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H1 New York Times
Clinton
to End Bid and Endorse Obama Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton will bring
to a close her 17-month campaign for the White House after Democrats urged
her to allow the party to unite Wall Street Journal Clinton
Unlikely as No. 2 Hillary Clinton, who refused to concede
after Barack Obama claimed the Democratic presidential nomination, will do so
Saturday, two top advisers said. Obama assembled a three-person team to lead
his search for a running mate, but close advisers signaled an Obama-Clinton
ticket was highly unlikely CBS Poll: Obama Leads McCain Read The Complete CBS News Poll On
The General Election Independent Revealed:
Secret plan to keep Iraq under US control A secret deal being
negotiated in Baghdad would perpetuate the American military occupation of
Iraq indefinitely, regardless of the outcome of the US presidential election
in November.
Ali Allawi: This raises huge questions over our independence Differences Between US, Iraq on Security
Treaty Outlined - UK Arabic Paper Forward Obama Tells Aipac He’ll Do
‘Everything It Takes’ To Stop Iran From Getting Nukes Foreign Policy Seven
Questions: The New World Energy Order Living
with a Nuclear Iran - Richard Haass, CNAS /
CFR The
Rise of Middle East Peacemakers - Hady Amr, Brookings Slate Is Barack Obama Too Naive
To Be President? Not in the post-Cold War world. The
Iraq War: Key Trends and Developments - Anthony Cordesman, CSIS Israeli
and Syrian Weapons of Mass Destruction - Anthony Cordesman, CSIS Moscow's Fig Leaf By: Mark Leonard | The Moscow Times Top ten solutions to the
world’s biggest problems. The Copenhagen Consensus says micronutrients must
take the highest priority... more» The
Afghan-Pakistan War: A Status Report - Anthony Cordesman, CSIS Diplomatic
Strategies for Dealing with Iran - Dennis Ross, CNAS The
Implications of Military Confrontation with Iran - Vali Nasr, CNAS Military
Elements in Dealing with Iran's Nuclear Program - Ashton Carter, CNAS Ha’aretz – Obama tells AIPAC:
Jerusalem will remain Israel's undivided capital Abbas blasts Obama's
speech, saying Palestinians will not accept a state without Jerusalem as its
capital Olmert to
AIPAC: We must stop Iran threat by all possible means Rosner's
Domain / It's Obama's good intentions for Israel that AIPAC fears Obama
is smarter than the electorate, and it is doubtful he will carry out all of
his fanciful promises Approaching
an Iranian winter Ari Shavit There is a real possibility that President
George W. Bush will end his woeful second and final term of office with a
bang, not a whimper. Jerusalem
Post Olmert:
Fewer questions remain on US stance on Iran Following meeting with
President Bush, PM tells reporters that "real strides" are being
made every day to deal with the problem.
US
intel chief to consult with IDF US official McConnel to make rare visit to Israel amid
reports that Bush considering action on Iran. [ DANIEL PIPES Washington Post Pushing Bush to Attack Iran By Dan
Froomkin Q & A with President
Assad in Dubai The
Union for the Mediterranean: A View from Southern Europe IAI A 13-page Italian perspective on
the French proposal to promote a Mediterranean Union POLITICS-IRAQ:
Possible Deal on Kirkuk Could Be a Stabiliser Obama
Promises Undivided Jerusalem as Israeli Capital by Eli Lake What
Will Matter is How the War Ends, Not How it Started by Marty Peretz How
to measure al Qaeda's defeat by Walid Phares Next step: undermining Resolution 1701 by Michael Young RFE/RLRussia: Medvedev’s
"Liberal" Views Up For Inspection In Berlin The Other
Enemy - Ralph Peters, Armed Forces Journal Can we win in
Afghanistan? Iraqi
Force Development 2008 - Cordesman and Mausner, CSIS ‘Radical
pragmatism’ and the Jordanian option, MESH Iran: The Media and the Conservatives'
Power Struggle | Stratfor
ABCNEWS: Clinton Will Drop Out of Presidential Race Scheuer - Rumors of al-Qaeda’s Death May
Be Highly Exaggerated Guardian Obama
resists Clinton pressure for joint ticket Defeated rival to bow out of campaign, but push continues to include her in vice president role Middle
of where? Brian Whitaker: The Middle East may be a
crucially important region politically and economically, but try getting your
hands on a decent definition of it Hard
core of Clinton's fans threaten to resist Obama Editorial:
Thousands of black Americans still alive today can easily remember the time
when no one of their race could cast a vote in a presidential election Obama
is Europe's dream candidate, but we may have to settle for McSame Timothy
Garton Ash: We'd like the Democratic victor in charge but must still
prepare for a hawkish McCain presidency, and advance our own agenda Financial
Times An
Obama-Clinton dream ticket? If Mr Obama takes his
disappointed rival on to the ticket, he will look weak; if he does not, he will
offend her supporters. The second is the lesser evil Clinton
to quit after intense pressure Following intense pressure from senior
supporters, Hillary Clinton’s campaign confirmed she would concede the
Democratic nomination to Barack Obama on Saturday Obama’s
task Gideon Rachman’s blog: This election should be a shoo-in for the Democratic party - but the
polls suggest otherwise. Should we believe them? Rivals
adopt tough stance on Tehran Barack Obama began his first
full day as the Democratic party’s presumptive presidential nominee by
emphasising the option of using military force against Iran and calling on
Israel to maintain Jerusalem as its undivided capital – despite ongoing peace
talks with the Palestinians View
from Europe: Europe pins its hopes on Obama Oxford
