News and Analysis (4/14/09)

Alliances built on payoffs are not self sustaining …

• Sunni Insurgents Claim Blast That Killed 5 U.S. Troops (Washington Post)

… are we learning from history or repeating it?

• Lessons from Iraq? US Creates Local Militias to Fight Taliban (Christian Science Monitor)

“Piracy along Somalia’s coast began as a vigilante movement against illegal fishing and dumping”:

• Somali Militants Express New Support for Pirates (VOA News)

Allowing Iran to continue enriching uranium should facilitate negotiations for long-term compromise:

• U.S. May Drop Key Condition for Talks With Iran (NY Times)

At a minimum, the agreement should provide a case study testing the effectiveness of such a policy:

• Fears Over Swat Sharia Deal (Al Jazeera)

With a verdict on secret charges expected within the week, Saberi could face the death penalty if convicted:

• Iran: U.S. Journalist Tried Behind Closed Doors (Washington Post)

Denying involvement, the Muslim Brotherhood emphasized government coordination when taking military action:

• Egypt Group Denies ‘Spy Cell’ Links (Al Jazeera)

Imran

Minaret of Freedom Institute Program Assistant