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Live from Lebanon

Editor’s note: Salhani’s essay about the potential for escalating violence in Lebanon takes special significance with the assassination of Lebanon's Industry Minister and Maronite Christian leader Pierre Gemayel.

Britain's Soldier's Soldier

General’s comments may signal the beginning of the end of British troops in Iraq.

The End of the Affair? Britain's Special Relationship with America under Threat

Blair, hurt by the growing perception that on the world stage he is George W. Bush's "poodle", is nearing the end of his term.  Does this mean the end of Britain's Special Relationship with the United States?

Olmert's Secret Weapon: Prime Minister Deployed a Boomerang

Olmert's weapon certainly did cause massive destruction in Lebanon, and with noted precision, wreaked havoc upon its return to sender.

Flip-Flops on Iraq

Coming up to the first anniversary of President Bush declaring "Mission Accomplished" in Iraq, U.

Iran's Iraqi Tightrope

Putin Stays Committed to Free Markets

Russian President Vladimir Putin has reshaped the Russian government in a streamlined, go-getting, fast reforming image to boost the nation's economy.

The Core That Wasn't

Has Britain joined France and German in a "super core" that will dominate the EU for years to come? Not for long, writes Martin Hutchinson.

Putin and the Chinese Model

 No one in the West should have been surprised at the course Russia has taken under the administration of President Vladimir Putin.

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May 26, 2012