Wednesday, February 5, 2014

News and analysis from the Middle East, Russia, Ukraine, Europe, and Asia... Plus, extra articles on the externalities of surveillance, American exceptionalism, and news from the Munich Security Conference.

Al Qaeda in the Levant

"Zawahiri Aims at Israel," Matthew Levitt - Foreign Affairs, February 3, 2014

"At Last Some Good News from Syria: Civil War has Broken out Within Al Qaeda," Con Coughlin - The Telegraph, February 4, 2014

Intervention in Syria

"'Responsibility to Protect' Can't Save Syria," James R. Holmes - The Diplomat, February 1, 2014

Germany Flexes its Muscles?

Europe's Energy Market...

Thailand's Election...

"No Winners, Only Losers in Thailand's Elections," Elliot Brennan -The Diplomat, February 3, 2014

China vs. Japan - From Pakistan's Perspective

Energy in Central Asia: Build, Own, Operate

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The Externalities of Surveillance

"Digital Independence: NSA Scandal Boosts German Tech Industry," Hilmar Schmundt and Gerald Traufetter - Spiegel Online International, February 4, 2014

American Exceptionalism: Does it Matter?

The Munich Security Conference

Carnegie Europe's Judy Dempsy was on the ground at the 50th annual Munich Security Conference, offering readers live coverage of panel discussions, behind-the-scenes debates, and exclusive interviews.  

Read her blog postings at: http://carnegieeurope.eu/strategiceurope/

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