University’s Timothy Garton Ash on the prospects for US relations with Europe
Gideon
Rachman on the next steps for Obama The
Democratic nominee must turn his attention to Republican rival John McCain Bernanke
and the dollar The last thing any central bank should do is
comment on currencies. Mr Bernanke’s comments were seen as heralding no
further rate cuts America the Breakup Artist By: Juan Gabriel Tokatlian |
The Christian Science Monitor Sovereignty and territorial integrity are
sacred concepts to every nation. Without them, the basis for international
relations crumbles. That's why it's so troubling that the United States is in
effect stimulating a partition movement across the globe. IHT Roger Cohen: Energy lessons Countries do get
rebranded. Energy is the new Brazilian brand German government backs enhanced
surveillance Despite strong criticism, Chancellor Angela
Merkel's government agreed Wednesday to give police forces greater powers to
monitor homes, phones and private computers. At
food crisis talks, menu is rich with politics It was supposed to be an
emergency conference on food shortages, climate change and energy. But the
powerful politicians from all over the world spoke mostly about economics and
politics. WP Father of Pakistan's Bomb Stands Defiant
Khan, Speaking Out From House Arrest, Insists Government Officials Had Role
in Proliferation Can
US and Iraq Have a Long-Term Relationship? - Mohammad, Iraq the Model Obama
And Iraq - Andrew Sullivan, The Daily Dish Ahmadinejad's
Past Tells it All - Olivier Guitta, Middle East Times opinion WSJ It's Time to Talk to Syria Obama's
Vice President Lincoln's Rule: Organization Matters The
Buck Stops Where? Why Obama Must Go to Iraq LA Times Analysis: Obama
vs. McCain, by the map Obama
the naive
By John R. Bolton His views on world affairs ignore history and imperil
the U.S. and our allies Time Clinton's
Exit: A Post-Mortem Salon We
are all appeasers now The GOP and establishment media are attacking
Barack Obama for being willing to talk to "terrorists" -- but many
parties, including Israel, are doing just that. Commentary: Rainbow -- or
Guns of August? By ARNAUD DE BORCHGRAVE
(UPI) -- Iran’s president renews his death threats against Israel --
but finds himself in hot water at home. His would-be successor speaks softly,
but can he change the mullahs’ nuclear ambitions? The Israelis don’t think
so. BBC Saudis launch
Islamic unity drive Saudi Arabia's king urges Muslims to speak with one
voice ahead of a planned interfaith dialogue with Jews and Christians. |
H2 Ian Lesser GMF
Turkey's
Travails: Outlook and Strategic Consequences The possible
implications of Turkey's current political crisis for Turkey's society and
its foreign policy Liberation:
Dost ülke Türkiye'den düþman yaptýk Babacan Cheney ve
Rice'la Görüþecek Þahin Alpay Elbette ki Barack Husein Obama! POLITICS-IRAQ:
Possible Deal on Kirkuk Could Be a Stabiliser Kongre üyeleri operasyonlarý sordu Turkey's
changing landscape under the AKP Jane's Babacan’dan ‘dikkatli’ açýklama
Ankara weighing challenges of probable Obama period Amerikalý bakanlardan Türkiye'ye takdir Turkey, Azerbaijan to step up energy cooperation Abkhazia cool to Turkish mediation in dispute with
Georgia FT Turkish
central bank raises inflation target Turkey’s central bank has sharply raised its inflation
targets for the next three years as energy and commodity prices continue to
climb, in a move that one economist said could be the start of a trend among
central banks
LEX COLUMN: Playing chicken Has Turkey thrown in the towel? Turkey's
Inflation Target Is Raised Turkey
Revises Next Year's Inflation Target to 7.5% From 4% COMMUNICATIONS
SATELLITE EMBODIES TURKEY’S GROWING TECHNOLOGICAL SOPHISTICATION.
Eurasia Daily Monitor Freeing Jerusalem: Turkey and
the Lebanese Hizbullah (Terrorism Focus - June 3,
2008) Head scarf
ruling looms in Turkey A Balm in
Cyprus? - Viola Herms Drath, Washington Times opinion TURKEY:
DAM PROJECT FOSTERS DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY DEBATE EurasiaNet Doðal Gaz: Ankara
ve Bakü'den Ýþbirliði Sözü Üskül: Türban kararýnda AÝHM haklý
Türkiye'nin doðalgaz sýkýntýsýný Azerbaycan
çözecek US
State Department says Turkey can play key role in Iranian ... [HABER ANALÝZ]
Japonlar neden Türkiye'ye "Fransýz" kalýyor? Turkey:
Religious Officials Criticized For Stance On Women Ýç Basýnda Türk Dýþ
Politikasý Dýþ
Basýnda Türkiye - BBC Turkish 0700 VOA Turkish Press Review Google News Turkey TurcoPundit Google News Fýrat News Agency KurdishMedia Kurdish Kurdish Aspect
Dýþ Basýnda Irak BBC Monitoring Inter-national
Turks
and Kurds [2]: We need more than good faith by ABDÜLBAKÝ ERDOÐMUÞ Cevdet Aþkýn CHP tehlikenin farkýnda, Baykal'dan
Kürtlere zeytin dalý Ýbrahim Kalýn AK
Party and the Kurdish issue: a new beginning? Kurds, Baghdad set to discuss new oil law as disputes remain Iraqi President, UN Delegation View Kirkuk;
Al-Sharqiyah Update New York Times�ta tam sayfa Kürt ilaný
Kurdish People Make Call for Tourism Boycott of Turkey! Kurdistan's real estate sector worth nearly $10b $4.5 billion development planned for Erbil United
Press International Toktamýþ Ateþ DTP'de
neler oluyor? Kürtçe TV zaman alýr aksi halde
ölü doðar Þanlýurfa’ya
çýkarma: Etnik kimlik kiþinin þerefi, devletin iftiharýdýr Ayfer Kaya nasýl serbest kaldý? Bakan Þahin topu Dýþiþleri’ne attý Urfa'da mesaj verdi: Etnik kimlik þereftir Turcoman
MP welcomes Kurdish PM statements on Kirkuk power sharing ... Hurþit Güneþ CHP’nin
Urfa’da ‘yeter artýk’ toplantýsý [Yorum - Gholamreza Bagheri Moghaddam]
Ýran'ýn yeni öneri paketi Basra’ya
Türk baþkonsolosluðu El Kaide�de Rus bombacý
Bir skandal daha!
