Agence France-Presse May 16, 2008 Russia’s military chief urged NATO Thursday to take steps to stop a build-up of arms in its neighbour Georgia and warned that conflict could break out if no action is taken. more
The Economic Times May 16, 2008 The European Union ad the United States ended their two-day talks about a new trans-Atlantic aviation agreement today having made no apparent progress in overcoming US resistance to foreign ownership of US-based airlines. more
Business Week May 15, 2008 The European Union and the United States began talks Thursday, attempting to work out U.S resistance to foreign ownership of airlines as part of an expanded trans-Atlantic aviation agreement. more
National Review May 15, 2008 Many folks have noted Obama’s comment about needing more Arabic speakers in Afghanistan. (While the Obama campaign hasn’t offered this defense, I note it’s theoretically possible that we could use Arabic speakers to interrogate captured foreign fighters.) But Dari and Pashto languages aren’t spoken in Iraq, so it’s unlikely that […]
Reuters May 13, 2008 Top European Union and U.S. officials, seeking to counter “protectionist sentiment,” said on Tuesday security concerns should only be used to curb foreign investment in exceptional situations. more