Times Confusion over Taliban muddies the issues in Pakistan Are fighters religious zealots, thugs or revolutionaries? The perceptions of the public, leaders and U.S. are at odds, but the overriding sentiment in Pakistan is that 'America created this problem.' Memos shed light on CIA's use of sleep deprivation Many see it as more effective and less objectionable than other methods, but memos show it's no picnic. Newsweek Change We Can't Believe In by Fareed Zakaria Pakistan's military has lost every conventional war. It's far better at guerrilla wars. A Foreign Affairs roundtable discussion on the causes of instability in Pakistan and what, if anything, can be done about them; and who gets a state, and why? Stephen Krasner investigates. Congress. Senate. Foreign Relations Committee MESH Iran and the bomb: Israel’s analogies · Why Washington is Waiting for Mussavi BY: Amir Taheri | Asharq Alawsat Waiting for Mussavi! This is the name of a new diplomatic game much in fashion in Washington these days. Home to a veritable industry of political speculation, the American capital has been working overtime to make President Barack Obama's confused foreign policy statements look coherent if not actually meaningful. NYT General Sees a Longer Stay in Iraq Cities for U.S. Troops · STEPHEN WALT Why Obama is the new Nixon Financial Times Taboo broken in US Middle East offensive A period of high-level diplomacy on the Middle East opens in New York on Monday, promising further insights into an emerging strategy from Barack Obama’s administration that is already raising concerns among Israel’s supporters An assured Assad Syria: As Barack Obama’s new Middle East policy offers the country a way out of isolation, Damascus is in danger of a miscalculation that could cost it political influence Talk to Russia, remember Georgia The real test of the Obama approach to Russia will come in how the US responds to Moscow’s claims for primacy in its ‘near abroad’, the former Soviet Union How panic gripped the world’s biggest banks In the second extract from her new book, Gillian Tett reveals how the accumulation of mortgage-backed securities proved to be super-toxic and spoiled the banking binge Like a fish, Europe is rotting from the head Wolfgang Münchau on a weak response to the crisis US joblessness hits 25-year high US unemployment climbed to 8.9 per cent in April, its highest level in a quarter of a century, as the economy shed more than half a million jobs, official figures showed The allies fight the ‘wrong’ war in Afghanistan Max Hastings on the need to refocus the campaign Desperate ‘baby boomers’ return to work The impending retirement of America’s 78m-strong “baby boomer” generation has caused consternation among policymakers for years. Now the “silver tsunami” may be on hold Petraeus: Al Qaeda No Longer Operating in Afghanistan — Gen. David Petraeus says affiliated organizations still have “enclaves and sanctuaries” in the country. CFR Gwertzman Interview with Bruce Riedel on Pakistan's internal political dynamics Afghan drug trade thrives with help, and neglect, of officials McClatchy Newspapers When it's harvest time in the poppy fields of Kandahar, dust-covered Taliban fighters pull up on their motorbikes to collect a 10 percent tax on the crop. Afghan police arrive in Ford Ranger pickups — bought with U.S. aid money — and demand their cut of the cash in exchange for promises to skip the farms during annual eradication. Toll Rises as Iraq Slows Surge - Charles Levinson, Wall Street Journal. Violence is on the rise in Iraq as American troops withdraw. A ground-level look at the handover provides one explanation: The Iraqi government is neglecting many of the successful counterinsurgency initiatives it is inheriting from the US military. New York Times The Trouble With Zero By PHILIP TAUBMAN No nukes at all. A goal deemed quixotic in the era of Stalin gets new life in the age of the Taliban. Task Force Report: U.S. Nuclear Weapons Policy, a report of an Independent Task Force co-chaired by William J. Perry and Brent Scowcroft, and directed by Charles Ferguson Arrest of Ex-Militant Who Switched Sides Shows Iraqi Reconciliation Pitfalls Shaky Pakistan Is Seen as a Target of Plots by Al Qaeda Foreign operatives of Al Qaeda are moving to sow chaos in Pakistan and strengthen the hand of the militant Islamist groups there, U.S. and Pakistani intelligence officials say. Many Try to Run for President in Iran, but Few Will Be Allowed Baker Institute Executive Summary - Russia and the Caspian States in the Global Energy Balance Washington Post Carlos Lozada -- Review of Leslie H. Gelb's "Power Rules: How Common Sense Can Rescue American Foreign Policy" A Big Washington Book by a man who embodies big Washington. Iraqi Forces' Conduct on Humanitarian Mission Raises Questions About Future Local Forces' Conduct During Mission to Help Disabled Children Raises Questions About Future After U.S. Withdrawal A Reality Check for Obama on Afghanistan and Pakistan By Jackson Diehl, Obama couldn't scare Karzai and Zardari. Reporters have a Jones for NSC profiles (Politico) Ha'aertz: Netanyahu sets up Iran task force: Ha’aretz 'Obama's peace plan: Muslim world must recognize Israel'Jordan king describes new U.S. plan to Times of London, calls Netanyahu-Obama meet a critical juncture. Akiva Eldar / Obama is changing the rules of Mideast pressure Like a spoiled child, Israel is in no rush to willingly surrender real estate it has held for decades Amira Hass / Israel knows that peace just doesn't pay Successive cabinets understood that peace with Palestinians could seriously damage national interests Army War College · Parameters, Spring 2009, v. 39, no. 1 “Deterrence in the Israeli-Iranian Strategic Standoff” by W. Andrew Terrill Shimon Peres on Iran: Overreaction Is Better than Underreaction - Interview with Jeffrey Goldberg Center for Strategic & International Studies (CSIS) Global Monitoring Report 2009: A Development Emergency Jerusalem Post Iran to procure Chinese defense system After failing to buy the S-300 from Russia, Teheran will reportedly turn to Beijing. (The Media Line) · The rupture [ DAVID HOROVITZ · Obama's green light to attack Iran CAROLINE GLICK Yedioth Ahronoth '2-states will help on Iran' US ratchets up pressure on new Israeli government ahead of PM Netanyahu's visit as National Security Advisor says Israel should work towards advancing talks with Palestinians if it is worried about nuclear threat from Tehran 9 tips for the road Eitan Haber offers Prime Minister Netanyahu some words of advice before