Google News Greece Cyprus Turkish Cypriot Press ABHaber
Dýþ
Basýnda Türkiye-AB Ýliþkileri Günlük Haftalýk Dismantling
myths in the Cyprus peace process Alkan
CHAGLAR UN Secretary-General Welcomes Cyprus
Commitment Towards Political Settlement Aliyev'den Erdoðan'a jest:
Türk vatandaþýna vize yok French,
Cypriot maneuvre angers Ankara AB, Türkiye olmadan sorunlarýný çözemez Tarihi
dostluðun neticelerini alacaðýz ‘Ýngiltere’den izahat isteyecek’
Babacan: Court ruling on closure case will not be challenged Semih Ýdiz Japonya ile iliþkiler Türk-AB iliþkilerine
bakýyor Japonya’da ilk Türk cumhurbaþkaný
Eser Karakaþ Japonya'ya bu düzeyde ilk ziyaret Sami Kohen ABD’de “deðiþim”in ilk iþareti Putin,
Erdoðan'ý Rusya'ya davet etti Babacan
‘Müslüman’ýn sorunlarýný’ yineledi Cyprus to Allow EU Aid
to Turkish Cypriots By: Lucia Kubasova | EU Observer The Greek Cypriot
government has announced it will drop legal action against EU aid to Turkish
Cypriots in the north of the divided island, in a boost to chances for
settling the long-term dispute between the two communities and between Europe
and Turkey. Democrats
in Turkey happy with Obama's win at primaries Toyota’yý,
Honda’yý görünce Japonlar yatýrým yaptý sanýyoruz BBC Türkçe TV 04/06/2008 tarihli programý izlemek için týklayýn Cem Özdemir Yeþiller
Partisi Baþkan Adayý Birlik mesajý
Hedo Okur Tuncay Nihat Altintop
Are
Turkey dark horses for Euro success? YouTube
officials: We are ready to cooperate with Turkey Türkiye
Kyoto’yu imzalýyor ve artýk her þey deðiþiyor! Turkey
moves five places up in FIFA rankings Çarþý'nýn yerini
ülkücüler mi alýyor? Beþiktaþ tribünlerinde savaþ rüzgarlarý yaklaþýyor
Diyanet'ten
çok eþe yeni yorum Dink'in avukatý: Görüntülerdeki kiþiler
bulunursa gladyonun Ýstanbul ayaðý çözülür Türban
takmayan eþine boþanma davasý açtý 'Türkiye
fuhuþ amaçlý insan kaçýrýlan ülke' Survey: Turkish women victims of workplace abuse Eyvah
kene korkusu Akdeniz’e sýçradý! Suyu sýnýrda
olan 34 il Jandarma'yý
bozan karar Sportingbet
to stay in Turkey despite jailings Ýnsan kaçakçýlýðýyla mücadele artýrýlsýn
Love
for the Ottomans and Turkey lives on in Kolkata, India |
H3 Gözler Anayasa Mahkemesi'nde Anayasa
Mahkemesi 'baþörtüsü' kararý için toplandý Kritik
dava baþlýyorKapatma davasýný da etkileyecek olan türbanla ilgili
anayasa deðiþikliði bugün görüþülüyor
‘Ýzleme’ye Yargýtay freni: Hukuk devletinde olmaz Þahin: Karar MÝT ve Emniyeti de
kapsamalý Vakit muhabiri: Sav’ý teybe kaydetmedim
Darbe giriþimini ispatlayacaðým Büyükanýt'tan
önemli açýklamalar Öðretmen-imam karþýlaþtýrmasý
toplum içinde çatýþma yaratýr Yargýtay tek kararla dinlemeye
dur dedi Telekomünikasyon Kurumu: Tüm iletiþim
dinlenemez Yargýtay: Jandarma tüm Türkiye'yi izleyemez • Polis müdürlerini isyan ettiren CHP... TRT’de yenilik mi,
borazancýlýk mý? CHP, dinleme iddialarý için 'soruþturma'
istiyor 'Önder Sav CHP'ye oy kaybettirecek' Raporla
kanýtlanan korkunç gerçek Darbe
günlüðü beraatine itiraz ‘Hrant’tan sonra
yeni hedef Baskýn Oran’ Bombacýya para nereden geliyor? Ergenekon'da
bir gözaltý kararý daha Yargýtay
jandarmanýn iznini iptal etti Wiretapping intrigue may hinder passage of electronic
communications bill Ball in high judiciary's court for coup diaries case Siyasette Kanaltürk savaþý
Baykal'dan
"ayaküstü açýklamalardan kaçýnma" uyarýsý Özkan: Ahlaksýz gazetecilik
Son Dakika Milliyet
Hürriyet Zaman Cengiz Çandar Türkiye ve Ortadoðu: Üç yanlýþ üzerine Ahmet Taþgetiren Varsýn sonrasý tufan olsun! Ruþen - Çakýr Kim daha az kim daha çok kaybedecek? Taha Akyol Ýslam
nereye? Fikret Bila Bardakoðlu’nun
verdiði mesajlar Hasan Cemal Türkiye’deki
Rus’çularý, Çin’cileri iyi izleyin! Murat Yetkin Davayý
türban paketi açtýrdý Ýsmet Berkan Abdullah
Gül’le Japonya’da [Yorum - M. Þükrü Hanioðlu] Mahalle baskýsý
ve erken Cumhuriyet ideolojisi-1 Fehmi Koru Önder Sav deðil, istifasýný isteyenler
istifa etsin
Þamil Tayyar Ýsmail Küçükkaya Asker gözüyle “belirsizlikler içindeki gelecek” Ne
olacak bu CHP’nin hâli? Ali
BayramoðluCüret,
küstahlýk, skandal… Yasemin Çongar Kapatma davasý ve bir tür Türk’ün
dünyalýlýk sancýsý Serdar Turgut Tarikat korkusu MAHMUT ÖVÜR CHP sola mý dönüyor? Religion?
