JUN 2, 2010
Obama’s First Regime Change?
Real Clear World (blog)
There's been no shortage of tedious commentary driving home the narrative about how the Obama administration is tougher on America's allies than on America's enemies. But in the case of Japan, I think it's pretty clear the administration put an ally in an impossible situation.
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JUN 2, 2010
Brazilian press calls Paraguay “rich beggar”, superb actor in asking for alms
MercoPress
One of Brazil’s most influential weekly magazines with strong penetration in political and business circles, ‘Veja’ has a main article this week calling neighbouring Paraguay the “rich beggar”, a role which the successive Paraguayan governments “have played to success attracting significant international aid and grants”.
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JUN 2, 2010
Israel turns to YouTube, Twitter after flotilla fiasco
CNN (Wired)
The Israeli government is hoping YouTube and Twitter can help restore its reputation after a botched raid on a Gaza-bound flotilla killed nine people. Don't get your hopes up, Bibi. There's only so much a technological tactic can do after such a big strategic blunder.
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JUN 2, 2010
The Gaza Raid: No Help to U.S. Mideast Diplomacy
TIME
With a new aid vessel already en route to challenge the four-year economic siege of the Hamas-controlled territory — and activists promising a new flotilla — the U.S. faces a growing challenge in balancing its support for Israel with other important diplomatic relationships in the region.
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JUN 2, 2010
The U.S. and the East Asia Summit
World Politics Review
As U.S. President Barack Obama prepares for his visit to Asia in June -- one of three potential roundtrips to the region this year -- it is worth exploring what Washington's future policy options are with respect to Asian regionalism.
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JUN 2, 2010
Taking Muslims out of their box: An interview with Hazami Barmada
Pakistan Christian Post
My interest has stemmed from a curiosity about how you can engage in discussions about international affairs that preach beyond the choir and involve non-traditional stakeholders in non-traditional diplomacy.
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JUN 2, 2010
US adapts its strategy to changed realities
China.org.cn
The Obama administration's first National Security Strategy emphasizes a multilateral approach to solving international problems in contrast to the Bush years. But it is an adaptation of traditional thinking rather than a completely new approach.
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JUN 2, 2010
Russia raises eyebrows over Tibet
Asia Times
Moscow's gesture puzzled many, including Beijing and the Tibetan government in exile. Why did Russia - a strategic partner of China - suddenly become so eager to involve itself in the Tibet issue?
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JUN 2, 2010
Turkey As Viewed from the Middle East
Turkish Press
...the AK Party has injected new vibrancy into its relations with the Middle East and Turkey is emerging as an increasingly powerful and influential player, with Turkish diplomacy scoring numerous success stories there.
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JUN 1, 2010
Japan’s prime minister steps down over base row
The Associated Press
Embattled Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama said Wednesday he was resigning over his broken campaign promise to move a U.S. Marine base off the southern island of Okinawa. The prime minister faced growing pressure from within his own party to resign ahead of July's upper house elections.
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