trip to America CFR Meeting Transcript, Audio, Video: U.S. policy toward Russia, with Graham Allison, Maurice Greenberg, Gary Hart, Dimitri Simes, and Peter Osnos Testimony by Stephen Sestanovich on prospects for engagement with Russia before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee Poll: Obama, headed to Middle East, is winning Arab hearts As President Barack Obama prepares to journey to Egypt to address the Muslim world, his overtures to the Middle East are paying off in positive feelings from Arab peoples that far outpace the region's critical view of the United States, according to a new McClatchy/Ipsos Poll Stability lets Basra, a city of poets, return to its roots In the southern Iraqi city, poetry and music have returned since Iraqi forces wrested control from Shiite extremists last year. Islam and democracy can – and do – coexist Just look at successes in Indonesia and Turkey. Pakistani Taliban under pressure from tribal rival A escalating feud could distract Baitullah Mehsud and his 10,000-plus men from fighting Western forces in Afghanistan Asia Times Balochistan is the ultimate prize Strategically, the Pakistani province of Balochistan is mouth-watering: east of Iran, south of Afghanistan, and boasting three Arabian sea ports, including Gwadar - a harbor built by China - which is the absolute key. The only acceptable scenario for the Pentagon is to take over Gwadar, gaining a prime confluence of Pipelineistan and the US empire of bases. The die has been cast. - Pepe Escobar Guardian · Putin ponders presidential comeback Russia's PM gives strong hint in interview with Japanese press about return to Kremlin in 2012 Editorial: The ex-balkan region does not need hothead nationalists who start wars they cannot win with Russia. It needs pragmatists who recognise the constraints of their geography and economy Many of the media's big players - including Rupert Murdoch - are thinking of charging for content Editorial: Is the era of free news over? Peace in our time? Ben White: There is growing speculation about a revamped peace plan for the Middle East. But what will it contain – or achieve? Torture makes a mockery of the brave Ian Buruma: Those who try to pass off torture as an act of war undermine the armed forces' discipline and morale Nato exercises threaten Russian thaw Irina Filatova: It seems Russia is trying to play 'good guys' Europe against 'bad guys' Nato, an odd policy when you look at Nato's composition The Power of the First Impression - Elliott Abrams, Wall Street Journal. · How Obama's America Might Threaten Israel By Norman Podhoretz Is Obama calling out Israel's nuclear program? BY LAURA ROZEN | H2 The Question of Kurdistan: Where Will It Lead? Voice of America mp3 Guardian New deal on Turkey-EU gas pipeline Ankara reaches agreement with EU on new pipeline project unlocking potential Caspian energy bonanza German, French Leaders Oppose Turkey Joining EU Wall Street Journal FT Berlin and Paris unite over Turkey ANALYSIS-Coup probe tests reform in Turkey
Davutoglu Promoting "Strategic Depth" in Turkish Foreign Policy Turkey will not accept IMF demands to curb spending-PM Turkey's Davutoglu leaves for US Turkish military defends guard system TURKEY: CAN TURKEY'S MAIN SECULARIST PARTY MAKE A COMEBACK? Turkey has not scored big at the UNSC yet, no major accident either 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 Iraqi Government OKs Kurds Crude Oil Export Iraq's Kurds to begin oil exports in June No plans to abolish Turkey's rural militia-minister The Question of Kurdistan: Where Will It Lead? Voice of America Kürdistan Petrolü Ceyhan’a akacak BBC reports about Kurdish state channel Iraq demands Turkey, Iran to preserve Iraq's water shares Kerkuk is common denominator between Sadr, Turkish leaders ... Turkish military defends guard system Gül: Kurdish problem is the most important problem of Turkey Aboard A C-17 To Turkey CBS News Flying to an American airbase in Incirlik, Turkey from Kabul in a C-17 cargo plane, a massive, lumbering aircraft which is like traveling in a Beacon's . Iraq Kurds say to start Tawke crude exports June 1 Elections a stimulus for the reshaping of the PUK Turkish-Syrian ties no strategic shift Middle East Times Turkish Parliamentary Delegation Off to Iran Iran to Boost Gas Supplies to Turkey Masrour Barzani holds meeting with French delegation Heritage confident of Iraqi exports Google News Greece Cyprus Turkish Cypriot Press ABHaber Dış Basında Türkiye-AB İlişkileri Günlük Haftalık Sarkozy ve Merkel'den Türkiye Karşıtı Yeni Açıklamalar Turkey won't accept less than full membership, says FM Minister voices strong willingness for EU bid European Union says it's on same page with Turkey on foreign policy Hot reasons to end EU coolness to Turkey Turkish military defends guard system Davutoglu Promoting "Strategic Depth" in Turkish Foreign Policy Islam and democracy can – and do – coexistChristian Science Monitor - FM Davutoglu Receives Phone Call From U.S. Secretary of State Clinton Greek FM wants no problem with neighbors 'Europe needs Turkey, its enthusiasm' (GEN) AMERICAN-TURKISH COUNCIL MEETINGS TO START ON MAY 31 Turkish-American business group to meet May 30 Greece's Muslim population finds a safe harbor in Turkish identity Vartan Oskanian: Time to take stock Stop pandering to the hardliners Rethinking Azerbaijan | Policies | Energy | Supply | European Voice NATO-Azerbaijan: Assessing the Past, Looking Into the Future ADA This Azerbaijani article assesses the current level of partnership achieved between Azerbaijan and NATO Hedo Okur Tuncay Nihat Altintop Hiwakan (The Hopes): Fethullah Gülen Versus Said Kurdi (Said Nursi) Turkey's budget deficit drops to 534 mln liras Local spending a headache for IMF UNESCO satisfied about work in Istanbul | 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 |
