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3 priorities for Pakistan's new government
After 14 years, Nawaz Sharif is back at the helm in Pakistan. The nuclear-armed country faces a welter of problems, from terrorism to tensions with Afghanistan, India, and the United States. To move Pakistan forward, Mr. Sharif must focus on three priorities.
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5 factors for peace in Afghanistan
Given that Afghanistan has been in a state of war for nearly 35 years, only a broad-based reconciliation can resolve the fighting. Peace talks are a vital part of that process. Here are five factors necessary to achieving a sustainable peace in Afghanistan.
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War with Iran? 5 ways events overseas could shape Obama's second term.
The threat posed by Iran’s nuclear program is the most urgent example of the foreign-policy challenges that face President Obama in his second term. Here are four others.
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5 national security issues next president must tackle
President Obama and Mitt Romney battle over foreign policy issues in the third and final presidential debate. No matter who wins the presidential election November 6, Mr. Romney or Mr. Obama will have to confront five urgent national security issues in the first weeks of his term.
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Blasphemy riots: 6 examples around the world
Many Muslims consider any depiction of the prophet to be forbidden, and Islamic teachings call for handling the Quran with respect. Incidents of both intentional and unintentional disrespect have occasionally prompted protests and violence around the world. Here are six examples:
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The Monitor's View: Can the US be pals with the terrorist Taliban?
McCain and Obama need to say if they back Karzai's talks with the Afghan Taliban.
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Joint Chiefs head: ‘Enablers’ needed in troop-scarce Afghanistan
Adm. Mike Mullen is pushing to get more planes and helicopters there to make up for the lack of troops.
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US, Britain, and UN weigh options amid rising violence in Afghanistan, Pakistan
Prospect of Afghan-Taliban peace talks gains currency
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U.S. military to deploy more surveillance planes to Afghanistan
The move by the Army and Air Force comes in response to criticism from Defense Secretary Robert Gates.
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Key question lingers: Who started the war in Georgia?
As EU monitors arrive, new details contradict Russia's assertion that Georgia invaded South Ossetia first.
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Military sees window to adjust Afghanistan plan
Reviews under way, to be ready for the next president, are intended to accelerate a new strategy.
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Opinion: In Afghanistan, hit 'em where they aren't
MacArthur's tactic worked in WWII. It could work again.
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Russia-West crisis enters 'breathing period'
Contradictory messages are rampant as the EU and US reconsider security pledges to Georgia while new players such as Iran and Turkey enter the game.
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The Monitor's View: 15 questions for the first debate
What, for example, should be the US role after the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan?
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Moscow's moves in Georgia track a script by right-wing prophet
Is Alexander Dugin really the new sage of the Kremlin?
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North Korea claims to be restarting nuclear reactor
The Yongbyon reactor could be operational again within a year.
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Afghan civilian death toll undermines U.S. support
Afghan civilian deaths rise 39 percent. Secretary of Defense Robert Gates pledges to do more to solve problem.
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The Monitor's View: Russia and NATO's identity question
Russia's invasion of Georgia raises new questions about the purpose of the West's alliance.
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Raids into Pakistan: What U.S. authority?
Bush's orders to send special forces after Taliban militants have roots in previous presidencies.
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Cold war echo: Russian military maneuvers with Venezuela
Russia sent two long-range bombers to Venezuela Wednesday and will send warships and soldiers for joint exercises in November.
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Palin sketches out her foreign-policy views
The GOP vice-presidential candidate talked about Israel, Pakistan, and preemptive strikes in an ABC interview.
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U.S. trains sights on Taliban, Al Qaeda stronghold
It plans to send more troops to Afghanistan and ramp up attacks in Pakistan.
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The Monitor's View: A tip of the hat to peacemakers
Just type in 'reconciliation' on Google News and the world looks a lot more hopeful.
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Australian P.M. plans military expansion to counter Asian arms race
With a 3 percent annual increase in military spending, Australia hopes to balance China's arms spending and India's sizeable military.
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Russia courts old allies, steps up defiance of the West
President Dmitry Medvedev said Saturday that Russia is 'a nation to be reckoned with.'
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Top Taliban commander targeted in U.S. attack in Pakistani tribal area
The controversial effort by the United States to go after Taliban strongholds inside Pakistan is sparking outrage in Islamabad.
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Cheney visit: U.S. treads tightrope on Georgia aid
The Bush administration announces $1 billion in aid but no military assistance.
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