Geopolitical Diary Archives

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EU Leaders Name New President and Foreign Minister
November 20, 2009 0248 GMT
The decision to appoint relative unknowns to the positions of EU president and foreign minister raises interesting geopolitical questions. [more]
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Iraq: The United States' Other War
November 19, 2009 0343 GMT
A possible delay in Iraqi elections illustrates that stability is far from assured. [more]
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Obama's Meetings With Hu Jintao
November 18, 2009 0409 GMT
Tuesday's bilateral sessions between U.S. President Barack Obama and Chinese President Hu Jintao emphasized positivity while downplaying political sensitivities. [more]
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Obama's Town Hall Meeting in Shanghai
November 17, 2009 0309 GMT
The U.S. president's town hall meeting in China touched on Internet freedoms -- and stayed clear of the Chinese censor's hand. [more]
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The Russian Pivot in the Iranian Nuclear Issue
November 16, 2009 0240 GMT
Much about the Iranian nuclear issue centers around what transpires between the United States and Russia. [more]
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Obama's Trip to Asia Begins
November 13, 2009 0505 GMT
Obama departed for his weeklong visit to East Asia on Thursday, at a time when the region is undergoing significant changes. [more]
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A Speech, the Russian Economy and U.S. Relations
November 12, 2009 0206 GMT
Major shifts in Russian domestic and foreign policy appear to be taking place. [more]
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Israel's Perspective on U.S. Delay Tactics
November 11, 2009 0255 GMT
The United States has strategically allowed Iran to delay making a decision on its nuclear program, but the Israelis are keeping up the pressure -- and Washington has no intention of waiting forever. [more]
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Courting Russia on the Iranian Nuclear Issue?
November 10, 2009 1200 GMT
The United States may be trying a new strategy to win Russia's support for sanctions on Iran. [more]
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The Latest Developments in the Iran Situation
November 9, 2009 0254 GMT
New developments have increased tensions over Iran's nuclear program but do not signal any definite end to negotiations. [more]
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The Implications of a Partial U.N. Relocation From Afghanistan
November 6, 2009 0346 GMT
The United Nations has announced the relocaton of about 600 employees working in Afghanistan, [more]
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China, the U.S. and Global Trade Tensions
November 5, 2009 0221 GMT
At the heart of China's decision to restrict exports of nine key raw materials is its domestic policy -- keeping the peace at home. [more]
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The Lisbon Treaty's Geopolitical Context
November 4, 2009 0255 GMT
The Lisbon Treaty is designed to make Europe a coherent power. This could have global repercussions -- if it works. [more]
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A U.S.-Israeli Convergence
November 3, 2009 0355 GMT
The United States and Israel have eliminated nearly all daylight between their positions on both settlements and Iran, and have sent a message to Tehran. [more]
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Deadlock and Decisions on the Iran Issue
November 2, 2009 0255 GMT
Decisions must be made to break the deadlock in talks over Iran's nuclear ambitions. [more]
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Turning an Economic Corner
October 30, 2009 0236 GMT
With the help of stimulus programs, U.S. growth turned sharply up in the third quarter. [more]
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A Diplomatic Tumult
October 29, 2009 0141 GMT
With U.S. and Israeli officials in Russia, and signs that the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve may be tapped, the future of the Iran negotiations looks increasingly uncertain. [more]
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The Wait for a Decision on Afghanistan
October 28, 2009 0154 GMT
A U.S. Foreign Service officer resigned because he lost sight of the reasons for the war in Afghanistan -- a war for which U.S. President Barack Obama has yet to settle on a strategy. [more]
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Hatoyama's Debut and Japanese Foreign Policy
October 27, 2009 0235 GMT
The new Japanese prime minister's address to the parliament gave hints on what may change -- and stay the same -- under a DPJ-led government. [more]
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The Latest Attacks in Baghdad
October 26, 2009 0152 GMT
Twin bombings in Baghdad illustrated the limitations of the U.S. strategy in Iraq. The U.S. strategy for Afghanistan is likely to be even more problematic. [more]
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