New York Times August 10, 2008 As Russian forces massed Sunday on two fronts, Georgians were heading south with whatever they could carry. When they met Western journalists, they all said the same thing: Where is the United States? When is NATO coming? more
Agence France-Presse August 9, 2008 The United States and European Union are leading a diplomatic push to prevent all-out war between Georgia and Russia, calling for a ceasefire as Russian tanks rolled into a rebel Georgian province. more
Christian Science Monitor August 6, 2008 Just over a year ago, France handily elected a new president on the promise of “rupture” from the past. After a rocky beginning, the fiery and energetic Nicolas Sarkozy is delivering. His track record is worth a look, especially by those Americans eager for a fresh start in their […]
Market Watch August 6, 2008 At the request of MSSA S.A.S. (“MSSA” or “Metaux Speciaux”), a French supplier of raw materials to the chemical industry, the European Commission has launched two unfair trade investigations of E.I. DuPont de Nemours & Co. (“DuPont”) concerning DuPont’s exports of sodium metal to the European Union (“EU”). more
Boston Globe August 2, 2008 One of the biggest challenges facing the next president is how to restore US credibility in the world. Despite military assets unparalleled in history, US global standing has hit rock bottom. more