Foreign Policy March 29, 2010 As if the embattled “special relationship” between America and Britain needed any more drama, along comes this report from the U.K. Parliament saying that the Special Relationship doesn’t (or at least shouldn’t) even exist anymore. According to the House of Commons Foreign Affairs Select Committee: more
TimesOnline March 29, 2010 Barack Obama made a surprise visit to Afghanistan last night, delivering a blunt warning to President Karzai to crack down on corruption before a new offensive against the Taleban. more
Reuters March 29, 2010 Two female suicide bombers killed at least 38 people on packed Moscow metro trains on Monday, stirring fears of a broader campaign in Russia’s heartland by Islamists from the North Caucasus. more
BBC March 29, 2010 German Chancellor Angela Merkel has repeated her belief that Turkey is not suitable for full EU membership, on the first day of an official Turkish visit. more
The New York Times March 28, 2010 BRUSSELS — Stung by a perception of America’s indifference to its historical alliance with Europe, senior European leaders are calling for a rebalancing of the relationship, promising the Obama administration that the Europeans can be partners for global challenges ranging from security to climate change. more