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Over the last several decades, governments have collectively pledged to slow global warming. But despite intensified diplomacy, the world is already facing the consequences of climate…
Middle East and North Africa
Algeria
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Military ’Soft Coup’ in Egypt Has PrecedentThis is an excerpt from an article published here at The Christian Science Monitor on Wednesday, June 20, 2012. I hope you find it interesting and I look forward to reading your comments. The days …
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Weekend Reading: All-geriaThe Arabist discusses the Algerian exception. Jeremy Keenan says that Algeria’s election was a fraud, ending hopes for democracy in the country. Nabila Ramdani examines Algeria’s position in the Ar…
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The Company You KeepNations, like individuals, are judged in part by the company they keep: their alliances and close relationships, and the governments they support. And that old adage is creating real trouble for the …
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EU’s Rehn backs Christine Lagarde for IMF ChiefEuropean Union Commissioner for Economic and Monetary Affairs Olli Rehn says French Finance Minister Christine Lagarde "would make a very good managing director of the IMF for the whole world, not only for Europe." "The European Union and its member states see that Christine Lagarde, the finance minister of France, has very strong professional qualifications and has earned the respect of her peers as the chairperson of the G20," Rehn said.
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Bin Laden May Become More Powerful DeadEd Husain, Senior Fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, says that Osama bin Laden is more valuable to al-Qaeda dead than alive. Comparing bin Laden’s death to that of Sayyid Qutb, Husain argues bin Laden could now become an even more powerful icon.
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A Low Carbon Fuel Standard Could Be UglyE&E News reports this morning that senators are considering including a low-carbon fuel standard (LCFS) in the impending energy bill. The (laudable) idea would be to force more low-carbon biofuels an…
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Armed Islamic Group (Algeria, Islamists)A profile of the Algerian terrorist organization, Armed Islamic Group (GIA).
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Ruling But Not Governing
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Ruling But Not Governing highlights the critical role that the military plays in the stability of the Egyptian, Algerian, and, until recently, Turkish political systems. This in-depth study demonstra… -
Algeria and the Global War on Terror: A Conversation with Mohammed BedjaouiLocated at the crossroads of Southern Europe, the Middle East, and Sub-Saharan Africa, Algeria has risen in prominence as an integral player in the global war on terror through its inclusion in the newly negotiated Trans-Sahara Counterterrorism Initiative. Join visiting Foreign Minister Mohammed Bedjaoui in a discussion on these and other U.S.-Algeria bilateral counterterrorism initiatives currently being negotiated during his visit with Secretary Rice in Washington.8:00 - 8:30 a.m. Breakfast Reception8:30 - 9:30 a.m. Meeting**Please note special location**
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The Pernicious Effects of OilThis publication is now archived. IntroductionGiven the tight supply and surging demand of the world oil market, small countries that produce oil can have a major impact on global markets. This is in…
