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Understanding "smart power"
So far our enemies are treating the Obama administration's craven attempts to sweet talk them with the contempt these efforts deserve. As John has recounted , Mahmoud Ahmadinejad responded to Obama's misguided criticisms of America's policies toward Muslim countries, broadcast throughout the ...
Russia official: Bushehr plant to go live in '09 | Iran news | Jerusalem Post
Russia official: Bushehr plant to go live in '09 | Iran news | Jerusalem Post
jpost.com — Russia plans to begin operating the nuclear reactor it has been building for Iran before the end... of 2009, the Interfax News Agency quoted a top official as saying on Thursday. "If there are no unforeseen events... then the launch will go according to ... (more) Russia official: Bushehr plant to go live in '09 | Iran ...
Karzai Claims Defense Deal With Russia
military.com — KABUL, Afghanistan - Russia is ready to cooperate on defense matters with Afghanistan, the Afghan president said... Monday. The announcement coincides with increasingly public tensions between Afghan and Western officials, as well as Russia's heightened ... (more) Karzai Claims Defense Deal With Russia
U.S. needs to start a new START agreement
sfgate.com — Ratification of the agreement should come with a commitment to further joint action on dealing with Iran's... nuclear program and as well as a commitment to developing a post-START agreement that codifies deeper nuclear reductions. Ratification of the ... (more) U.S. needs to start a new START agreement
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