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H4 New York Times The Trouble With Zero By PHILIP TAUBMAN No nukes at all. A goal deemed quixotic in the era of Stalin gets new life in the age of the Taliban. Arrest of Ex-Militant Who Switched Sides Shows Iraqi Reconciliation Pitfalls -Shaky Pakistan Is Seen as a Target of Plots by Al Qaeda Foreign operatives of Al Qaeda are moving to sow chaos in Pakistan and strengthen the hand of the militant Islamist groups there, U.S. and Pakistani intelligence officials say. Many Try to Run for President in Iran, but Few Will Be Allowed Iraqi Leaders and Kurds Reach Oil Deal; Pelosi Makes Surprise Visit Gates’s Plan to Shift Military Spending Faces Skepticism 7 Are Killed in Suicide Bombings in Afghanistan Pope Celebrates Mass in Jordan Putin Says NATO Exercises in Georgia Hinder U.S.-Russia Relations Editorial A Lot More to Cut President Obama should have further cut the Pentagon budget by harvesting savings from costly weapons systems designed for the cold war. A Table for Tyrants By VACLAV HAVEL The absence of competition in the election for the United Nation’s Human Rights Council suggests that states that care about human rights simply don’t care enough. The G.D.P. Question By BOB PACKWOOD The real question is not how much we want to tax, but how much we want to spend Who Will Replace Souter? By DAVID BROOKS and GAIL COLLINS Here's hoping for someone Gail Collins likes, and David Brooks can live with. From Air and Ground, Pakistan Strikes Back at Taliban Frank Rich The American Press on Suicide Watch The real question is for the public, not journalists: Does it want to pony up for news, whatever the media that prevail? Editorial After the Stress Tests Investors, consumers and taxpayers alike must wait and see if the nation’s biggest banks will begin to function normally. MAUREEN DOWD Put Aside Logic Just as Spock swoops in to rescue the world from red matter in J. J. Abrams’s dazzling new “Star Trek,” imagine Barack Spock rescuing read matter for the world. Administration Plans to Strengthen Antitrust Rules The Obama administration plans to reverse a Bush administration policy shift that precluded antitrust actions against big corporations. China Emerges as a Leader in Cleaner Coal Technology While the United States debates the use of so-called clean coal, China is mastering the technology and driving down the cost. NICHOLAS D. KRISTOF The Killer No One Suspects Pneumonia is an illness that is easy to treat, yet more than two million children die each year. For Victims of Recession, Patchwork State Aid As millions of Americans seek aid, many are finding it dispensed through a jumble of disconnected programs that reach some and reject others. Parks Fortify Israel’s Claim to Jerusalem A $100 million effort to develop parks outside the Old City of Jerusalem may strengthen Israeli claims to the land. Pope Deplores ‘Ideological Manipulation’ Cadets Trade the Trenches for Firewalls In war games at military schools, hackers replace snipers and the only mines are computer viruses. | H5 Washington Post Iraq Militant Group's Pipeline Through Syria Revives After Long Gap Pipeline to Iraq Back In Business After Lull The Fault Line Between Pashtuns and Punjabis in Pakistan By Selig S. Harrison, Key to keeping Pakistan stable is understanding its ethnic conflicts. Carlos Lozada -- Review of Leslie H. Gelb's "Power Rules: How Common Sense Can Rescue American Foreign Policy" A Big Washington Book by a man who embodies big Washington. Iraqi Forces' Conduct on Humanitarian Mission Raises Questions About Future Local Forces' Conduct During Mission to Help Disabled Children Raises Questions About Future After U.S. Withdrawal A Reality Check for Obama on Afghanistan and Pakistan By Jackson Diehl, Obama couldn't scare Karzai and Zardari. White House Proposes Cuts in Military Recruiting Budget Obama Plan Would Spend 11% Less The Right Fight Over President Obama's Supreme Court Nominee By E.J. Dionne Jr., Liberals should welcome a debate on the Supreme Court -- and win it. The Great Tax Dodge Demystified By Robert J. Samuelson, Page A17 Are multinationals not paying their fair share? In Surprise Iraq Visit, Pelosi Promises ‘Intense Political Involvement' by U.S. By Kristina Kaufmann, As we approach eight years of war, too many families are coming apart at the seams. More Airstrikes Against Taliban Possible, Says U.S. Official Human Rights Work in Putin and Medvedev's Russia By Fred Hiatt, Obama must remember the cause of human rights in Russia. Fear and Worry Pervade Refugee Camps As Pakistanis Flee Assault on Taliban Biden's Advisory Role Expands to Supreme Court Pick Will The Post Figure Out Its Future in a New-Media World? By David Ignatius Taliban-Style Justice Stirs Growing Anger Sharia Being Perverted, Pakistanis Say Obama Delivers the Zingers at Journalists' Dinner Leaving the hard choices for the next one Iraqi Leader Sees Fraud as a Top Worry Obama's Missed Opportunity for Budget Sense By David S. Broder | H6 Guardian · Putin ponders presidential comeback Russia's PM gives strong hint in interview with Japanese press about return to Kremlin in 2012 Editorial: The ex-balkan region does not need hothead nationalists who start wars they cannot win with Russia. It needs pragmatists who recognise the constraints of their geography and economy Many of the media's big players - including Rupert Murdoch - are thinking of charging for content Editorial: Is the era of free news over? Peace in our time? Ben White: There is growing speculation about a revamped peace plan for the Middle East. But what will it contain – or achieve? Torture makes a mockery of the brave Ian Buruma: Those who try to pass off torture as an act of war undermine the armed forces' discipline and morale Nato exercises threaten Russian thaw Irina Filatova: It seems Russia is trying to play 'good guys' Europe against 'bad guys' Nato, an odd policy when you look at Nato's composition Ian Scoones: We must accept the uncertainty surrounding potential pandemics and prepare for surprises if we are to respond effectively Kerry Brown and Peter Wood: China's £2 trillion of foreign currency reserves, accrued through two decades of strong exports and foreign investment, is casting a long shadow Pakistani civilians flee Swat valley as offensive draws closer Army orders residents to leave during lull in fighting, prompting warning of humanitarian crisis Analysis: Crucial to Pakistan's credibility US worst hit by swine flu, WHO says World Health Organisation reveals figures as health officials announce America's third death from virus · Israel 'extends East Jerusalem control' Peace groups say government's secret plans with settler groups could prevent two-state solution Ranj Alaaldin: The Invest Iraq conference outlined the huge potential of taking a stake in the nation's future, but could not disguise the pitfalls · All the president's emails: Sesame Street Production Office, David Axelrod, Joe Biden A selection of Barack Obama's emails from recent days: As seen by Oliver Burkeman · In praise of ... the Council of Europe Editorial: The continent's 'other club' inevitably lives in the EU's shadow but it remains the only forum to span the whole map · Sharia solution Editorial: Piracy off the coast of Somalia has galvanised the international community, but the cause of a failed state in its 18th year of conflict goes unaddressed Obama has them rolling in the aisles President's gags tickle Washington journalists at annual White House correspondents' dinner ,A web of destructionPeter Preston: Be it our high streets, our newspapers or the climate, the internet and the digital lifestyle is ruining the way we live David McNair: Barack Obama must champion a much better exchange of tax information to help the developing world deal with evasion The Observer Do not be fooled by green shoots in the City – our pain will continue Will Hutton: We need a mindset more like the 1930s – trying to develop our economy, encouraging innovation and insisting our banks serve business Ed Kessler: If Pope Benedict is to deepen relations with Jews, he cannot ignore the theological questions about the Christian perspective of Judaism |
