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- China-Pakistan: A Strategic Relationship In The Shadows – Analysis
- China’s Diplomatic Truce Examined: Understanding Taiwan’s Newest Embassy Partner – Analysis
- For Farkhunda – OpEd
- Hungary, Greece, Macedonia, Serbia And Turkey Sign Energy Cooperation Agreement
- Expanding Maritime Patrols In Southeast Asia – Analysis
- Yemen: First Red Cross Plane With Medical Aid Lands In Sanaa
- Cuba: Ahead Of Panama Summit Steps To Ease Embargo ‘Insufficient’
- Intervention In Libya: Lessons In Leading – Analysis
- Obama Disparages Christians – OpEd
- Portugal And The AIIB: What Implications For Relationship With US? – Analysis
- New Arab Order To Defend Middle East – OpEd
- Saudi Arabia Claims Iran Aiding Houthis In Yemen With Arms, Money
- US Defense Secretary Carter Stresses Commitment To Saudi Arabia
- World Bank President Outlines Strategy To End Poverty
- Activity-Based Intelligence: Revolutionizing Military Intelligence Analysis
- How Can Obama Claim Alternative To Nuclear Deal With Iran Is War? – OpEd
- Iran Viewpoint: Lausanne Agreement Is Turning Point In Iran’s Soft Power – OpEd
- Islamic State Launches English-Language Radio Bulletin
- Jamaica Suffering From ‘Most Austere Budget In World’ Imposed By IMF – Study
- Lee Kuan Yew: A Towering Inspiration For China – Analysis
- Saving Passengers Of The Good Ship ‘Titan… Earth’ – OpEd
- Rand Paul Announces Presidential Bid
- Indonesia: Blocking ‘Radical’ Websites Threatens Free Expression, Say Rights Groups
- LUKOIL President Held Talks In Baghdad With Iraq PM Al-Abadi
- Israel And The Iran Nuclear Deal – Analysis
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Posted: 07 Apr 2015 05:04 PM PDT
China wants to avoid criticism over its close security ties with troublesome Pakistan. By Andrew Small* The China-Pakistan relationship has inspired plenty of florid language, invoking “iron brothers” whose “all-weather friendship” is “higher than the Himalayas and deeper than the oceans.” Yet the public demonstrations of this closeness have often fallen short of the rhetoric. […] The post China-Pakistan: A Strategic Relationship In The Shadows – Analysis appeared first on Eurasia...
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Posted: 07 Apr 2015 04:56 PM PDT
By Darryl E. Brock* Taiwan just announced that the Caribbean nation of Saint Lucia will open an embassy in Taipei by the end of June. This seems to put an end to a tumultuous courtship of the tiny West Indian nation—population 182,000. At times Taiwan’s rival, the People’s Republic of China (PRC), stood in ascendancy […] The post China’s Diplomatic Truce Examined: Understanding Taiwan’s Newest Embassy Partner – Analysis appeared first on Eurasia Review.
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Posted: 07 Apr 2015 04:43 PM PDT
By Farzana Marie The lynching of a young woman named Farkhunda in bustling downtown Kabul on March 19th just before nowruz (the Persian/Afghan New Year), has wracked Afghanistan and the Afghan community worldwide. Social media has been saturated with the bloodied pictures and videos of her, and thousands of demonstrators seeking justice for her killing […] The post For Farkhunda – OpEd appeared first on Eurasia Review.
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Posted: 07 Apr 2015 04:37 PM PDT
A pentalateral ministerial meeting initiated by the Hungarian Foreign Ministry was held in Budapest, on the issue of the future energy supply of the Central and South-East European region. The Foreign Affairs Ministers of Serbia, Greece and Macedonia and the Minister for EU Affairs of Turkey were welcomed by Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán on Tuesday […] The post Hungary, Greece, Macedonia, Serbia And Turkey Sign Energy Cooperation Agreement appeared first on Eurasia Review.
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Posted: 07 Apr 2015 04:32 PM PDT
Coordinated patrols by littoral states are credited with containing piracy and armed robbery in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore. What are the prospects for their enhancement? By Euan Graham* Attention from various quarters is currently focused on the possible expansion of counter-piracy sea patrols in Southeast Asia. There are several strands and potential modalities […] The post Expanding Maritime Patrols In Southeast Asia – Analysis appeared first on Eurasia Review.
