New York Times October 15, 2008 Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said Wednesday that the mission to stabilize Afghanistan had shown significant gaps in the ability of the United States and NATO to integrate their civilian and military efforts, and he warned that it “remains to be seen” whether the allies could better coordinate their […]
Washington Post October 15, 2008 Is the European Union paving the way for a new U.S. policy on Cuba? Cuba recently accepted an invitation from the EU to engage in a formal political dialogue – the first step towards normalizing relations between Cuba and the EU’s 27 member states. more
Washington Post October 15, 2008 In announcing plans to partly nationalize nine major banks yesterday, President Bush found himself in the unusual position of having to reassure Americans that he was not, in fact, opposed to capitalism. more
The Economic Times October 13, 2008 The European Union will ask the United States to jointly organise an international summit to reform the global finance system, French President Nicolas Sarkozy said Sunday after talks with EU leaders. more
International Herald Tribune October 12, 2008 Financial and political leaders were holding crisis meetings across the globe Sunday, urgently seeking agreement on measures to restore confidence to the teetering financial system before markets open Monday in Asia. more