| H7 Toll Rises as Iraq Slows Surge - Charles Levinson, Wall Street Journal. Violence is on the rise in Iraq as American troops withdraw. A ground-level look at the handover provides one explanation: The Iraqi government is neglecting many of the successful counterinsurgency initiatives it is inheriting from the US military. Leslie Gelb: Wonky Witness to History - Carlos Lozada, Washington Post CFR The Financial Crisis and Global Financial and Monetary Cooperation (Audio) · MARC LYNCH It's time for a Mideast policy about more than terrorism The Great Depression analogy will not provide easy answers Obama must move beyond pseudo-events Between Egypt and Hizbullah, a crisis just waiting to happen Syria Eats Sanctions but Looks to Mitchell Visit for Understanding Daily Star US talk of Lebanon's sovereignty sounds like a remix of an old song Putting Lebanon's elections in context By Rami G. Khouri The pope's pilgrimage of healing A symbolic figure on pilgrimage to a symbolic place, Pope Benedict XVI has opportunities to heal ancient and modern wounds. (By James Carroll, Boston Globe) Iran Increases its Political and Economic Presence in Latin America IICC A 40-page Israeli report on how Iran is increasing its political and economic presence in Latin America
The Pope's Mideast Opportunity - Tariq Ramadan, The Guardian
Whatever Happened to Muqtada al-Sadr? - Mark Kukis, Time Islam and Democracy Can Coexist - John Hughes, Christian Science Monitor
The Road From Damascus by Marty Peretz | H8 Iraq Updates IraqSlogger Google News Iraq Iran Syria Mideastwire.com - NPR Iraq · Iraq Ends Ban, Allows Kurds to Export Oil The Iraqi federal oil ministry said it will allow the autonomous Kurdish government in northern Iraq to start exporting crude oil after blocking such shipments for the past two years. Economic downturn finally hits Iraq Many thought Iraq, with its unsophisticated banking and high oil revenues, would be unaffected. But with oil prices and consumer spending down, the economy is stalling. Iraq Militant Group's Pipeline Through Syria Revives After Long Gap Pipeline to Iraq Back In Business After Lull General Sees a Longer Stay in Iraq Cities for U.S. Troops Middle East Feels the Pinch Four contenders register for Iran polls Registration for Iran’s presidential election has ended with Mahmoud Ahmadi-Nejad officially seeking re-election next month in a race with three main rivals Poll: Arab world favors Obama, but still wary of U.S. US Forces Not Needed in Iraqi Cities: Maliki We Don't Need GIs in Cities, Iraq PM Tells Pelosi Syrian offhand about US sanctions, policy reversal Obama to address Muslim world again – from Egypt Hale: No Syria deal at Lebanon's expense Obama to Travel to Egypt, Give Speech to Muslim World Obama Picks Egypt as Speech Venue - King Abdullah in Mid East warning Jordan's king warns that failure to reach a Middle East peace deal would result in a new conflict within 12-18 months. A tale of two conflicts with Iraq Iran: Handling of Nuclear Crisis Model for Palestinian ‘Resistance’ Iraqi Forces: Rebuilt and Stronger, but Still Stumbling Oil Falls on Speculation Increased Supplies Will Limit Gains Obama renews sanctions on Syria for one year iPhones in Iraq – the US Army's new weapon Iraqi Leader Sees Fraud as a Top Worry - Nada Bakri, Washington Post. Arrest of Ex-Militant Shows Reconciliation Pitfalls - Sam Dagher, New York Times Pelosi Wants US to Strengthen Intelligence in Iraq Pelosi makes suprise visit to Iraq to talk intelligence U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi made a surprise visit to Iraq on Sunday, meeting with the prime minister and the speaker of the iraqi parliament. Based on comments from all three politicians, intelligence gathering was the main topic of conversation, with Pelosi saying the U.S. could need to increase its intelligence gathering in Iraq as its troop prsence declined. 'It's Time for the Iraqis to Step Up' - Ernesto Londoño, Washington Post Pope Visits Mosque in Muslim Outreach - Dale Gavlak, Washington Times. Syria: No Need to Amend Arab Peace Initiative Gulf economies to contract, says IMF The Gulf’s largest economies are expected to contract this year as Opec-mandated cuts in oil production and declining petroleum revenue erode growth Iraq wants Israel to pay for bombing reactor | H9 Ha’aretz – U.S. puts October deadline on Iran talks J'lem receives confidential report stating special envoy Ross setting deadline for U.S. policy change 'Obama's peace plan: Muslim world must recognize Israel'Jordan king describes new U.S. plan to Times of London, calls Netanyahu-Obama meet a critical juncture. Akiva Eldar / Obama is changing the rules of Mideast pressure Like a spoiled child, Israel is in no rush to willingly surrender real estate it has held for decades Amira Hass / Israel knows that peace just doesn't pay Successive cabinets understood that peace with Palestinians could seriously damage national interests '80% of prisoners in Palestinian jails being held without trial' Alongside talks, Obama renews sanctions against Syria ANALYSIS / Netanyahu is beginning to look worried Report: Syria criticizes renewal of U.S. sanctions Syrian state-run paper calls on U.S. to 'get rid of foolish policies and replace them with openness.' Netanyahu: Israel must ease restrictions on Palestinians Prime Minister tells cabinet economic relief for West Bank residents not a substitute for diplomatic efforts Zvi Bar'el / Easing Gazans' plight is political necessity for Israel Israel has secret plan to thwart division of Jerusalem Shlomo Avineri / The pope and the Palestinian NakbaWhile the finest Israeli writers confront the moral challenge of upholding the justice of the Zionist enterprise while understanding the Palestinians' pain and rights, we hear no comparable moral voice on the other side. Gideon Levy / We deserve to know what the IDF did in our name in Gaza But let's assume Amnesty is lying, Human Rights Watch is fabricating, B'Tselem is embellishing, the UN is anti-Israel and the media is full of hatred against us - isn't there enough in the IDF's own figures to shake us to the core? 