Spiegel Online February 12, 2009 In an editorial for SPIEGEL, the former chancellor argues that international efforts to rebuild Afghanistan must be redoubled, but that the Afghan people themselves must also take greater responsibility for their country. If they do, he argues, international security forces in the country could withdraw within the next 10 years. […]
AFP February 12, 2009 The economic crisis is now the top US security concern with a prolonged downturn raising the worldwide risk of “regime-threatening instability,” the US intelligence supremo warned. more
New York Times February 12, 2009 When Treasury Secretary Timothy F. Geithner arrives in Rome for the first official meeting with his Group of 7 counterparts, he will be a bit of an outlier. more
The Guardian February 11, 2009 Nato is at risk. The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation’s principal purpose is preserving the peace in Europe. In maintaining that peace it has been arguably the most successful international organisation to date. But as we approach its 60th anniversary in April, its historic effectiveness is now being put in jeopardy. […]
Reuters February 11, 2009 The European Union made a last minute appeal to Congress on Wednesday to provide further assurances that EU companies would not be disadvantaged by Buy American provisions of a huge economic stimulus bill. more