Russia and the West: That sinking feeling

Article Abstract:

Like the Dow Jones index in reverse, Russian-western relations are hitting new record lows, and how much deep can a relationship sink and what can be done about it are some critical questions for United States President George Bush and Russian President Vladimir Putin at their next meeting in Maine will be. There are several reasons why Moscow and the west seem to be on a collision course and one is that Russia is coming back, resurgent and is no longer willing to put up with arrangements concluded when it was weak and disorganised.

Russia, Russian foreign relations

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US policy towards Israel: Fact and myth

Article Abstract:

The default position for American policy towards Israel is massive and essentially unconditional economic, military and political support and some of the beliefs that buttress American's sturdy support for Israel are irrefutable religious or ideological tenets. For most Americans, however beliefs reflect their understanding of facts and substantial change to US policy to be sustainable, myth will have to be displaced by fact, a process that has only begun.

Public affairs, Religious aspects

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Bombs away?

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A large, coordinated air campaign by the United States and Israel could destroy Iran's uranium-enrichment plant in order to put an end to its nuclear capability. However, such an action could induce Iran toward an enormous political, economic and terror impact on the U.S. and its allies.

Iran, International aspects, Negotiation, mediation and arbitration, Military aspects, Military policy, Military planning, Uranium enrichment

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