Afghanis project their fears that a buildup of US troops will only strengthen Taliban resolve and deepen the conflict …
- Afghanistan’s people have advice for U.S (LA Times)
… As Western forces still squabble amongst themselves about the August 20th election:
- Diplomat Is Fired in Clash Over Addressing Afghan Vote Fraud (Washington Post)
As the US prepares for extraordinarily difficult negotiations …
… Comes a warning that sanctions will only deprive the people of Iran and leave Ahmadinejad’s government mostly intact …
- Iranian Opposition Warns Against Stricter Sanctions (Washington Post)
… While China appears to have its own motivations going forward:
- Oil, Ideology Keep China From Joining Push Against Iran (Washington Post)
Newly revealed guidelines generate concerns that the new administration retains Bush administration “policies that will inevitably lead to violations of the Constitution and of the right of all Americans to practice their faith without fear of government intrusion or intimidation”:
- Advocates Object to FBI Surveillance Guidelines (AP / Washington Post)
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