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Middle East Dennis Ross Article 3. Al Jazeera AIPAC: American watchdog or Israel's attack-dog? Marwan Bishara Article 4. The Washington Post Putin's aggression in Ukraine needs a response Zbigniew Brzezinski Article 5. The Daily Star Jordanian jihadists are on the rise EFTA00659669 Mona A

lso have to consider where that may or may not make sense for their own interests." The most obvious target is Syria, experts said, where President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia would be even less likely to abandon President Bashar al-Assad. Mr. Putin, most of the experts agreed, would probably follow through on t

legitimate sovereign government. EFTA00659672 "President Putin has consistently suggested that the reason for op

us target is Syria, experts said, where President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia would be even less likely to

kraine needs a response Zbigniew Brzezinski Article 5. The Daily Star Jordanian jihadists are on the rise EFTA00659669 Mona Alami Article 6. Al Monitor Moscow foresees breakdown in Israeli-Palestinian talks Vitaly Naumkin Al Monitor The Qatar channel between Gaza and Israel Shlomi Eldar Article

doff between Moscow and the West was in the Middle East— specifically in Syria, where President Bashar al-Assad, with support from Russian President Vladimir Putin, is embroiled in a brutal four-year civil war. But while Washington's policymakers are focusing on Putin's actions in Eastern Europe, events in th

h support from Russian President Vladimir Putin, is embroiled in a brutal four-year civil war. But while Washington's policymakers are focusing on Putin's actions in Eastern Europe, events in the eastern Mediterranean continue to unfold with their own momentum—and it's highly unlikely that the Kreml

ar al-Assad, with support from Russian President Vladimir Putin, is embroiled in a brutal four-year civil

uses on Crimea, Russia Continues To Make Trouble in the Middle East Josh Cohen Article 2. NYT The Unlikely Road to War Roger Cohen Article 3. Al Monitor Iran, Qatar recast regional 'resistance' alliance Ali Hashem Article 4. RAND Libya After Qaddafi - Lessons and Implications for the Future Chr

ation for rulers to hold on to power indefinitely in order to keep a large share of the wealth for themselves. That is what has happened in Russia. Vladimir Putin has made Russia less democratic, restricting liberties and limiting the Russian public's control over its government. Oil wealth gives Putin not on

adimir Putin has made Russia less democratic, restricting liberties and limiting the Russian public's control over its government. Oil wealth gives Putin not only the incentive but also the means to retain power: He, and others in his position, can bribe the populace with generous welfare benefits in

themselves. That is what has happened in Russia. Vladimir Putin has made Russia less democratic, restricti

n on Asia Carol Giacomo Article 2. The Washington Post Obama is on the right course with his reorientation toward Asia Tom Donilon Article 3. Al Monitor Hard choices for Erdogan as he mulls candidacy for president Scmih Idiz Article 4. Al-Jazeerah Israel Responsible for Death of Peace Process wi

ting much in the way of access, trade or aid with Europe. But let's not persist in believing that Moscow's moves have been strategically brilliant. Vladimir Putin must have watched with extreme frustration in February as a pro-Russian government was toppled and Ukraine was slipping from his grasp. After the

was slipping from his grasp. After the Olympics ended, he acted swiftly, sending his forces into Crimea. It was a blunder. In taking over Crimea, Putin has lost Ukraine. Since 1991, Russia has influenced Ukraine through pro-Russian politicians who were bribed by Moscow to listen to its diktats. Tha

oscow's moves have been strategically brilliant. Vladimir Putin must have watched with extreme frustration

. The New Republic Obama - Speak Loudly and Carry a Small Stick John B. Judis Article 5. NYT Egypt's Ancient Snark Alaa Al Aswany Article 6. Al Monitor The Saudi pivot to Asia Bruce Riedel Article 7. NYT The Deepest Self David Brooks Arncic 1. The Washington Post Why (this time) Obama must l

stinian— Israeli peace talks Barakat El-Farra Article 4. Foreign Affairs The Czar of Brinkmanship Cynthia A. Roberts Article S. Al Jazeera Is Putin going all the wav in Ukraine? Peter Zalmayev Article 6. Project Syndicate The Techno-Political Transformation Klaus Schwab Article 7. Bloomber

master in the Kremlin may go all the way in his Ukrainian adventure and there is little stopping him; and 2) Ukraine is a crucial battleground for Vladimir Putin's emerging new doctrine and a decisive test of the western resolve. To the last point, I would add that Putin's emerging "New Russia" doctrine serves

o discern the precise limits to Russian President Vladimir Putin's willingness to escalate the crisis in Uk

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curity Strategy Julianne Smith & Jacob Stokes Article 5. Al Monitor Egypt caught between Russia and Saudi Arabia Mahmoud Salem Article 6. NYT Putin forces us to reconsider poor Neville Chamberlain Richard Cohen Article 7. NYT Books The Jews, a History in So Many, Many Words Dwight Garner NY

Lee Smith March 10, 2014 -- Who's surprised that the Obama administration, evolved, urbane and forward-looking, is having a hard time dealing with Vladimir Putin's unreconstructed Cold War mentality in Ukraine? "We're hoping that Russia will not see this as sort of a continuation of the Cold War," John Kerry s

ward-looking, is having a hard time dealing with Vladimir Putin's unreconstructed Cold War mentality in Ukr

message to Russia Lee Smith Article 4. Politico Magazine Obama Needs a New National Security Strategy Julianne Smith & Jacob Stokes Article 5. Al Monitor Egypt caught between Russia and Saudi Arabia Mahmoud Salem Article 6. NYT Putin forces us to reconsider poor Neville Chamberlain Richard Cohen

co The Ambivalent Superpower Robert Kagan Anecle I. NYT What Is Russia's Aim in Ukraine? Ed t o r a 1 EFTA00684250 Feb. 28, 2014 -- President Vladimir Putin of Russia played the genial host at the Olympic Games in Sochi, but his dangerous approach to geopolitics could be his true legacy. On Friday, Ukr

e promising to defend the interests of Russian citizens in Ukraine, Moscow has said it will not intervene by force. EFTA00684251 But whether Mr. Putin will abide by that promise is unclear. In 2008, he sent Russian forces into neighboring Georgia, ostensibly to protect the secessionist Georgian en

r a 1 EFTA00684250 Feb. 28, 2014 -- President Vladimir Putin of Russia played the genial host at the Ol

No Longer Trusts Europe Clemens Wergin Article 6. Agence Global What Are the Motives and Meanings of a Jewish State? Rami G. Khouri Article 7. Al Monitor US, Saudi still far apart on regional issues Abdulmajeed al-Buluwi Article R. Politico The Ambivalent Superpower Robert Kagan Anecle I. NYT W