'No Jews' policy employed at Austria hotel Tsunami in a test tube The importance that Obama places in moving toward that difficult goal of a nuclear weapons-free world provides Israel with a rare opportunity for launching a unilateral, nonbinding initiative. Facebook founder's roommate recounts creation of Internet giant Arie Hasit, who immigrated to Israel two years ago, roomed with Mark Zuckerberg at Harvard What we must insist on The Palestinians are right when they say the diplomatic custom is to recognize a country, not its regime. Of course, our situation is more complex. Mubarak to urge Netanyahu: Relaunch talks with Palestinians Jerusalem Post Iran to procure Chinese defense system After failing to buy the S-300 from Russia, Teheran will reportedly turn to Beijing. (The Media Line) With Obama and Netanyahu, it's the trust that counts [ HERB KEINON, India to finally receive Phalcon AWACS · The rupture [ DAVID HOROVITZ, · Obama's green light to attack Iran [ CAROLINE GLICK How Ahmadinejad helped Israel
So, what's Obama's position on linkage? by Shmuel Rosner 'Iran boosts need for 2-state solution' NSC chief tells ABC that US agrees that Teheran's nuclear ambitions pose "existential threat" to Israel. Blair: We've reached 'moment of truth' Quartet's envoy tells 'Post' why choices facing region might now prompt progress toward reconciliation. Syrian state-run paper criticizes renewal of US sanctions Front-page 'Tishrin' editorial urges Obama to abandon "foolish policies," says Damascus hopeful US will not cave in to Israeli pressures. An open message to the pope
Yedioth Ahronoth '2-states will help on Iran' Our enemies’ mistakes/ Bechor Guy Bechor says this was good year for Israel, as our enemies made series of mistakes Iran-Israel linkage harmful Illogical linkage makes anti-Iran campaign a hostage in hands of Palestinian terrorists 9 tips for the road Eitan Haber offers Prime Minister Netanyahu some words of advice before trip to America Pope Benedict XVI holds negative, divisive views regarding other religions, writes MK Horowitz Abbas distances himself from Ahmadinejad's anti-West rhetoric ahead of meeting with Obama PM vows Israel won't leave Golan Daily Alert.org – Hebrew Press Editorials (2008) - Middle East Progress - EJC Israeli Press Review – Google News Israel - Palestine The Power of the First Impression - Elliott Abrams, Wall Street Journal. · How Obama's America Might Threaten Israel By Norman Podhoretz From Commentary: Determined fecklessness on Iran could lead to nuclear war. Is Obama calling out Israel's nuclear program? BY LAURA ROZEN Comment on Iran and the bomb: Israel’s analogies by Walter Laqueur The Paradox of Israel's Pursuit of Might by Max Hastings Pope to Take 'Prudent' Approach With Israel Pope Benedict XVI arrives in Israel on Monday, shouldering 2,000 years of often-rocky ties between Catholics and Jews In U.S., A Change In Tone On Israel Don't Blame Israel - Alan M. Dershowitz, New York Post opinion. Hamas Claims U.S., E.U. Are Reaching Out - Marc Perelman, Time Israel, Lebanon: Indications of Possible Conflict A reduction in the U.N. force monitoring southern Lebanon hints at possible Israeli preparations for a rematch with Hezbollah. New pressures for Netanyahu will lead to the same old manoeuvres James Zogby : The Obama administration has made clear its intention to achieve a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. · Israel 'extends East Jerusalem control' Peace groups say government's secret plans with settler groups could prevent two-state solution Gaza's Real Civilian Death Count - Simona Weinglass, The New Republic
Shimon Peres on Iran: Overreaction Is Better than Underreaction - Interview with Jeffrey Goldberg FACTBOX - Main issues in Middle East peace process · 'Do as I Say Not as I -- Never Mind' BY: Uri Dromi | Miami Herald Avigdor Lieberman, Israel's foreign minister, has raised some concerns because of his hawkish positions and blunt language. However, European foreign ministers who met him this week were happily surprised by his pragmatism The War to Begin All Wars [review of Benny Morris] by Gershom Gorenberg Report: Syria, Iran Set Conditions For Support Of Hamas, Islamic Jihad With nationalist demagogues rising to power in both India and Israel, Pankaj Mishra examines their parallel histories. Arab World Needs to Stop Banning Books and Movies about Jews - H.D.S. Greenway Pope Benedict starts Israel visit Pope Benedict, on a tour of the Holy Land, travels to Jerusalem amid tension between the Israeli government and the Vatican |
| Stability lets Basra, a city of poets, return to its roots In the southern Iraqi city, poetry and music have returned since Iraqi forces wrested control from Shiite extremists last year. Islam and democracy can – and do – coexist Just look at successes in Indonesia and Turkey. Pakistani Taliban under pressure from tribal rival A escalating feud could distract Baitullah Mehsud and his 10,000-plus men from fighting Western forces in Afghanistan. Pope embarks on Mideast fence-mending trip His pilgrimage this week is also a chance to reassure Jews and Muslims about Vatican views. In some ways, reduced time can enrich our lives. Obama passes the stress test, too His economic team forces a transparency on troubled banks that needs to be permanent. China quake: From rubble, civil society builds Volunteerism stands strong one year later – and has even won support from local authorities normally wary of grass-roots movements. Pakistan's sharia cease-fire: I knew it wouldn't work, Zardari says Political and military leaders in the region try to look to the positive as Taliban fighters entrench in Pakistan's Swat Valley. US tries, tries again to revive North Korean talks US envoy Stephen Bosworth is visiting Beijing, Seoul, and Tokyo, after Pyongyang rejected six-party dialogue and threatened to test another nuclear bomb. From Air and Ground, Pakistan Strikes Back at Taliban - Andrew Kannapell, New York Times. Pakistan Again Faces a Test It Has Often Failed Before - Matthew Rosenberg From Strategy to Implementation: The Future of the U.S.