Missile Defense Could Be the Silver Bullet

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

sptimes.ru - By Dmitry Trenin - Nov. 08 (Opinion) - In the eyes of Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, the “resetting” of U.S.-Russian relations became a reality only six weeks ago, when U.S. President Barack Obama announced his decision to reconfigure U.S. missile defense plans for Europe. Putin called Obama’s step “courageous,” which, coming from him, is perhaps the highest form of personal approbation

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Europe's quiet leader

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

Washington Post - By Anne Applebaum - Nov. 02 (Opinion) - Angela Merkel quietly ascended to the position of German chancellor. Having run a low-profile, even boring, campaign last month did nothing to lessen her popularity. Her subtlety and the fact that she is female are much to her advantage. She has made great strides toward the strengthening of Germany without inciting fear or criticism the way powerful male leaders have in the past. She has faltered on economic and foreign policies, but should she tackle these issues and/or acquire a larger global role, she will doubtlessly do so politely and quietly, without being noticed.

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Missile Defense Could Be the Silver Bullet

Europe's quiet leader