Rabu, 23 Februari 2011

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The New Yorker: U.S.-Taliban Talks

Posted: 28 Feb 2011 08:39 AM PST

Steve Coll writes about the secret negotiations between the Obama administration and members of the Taliban.

Our Common Cause and Shared Responsibility (Video)

Posted: 23 Feb 2011 01:35 PM PST

Lawrenece Cannon, Canadian minister of foreign affairs, examines how the new economic goals set forth by President Obama can be realized in Canada and how both countries continue to work together in addressing issues abroad and trans-nationally.

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Our Common Cause and Shared Responsibility (Audio)

Posted: 23 Feb 2011 01:32 PM PST

Lawrenece Cannon, Canadian minister of foreign affairs, examines how the new economic goals set forth by President Obama can be realized in Canada and how both countries continue to work together in addressing issues abroad and trans-nationally.

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WSJ: Liberating Libya

Posted: 23 Feb 2011 09:18 AM PST

WSJ suggests that the US and Europe help Libyans overthrow their government.

Wisconsin’s War With Union Represents Progress

Posted: 22 Feb 2011 12:42 PM PST

Amity Shlaes draws a comparison between Governor Scott Walker's decision to reduce public union powers in Wisconsin and Calvin Coolidge's handling of a police strike in Massachusetts.

Clashes In Libya--What Is Next?

Posted: 22 Feb 2011 12:00 PM PST

Bernard Gwertzman asks Elliot Abrams what to expect next from Libya.

Iran's Protests and Economic Realities

Posted: 22 Feb 2011 10:49 AM PST

In contrast to other Mideast states, economic pressures are less likely to topple Iran's regime, says expert Suzanne Maloney. Stronger repressive forces and the impact of international sanctions may strengthen the government, she argues.

TIME: Gaddafi's Next Move: Sabotage Oil and Sow Chaos?

Posted: 22 Feb 2011 09:27 AM PST

Robert Baer speculates on Gaddafi's next move, based off intelligence from those close to the leader.

Stratfor: Revolution and the Muslim World

Posted: 22 Feb 2011 08:54 AM PST

George Friedman details the recent surge of revolutions occurring throughout the Middle East.

Watch Out, Mr. President

Posted: 22 Feb 2011 07:11 AM PST

Leslie H. Gelb comments on how President Obama should respond to the ongoing Middle East protests.

Prepare Now for a Saudi Oil Price Shock

Posted: 22 Feb 2011 07:00 AM PST

Michael A. Levi says potential disruption of oil production in Saudi Arabia highlights the need to develop short term crisis management in the event of a geopolitical oil price shock.

The National Interest: Saleh Falls

Posted: 21 Feb 2011 09:09 AM PST

Ibrahim Sharqieh speculates about Yemen as revolutions sweep the Middle East.

NY Times: Next Question for Tunisia: The Role of Islam in Politics

Posted: 20 Feb 2011 08:22 AM PST

Thomas Fuller discusses what role Islam will play in the new political landscape of Tunisia.