August 12, 2011 Archives

European Defense Trends

A key determinant for European defense capabilities is the European defense market.

Transformation In U.S. Middle East Policy

Steven Cook discusses how the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001 transformed the United States Middle East policy.

Measles Hits Ethiopian Refugee Camp

Aid workers in Ethiopia launch mass vaccination to curb a measles outbreak amongst Somalis fleeing famine. Nick Rowlands reports.

Wounded Rebels Treated In Benghazi

Rebels receive treatment in Benghazi, shops remain stocked with food for Ramadan. Julie Noce reports.

A Rally Against NATO In Tripoli.

Libyans rally in Tripoli protesting NATO air strikes east of the capital, and calling for an end to air attacks. Deborah Lutterbeck reports.

Gunbattles And Funerals In Syria

Amateur video appears to show gunbattles, funerals and protests around Syria - with bodies lying in the street after a bloody crackdown in Homs. Deborah Lutterbeck reports.

Clinton: China, India Should Pressure Assad To Go

In an interview with CBS Evening News anchor Scott Pelley, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said she wants to see more pressure from Europe, India and China for Syrian President Bashar Assad to step down.

Greek Economy Continues To Shrink

The Greek government will announce its first set of quarterly growth figures later.

Obama: Europe Debt Woes Hitting U.S.

U.S. President Obama said the debt woes in Europe were hitting the U.S., but says other factors impacting economy were self-inflicted. Deborah Lutterbeck reports.

Afghan Forces Prepare For U.S. Exit

The Afghan government says that it's confident that it can take control of the country's security by the end of 2014, when US forces are set to leave.

Santorum, Paul Spar Over War On Terror

Foreign policy briefly takes center stage at the first national debate in Iowa for the Republican Presidential nomination.

U.S. Should Look To Asia/Australia For Economic Advice

Global markets continue volatile trading as the U.S. struggles to get a grip on its economy.

Has China Run Its Course?

Is it time to invest in China?

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