US VP Cheney vows support and NATO membership for Georgian allies, as many others worry about the 'grim realities' now facing parts of Eastern and Central Europe. Is the EU's 'soft power' sufficient to 'contain' the new Russia? Recognition of Abkhazia and South Ossetia seemed comparable to that of Kosovo. Are Georgia's separatist regions ready for political Independence? Regional summit in Dushnabe produces quiet recognition that China, Kazakstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan share Georgia's fears of the 'three evils' of terrorism, separatism and extremism--but also Russia's projection of regional power.
Tentative optimism after August 19 Somalia peace and reconciliation accord. ICG President and ICISS Commissioner Gareth Evans lays out his platform in this presentation on 'Operationalizing the Responsibility to Protect'. Women's rights groups in Iran achieve milestones and face ongoing challenges. Election fever in the US re-shapes military occupation plans for Iraq. In Washington, military leaders maintain right to pursue Al Qaeda outside Afghani borders, but each raid into Pakistan's territory stokes political instability.
September 05, 2008
September 04, 2008
Thursday, September 04 2008
US VP Cheney seeks to advance peace and stability by dangling new military technology to battered Georgia. Has the UN Security Council become impotent? Is Russia putting the 'European model' of governance on trial? As the smoke settles, 'Russification' of border towns appears part of the program. Russian President Medvedev has outlined the five principles of Moscow's new foreign policy. Public opinion across Russia is equating condemnation with aggression. US deals with Polish and Czech governments now officially on the fast track.
UN/AU Peacekeeping operation in Darfur (UNAMID) spotlights Sudanese forces allegedly massing around Kalma displacement camp. President Gul of Turkey plans potentially groundbreaking trip to Armenia. Worldwide military expenditures and exports growing dangerously, but still nobody approximates the overwhelming military dominance of the US. UNESCO conference looks at civil society's role in promoting human rights globally. The International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (IDEA) offers an expanding toolbox for 'democracy building' practitioners.
UN/AU Peacekeeping operation in Darfur (UNAMID) spotlights Sudanese forces allegedly massing around Kalma displacement camp. President Gul of Turkey plans potentially groundbreaking trip to Armenia. Worldwide military expenditures and exports growing dangerously, but still nobody approximates the overwhelming military dominance of the US. UNESCO conference looks at civil society's role in promoting human rights globally. The International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (IDEA) offers an expanding toolbox for 'democracy building' practitioners.
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