A European Union of Nations Needs Deft, Discreet Leaders
GILLES ANDRÉANI *,
GMF ON TURKEY,
Nov 26, 2009,
PARIS — On November 18, the European Council selected Herman Van Rompuy and Catherine Ashton to become, respectively, President of the European Council for a two and a half year-term, and High Representative/Vice-President of the Commission for external affairs for a five-year term.
The Turhurmatu Turkmens: A Success Story
SERHAT ERKMEN *,
ORSAM,
Nov 26, 2009,
Tuzhurmatu that constitutes a buffer zone between the Arabs and Kurds due to its location is a significant Turkmen settlement in terms of demographic and geographic qualities.
In Iraq coalitions are being formed before the elections
BILGAY DUMAN,
ORSAM,
Nov 26, 2009,
As the elections approach, political developments in Iraq seem to be accelerating. In this process, especially large Shiite parties of Iraq have advanced through their alliance.
The G2: A gift (in disguise) to Europe and Japan
ANDREW SMALL * ,
GMF ON TURKEY,
Nov 19, 2009,
BRUSSELS -- For a supposedly stillborn concept, talk of a G2 -- actual or potential -- has proved remarkably durable. Why, despite the implausibility of the notion, does it continue? Anyone looking for signs of an emerging Sino-American global condominium in Tuesday’s comprehensive joint declaration would indeed have had slim pickings.