Yes, let's mind our own business Burak
BEKDÝL Ertuðrul Özkök Allah iyi midir, kötü müdür M Ali
Birand CHP bu yanlýþlarý düzeltip, özür
dilemeli... Cüneyt Ülsever Sabah-ATV
kredisi Mümtazer Türköne Laiklik neden bu kadar
çok tartýþýlýyor? Þükrü Küçükþahin Sav’ýn gölgesindeki CHP Andrew Finkel Is it
really about class? AKP,
savunmayý haftaya verecek Hoþa gitsin, gitmesin mahkemeye
uyarýz Tamer
Korkmaz “Aslanlar
Gibi Görevinin Baþýnda” ya da “Yaþasýn Piþkinler!” Sabahattin Önkibar Önder
Sav'ýn CHP'ye maliyeti... Ömer Lütfi Mete Birbirine
çat uyu Okay Gönensin
Oray Eðin Paranoyanýn sorumluluðu
kimde? ENGÝN ARDIÇ Nevzat Tandoðan televizyonculuk da yapar ERGUN BABAHAN Sav
istifa etmez Mustafa Erdoðan Çoðunluðun din özgürlüðü sorunu yok mu? EMRE AKÖZ'Kara sayfa' endiþesi Umur TaluBöyle baþa böyle kulak NAZLI ILICAK AÝHM'nin son kararý MEHMET BARLAS Her uçaný yakalamak için neleri
yere atabiliriz? MAHMUT ÖVÜR CHP sola mý dönüyor? YAVUZ DONATBaloda bile "asýk suratlý Ankara" Mehmet Altan Gelelim esas gündeme Can Dündar Bu
yaz kriz var mý? Mehmet Tezkan
Ankara AKP’yi çoktan kapatmýþ! Eyüp Can Ahmet
Ýyimaya’nýn bahçývaný Rejimin
adaleti Güler Kömürcü Gayrý
nizami savaþ... CHP’den Erdoðan
için Yüce Divan önergesi
Yargýtay Jandarma'nýn takip yetkisini
iptal etti Baykal'ýn Þanlýurfa
gezisinde üzücü kaza TRT’de yenilik mi, borazancýlýk mý? Yazarlardan Sav'a
istifa çaðrýsý Ekonomi Ercan Kumcu
Enflasyonla
mücadelede bir baþka baþlangýç Asaf Savaþ Akat
Ergin Yýldýzoðlu Petrol Piyasalarýnda Kriz ve Köpük Bundan sonra kim inanýr Merkez Bankasý’na
8 gün önce ‘revizyon yok’ denmiþti Erdal Saðlam IMF
anlaþmasý olmadan bu hedefler tutmaz Güngör Uras TÜFE’ye
göre gýda fiyatlarý bir yýlda yüzde 15.6 arttý Seyfettin Gürsel Enflasyon
hedeflerinde acil revizyon Vahap Munyar Enflasyon
dünyada yükseliyor, biz temkinli patikada yürüyoruz ‘Mikro’da, ‘makro’da güven þart... OECD
says Turkey will grow 4 percent in 2008 Ekonomi teorisine katký Deniz Gökçe Gýda fiyatlarý enflasyonu
yükseltiyor! Ali Tezel Ýstihdam paketi iþverenleri
de sevindirmeyecek Bilal Çetin
Turkey
aims 2008 tourism revenues of $20 bln Tarýmsal
üretimde verimlilik atýlýmýnýn tam zamaný Think
gas prices are high? Try $11 in Turkey The
Associated Press |
|
H4 New York Times Clinton
to End Bid and Endorse Obama Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton will bring
to a close her 17-month campaign for the White House after Democrats urged
her to allow the party to unite. Obama
Offers Assurances at Pro-Israel Meeting Editorial It’s
Over. Now It Begins. Senator Hillary
Rodham Clinton’s plan to withdraw from the race encouraged us that she was
making the right one: to exit in a way that unifies her party
ROGER COHEN Energy
Lessons Countries do get
rebranded. Energy is the new Brazilian brand. Foreign Reaction to
Obama’s Claim Is Favorable With Opponent in
Place, McCain Adapts Strategy Iraq Lawmakers
Want U.S. Forces Out as Part Of Deal Leaders
Speak of Their Own Issues at a Conference Addressing Food Shortages Proposals
Would Curtail Power of Pakistan Leader Explosions
and Shootings Disrupt Relative Calm in Iraq Afghan
Borders Concern NATO Force Leader U.S.
Pushes to Rely More on Remotely Piloted Craft Palestinian
Leader Urges Talks With Hamas Food
Is Gold, and Investors Pour Billions Into Farming Some private investors are starting to make long-term bets that the
world’s need for food will greatly increase — by buying farmland, fertilizer,
grain elevators and shipping equipment For
Clinton, a Key Group Didn’t Hold The break in Hillary Rodham Clinton’s
supposed firewall of superdelegates turned out to be one of the most
important factors in her campaign. Many
Blacks Find Hope in a Breakthrough
Many
African-Americans exulted in a political triumph that they believed they
would never live to see, hoping their children would draw strength from the
moment. Zimbabwe’s
Reign of Terror Washington should use its clout to rally international
condemnation of Robert Mugabe and forge a plan to help Zimbabwe.
Ex-Obama
Fund-Raiser Is Convicted of Fraud |
H5 Washington
Post Clinton Pullout Likely Saturday
Endorsement of Obama, Bid for VP Slot Seen Father of Pakistan's Bomb Stands Defiant
Khan, Speaking Out From House Arrest, Insists Government Officials Had Role
in Proliferation Pushing Bush to Attack Iran By Dan
Froomkin Editorial Exit, Sort of, Sen. Clinton She made many mistakes -- but also won many votes. Editorial History Calls Barack Obama's
landmark nomination by the Democratic Party will have been well earned. A Victor on His Heels By David S.
