Geopolitical Diary

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France will use most of 2009 to prove itself as Europe's heavyweight. [more]
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Though it is not as critical to U.S. interests as other matters, the Israeli offensive in Gaza looks like it will top U.S. President-elect Barack Obama's agenda. [more]
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Israel appears to be preparing for a ground assault against the Gaza Strip -- a move that might not be as effective as Israel would like. [more]
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Pakistan's first-use policy regarding its nuclear capability is a defensive move -- but it might not prove to be effective against India at this point. [more]
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Hamas' decision to end a truce with Israel presented both Hamas and Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert with opportunities. [more]
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A defense deal between Brazil and France signifies movement away from military stagnation on Brazil's part. [more]
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Indian military action against Pakistan could come within days. The extent of such a campaign -- and its effects on U.S. supply lines into Afghanistan -- remains to be seen. [more]
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December 22, 2008 0258 GMT
The United States has announced a troop surge to Afghanistan. The question is whether the surge strategy, which worked in Iraq, will work in Afghanistan. [more]
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India has not mobilized its military against Pakistan in the wake of the Mumbai attacks, but there are signs suggesting the clouds of war have not yet passed. [more]
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A reported Russian defense deal with Iran could emerge as Obama's first major test from a foreign power. [more]
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U.S. officials have made a noteworthy pair of visits to Moscow, suggesting that Washington could be preparing to reopen arms-control talks. [more]
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As illustrated by a transport union strike, Pakistan's worsening security situation is complicating the delivery of supplies to U.S. and NATO troops in Afghanistan. [more]
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Perhaps the greatest consequence of the Iraq war is the window of opportunity it has opened for other countries. [more]
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The United States is pushing the U.N. Security Council to authorize an escalation in the fight against Somali pirates. [more]
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Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Timoshenko's alliance with her old Orange Coalition partner might be part of Russia's plan for Ukraine. [more]
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Several cabinet appointments in Georgia illustrate Tbilisi's dependence on diplomacy for its survival. [more]
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The United States and NATO face no small task in implementing the surge strategy in Afghanistan. [more]
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Pakistani forces raided militant camps and offices in Pakistani-administered Kashmir, but the United States and India likely will not be impressed by the gesture. [more]
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Four central banks in Europe lowered their benchmark interest rates on Thursday -- but now they are almost out of monetary policy options. [more]
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Political and economic conditions could be right for Venezuela's student groups to present a real challenge to Chavez. [more]
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