JUL 3, 2009
After Iran’s Election, What Happens to Obama’s Engagement Policy?
Christian Science Monitor
Some are criticizing the president's determination to engage Iran on its nuclear program amid a brutal government crackdown in the aftermath of what many say is massive election fraud.
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JUL 2, 2009
Iran leader’s Foes to Continue Disputing Election
Los Angeles Times
Opponents of Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad went on the offensive Wednesday, proclaiming his government "illegitimate." They vowed to continue disputing his reelection despite a violent crackdown on their protests and dire warnings against challenging the vote.
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JUL 2, 2009
Public Pressure Blocks China’s ‘Green Dam’ Plan
World Politics Review
Chinese bloggers and artists, and rights advocates around the globe, are celebrating Beijing's postponement of a wildly unpopular plan to mandate the inclusion of filtering software in all computers sold in China as of July 1. The decision to postpone the "Green Dam Youth Escort" program -- which Chinese officials described as a concerted effort to address pornography on the Internet -- followed weeks of massive domestic and international pressure over concerns the software would serve as a vehicle to increase state censorship.
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JUL 1, 2009
A ‘Cairo moment’ for Obama in Moscow?
Christian Science Monitor
Next week, President Obama will travel to Moscow to attend a summit with Russian President Dmitry Medvedev. He should use that opportunity to engage not only with the government of Russia, but to communicate directly to the Russian-speaking world.
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JUL 1, 2009
Special Briefing by Farah Pandith, Special Representative to Muslim Communities (Video)
State.gov
Video of news briefing by Farah Pandith, Special Representative to Muslim Communities.
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