Broder, Choosing his own VP candidate
would be a good show of strength for Obama, who has faded down the stretch. Overseas, Excitement Over Obama In Presumptive Nominee, Many See Chance for New Direction and New
Attitude Democratic
Primary Boosts U.S. Image For much of the world, Sen. Barack Obama's
victory was a moment to admire the United States, at a time when the nation's
image abroad has been seriously damaged. By George F. Will, The Saudis
aren't the only ones refusing to pump more oil. Climate
Bill's Dress Rehearsal Steven Mufson | It would be
the most important piece of energy legislation ever, if it had a chance of
becoming law. PostGlobal Al-Qaeda
– the United States' Invisible Foe US
Defeat of al-Qaeda Just a Fantasy By E. J. Dionne Jr., Page A19 Hillary Clinton talked her way out of the vice presidency on Tuesday
night. By Robert D. Novak, Talking about an unlikely dream ticket further
slows the party unification process. 'She Could Accept Losing. She Could Not
Accept Quitting.' Former Obama Fundraiser Convicted of
Corruption McCain Proposes 10 Joint Forums By David Ignatius, Greed and
lawlessness by the plaintiffs' bar. Robert Mugabe turns from beating the people of Zimbabwe to starving
them |
H6 Guardian Hillary
Clinton set to end presidential campaign
Her exit arrived after signs of rising frustration from Democratic
members of Congress Memo
to central banks: stop cutting interest rates Paris-based club of the world's 31 wealthiest nations warns of
the inflationary perils from surging food and oil prices Obama
resists Clinton pressure for joint ticket Defeated rival to bow out of
campaign, but push continues to include her in vice president role Middle
of where? Brian Whitaker: The Middle East may be a
crucially important region politically and economically, but try getting your
hands on a decent definition of it Hard
core of Clinton's fans threaten to resist Obama Editorial:
Thousands of black Americans still alive today can easily remember the time
when no one of their race could cast a vote in a presidential election Obama
is Europe's dream candidate, but we may have to settle for McSame Timothy
Garton Ash: We'd like the Democratic victor in charge but must still
prepare for a hawkish McCain presidency, and advance our own agenda How
Hillary Clinton turned an air of certainty into a losing run US
elections: The transformation of Barack Obama Michael Tomasky Obama
victory celebrates civil rights journey that began with freedom rides The
biofuel solution Tim
Watkin: Global food shortages have made biofuels unpopular, but it
remains an open question whether they do more harm than good Standing
firm Daniel Johnson: There's nothing rightwing or
imperialist about defending our values - and arguing that they should apply
universally Food
crisis: stop digging! John Hilary: Free market economics
are the problem, not the solution. They have exposed poor countries to the
full force of the food crisis Game
over, game on Gary Younge: US election 2008: John McCain
is a fearsome opponent. Barack Obama has the nomination wrapped up, but the
real fight is just beginning We
must talk to the enemy Peter Hain: Northern Ireland
offers a model for peace that can help other regions still locked in bitter
conflict The
mirage of meritocracy has sold our children short Jenni Russell: Despite
the promise of equality of opportunity, social mobility has come to a halt
and a generation has been left stranded A
mania for tax cuts at any cost defies public opinion Seumas
Milne: The political class wants a smaller state and clings to a
free-market model that is falling apart. Who is listening to the voters? Developer
with ties to Obama convicted in Chicago Mecca talks
stress religious tolerance More than 500 delegates from around the world
gather in the Islamic holy city to foster better relations Hamas
must be included in Middle East talks, says Hain Veto on discussions is crippling the
Middle East peace process, claims former cabinet minister |
|
H7 Commentary: Rainbow -- or
Guns of August? By ARNAUD DE BORCHGRAVE
(UPI) -- Iran’s president renews his death threats against Israel --
but finds himself in hot water at home. His would-be successor speaks softly,
but can he change the mullahs’ nuclear ambitions? The Israelis don’t think
so. BBC Saudis launch
Islamic unity drive Saudi Arabia's king urges Muslims to speak with one
voice ahead of a planned interfaith dialogue with Jews and Christians. Can
US and Iraq Have a Long-Term Relationship? - Mohammad, Iraq the Model Obama
And Iraq - Andrew Sullivan, The Daily Dish Ahmadinejad's
Past Tells it All - Olivier Guitta, Middle East Times opinion What Might Have Been in Iraq By: Peter F. Schaefer |
Foreign Policy Had the Bush administration officials simply replaced the word
“Japan” with the word “Iraq” in a secret memo from 1943, the course of the
war might have been vastly different Repression, the Arab States Foul Habit By: Rami G. Khouri
| The Daily Star The Egyptian Parliament's decision last week to extend
emergency rule for another two years, including sweeping powers to detain
citizens indefinitely, reflects an exaggerated reliance on heavy-handed
police methods to govern and keep the peace. MET In an editorial,
the paper says while the West slept, militant Islam has been working overtime
in Africa, building bridges, and claiming hearts and minds largely abandoned by the West. An Iranian voice in the wilderness
Sudan's
Interlocking Crises - Stephanie Hanson, CFR Spencer Ackerman / The Washington Independent: Iraqi
Parliamentarians Denounce The Bush-Maliki Permanent-Occupation Deal Is Obama Like Ike? Lessons from Eisenhower for Iraq By:
Alan W. Dowd | World Politics Review Iran's untapped resources |
H8 IraqSlogger
Google News Iraq Iran Syria Mideastwire.com
- NPR Iraq Differences Between US, Iraq on Security
Treaty Outlined - UK Arabic Paper Syria "Willing" to Hold Direct
Talks With Israel - President Al- Asad Arabic Editorial Critical of Proposed US-Iraqi
Security Agreement Iran: US - Iraq
security deal aims to enslave Iraqis Approval of US-Iraq Agreement
"Disgrace" for Shi'I Government - Paper Iraq
Says Likely to Miss Deadline for US Pact Iraqi Foreign Ministry Speaks of
"Unauthorized" Spokesmen; Other Update 3 June Syrian President Reported Lebanon Visit
Could Not Be Confirmed - Al- Manar TV Shakeups
in the Egyptian MB - Marc Lynch, Abu Aardvark Lethal
Explosion Hits Shiite District of Baghdad - Andrew Kramer, New York
Times |
H9 Ha’aretz – Obama tells AIPAC:
Jerusalem will remain Israel's undivided capital Abbas blasts Obama's
speech, saying Palestinians will not accept a state without Jerusalem as its
capital Rosner's
Domain / It's Obama's good intentions for Israel that AIPAC fears Obama
is smarter than the electorate, and it is doubtful he will carry out all of
his fanciful promises Approaching
an Iranian winter Ari Shavit There is a real possibility that President
George W. Bush will end his woeful second and final term of office with a
bang, not a whimper. Americans want talks with Iranian leadership (WTR) Iran issue
dominates PM's talks with Bush in D.C. Olmert:
Fewer question marks as to U.S. plans to confront Iran Premier meets U.S.
