April 6, 2011 Archives

Yemen Baseline and Afghan Trends

Detailed results of national surveys in Afghanistan and Yemen.

Richard Downie on the Situation in Cote d'Ivoire

A discussion on the situation in the Ivory Coast between Richard Downie, Deputy Director and Fellow of the CSIS Africa Program, and H. Andrew Schwartz, Senior Vice President for External Relations.

Berlusconi Sex Trial Opening In Italy

Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi's trial on charges he paid for sex with an underage prostitute, then tried to use his influence to cover it up is set to start on Wednesday. A conviction could end his career. (April 5)

Japan: Radiation Safety Standards Set For Seafood

Celia Hatton reports from Tokyo on the continuing problem of radioactive water leaking from the Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear power plant and contaminating the ocean.

Fighters Surround Ivory Coast Strongman

Surrounded by troops backing Ivory Coast's democratically elected leader, strongman Laurent Gbagbo huddled in a bunker at his home with his family Tuesday and tried to negotiate terms of surrender. (April 5)

Deadly Clashes In Yemen As Saleh Clings To Power

Tribesmen loyal to Yemen's embattled president on Tuesday clashed with a group of soldiers whose commander has sided with the opposition, and the fighting in a suburb of the capital Sanaa left three tribesmen dead. (April 5)

More Fighting Around Libyan Port Of Brega

An air strike hit a convoy of vehicles belonging to troops backing leader Muammar Gaddafi, although later a bombardment drove back rebel forces in the area trying to retake the oil port of Brega. (April 5)

UN Forces Target Ivory Coast's Presidential Palace

The U.N. says international forces have targeted areas around Ivory Coast's presidential palace where Laurent Gbagbo's forces were using heavy weaponry against civilians. (April 5)

What's Next for Ivory Coast's Gbagbo, Government, People?

Diplomats worked to end the bloody conflict gripping the West African nation of Ivory Coast after months of political unrest.

Ivory Coast's Power Struggle

Is Laurent Gbagbo trapped and negotiating to give up power in Ivory Coast?

Ivory Coast Political and Security Crisis

Analyst Mark Schroeder examines the conflict-wrought transfer of power from incumbent Ivorian President Gbagbo to internationally recognized President Ouattara.

What Is the President's Mideast Policy?

A panel discusses Barack Obama's meeting with Israeli President Shimon Peres.

Rumsfeld on Libya

Former Secretary of Defense, Donald Rumsfeld, on our strategic interests in Libya.

Gideon Rose: U.S. Needs Libya Exit Plan

Gideon Rose, who was a national security adviser under former US president Bill Clinton, says the US administration has no exit plan for its military intervention in Libya.

The Fight for Libya's Oil

As the first tanker is due into the port of Tobruk, forces reportedly loyal to longtime leader Muammar Gaddafi attack oil facilities in the south.

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