Reuters January 28, 2010 European Union and NATO officials have joined forces in calling for new efforts to ensure women are more involved in peacekeeping and conflict resolution. But differences remain on how to do so, and on whether gender quotas are the solution. more
Spiegel January 28, 2010 Russia says it will support the West in Aghanistan, but it is also pleading for a more energetic fight against drugs. Dmitry Rogozin, Moscow’s ambassador to NATO, tells SPIEGEL ONLINE why Russia feels the threat of Afghan heroin is greater than the one posed by the Taliban. He also warns against […]
BBC January 27, 2010 With its military engagement in Afghanistan, the German government is fighting two battles. more
The Financial Times January 27, 2010 President Nicolas Sarkozy on Wednesday stepped up his calls for a new Bretton Woods system to stabilise global exchange rates, promising proposals for reform of the international monetary system when France takes over the presidency of the G8 and G20 next year. more
The Guardian January 27, 2010 The world’s leaders will meet this week in Switzerland. But is this annual event still relevant? more