President in Oval Office; Bush to Olmert: 'Existential' Iran threat must be
taken seriously Olmert to
AIPAC: We must stop Iran threat by all possible means Al Qaida
No. 2 slams Egypt for sealing border to Palestinians Ayman al-Zawahri
releases audio tape on anniversary of Six-Day War; slams Mubarak as 'traitor' Moshe Arens:
A truce in Gaza means victory for the terrorists A campaign
like no other The millions of voters who stand behind Barack Obama have
turned his campaign into something without parallel in U.S. history Palestinian
negotiator: Only miracle can bring peace by year's end Barak:
Hizbullah Setting Up Fortified Positions Along Border - Jerusalem
Post Olmert:
Fewer questions remain on US stance on Iran Following meeting with
President Bush, PM tells reporters that "real strides" are being
made every day to deal with the problem.
US
intel chief to consult with IDF US official McConnel to make rare visit to Israel amid
reports that Bush considering action on Iran. [ DANIEL PIPES Analysis:
For Israel, it's also Kurtzer vs Lieberman This country's lukewarm embrace of Obama is not about race or
religion; it's about policy. If she does it right, she'll position herself as next-in-line to lead
Dems. Britain appears to be recognizing the menace radical Islam presents. Mofaz's
plan to conquer Kadima He wisely chose to kick off his campaign in the Golan. Abbas
calls for dialogue with Hamas Move comes after previous insistence only
to talk with the group if they give up control of Gaza. Syria-Israel
talks to be held on 'regular' basis Daily Alert.org
– Hebrew Press Editorials (2008) - Middle East Progress
- EJC Israeli Press Review –
Google News Israel - Palestine Obama pledges support
for Israel Barack Obama gives Israel strong backing in his first foreign
policy speech since declaring victory in Democratic campaign Lessons
from the Israeli Experience - Jonathan Tucker, COIN
Central Winning
Counterinsurgency War: The Israeli Experience - Maj.-Gen. (res.) Yaakov
Amidror (ICA/Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs) Obama
Wins Coveted Hamas Un-endorsement with AIPAC Speech Israeli Shift to Private Security Draws Fire By: Tobias
Buckin | Financial Times NATAN SHARANSKY
IN WASHINGTON Bush
Talks With Israeli Author Before Meeting With Olmert Israeli Settlements Seen Subverting Peace Talks By: David
R. Sands | The Washington Times Israel and
Syria - Washington Times editorial Palestinian
Urges EU to Snub Israel - Isabel Kershner, New York Times Rice:
U.S.-Israel Alliance Based on Kinship Syrian-Israeli
Negotiations Abbas:
Renew Dialogue with Hamas - Mohammed Daraghmeh, Associated Press Al-Qaida's
No.2 Urges Holy War over Gaza Strip - Associated Press |
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America
the Breakup Artist By: Juan Gabriel Tokatlian | The Christian Science
Monitor Sovereignty and territorial integrity are sacred concepts to every
nation. Without them, the basis for international relations crumbles. That's
why it's so troubling that the United States is in effect stimulating a
partition movement across the globe. The Other
Enemy - Ralph Peters, Armed Forces Journal Can we win in
Afghanistan? Preparing
for the Next Korean War - Christopher Griffen, Armed Forces Journal A
New Course for Pakistan - Barton, Samdani, and von Hippel, CSIS India
Sharply Raises Fuel Prices Unpopular Move Follows Heavy Losses at
State-Run Oil Firms NATO Commander to Revive Pakistan Talks – For China, an
opportunity in crisis Routing
the Taliban - New York Times slideshow Changes
Aimed at Clipping Musharraf’s Power - Jane Perlez, New York Times After the CMI: The Future of
Asian Monetary Policy and China's Role Asia's Economic
Transformation: India's Role in an Emerging International Order Changing Paradigm of Of
Indo-Japan Relations: Opportunities and Challlenges Danish Embassy Blast: Pakistan Writer Says
Violence to Bolster West's Agenda Kevin
Rudd to Drive Asian Union - Matthew Franklin, The Australian |
H11 IHT Roger Cohen: Energy lessons Countries do get
rebranded. Energy is the new Brazilian brand German government backs enhanced
surveillance Despite strong criticism, Chancellor Angela
Merkel's government agreed Wednesday to give police forces greater powers to
monitor homes, phones and private computers. At
food crisis talks, menu is rich with politics It was supposed to be an
emergency conference on food shortages, climate change and energy. But the
powerful politicians from all over the world spoke mostly about economics and
politics. By CAROL C. ADELMAN Private financial flows from donor nations account for over 75 percent
of the industrialized world's economic dealings with poor countries Why assassination talk is taboo By PRISCILLA JOHNSON MCMILLAN There is a web of
associations in the mind and emotions of an assassin that leads him toward
his victim. EUROPE European press review Press Briefing By National Security Advisor
Stephen Hadley on the President's Trip to Europe The
Union for the Mediterranean: A View from Southern Europe IAI A 13-page Italian perspective on
the French proposal to promote a Mediterranean Union Walker's World: A NATO test for
Bush By MARTIN WALKER (UPI) --
After NATO demands that Russian troops withdraw, President Bush's forthcoming
European tour could be dominated by the looming crisis over Georgia. Romania
and Bulgaria must act now to end the corruption at its heart NATO's Global Aspirations DGAP A 7-page German paper on the
debate over the enlargement of NATO Great Hatred, Little Room: Making Peace in
Northern Ireland Kosovo
Mission Awaiting Word on Power Handover - Fatos Bytyci, Reuters Denmark Loses Tolerance By: Jakob Illeborg | The Guardian Why Spain Lectures Others on Immigration By: Soeren Kern
| Strategic Studies Group Fishermen clash with
police at EU Police clash
with fishermen protesting against the high cost of fuel outside EU
headquarters in Brussels |
H12 RFE/RLRussia: Medvedev’s
"Liberal" Views Up For Inspection In Berlin Dmitry Medvedev’s first visit to the
West since his inauguration as president in May will last barely eight hours.
