Jumat, 07 Januari 2011

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What Does al-Sadr's Return Mean for Iraq?

Posted: 07 Jan 2011 11:41 AM PST

Mohamad Bazzi says Muqtada al-Sadr has returned home to play a central part in Iraqi politics and to oversee his movement's transition from a militia force to a powerful political group.

U.S. Deepwater Drilling's Future

Posted: 07 Jan 2011 11:28 AM PST

The Gulf of Mexico oil spill spotlights the growth of deepwater drilling and the challenges of balancing strong environmental regulation with efforts to expand U.S. domestic oil production.

UN General Guidelines for Peacekeeping Operations, 1995

Posted: 07 Jan 2011 10:57 AM PST

Guidelines

Energy and Climate Change - Second Report UK Deepwater Drilling - Implications of the Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill

Posted: 07 Jan 2011 09:32 AM PST

This report from the U.K. House of Commons expresses confidence in the government's regulatory ability over the oil drilling sector, while conceding that some proposed expansions in regulation should be adopted in light of the B.P. spill in the Gulf of Mexico.

Explaining the Salman Taseer Murder

Posted: 07 Jan 2011 08:09 AM PST

The killing of Punjab's governor, Salman Taseer, was symptomatic of widespread religious intolerance and fanaticism in Pakistan, says CFR's Ed Husain.

Southern Sudan's Milestone Referendum

Posted: 07 Jan 2011 07:01 AM PST

The January 9 referendum on southern Sudan's secession is expected to go smoothly, but some experts caution that disputes over oil and land, and the south's volatility, could mean a violent transition.

Egypt's Copt Crisis

Posted: 06 Jan 2011 01:37 PM PST

The recent bombing of a Coptic Church in Egypt underscores deep sectarian tensions and reflects the need for a more open and tolerant society, says CFR's Steven Cook, but Egypt's government would rather ignore underlying political causes.

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A Conversation with Yang Jiechi (Video)

Posted: 06 Jan 2011 12:39 PM PST

China's Minister of Foreign Affairs Yang Jiechi discusses the strengthening relationship between the United States and China, in addition to outlining President Hu Jintao's upcoming visit.

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Pakistan's Counterterrorism Strategy: Separating Friends from Enemies

Posted: 06 Jan 2011 08:37 AM PST

This Washington Quarterly piece outlines the conflicting loyalties the Pakistani government faces in its efforts to forestall Taliban and Indian threats and preserve relations with the United States, and the resulting consequences for its international partners.