Saturday, April 21, 2012

Commentaries, Opinions, And Editorials -- April 21, 2012


Iran's Parchin Complex: Why Are Nuclear Inspectors So Focused On It? -- Scott Peterson, Christian Science Monitor

The IAEA's determination to gain access to Parchin, an Iranian military complex that may hold clues to past weapons-related work, is unusual and could jeopardize its credibility.

Parchin. In the annals of Iran's controversial nuclear program, the sprawling military base southeast of Tehran may hold clues to past weapons-related work – or it may not.

Parchin has been turned into a high-profile test case of Iran's willingness to be transparent by the United Nations nuclear watchdog agency, which says it has new information on past weapons-related activities there, and seeks access to the site for the first time in seven years.

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Commentaries, Opinions, And Editorials

Negotiating With Iran, 1979 and 2012 -- Elliot Abrams, Weekly Standard

Assad’s Lies -- New York Times editorial

Containing Syria's chemical weapons -- Christian Science Monitor editorial

Counter-revolution – the next deadly chapter -- Robert Fisk, The Independent

Dubai emerges as pivotal factor in West's clash with Iran -- Sonia Verma, Globe and Mail

Our steadfast pursuit of a freer Saudi Arabia
-- Waleed Abu Alkhair, Washington Post

Teargas on democracy protesters? Bahrain Grand Prix sponsors say 'no problem' -- Dan Murphy, Christian Science Monitor

Egypt’s shaky finances: Can the IMF and government agree on a loan deal? -- Howard LaFranchi, Christian Science Monitor

Bo Xilai and China’s corrupt secrets -- David Ignatius, Washington Post

What West Doesn’t Get About China -- Allen Carlson, The Diplomat

The Fight for Water in Asia -- William Boot, Asia Sentinel

Opium And Taliban Are Forever! -- Vivek Katju, Outlook India

How an Election in Greece Could Cause Europe to Crumble -- Yannis Palaiologos, New Republic

Voting for Yesterday in France
-- Olivier Guez GUEZ, New York Times

Obama's Latin American Disconnect -- Carlos Gutierrez, Real Clear World

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