-Pakistan Relationship [May 6, 2009] Geopolitical Diary: U.S. Limitations in Afghanistan The situation in Afghanistan is not presenting the United States with any good options for getting the Taliban to the negotiating table An 'Afpak' About-Face For Obama - Jackson Diehl, Washington Post opinion. Inside the Taliban's besieged Swat fortress as battle rages Obama's Big Bet on Pakistan - Doyle McManus, Los Angeles Times opinion. The United States has just acquired a new client state -- one with 170 million people, nuclear weapons, an Islamist insurgency and Osama bin Laden. And that's the good news. Taliban-Style Justice Stirs Growing Anger - Pamela Constable, Washington Post. Confusion Over Taliban Muddies the Issues in Pakistan - Mark Magnier, Los Angeles Times Jerusalem Post Iran to procure Chinese defense system After failing to buy the S-300 from Russia, Teheran will reportedly turn to Beijing. (The Media Line) India's Role in Democracy Promotion - Council on Foreign Relations China stirs a
Coalition Gov't in India? No Thanks - Vir Sanghvi, Hindustan Times Where Pakistan Is Winning - Haider Ali Hussein Mullick, Newsweek North Korea's Cries for Attention - Joel Brinkley, Global Post North Korea Not Coming to Party - Donald Kirk, Asia Times
Indian Communist Chic - Siddharth Varadarajan, Wall Street Journal Let China Launch Its Carrier - Tetsuo Kotani, Japan Times · STEPHEN WALT Time to talk to the Taliban?
| EUROPE European press review Wolfgang Münchau: Like a fish, Europe is rotting from the head There is nothing in European politics that stinks more than the apparent inevitability of another five-year term for the Portuguese president of the Commission, writes Wolfgang Münchau Threat to German welfare systemGermany’s generous welfare system could collapse as early as this year because of the economic crisis and misguided confidence-boosting measures by the government WSJ Europe Betrays Its Mission in Prague By Borut Grgic Its eastern partnership plan is just seven pages of ramble. The Securitisation of Islam in Europe CEPS This 17-page research paper summarises the main hypotheses and results of the research on the securitisation of Islam. It presents recommendations to facilitate the greater inclusion of Muslims within European public spheres German parties widen political gap Chances run high that a grand coalition of the country’s two main parties could again take government after September’s election as two smaller parties rule out alternative tie-ups Centre for European Reform Synergies vs. Spheres of Influence in the Pan-European Space CEPS This 104-page report investigates whether and how the European Union, in its policies towards Russia, the Eastern partner countries and Central Asia, might build stronger common programmes and projects across these three political ‘spaces’ Women in European politics - time for action Source: European Commission: Directorate-General for Employment, Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities Full Document (PDF; 2 MB) At European level, the members of the European Parliament comprise 31% women and 69% men. This is a better balance than in national parliaments but progress towards gender equality has stagnated and there has been little change since the 1999 elections. The 2009 elections represent an opportunity to take the next step forwards. In national parliaments across the European Union, slightly less than one in four members of parliament are women (24%). Sweden, the Netherlands and Finland are the only EU countries with more than 40% women in parliament. Services sector starts to feel more confident Service sector companies in European and emerging markets have recovered much of the confidence lost as the global recession took its toll, providing another sign of green shoots NATO-Azerbaijan: Assessing the Past, Looking Into the Future ADA This Azerbaijani article assesses the current level of partnership achieved between Azerbaijan and NATO A Look in the EU's Unbalanced Books - Christopher Booker, Daily Telegraph Where Is Italy Headed? - John Lloyd, Financial Times · Berlusconi rejects 'multi-ethnic' Italy PM denies claims Italy violated international law when navy returned more than 200 'boat people' to Libya Historic role How Hungary cut a hole in the iron curtain, in 1989 | H12 RFE/RL Google News Azerbaijan CFR Meeting Transcript, Audio, Video: U.S. policy toward Russia, with Graham Allison, Maurice Greenberg, Gary Hart, Dimitri Simes, and Peter Osnos Testimony by Stephen Sestanovich on prospects for engagement with Russia before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee Geopolitical Diary: Russia's Shifting Relations with Washington and Warsaw · 4 F's for the 4 I's BY: Vladislav Inozemtsev | The Moscow Times Dmitry Medvedev came to power promoting the doctrine of "Four I's" -- that is, to develop the country's institutions, infrastructure, innovation and investment. But he was hostage to a system that had been created over the preceding eight years by his mentor, former President Vladimir Putin. Russia warns foes in Soviet-style show of might … Russia on Saturday sternly warned its foes not to dare attempt any aggression against the country, as it put on a Soviet-style show of military might in Red Square including nuclear capable missiles. Moscow show of strength hides military weakness Parade intended to symbolise the return of Russian might, but it cannot mask the dismal state of the armed forces Icy winds threaten US-Russia thaw Nato exercises and spying case hit détente · Georgia President to Meet Protesters Mikheil Saakashvili will meet opposition leaders to try to break a monthlong political deadlock. Human Rights Work in Putin and Medvedev's Russia By Fred Hiatt, Page A17 Obama must remember the cause of human rights in Russia. Azerbaijan: Diaspora Organization Tries to Counter Armenian-American Influence in Washington · A Czar in Chains BY: Benjamin Bidder | Der Spiegel One year after taking office, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev's track record has been less than impressive. Prime Minister Vladimir Putin still pulls the strings of power while his former protégé struggles unsuccessfully to free himself. Central Asia and Caucasus: Terrorist Threat on Rise in Ferghana Valley - US State Department |
