From Rubin Reports.Blogspot.Com Friday, May 28, 2010 President Obama's Ayatollah Explains Islam to the Muslims By Barry Rubin The president’s advisor on terrorism, John Brennan, who I’ve dubbed the worst foreign policy official in the Obama Administration, has made a new statement that is very interesting and deserves serious debate, not just dismissal or endorsement. You can see his basic line as it has developed, with full … [Read more...]
EU’s Ashton says Europe must unite on foreign policy
From UK Reuters The European Union's foreign affairs chief laid out a stark choice for the region on Wednesday, saying it must pull together in foreign policy or be sidelined by China and India. Presenting her agenda for the next five years after widespread criticism of her performance, Catherine Ashton told the European Parliament that Europe was declining as a world power and losing influence. Europe's share of the world's … [Read more...]
Turkey’s foreign policy shift confuses Western allies as it shifts to Muslim Middle East
From Hurriyet Turkey’s allies are confused by the shift in its foreign policy and its pronounced Eurasian and/or Middle Eastern bent, an independent Finnish research agency finds. Turkey’s recent flurry of diplomatic activity has been confusing to the country’s partners and neighbors despite projecting the image of a dynamic and assertive international actor, according to a report by an independent Finnish research institute. The … [Read more...]