The Russian leader is scheduled to hold talks with German Chancellor Angela
Merkel, President Horst Koehler, and Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier
in Berlin on June 5 before returning to Moscow in the evening. Gvosdev The
Future of Russia-EU Relations? Moscow's Fig Leaf By: Mark Leonard | The Moscow Times EDM EUROAPPEASEMENT:
THE EU’S ANSWER TO RUSSIA’S ASSAULT ON GEORGIA
- WILL
TYMOSHENKO OBEY NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL? Russia to Stall Pull-Out of Fleet From
Ukraine's Crimea - Website The Rise
of Jihadism in Russia - Dimitri Shilapentokh, Armed Forces Journal Google News Azerbaijan Russia under Medvedev DGAP NATO Chief Demands Russia Withdraw Extra Troops From Abkhazia
By: Ed Johnson and Helena Bedwell | Bloomberg News |
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H13 The Times Wall Street
Journal Clinton
Unlikely as No. 2 Hillary Clinton, who refused to concede after
Barack Obama claimed the Democratic presidential nomination, will do so
Saturday, two top advisers said. Obama assembled a three-person team to lead
his search for a running mate, but close advisers signaled an Obama-Clinton
ticket was highly unlikely It's Time to Talk to Syria Obama's
Vice President Lincoln's Rule: Organization Matters The
Buck Stops Where? Why Obama Must Go to Iraq Obama's 'Identity' Beat Hillary's 'Identity' By Daniel
Henninger Clash
Shaped Microsoft Shift Bill Gates will fully step aside from management
at Microsoft this month, ending a long-time partnership with his right-hand
man of 25 years, Steve Ballmer. If the transition goes smoothly, it will be
largely because a clash eight years ago forced the two men to grapple with
whether Gates can let his friend run the company unencumbered. Bridging the Fulda Skills Gap Free the Farmers Getting Doha Right 'Credit
recession' may last more than two years, experts say |
H14 Financial
Times An
Obama-Clinton dream ticket? If Mr Obama takes his
disappointed rival on to the ticket, he will look weak; if he does not, he
will offend her supporters. The second is the lesser evil Clinton
to quit after intense pressure Following intense pressure from senior
supporters, Hillary Clinton’s campaign confirmed she would concede the
Democratic nomination to Barack Obama on Saturday Obama’s
task Gideon Rachman’s blog: This election should be a shoo-in for the Democratic party - but the
polls suggest otherwise. Should we believe them? Rivals
adopt tough stance on Tehran Barack Obama began his first full day as the
Democratic party’s presumptive presidential nominee by emphasising the option
of using military force against Iran and calling on Israel to maintain
Jerusalem as its undivided capital – despite ongoing peace talks with the
Palestinians View
from Europe: Europe pins its hopes on Obama Oxford
University’s Timothy Garton Ash on the prospects for US relations with Europe
Gideon
Rachman on the next steps for Obama The
Democratic nominee must turn his attention to Republican rival John McCain Bernanke
and the dollar The last thing any central bank should do is
comment on currencies. Mr Bernanke’s comments were seen as heralding no further
rate cuts WORLD
NEWS: Iraq's new business class fears US exit BP
falling out with its Russian partners Legal
issues at the British company’s joint venture could have serious
implications for its future It would be bad news for Europe if Italy’s
approach towards the Roma, of exclusion and expulsion, became the standard,
write Emma Bonino, Jan
Marinus Wiersma and Andre Wilkens Zapatero
urges unity on energy in Europe The Spanish prime
minister backs away from his defence of national energy champions, saying in
an FT interview that he supports greater power sector co-operation across
Europe Obama
makes pitch to ‘Reagan Democrats’ It was no accident
that, even before he mentioned their differences on the war in Iraq in his
victory speech in Minnesota, Barack Obama took aim at John McCain’s ability
to tackle the sagging economy US
productivity gains help offset energy burden US
productivity accelerated in the first quarter of this year, according to
revised government data published on Wednesday, a trend which could help
companies offset the inflationary burden of rising energy costs Rich
nations attacked over biofuels Rich countries came under attack at the United
Nations food summit for their biofuel subsidies and production targets,
declining spending on development aid for agriculture and large subsidies to
European and US farmers The Australian prime minister has established a
middle road between the quiet chat that gets ignored and standing on a
soapbox, writes Geoff Dyer The
Panglossian approach to debt In the best of all possible worlds,
covenant-light loans may well allow a company to go through a temporary dip
in fortunes and then recover with no permanent harm done. But how can a
debt-holder know that this will happen, asks John
Gapper A
party pooper’s guide to financial stability Charles
Goodhart and Avinash Persaud on incentives |
Clinton will end her bid and endorse Obama
She
made the decision after reaching out to donors and supporters from Congress
and unions Analysis: Obama
vs. McCain, by the map Obama
the naive
By John R. Bolton His views on world affairs ignore history and imperil
the U.S. and our allies SYRIA:
Former U.S. diplomat's 'mission improbable' -- healing rift When former
ambassador Derek Shearer first told colleagues he was going to Syria as a
speaker on behalf of the State Department, he was sure that even if the
authorities didn't shut down his appearances, people would boycott, maybe
even hold demonstrations A
critical mass for disarmament By Joseph Cirincione Change, failure and fear
are propelling us toward a world without nuclear weapons Nuclear
denial By Timothy Rieger Politicizing nuclear policymaking could have devastating results Obama
captivates observers abroad Newspaper front pages
and TV newscasts feature photos and footage of 'the political giant slayer,'
who is intensely popular across the globe. But not everyone is pleased with
all his positions. Mahmoud
Abbas willing to negotiate with rival Hamas The militant
Islamic group is open to talks, which could threaten Israeli and U.S. support
for the Palestinian Authority president EditorialEnd
of the road for SUVs? High gas prices are finally steering motorists away
from the gas guzzlers. Corporate America, take note. Did
Hillary say 'bring 'em on'? By ROSA BROOKS U.S.
