Russia’s War With Georgia May Revive U.S.-Europe Rift
Bloomberg August 15, 2008 Russia’s attack on Georgia may reopen a U.S. rift with European Union leaders over how the trans-Atlantic alliance should deal with its main Cold War adversary. more
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Bush condemns Russian ‘bullying and intimidation’
International Herald Tribune August 15, 2008 Condemning as unacceptable what he called Russia’s “bullying and intimidation,” President George W. Bush said Friday that Russia must withdraw its troops from all of Georgian territory and said the United States would stand with Georgia in the conflict. more
Poland hopeful of US missile deal
European Voice August 14, 2008 Poland’s foreign minister believes the conflict in Georgia may help secure better terms for missile-shield deal. more
American and British Air Try to Link Networks
New York Times August 14, 2008 For American Airlines and British Airways, which are making a third effort at a joint business agreement, timing could be everything. more
Georgia crisis entrenches Europe & NATO splits
Reuters August 14, 2008 The Georgia crisis has sharpened divisions in Europe about how to deal with Russia and splits within NATO over the wisdom of granting membership to Russian neighbours Georgia and Ukraine. more