Selasa, 14 Desember 2010

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North Korea-Iran Nuclear Cooperation

Posted: 14 Dec 2010 12:25 PM PST

WikiLeaks' cables on North Korea's missile sales to Iran have raised new concerns about the country's proliferation activities. Expert Jeffrey Lewis says Pyongyang's procurement networks pose the biggest threat, and recommends the international community strengthen interdiction measures.

After Holbrooke, New Afghan Tests

Posted: 14 Dec 2010 10:28 AM PST

Richard Holbrooke was an important figure in civilian efforts to stabilize Afghanistan and Pakistan. His death could leave a diplomatic void as the Obama administration seeks to reassert its counterinsurgency strategy, reports say.

That C Word

Posted: 14 Dec 2010 07:35 AM PST

Richard N. Haass comments on how "compromise" has become a dirty word in U.S. politics.

Dealing Directly with North Korea

Posted: 14 Dec 2010 06:37 AM PST

With tensions on the Korean peninsula continuing to arouse U.S. concern, expert Leon Sigal calls for the United States and South Korea to support a peace process and political and economic engagement with North Korea.

Guardian: Time for Negotiation in Afghanistan

Posted: 13 Dec 2010 11:04 AM PST

A group of nearly fifty experts and fieldworkers call on President Obama to explore a political settlement that includes the Taliban.

Economist: The Party Versus the Pope

Posted: 13 Dec 2010 10:52 AM PST

The Economist reports that the Communist Party in China is tightening its control of the Catholic church.

 

Procrastination Economics

Posted: 13 Dec 2010 09:47 AM PST

In the Washington Post, Fareed Zakaria criticises the latest tax compromise for lacking a balanced, long-term solution to skyrocketing deficits, deriding the current trend towards 'maƱana economics', and compares it to China's investment in sustainable growth.

CRS: Criminal Prohibitions on the Publication of Classified Defense Information

Posted: 13 Dec 2010 07:59 AM PST

Amidst a Justice Department investigation weighing whether WikiLeaks has violated U.S. criminal law, this Congressional Research Service report provides an overview of the relevant law as it may apply to pertinent allegations.

 

Groundhog Day for Afghan Policy

Posted: 13 Dec 2010 07:29 AM PST

Leslie H. Gelb discusses President Obama's Afghan policy review.

U.S.-Canada Perimeter Security in 2011

Posted: 13 Dec 2010 06:17 AM PST

Edward Alden discusses the next steps in border strategy and a genuine system of "perimeter security" between the United States and Canada.

Immigration

Posted: 09 Dec 2010 08:11 AM PST

News, legislation, statistics, and reports regarding immigration.