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The euro crisis: The hazards of crisis | The Economist
Posted by Michael Butler, Thursday, February 9, 2012NYT (4): Foreign Affairs
Egypt's PM defiant re prosecuting Americans; Greek austerity deal reached; Chaos grows in Libya as interim gov't tries to curb militias; Israel's main labor union starts general strike.Posted by Ian Alterman, Thursday, February 9, 2012
NYT (6): Foreign Affairs
Seeing writing on well, U.S. cuts Iraq embassy staff in half; Is Russia finally taking active role in Syrian crisis?; As people strike, Greek leaders postpone vote on austerity measures, and wonder if they amount to political suicide; All eyes on poorest 1/5 of Indians as they go to polls; Haitians creating immigration crisis in Brazil; The U.S. embargo against Cuba is 50 years old.Posted by Ian Alterman, Wednesday, February 8, 2012
NYT (4): Foreign Affairs
Abbas reconciles with Hamas, will lead unity pact; First female prez of Mexico? Could happen; Victory for conservatives in Finland continues rightward trend in Europe; U.S. Constitution is losing influence globally.Posted by Ian Alterman, Tuesday, February 7, 2012
NYT (6): Foreign Affairs
U.S. closes embassy in Syria; Obama/Clinton fail to get Egypt to rescind legal action against Americans; U.S. drones out of control in Pakistan?; European activists fight their own "SOPA"; Failing French economy leads to gains for far right; Wicked cold snap kills hundreds in Europe.Posted by Ian Alterman, Monday, February 6, 2012
NYT (6): Int’l Affairs
Post-soccer violence continues in Egypt for third day; Russia and China veto U.N. bill re Syria, right after attack that kills 200; Hacker group "Anonymous" hacks an FBI-Scotland Yard phone call about... "Anonymous"; E.U. looks to create roadblock re Google's new privacy rule; Putin aide says roots of protests are "foreign"; U.N. says Somali famine is over, though violence continues.Posted by Ian Alterman, Saturday, February 4, 2012
Spain’s new conservative leaders make rapid push to overturn liberal laws
Posted by Harry Sifton, Thursday, February 2, 2012Deja Vu in France – a tale of two Mitterands – FT, Philip Stephens.
Posted by Alexander Harper, Thursday, February 2, 2012NYT (3): Foreign Affairs
Worst-ever drought plus massive cold snap in Mexico affecting millions; General strike over austerity measures paralyzes Belgium; Wherewith Tunisia, first of the Arab Spring countries?Posted by Ian Alterman, Tuesday, January 31, 2012
NYT (6): Foreign Affairs
Will Israel attack Iran?; In wake of growing violence, Arab League suspends monitoring in Syria; DC lobbyists drop Egypt as client; British hacking scandal continues, as 5 more are arrested, including a policeman; A book on two Muslim women "firebrands"; A book on how the Inquisition helped create the modern world.Posted by Ian Alterman, Sunday, January 29, 2012
NYT (5): Foreign Affairs
In Egypt, some demonstrators take on Muslim Brotherhood, others attack Syrian embassy; Activists take on Chinese gov't over pollution; Reversing bluster, Iran admits sanctions are hurting; Outrage in Pakistan over journalists as "morality police"; A short list of those declining to be knighted.Posted by Ian Alterman, Saturday, January 28, 2012
Up For Debate: German Court Bars “Mein Kampf” Again
The court is "concerned whether modern Germany can cope with the work that sowed the seeds for the Holocaust," because "This week, the government released the results of a two-year-long study showing that one in five Germans still harbored anti-Semitic beliefs." Is the court's decision a legitimate corrective? Or is it "paternalist" overreach and/or a form of censorship?Posted by Ian Alterman, Thursday, January 26, 2012
NYT (6): Foreign Affairs
"Discontent and upheaval" are on the rise across almost the entire globe; Not all Egyptians are happy with current status as they celebrate first anniversary of revolt; Is Iran "pre-emptively" intimidating and arresting journalists and bloggers in advance of elections?; Scots move closer to independence from UK; Cameron tries to limit power of Human Rights Court; German state court bars publication of excerpts from Mein Kampf.Posted by Ian Alterman, Thursday, January 26, 2012
Rooted in Politics, Austerity Worsens the Greek Tragedy
Posted by Michael Butler, Wednesday, January 25, 2012Soros’s Speech at Davos today on Europe and the Euro.
Posted by Alexander Harper, Wednesday, January 25, 2012NYT (3): Foreign Affairs
In rarity, Haitian police officers get jail terms for massacre; Romanian protests ramp up; Myanmar gov't giving with one hand, taking with the other.Posted by Ian Alterman, Friday, January 20, 2012
NYT (2): Foreign Affairs
Israel says decision on attacking Iran is "very far off"; Sarkozy faces jobless in coming election.Posted by Ian Alterman, Thursday, January 19, 2012
NYT (3): Foreign Affairs
Israel considers indicting Foreign Minister; China continues crackdown on dissidents; More bodies found in cruise ship wreck, and more evidence of captain's negligence.Posted by Ian Alterman, Wednesday, January 18, 2012
FOCUS | Spain Proceeding With Bush Torture Case
Posted by Michael Butler, Tuesday, January 17, 2012NYT (8): Foreign Affairs
Bahrain opposition unimpressed by King's suggested reforms; Taiwan elections stir democracy-minded hearts in China; Hacker who hit Israeli credit card accounts strikes again, crippling sites of ElAl and Stock Exchange; Romanian protests over austerity measures turn violent; Hard lesson learned, Nigerian leader reinstitutes gas subsidy; Sarkozy vulnerable due to economic situation; Pakistan's highest court initiates contempt of court proceedings against PM; Captain of capsized liner likely to face charges.Posted by Ian Alterman, Tuesday, January 17, 2012
NYT (3): Foreign Affairs
Marines in video identified, Corps looks for videographer; Pakistani gov't faces confidence vote; U.S. begins retasking European troops to the Asia-Pacific region.Posted by Ian Alterman, Saturday, January 14, 2012
