Friedman on Geopolitics

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The German Question
October 6, 2008 1934 GMT
German Chancellor Angela Merkel made clear that Germany will oppose NATO membership for Ukraine and Georgia after meeting with Russian Prime Minister Dmitri Medvedev last week. [more]
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The Political Nature of the Economic Crisis
September 30, 2008 2115 GMT
The Sept. 29 congressional rejection of the financial bailout plan has raised the possibility that the federal government will not act in the face of a financial crisis. [more]
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The Russian Resurgence and the New-Old Front
September 15, 2008 1925 GMT
As Russia works to restore its influence in its near abroad, it will work to keep the United States occupied elsewhere -- particularly in Latin America. [more]
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Israeli Strategy After the Russo-Georgian War
September 8, 2008 1419 GMT
Part of the fallout of the Russo-Georgian war was a rapid reversal of Israeli behavior toward Russia. [more]
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The Medvedev Doctrine and American Strategy
September 2, 2008 1705 GMT
Between the ongoing U.S.-jihadist war and the Russian resurgence, American national strategy is in crisis. [more]
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Georgia and Kosovo: A Single Intertwined Crisis
August 25, 2008 2028 GMT
The Kosovo question, which set the stage for the rise of Putin and current and future crises, will stand out as a turning point in the history of the coming period. [more]
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The Real World Order
August 18, 2008 1835 GMT
On Aug. 8 the Russians showed the world that the 21st century will be like any other. [more]
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The Russo-Georgian War and the Balance of Power
August 12, 2008 1508 GMT
The last week saw the Russian military move against Russia's small southern neighbor Georgia. [more]
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Solzhenitsyn and the Struggle for Russia's Soul
August 5, 2008 1648 GMT
Alexander Solzhenitsyn, the man who in many ways laid the intellectual foundations for the fall of Soviet communism, died this week. [more]
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China, the Olympics and the Visa Mystery
July 29, 2008 1858 GMT
Chinese officials have been clamping down on visa applications. [more]
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China and Russia’s Geographic Divide
July 22, 2008 1919 GMT
China and Russia are anything but natural partners. In fact, their being civil is no small accomplishment. But what if ... [more]
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Now for the Hard Part: From Iraq to Afghanistan
July 15, 2008 1652 GMT
The Bush administration has let it be known that it is prepared to reduce U.S. troop levels in Iraq. [more]
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The New Era
July 9, 2008 1508 GMT
An Israeli-Syrian peace deal and a U.S.-Iranian deal over Iraq are within sight. [more]
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Mediterranean Flyover: Telegraphing an Israeli Punch?
June 23, 2008 1722 GMT
A highly publicized Israeli air force exercise over the Mediterranean Sea in early June could have been a dress rehearsal for an attack against Iran or an exercise in psychological warfare. [more]
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The Problem With Europe
June 17, 2008 1614 GMT
The creation of a European state suffered a grievous -- if not fatal -- blow at the hands of Irish voters June 12. [more]
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Geopolitical Weekly: The U.S. Air Force and the Next War
June 11, 2008 1706 GMT
U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert Gates has fired the secretary of the Air Force and the Air Force chief of staff. [more]
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Oil and the Saudi Peace Offensive
June 2, 2008 2113 GMT
Saudi Arabia will host an interfaith conference June 4. The conference highlights the Saudi desire for regional stability so the Arab country can continue cashing in on record-high oil prices. [more]
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The Geopolitics of $130 Oil
May 27, 2008 1913 GMT
As oil prices passed $120 a barrel, they clearly began to have global impact. Recently, we have seen startling rises in the price of food, particularly grains. The world is refocusing on high commodity prices. [more]
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Israel, Palestine, Lebanon, Syria: Hopes Meet Reality
May 20, 2008 1515 GMT
In the past few weeks, rumors of a geopolitical shift in the Middle East have reached a crescendo. [more]
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Mexico: On the Road to a Failed State?
May 13, 2008 2035 GMT
Mexico has witnessed the killings of several high-profile officials in the past weeks. [more]
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