Editorial, The Daily Telepgraph | February 8, 2010
 US President’s move to give up on Czech and Polish missile defence projects for a new deployment in Romania a few months afterwards might be confusing at first sight. ++ It is in fact another sign of Obama’s shift towards a foreign policy focused on American interests. ++ Shortly after the failure of the US President’s attempts at a “co-operative relationship with the rest of the world”, the American strategy has turned into a “phased, adaptive approach.”++ China, Russia and Iran should not be surprised to witness a more “mailed fist” America.
Thomas L. Friedman, The New York Times | February 8, 2010
 Sana, the capital city proves the country is far from the gloomy picture of a terrorists’ homeland. ++ In spite of Al Qaeda’s deterring influence on tourism, there are English-speaking newspapers, N.G.O.s and a Yemeni population willing to overcome difficulties.++ But Sana’s week central government over a “patchwork of rural tribes” has allowed Al Qaeda to take root in the lawless southern region. ++ Most Yemeni people are illiterate and live on less than $2 a day. ++ Education good governance are solutions to stop the “Al Qaeda Virus.”
Quentin Letts, Forbes | February 5, 2010
 The results of Britain’s inquiry into the legitimacy of the Iraq War threatens to tarnish Tony Blair’s legacy. ++ Evidence suggests that Blair agreed to commit troops to Bush’s war “no matter what happened”. ++ Despite attempts to charm his interrogators and the British people, Blair is viewed as little more than George W. Bush’s lackey. ++ Further damaging testimony accuses Blair of misinforming his cabinet members and essentially duping them into supporting the war. ++ The final report is expected to come out by the end of this year.
Derek Scally, The Irish Times | February 5, 2010
 After the first 100 days of her second term, Angela Merkel is receiving poor reviews from both the German public and the media. ++ The new “political dream team” of the Christian Democrats and the Free Democrats is quickly turning into a nightmare. ++ Many argue that the Christian Democrats’ vague campaign has translated into a dull second term agenda. ++ “She has been stung by critics who say she isn’t so much leading her new government as moderating it.” ++ Conditions for Merkel are expected to worsen before they improve.
Siobhán Dowling, Der Spiegel | February 4 , 2010
 President Obama has declined an invitation to the US-EU summit in Madrid this May due to domestic priorities. ++ Europeans face declining American interest in the EU and are considering postponing the summit. ++ Various signs prove them right; the Lisbon treaty has not yet answered Kissinger’s question: “If I want to call Europe, who do I call?” ++ The EU seems more interested in the US than the US in the EU. ++ If diplomacy is really about signs and symbols, the EU has reasons to be worried.
Garry Schinasi | Bruegel l January 2010
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