Out of Gaps In Treaties, First Salvos Of Trade War
Washington Post February 1, 2009 The world may be on the brink of a gentler kind of trade war. more
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In time of crisis, looking to U.S. with wariness and hope
International Herald Tribune February 1, 2009 This was supposed to be the year the United States came in from the cold at the annual gathering of world leaders here. more
With subtly changed goals and tactics, Barack Obama woos a reluctant Europe
The TimesJanuary 31, 2009 There was a decisive shift inside the Obama Administration this week when it came to Afghanistan. It was a reflection of how perilous the mission has become and was also triggered by the realisation that getting European allies to send significantly more troops could be beyond even the new President’s powers […]
Searching for a New World Order
Spiegel Online January 30, 2009 The closely watched Munich security conference, which starts next week, has become a large-scale summit for world leaders. This year the US is sending a high-ranking delegation, led by Vice President Joe Biden, which may seek informal dialogue with Iran on the event’s sidelines. more
World worries how U.S. will pay for stimulus
International Herald Tribune January 30, 2009 Even as the U.S. Congress looks for ways to expand President Barack Obama’s $819 billion stimulus package, the rest of the world is wondering how Washington will pay for it all. more