Agenda 11.25.2009
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U.S. President Barack Obama meeting with advisors on strategy in Afghanistan on Nov. 23
Agenda: The Week Afghanistan Becomes Obama's War
November 26, 2009 0201 GMT
After three months of deliberation, U.S. President Barack Obama says he will announce his Afghanistan strategy “in a few days”. The generals will likely be pleased, his allies in Britain and Australia remain resolute, but can the strategy work? Reva Bhalla and Colin Chapman examine the Afghanistan agenda. [more]
A Pakistani army soldier guards his South Waziristan post Nov. 18
Pakistan: The South Waziristan Offensive Continues
November 25, 2009 2145 GMT
There are major challenges for Islamabad to overcome in its operation to purge South Waziristan of the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan. (With STRATFOR maps) [more]
A worker assembles an Opel Insignia car in Ruesselsheim, Germany
Germany: GM and the Opel Saga
November 25, 2009 2124 GMT
The announcement of job cuts for General Motors' Opel unit will spell more difficulty for U.S.-German relations, and may provide an opening to Russia. [more]
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China: Banks Heed Regulator's Warning
November 25, 2009 2033 GMT
The Chinese bank regulator has made an initial move to restrain the country’s lending spree. [more]
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UAE: Dubai World Faces Restructuring
November 26, 2009 1853 GMT
Dubai announced a restructuring of Dubai World and a six-month standstill on the state-run conglomerate's debt, Bloomberg reported Nov. 26. Moody's and Standard and Poor's cut Dubai state firms' ratings Nov. 25, saying they could consider Dubai World's delay of debt payments a default. Banks in Europe face possible losses on approximately $40 billion in exposure to Dubai, as estimated by Credit Suisse analysts, the Wall Street Journal reported.
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Afghanistan: Germany, United Kingdom, France Plan International Conference
November 26, 2009 1759 GMT
Iran: Resolution Will Prompt Reduction In Cooperation - Ambassador
November 26, 2009 1518 GMT
Iran: Supreme Leader Tells Media To Refrain From Criticism
November 25, 2009 2150 GMT
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Sanctions and Strategy
November 23, 2009 2002 GMT
Sanctions satisfy the need to appear to be acting while avoiding the risks of action. [more]
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A Terrorist Trial in New York City
November 18, 2009 2153 GMT
There has been much ado about the decision to try the "Gitmo Five" in a federal court in Manhattan, but it may be the most secure civilian court in the country. [more]
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Brazil and Iran: An Unlikely Partnership
November 25, 2009 0135 GMT
Brazil will not sacrifice a relationship with the United States for a relationship with Iran. [more]
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