H13 The Times King’s ultimatum: peace now or war next year Jordan’s King Abdullah emerges as key player in President Obama’s hugely ambitious peace plan for the Middle East TRANSCRIPT: 'A 57-state solution... or war' Jordan is leading a peace initiative that could finally break the deadlock in the Middle East, King Abdullah tells The Times Time for a Deal The Arabs and the Americans must seize a rare chance for Middle East peace Obama aims high on his first Arab visit Obama: 'It is time for Middle East progress' The American President regards his early peak of global popularity as offering the opportunity to revive the peace process Netanyahu’s ‘make or break’ peace meeting King Abdullah of Jordan says that a failure by Obama to find a solution to the Middle East conflict would point to another war Gordon Brown set for election wipeout Analysis shows that Gordon Brown is heading for a humiliating third place in next month’s local elections Karzai in move to share power with warlord Extremist on America's list of most-wanted terrorists is to hold talks with the Afghan government in coming weeks Israel fears Jewish attack on ‘Hitler Youth’ Pope Security is stepped up for the controversial Benedict XVI's visit to the Middle East amid worries over reprisals Moscow show of strength hides military weakness Parade intended to symbolise the return of Russian might, but it cannot mask the dismal state of the armed forces China and us – a cultural revolution Britain is their largest European investor. Today's summit will develop this vital relationship Damage limitation is Labour’s only option This Parliament is exhausted. We need new MPs, a new Speaker and a new Prime Minister Thousands flee Taleban battle zone Civilians streamed out of the Swat Valley in Pakistan after Government lifts curfew but aid workers warn over relief camps Timing of attack on Taleban is no accident The Pakistan Army's assault on the militants seems designed to coincide with President Zardari’s visit to Washington CIA terror suspects 'kept awake for 11 days' Justice Department memos reveal prisoners shackled to floor dressed in nappies and deprived of sleep for up to 11 days Pope pleads for Middle East Christians Pope Benedict XVI called for Christians to be better protected in the Middle East as he addressed a crowd of 20,000 in Jordan Stelzer Much of the news of late has been a lot cheerier than the reports that descended on us only a few months ago Global Monitoring Report 2009: A Development Emergency | H14 Financial Times Taboo broken in US Middle East offensive A period of high-level diplomacy on the Middle East opens in New York on Monday, promising further insights into an emerging strategy from Barack Obama’s administration that is already raising concerns among Israel’s supporters An assured Assad Syria: As Barack Obama’s new Middle East policy offers the country a way out of isolation, Damascus is in danger of a miscalculation that could cost it political influence Talk to Russia, remember Georgia The real test of the Obama approach to Russia will come in how the US responds to Moscow’s claims for primacy in its ‘near abroad’, the former Soviet Union How panic gripped the world’s biggest banks In the second extract from her new book, Gillian Tett reveals how the accumulation of mortgage-backed securities proved to be super-toxic and spoiled the banking binge Like a fish, Europe is rotting from the head Wolfgang Münchau on a weak response to the crisis US joblessness hits 25-year high US unemployment climbed to 8.9 per cent in April, its highest level in a quarter of a century, as the economy shed more than half a million jobs, official figures showed The allies fight the ‘wrong’ war in Afghanistan Max Hastings on the need to refocus the campaign A tale of two conflicts with Iraq Desperate ‘baby boomers’ return to work The impending retirement of America’s 78m-strong “baby boomer” generation has caused consternation among policymakers for years. Now the “silver tsunami” may be on hold Shareholder duties Stronger action against the perverse incentives for risk-taking by bankers could have saved shareholders money – and made financial sector collapse less likely Kindling the news One of the media industry’s best hopes lies in that clutter of gadgets that is starting to litter your coffee table and weigh down your handbag Icy winds threaten US-Russia thaw Relations have gone awry between the two powers because Russia expelled two Canadian diplomats from Nato’s mission in Moscow while the alliance went ahead with a long-planned military exercise in Georgia Amid economic rubble, Shangkong will rise Jeffrey Garten on a Shanghai-Hong Kong partnership Christopher Caldwell on hunger strike tactics America’s classroom equality battle Fixing US education means firing the worst teachers and shutting the worst schools, but in many parts of the country sacking a teacher, however incompetent, is next to impossible. Will Mr Obama dare to face down this powerful Democratic party constituency, asks Clive Crook | H15 Los Angeles Times Confusion over Taliban muddies the issues in Pakistan Are fighters religious zealots, thugs or revolutionaries? The perceptions of the public, leaders and U.S. are at odds, but the overriding sentiment in Pakistan is that 'America created this problem.' Economic downturn finally hits Iraq Many thought Iraq, with its unsophisticated banking and high oil revenues, would be unaffected. But with oil prices and consumer spending down, the economy is stalling. Memos shed light on CIA's use of sleep deprivation Many see it as more effective and less objectionable than other methods, but memos show it's no picnic. The nation needs a better GOP By Mickey Edwards Republicans have to put a leash on attack-dog tactics and engage in a constructive manner to deal with serious problems facing the country Pope encourages Christians in Middle East to persevere Benedict XVI, closing a visit to Jordan, holds Mass for 20,000 before heading to Israel and the West Bank. Obama chooses Egypt for address to Muslims The president's promised speech to Muslims worldwide will be June 4 during a multinational trip Pope calls for cooperation between Christians and Muslims Pope Benedict XVI, speaking at a mosque in Amman, Jordan, also expresses concern about the discrimination that he says Christians and others face in Islamic nations such as Saudi Arabia and Iraq Pelosi visits Iraq, discusses economy BAGHDAD — U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi made a surprise one-day visit to Baghdad today and discussed U.S.-Iraqi economic relations with the prime minister, the government spokesman said. Cheney backs Limbaugh for GOP future Editorial |
