Wednesday, June 16, 2010

Commentaries, Opinions, And Editorials -- June 16, 2010


The U.S. Role in a Changing World -- Jamsheed K. Choksy and Carol E. B. Choksy, Diplomatic Courier

The U.S. intends to continue playing a “leading role in supporting a just and sustainable international order” according to the 2010 U.S. National Security Strategy. That's essential. Yet, America no longer succeeds as an international lone ranger. Nor do positive outcomes always result from the U.S. operating mainly with England and France as its two permanent allies on the UN Security Council and Israel as its constant companion in the Middle East. Special relationships with longtime friends must be sustained. At the same time, broad international partnerships have become essential for security, prosperity, and freedom.

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Commentaries, Opinions, And Editorials

Afghan War Becoming a Bloody Farce -- Tony Blankley, Real Clear World

Letter From Istanbul -- Thomas Friedman, New York Times

How the West Is Losing Turkey -- Bernhard Zand, Spiegel Online

The West’s obsession with ‘losing’ Turkey -- Amanda Paul, Today's Zaman

Turkey’s soul-searching leads to its rise as a regional power -- Dilip Hiro, The National

China’s Military Threatens America: ‘We Will Hurt You’ -- Gordon G. Chang, Pajamas Media

China ups the ante in Asia -- Michael Richardson, Japan Times

China, U.S. ties still frigid at best -- Frank Ching, China Post

Meet one Gitmo inmate who can't be described as 'the worst of the worst.' -- Washington Post editorial

The Truth About ‘Bloody Sunday’ -- New York Times editorial

Is Spain Next? (Financial crisis) -- Wall Street Journal editorial

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