The killing of British aid worker Gayle Williams in Kabul, Afghanistan, on Oct. 20 occurred against the backdrop of a debate among jihadist militants over whether humanitarian groups should be targeted for attacks. [more]
Middle Eastern leaders are trying to achieve a breakthrough that will solve Lebanon's long-standing political crisis, in hopes of staving off a rumored Israeli invasion. [more]
A member of Israel's Security Cabinet suggested that Egypt and Jordan might have to take temporary control of the Gaza Strip and the West Bank since the Palestinian leadership has not been able to control militant activity there. [more]
"Previously, their aim was 'to incite communal strife between Hindus and Muslims,' said Reva Bhalla, director of geopolitical analysis at Stratfor, a private intelligence company in Austin, Texas. The latest attacks were aimed at 'spreading fear to Western tourists and businesspeople, hitting at India’s economic lifelines.'"
Bloomberg November 27, 2008
"Peter Zeihan, vice president at geopolitical consultancy Stratfor, reckons that, by the end of 2010, Europe will have put in place infrastructure allowing it to replace two-thirds of the gas it receives from Russia."
Wall St. Journal November 24, 2008
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