| H16 American Politics Full Video: Obama's White House Correspondents Dinner Speech Barack Obama's rich supporters fear his tax plans show he's a class warrior Huckabee warns GOP could become ‘irrelevant’ WSJ Republicans and the 'Public Option' Is the Conservative Movement Losing Steam? Posner The Serious Conflict in the Modern Conservative Movement-Becker The nation needs a better GOP By Mickey Edwards Republicans have to put a leash on attack-dog tactics and engage in a constructive manner to deal with serious problems facing the country The Republican Party ignores young 'millennials' at its peril The new generation of voters is unified, committed and, for the foreseeable future, overwhelmingly... Buzzwords: Rephrasing Obama's lexicon Scratch "cap and trade" and "global warming," Democratic pollsters tell Obama. They're ineffective. Republicans are also rethinking how to use words to their advantage. What Republicans need is a mutiny By Richard A. Viguerie The party establishment is out to sea, so conservatives need to start rocking the boat. Cheney: Obama endangers the nation Gates’s Plan to Shift Military Spending Faces Skepticism The Torture Trials Of 2010 - Jonathan Rauch, National Journal
Frank Newport / Gallup: Democrats Do Best Among Generation Y and Baby Boomers Obama Delivers the Zingers at Journalists' Dinner Guests: Nat'l Sec. Advisor Jones, Sen. McCain - This Week Politico ABC’s The Note – MSNBC FirstRead – Time ThePage Politico Playbook PoliticsHome fivethirtyeight US News Political Bulletin Will Congress keep paying for these two wars?The debate over how — and how long — the United States should fight wars in Iraq and Afghanistan returns to Washington's political stage this week as a wary Congress begins considering new funding for the conflicts. The House of Representatives is scheduled to spar over a $96.7 billion plan to pay this year's costs for the wars and flu prevention strategies, with final passage likely by the end of the week. The Senate Appropriations Committee plans to write its version on Thursday. Why Policy Changes During Obama Presidency Will Be More Significant than During Clinton, Reagan Administrations Obsessive Housing Disorder. Nearly a century of Washington’s efforts to promote home ownership has produced one calamity after another... more» | H17 Daily Telegraph Pakistan army ready for house-house combat with Taliban The Pakistani military has prepared for house-to-house combat to flush the Taliban from its urban strongholds in the Swat Valley. The Pope brings the Truth - not a peace planGeorge Pitcher says that critics of Pope Benedict have the wrong idea about his role in the modern world. | H18 Independent Exclusive Interview David Cameron: I'll pull plug on Brown He's miles ahead in the polls and next year Cameron can expect to be PM. Except that he knows he can afford to take nothing for granted. Karzai's warlords They are brutal, bloodthirsty – and becoming increasingly influential in Afghan politics. Pakistan faces biggest human flood since 1947 Half a million people are being displaced by Pakistan's military operations against the Taliban Patrick Cockburn: Who killed 120 civilians? The US says it's not a story |
| H19 Military Intelligence Terrorism Cadets Trade the Trenches for Firewalls In war games at military schools, hackers replace snipers and the only mines are computer viruses A Model for Population-Centered Warfare (Full PDF Article) Petraeus: Al Qaeda No Longer Operating in Afghanistan — Gen. David Petraeus says affiliated organizations still have “enclaves and sanctuaries” in the country. Australia Department of Defence Brookings Institution Army War College An excerpt from Baghdad at Sunrise: A Brigade Commander's War in Iraq by Peter R. Mansoor. FPRI The Role of Nuclear Weapons in International Politics: A Strategic Perspective American Enterprise Institute (AEI) · The Jidahist International: Al Qaeda's Advance in the Levant iPhones in Iraq – the US Army's new weapon Applications prove invaluable for soldiers on the battlefield Greg Miller / Los Angeles Times: Memos shed light on CIA use of sleep deprivation — Though widely perceived as more effective and less objectionable than other interrogation methods, memos show it's harsher and more controversial than most realize. And it could be brought back. Center for Defense Information (CDI) Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments (CSBA) Deutsche Welle: Myglesias / Matthew Yglesias: Defense Spending as a Global Public Good Foreign Policy Research Institute (FPRI) RAND · International Cooperation with Partner Air Forces | H20 Slate · Climate report calls for tough action Government report recommends radical overhaul of global institutions to combat climate change Congressional Budget Office (CBO) · Potential Impacts of Climate Change in the United States Century Foundation A Value Oriented Legal Theory for Muslim Countries in the 21st Century: A Comparative Study of Both Islamic Law and Common Law Systems | H21 · The end of the age of free Many of the media's big players - including Rupert Murdoch - are thinking of charging for content US newspapers eye government support Congress is looking at handful of ideas to keep the fourth estate ticking over Editorial: Is the era of free news over? An article on solving the mystery of the vanishing bees. Fortune goes inside the world's biggest hedge fund: Bridgewater founder Ray Dalio's intense focus on principles helps him make money in good times and bad — now he's bracing for some very tough times indeed. The split between scientists and writers CP Snow once said the divide threatened western civilisation. So what has changed? Why Is Google So Dominant? Evening Standard Says 'Sorry' to Readers As newspapers around the world frantically search for ways to keep readers, The Evening Standard is trying an unusual tactic: apologizing for its past coverage How Do Americans Really Feel About God? Charles Darwin did not invent the idea of evolution, or even the idea that a process of evolution had occurred in the history of life... more» · Copyright Critics Rationalize Theft By Mark Helprin “The emotions you get from listening to Mozart are like the faint glimpses of ultimate reality we get from quantum experiments.” Yeah, in Quantum Theory, anything goes... more» Amis, Osborne, Larkin, and Tynan. Blokes with no time for social disciplines: self-assertion and pleasure were what they were after... more» The end of East Germany was ushered in by massive protests across the land. But opposition to communist rule had started with a whisper... more» where are the paleo-Schumpeterians when we need them?: |
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