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Posted: 07 Apr 2015 04:28 PM PDT
The first flight of the International Committee of the Red Cross carrying medical personnel has landed at the Sanaa airport, said Dominik Stillhart, ICRC director of operations, according to a post on his Twitter account. Stillhart added that there are more to come by air and sea when clearance is received to bring urgently needed […] The post Yemen: First Red Cross Plane With Medical Aid Lands In Sanaa appeared first on Eurasia Review.
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Posted: 07 Apr 2015 04:23 PM PDT
While world media highlights the White House announcement of an imminent meeting between US President Barack Obama and Cuba’s Raul Castro in Panama, a warning arrives from Havana on the ‘thaw’ in relations between the two. Ahead of the VII Summit of the Americas (10-11 April), Cuban Trade and Foreign Investment Minister Rodrigo Malmierca criticized […] The post Cuba: Ahead Of Panama Summit Steps To Ease Embargo ‘Insufficient’ appeared first on Eurasia Review.
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Posted: 07 Apr 2015 04:20 PM PDT
By Dakota Wood, Charlotte Florance and James Phillips* The Arab Spring undoubtedly changed the political, economic, and security landscape in the Middle East and North Africa. More than four years after the self-immolation of Tunisian street vendor Mohamed Bouazizi and the catalytic explosion of the event on social media among Arab youth populations, authoritarian regimes […] The post Intervention In Libya: Lessons In Leading – Analysis appeared first on Eurasia Review.
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Posted: 07 Apr 2015 04:10 PM PDT
“On Easter,” President Barack Obama at the White House Easter breakfast said, “I do reflect on the fact that as a Christian, I am supposed to love. And I have to say that sometimes when I listen to less than loving expressions by Christians, I get concerned.” Well, Mr. President, I get more than concerned […] The post Obama Disparages Christians – OpEd appeared first on Eurasia Review.
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Posted: 07 Apr 2015 03:42 PM PDT
By Paulo Gorjåo On March 31 the Portuguese government announced its intention to join the new China-led Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) as a founding member. The details over the pros and cons that were weighed in the decision process are not yet known. The brief communiqué by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs solely stated […] The post Portugal And The AIIB: What Implications For Relationship With US? – Analysis appeared first on Eurasia Review.
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Posted: 07 Apr 2015 03:30 PM PDT
By Osama Al Sharif After more than two years of negotiations Iran has reached a framework agreement with the international community over its controversial nuclear program. It would take another three months to agree on technical details but both parties are already celebrating what has been described as an historic deal. The long-term agreement would […] The post New Arab Order To Defend Middle East – OpEd appeared first on Eurasia Review.
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Posted: 07 Apr 2015 03:27 PM PDT
Iran is supporting the Houthis with weapons and money in Yemen, including helping them on the ground to build arms factories, according to Saudi Ambassador in the United States Adel Al-Jubeir. Speaking at a press conference with American and Arab journalists in Washington on Monday, Al-Jubeir said this is also the view of the American […] The post Saudi Arabia Claims Iran Aiding Houthis In Yemen With Arms, Money appeared first on Eurasia Review.
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Posted: 07 Apr 2015 03:25 PM PDT
US Defense Secretary Ash Carter spoke by telephone with Saudi Arabian Defense Minister Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Monday and praised the countries’ strategic relationship, Pentagon officials said in a written statement. According to the statement, Carter underscored the U.S. commitment to the region and Saudi Arabia’s security, emphasizing the importance of limiting civilian casualties […] The post US Defense Secretary Carter Stresses Commitment To Saudi Arabia appeared first on...
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Posted: 07 Apr 2015 03:22 PM PDT
World Bank Group President Jim Yong Kim on Tuesday announced a broad strategy to end extreme poverty by 2030, and he welcomed emerging players such as the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank and the New Development Bank, established by the BRICS countries, as potentially strong allies in the economic development of poor countries and emerging markets. […] The post World Bank President Outlines Strategy To End Poverty appeared first on Eurasia Review.
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Posted: 07 Apr 2015 02:49 PM PDT
By Chandler P. Atwood Information-age technology is advancing at a stunning pace, yielding increasingly complex information architectures, data accessibility, and knowledge management—all of which have created the conditions for a leap in intelligence processes,” stated Lieutenant General Robert Otto, the Air Force Deputy Chief of Staff for Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR).1 The vast amount […] The post Activity-Based Intelligence: Revolutionizing Military...
