NATO awaits new leadership
International Herald TribuneDecember 26, 2008 The former secretary general of NATO, George Robertson, once recounted welcoming the first contingent of Russian officials to the alliance’s headquarters in Brussels. more
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Forging new relations with Russia
International Herald TribuneDecember 25, 2008 Few U.S. presidents have come to office facing quite the variety of crises that Barack Obama faces, so he may be tempted to put Russia on a back burner – especially as Vladimir Putin is not someone with whom many Americans want to build cooperative relations these days. more
Bush a catalyst in America’s declining influence
Los Angeles TimesDecember 25, 2008 The president oversaw a period of eroding economic and political power, in which the rise of China, India and others was a major factor, but assisted by an aversion to him and his policies. more
Russia may cut off Ukraine’s gas
BBC NewsDecember 24, 2008 Russian gas giant Gazprom has renewed its threat to cut off gas supplies to Ukraine on 1 January, saying a contract dispute has reached a “critical” stage. more
Time to change the euro’s rules
European VoiceDecember 24, 2008 Would-be members of the euro-zone face rules that risk exacerbating their economic difficulties; if need be, they should adopt the euro unilaterally. more