Editorial, The Christian Science Monitor | July 3, 2009
 The West can’t ignore Russia’s belligerent moves towards Georgia - warning signs that Russia is not ready for the relationship we seek. ++ “Extensive fighting could
erupt again” and Russia may be preparing to install a puppet regime. ++ While Russia is strategically more important, it is not a reliable partner: its brutish stands show it does not share Western values, like transparency, diplomacy and democracy. ++ Its foreign policy and its missile deal with Iran implies it does not even share the same interests. ++ Let’s keep our eyes wide open.
Reza Akhlaghi, The Asia Times | July 3, 2009
 Turkey’s rapprochement with Syria shows its transformation to a confident regional player. ++ The foreign policy crafted by the Islamist regime has three focuses, making Turkey a valuable international partner: to forge ties with Iran, politically and economically, be a respected mediator vis-à-vis the US; be a respected broker in the Middle East, regarding the Arab-Israeli and Iraqi conflict; secure its strategic role in the energy politics of Central Asia and EU. ++ If it manages to retain domestic support, the new Turkey will be a key player.
Brahma Chellaney, The Times of India | July 2, 2009
 With its focus on China, the Obama administration loses sight of India’s importance as a strategic partner in Asia. ++ The US’ Asia policy “lacks a distinct strategic imprint.” ++ Obama looks at India primarily in terms of India-Pakistan engagement even demanding that New Delhi “come to aid of terror-exporting Pakistan.” ++ Asian geopolitical transitions are vital for international strategic challenges. ++ “America saves too little and borrows too much from China” and lacks appreciation for India.
Dmitry Sidorov, Kommersant Publishing | July 2, 2009
 In times of international competition for energy resources and strategic partners, the US must move more quickly to embrace a relationship with Turkmenistan and Belarus. ++ China is constructing a gas pipeline to Turkmenistan. ++ Moscow aims to include Belarus in a military pact. ++ “The longer the West stays on the sidelines […] the harder it will be to achieve anything in the region.” ++ Obama has to learn to manage “the vagaries of geopolitical push-and-pull” and grasp the opportunity of collaboration with the countries’ leaders.
Gordon G. Chang, The Wall Street Journal | July 1, 2009
 The UN resolution banning North Korean weapons trade is ineffective as it requires the regime to consent to foreign inspection of its ships. ++ Yet, North Korea’s belligerent stance gives the US a go-ahead: announcing the end of the truce with South Korea, it allows the US, a combatant in the conflict and leader of the UN Command, to use force. ++ Risk of war is low, the danger of proliferation high. ++ The US must act to stop North Korea from proliferating weapons, including nuclear ones, and intercept and search its ships.
International Energy Agency | May 2009
Fred Kaplan | Slate | May 2009
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