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Posted: 07 Apr 2015 02:39 PM PDT
A kudo to President Obama. But just one. If he manages to pull off an agreement with Iran on limiting that country’s nuclear fuel enrichment program in the fact of determined resistance from Republicans, Neocons, the Israel Lobby and the warmongers in both the GOP and his own Democratic Party, he will have finally earned […] The post How Can Obama Claim Alternative To Nuclear Deal With Iran Is War? – OpEd appeared first on Eurasia Review.
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Posted: 07 Apr 2015 02:37 PM PDT
By Mahmoud Reza Golshanpazhooh The recent release of the text of an agreement reached between Iran and the P5+1 group, also known as EU3+3, was the finishing line of marathon nuclear talks between Iran and the six countries. It was also the beginning of a long period of practice in mutual trust. This agreement has […] The post Iran Viewpoint: Lausanne Agreement Is Turning Point In Iran’s Soft Power – OpEd appeared first on Eurasia Review.
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Posted: 07 Apr 2015 02:34 PM PDT
The Islamic State has launched English-language radio bulletins on its station, al-Bayan radio network, AP reported. The militants’ news was promoted on Twitter the same day it was launched on the station as the third language providing news from the group. The English bulletins now accompany Arabic and Russian announcements. The first news bulletin included […] The post Islamic State Launches English-Language Radio Bulletin appeared first on Eurasia Review.
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Posted: 07 Apr 2015 07:52 AM PDT
Ahead of President Barack Obama’s trip to Jamaica this week, a new paper from the Center for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR) finds that Jamaica is running the most austere budget in the world, with a primary surplus of 7.5 percent, due to its IMF agreement, and that the government’s interest payments on the debt […] The post Jamaica Suffering From ‘Most Austere Budget In World’ Imposed By IMF – Study appeared first on Eurasia Review.
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Posted: 07 Apr 2015 07:46 AM PDT
Lee Kuan Yew has been a towering inspiration for China’s modernisation. His emphasis on stability in governance resonated well in China. By Zha Daojiong* A legendary tale has it that Deng Xiaoping was so astonished by the changes he witnessed on his visit to Singapore in November 1978 that he made up his mind about […] The post Lee Kuan Yew: A Towering Inspiration For China – Analysis appeared first on Eurasia Review.
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Posted: 07 Apr 2015 07:43 AM PDT
On 15 April 1912, the ‘Titanic’, the largest ship afloat at the time it entered service, sank in the North Atlantic Ocean after hitting an iceberg on its maiden voyage. The large and unnecessary death toll – more than 1,500 passengers and crew – was the result of many factors. Understanding the psychology that underpins […] The post Saving Passengers Of The Good Ship ‘Titan… Earth’ – OpEd appeared first on Eurasia Review.
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Posted: 07 Apr 2015 06:39 AM PDT
It’s official: “Libertarian Conservative” Senator Rand Paul (R-Kentucky) says he’ll be running for president of the United States in 2016. Paul, 52, announced Tuesday morning that he’ll indeed be pursuing the Republican Party’s nomination for president ahead of next year’s election. “I am running for president to return our country to the principles of liberty […] The post Rand Paul Announces Presidential Bid appeared first on Eurasia Review.
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Posted: 07 Apr 2015 06:36 AM PDT
By Ryan Dagur Rights activists representing several NGOs slammed the government’s recent move to block dozens of Islamic websites allegedly containing radical content, saying that such a move would threaten freedom of expression. Last week, on the request of the National Counterterrorism Agency (BNPT), the ministry of communications and informatics blocked at least 19 Islamic […] The post Indonesia: Blocking ‘Radical’ Websites Threatens Free Expression, Say Rights Groups...
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Posted: 07 Apr 2015 06:34 AM PDT
LUKOIL President Vagit Alekperov took part in a meeting last week between the Iraqi Prime Minister, Haider al-Abadi, and Mikhail Bogdanov, the Russian President’s Special Representative for the Middle East and Africa, Russia’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs. The latter conveyed an invitation on the part of Russian President Vladimir Putin to the Iraqi leader […] The post LUKOIL President Held Talks In Baghdad With Iraq PM Al-Abadi appeared first on Eurasia Review.
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Posted: 07 Apr 2015 06:29 AM PDT
By Anthony Rusonik Despite Israel’s vocal opposition, genuine fear, and preemptive threats, the truth is that Jerusalem understands Iranian nuclear weapons are an eventual fait accompli. Atomic weapons technology is now 60 years old – just shy of Israel’s own age and a historical “classmate” of the Holocaust. It is almost inevitable that technology as […] The post Israel And The Iran Nuclear Deal – Analysis appeared first on Eurasia Review.
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