Epstein Secrets

at have been rejected uniformly around the world." That's a deterrent? Fear of criticism? Empty words? To think this will stop Putin, liberator of Crimea, champion of "New Russia," is delusional. In fact, Putin's popularity at home has spiked 10 points since the start of his war on Ukraine. It's now

ps up Elliott Abrams Article 2. NYT Why Abbas Reconciled With llamas Ali Jarbawi Article 3. The Washington Post On Syria, reality-check time David Ignatius Article 4. The Washington Post Obama's foreign policy of denial Charles Krauthammer Article 5. The National Interest Thucydides Trap 2.0: Superp

anteed Ukraine's territorial integrity in return for the state giving up its nuclear weapons, the US did not act forcefully to stop Russia annexing Crimea. In each case, there have been different motivations and political considerations. But taken together, these events, and others, have contributed t

n the Guardian, the National (UAE) and other publications. Anecic 5 The Washington Post Obama tends to create his own foreign policy headaches David Ignatius May 7, 2014 -- It's painful watching the YouTube video of President Obama in Manila last week, talking about hitting singles and doubles in foreig

said in a statement, "These reports are coming to light in the context of the President being soft on Vladimir Putin when it comes to NATO, the G7, Crimea, Ukraine and the ongoing undermining of the integrity of our elections. ... Our Armed Forces would be better served if President Trump spent more t

Ignatius: The Dazzling Rise And Tragic Fall Of Saudi Arabia's Mohammed Bin Nayef. EFTA00148641 In his column in the Washington Post (7/5, 14.2M), David Ignatius writes, "A grim new chapter in the Saudi `Game of Thrones' battle for control of the kingdom appears to be underway, as Crown Prince Mohammed bin S

ian President Volodymyr Zelensky "welcomed the Russian pullback." According to the AP, "After watching the drills...Shoigu declared the maneuvers in Crimea and wide swathes of western Russia over and ordered the military to pull the troops that took part in them back to their permanent bases. 'I consid

zations, to cease authorizing payments to" Myanmar Oil and Gas Enterprise. Ignatius: US Recognition Of Armenian Genocide Will Force A "Reckoning." David Ignatius writes in the Washington Post (4/22, 10.52M), "Armenians around the world surely will rejoice" in President Biden's expected announcement this weeke

kraine's borders" and "could strike now in an attempt to push further into Ukrainian territory or secure a source of much-needed water for occupied Crimea." Report: Israeli Intelligence Predicts US Will Reactivate JCPOA. Axios (4/18, Ravid, 1.26M) reports that according to Israeli intelligence sources

agate' controversy, improperly disclosed classified information." The alleged inquiry was "revealed in a column Friday by Washington Post columnist David Ignatius, who cited 'two knowledgeable sources who requested anonymity because of the sensitivity of the probe." The sources "said the investigation began th

ns to produce a unified opposition or alignment of U.S. and Russian interests in Syria, or negotiations to persuade Moscow to end its occupation of Crimea and quit its revanchist threats to any state that happens to have Russians among their population — Kerry should pause and reconsider how he is ap

uments about retreat aren't really about retreat — they are about policy differences. Take for example, a recent op-ed by Washington Post columnist David Ignatius in which he outlines growing concern from Saudi EFTA00662865 Arabia. The Saudi king "is convinced the US is unreliable" (this is a familiar syno

t Michael Chertoff Article 4. Washington Post Existential Crisis for Obama Too David Ignatius Article 5. The American Interest Strategy after Crimea Playing Putin's Game Walter Russell Mead Article 6. NYT Egypt's Enduring Passion for Soccer Alaa Al Aswany _ Article 7. WSJ Book Review: 'Temp

chairman of the Chertoff Group, a global security and risk management advisory firm. Article 4 Washington Post Existential Crisis for Obama Too David Ignatius April 16, 2014 -- As President Obama looks at the Ukraine crisis, he sees an asymmetry of interests: Simply put, the future of Ukraine means more