Epstein Secrets

d by Russian and Chinese opposition, and an indication that the Iranian question remains a salient thorn in American-Russian relations. Central and South Asia Afghanistan: In the three-day period between July 13th and 15th, Afghanistan's parliament passed two laws that provide the framework for the provin

eighboring Afghanistan: Prime Minister Sharif's special adviser on national security visited Kabul July 21st. For more information please contact: Maureen Quinn at or .uit ct_joinstorg or Camilla Reksten-Monsen at or •The International Peace Institute (IPI) is an independent not-for-profit think tank wit

vernment in Egypt. Meshaal entered Gaza through Egypt's Rafah border crossing (a logistical impossibility under the Mubarak regime). I Central and South Asia Afghanistan: Following a recent visit by US Secretary of Defense Panetta, President Karzai told the press that he will travel to Washington early i

dence that would hold up in court. Hafeez has been released after previous arrests owing to lack of evidence. For more information please contact: Maureen Quinn at or Camilla Relcsten-Monsen at or •The International Peace Institute (IPI) is an independent, not-for-profit thin an wi a ff representing m

inish the influence of former President Saleh, who, while forced out of government last year, received immunity and is living in Yemen. Central and South Asia Afghanistan: The Parliament confirmed President Karzai's three nominations to key positions in the security cabinet on September 15th. Outgoing Min

istan), making slow progress in neighborly relations is a "deliverable" of sorts to their respective peoples. For more information please contact: Maureen Quinn at Or Camilla Reksten-Monsen a •The International Peace Institute (IPI) is an independent not-for-profit think tank with a staff representing mor

ince Ahmed Abdulazziz. There is also speculation that Saudi King Abdullah will appoint Prince Ahmed as a second deputy prime minister. Central and South Asia Afghanistan: Afghanistan's Independent Election Commission announced that the 2014 presidential elections will take place on April 5m. The decision

as confidence building measure towards an Afghan-led reconciliation process. For more information please contact: EFTA_R1_00462358 EFTA01976299 Maureen Quinn at +1-212-225-9604 or ouinn@ipinstom or Camilla Reksten-Nlonsen at +1.212.225.9602 of relcsteofdipinstorc • Ile International Peace Institute UPI}

nfluence in the embattled area. A conference of the Yemen Friends Group is said to be held next March in Riyadh in support of the NDC. Central and South Asia Afghanistan: Seemingly focused on facilitating the Afghan High Peace Council's efforts at talks with the Taliban, the Karzai government has distanc

al for the release of US Sgt Bowe Bergdahl held since 2009 and presumed to be in the tribal area of Pakistan. For more information please contact: Maureen Quinn at +1-212-225-9600 or guinngaipinstorg or Camilla Reksten-Monsen at +1-212-225-9602 or •The International Peace Institute (IPI) is an independent,