food policy under fire at summit Critics blame biofuel production for rising food prices and global
hunger. Delegates struggle to reach a compromise at Rome meeting. |
|
Newsweek Clinton’s Aides Debate What to Do Next Clinton will quit and
back Obama Hillary
Clinton will formally abandon her presidential bid on Saturday, and back
Democratic rival Barack Obama. Obama Vs. McCain:
Sharp Differences on Key Issues Jonathan Freedland / Guardian: Carter tells Obama: don't pick Clinton CNN: Can
Obama afford to say no to Clinton? Clinton's Vice Presidential Campaign Obama speaks
with Clinton, says party can be united Obama Campaign Will Use Six Consulting ‘Teams’ Excitement about Obama spreads around the world realclearpolitics memeorandum ABC’s The Note – US News Political Bulletin Early Bird GovExec Swamp Gas The Swamp |
H17 Daily Telegraph Hillary
Clinton prepares to concede Reports have emerged that Hillary Clinton would concede defeat and
endorse Barack Obama as early as Friday, as her rival proclaimed his status
as America's first black presidential nominee an "enormous honour".
Analysis:
How Obama beat Clinton History
is made: now the race can begin The race for the White
House is the best possible contest: Obama against McCain, youth against age,
raw enthusiasm against grizzled experience. Clinton
the last to admit her own death One has to go back to
pre-Revolutionary Russia and Rasputin to find a similar stubborn refusal to
die in politics, says Simon Heffer Council
snoopers target residents Anti-terror laws used to track emails and phone
records.
Britain
faces deepest slump since 1990s Recession looms because Government has
left itself no room to cut taxes.
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H18 Independent Revealed:
Secret plan to keep Iraq under US control A secret deal being
negotiated in Baghdad would perpetuate the American military occupation of
Iraq indefinitely, regardless of the outcome of the US presidential election
in November.
Ali Allawi: This raises huge questions over our independence Obama
turns to healing Democratic rifts after 'extraordinary' nomination All the United States was
his stage yesterday as Barack Obama re-scripted 200 years of history by adopting
the mantle of the first African American to win the presidential nomination
of a major political party
Rupert
Cornwell: Obama has inspired a generation... Obama Vs McCain: the race for the White House The
Big Question: Where did Hillary Clinton go wrong in her campaign to win the
Presidency? |
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H19 Military Intelligence Terrorism US Overseas
Military Presence in the 21st Century - Michael O'Hanlon,
CNAS US Air
Force Force Multipliers - Eaglen and Mahaney, Heritage Foundation A
Conversation with Colonel H.R. McMaster New-age armament more
dangerous than Cold War? -- A
group of German security and peace researchers warns that current armament
tendencies may pose greater threats to the world than the Cold War did. Hybrid
Warfare Demands Indirect Approach - Robert Killebrew, Armed Forces
Journal The
Counterterrorism Paradox - Brian Burton, Armed Forces Journal Iraqi
Force Development 2008 - Cordesman and Mausner, CSIS US
Foreign Policy & Regime Instability - James Meernik, Strategic
Studies Institute A
Jihadi by Any Other Name Smell as Foul? - Raymond Ibrahim, American
Thinker Lessons
from the Israeli Experience - Jonathan Tucker, COIN
Central Reading
List - Regulating Complex Terrain in Counterinsurgency - CT Lab NATO's Global Aspirations DGAP A Critical Mass for Disarmament By: Joseph Cirincione |
Los Angeles Times Speaking to the Los
Angeles World Affairs Council on March 26, Sen. John McCain surprised many
listeners when he said that "the United States should lead a global effort
at nuclear disarmament." It has been a long time since a Republican
candidate for president said anything close to this Has Mexico Descended Into Civil War? By: Malcolm Beith |
World Politics Review The
real consequences when America is at war We may not want to admit it, but
the war in Iraq is now primarily about murder. U.S.
Decision to Reactivate the Fourth Fleet a Matter of Concern By: María
Daniela Espinoza | El Universal Speak Fraternally But Carry a Stick The Economist Report:
U.S. Government Allows Security Forces from Brutal Human Rights Abusing
Regimes to Threaten Prisoners at Guantánamo Cluster Bomb Ban Is a Good Start By: Gwynne Dyer | The
Japan Times |
H20 Slate Is Barack Obama Too Naive To Be President? Not in the post-Cold War world.
Hillary Didn't Lose. Barack Won. An idiosyncratic reading of today's presidential campaign
post-mortems.
"Evolving" on
Iran Has Obama's position changed since the YouTube debate? How Hillary Clinton lost me—and a generation of young
voters. The Impact of Household
Capital Income on Income Inequality DIW A 26-page German paper analyzing the contribution of
capital income to income inequality in a cross-country comparison SSI Global Climate Change: National Security
Implications, edited by
Dr. Carolyn Pumphrey. Carbon
bazaar Global market in emissions rights open to abuse Energy-Cost Issue Boils Over By: David Howell | The Japan
Times DT Food Summit: In an editorial, the paper says that like too many UN
conferences, it is questionable whether much of the high-minded talk at the food summit in Rome will
translate into action. Don’t
Kill the Green Goose: The Importance of Stimulating and Rewarding Clean
Energy Breakthroughs (PDF; 108 KB) |
The fundamental differences between man and animal are
overrated, Charles Darwin felt. Alex the parrot helps prove his
case... more»
... video Churchill regarded Gandhi as “a fanatic
and an ascetic of the fakir type well known in the East.” Well, yes. And
no... more»
How
I fell in love with the President's six brains, by Carla Bruni-Sarkozy WORLD
NEWS: Shoe cleaners fail to gain a footing in Germany Ballmer
Talks Future, Yahoo Microsoft chief executive predicts all
media consumption will occur over Internet within 10 years. |
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