Douglas Alexander, The Independent | March 12, 2010
 Much progress has been made in the last decade in the area of international development, yet right now the developed world needs to re-affirm and strengthen its commitment to the Millenium Development Goals. ++ With enough effort, millions of people can be lifted out of poverty. ++ “The proportion of the world’s population living in poverty has fallen from a third to a quarter…This did not happen by accident, but because of the commitment of peoples and governments to make a difference.”
Sara Schonhardt, Asia Times | March 12, 2010
Indonesia is trying to determine whether to increase diplomatic engagement with the US in the run up to Pres. Obama’s visit on March 20. ++ The Asian country could be a good partner for the US as it has proved its commitment to both democracy and counter-terrorism measures in recent years. ++ US and China are both competing for access to Indonesia’s waterways. ++ The US and Indonesia will need to overcome a number of “sticking points” including increasing anti-Americanism if they hope to form a strategic partnership.
G. Klossa & J-F. Jamet | March 11, 2010
 What used to be inconceivable, is today desirable and even essential. ++ As mentioned by the President of the EU, a European economic government should be the centre of all the EU efforts and attention for three reasons. ++ First, the crisis revealed the lack of coordination among national member states’ economies; second, the failed Lisbon strategy proved the EU needs to boost its growth rate and competitiveness and third, the EU needs a coherent voice in a world economy led increasingly by developing countries.
Christopher Dickey, Newsweek | March 11, 2010
Oil, far from the blessing it was expected to be, has failed to lift Iraq out of war and economic stagnation. ++ As demonstrated by high levels of corruption in many oil-exporting nations, overreliance on oil for economic growth can be problematic. ++ Iran also feels threatened by its neighbor’s oil-production, which could have a destabilizing effect on Iraqi peace and democracy. ++ Yet Stanford professor Larry Diamond sees hope for the future, “there is so much oil wealth… that there will be plenty to steal and still some for development.”
Roger Cohen, The New York Times | March 10, 2010
The Obama presidency has left many in Europe disappointed. ++ The post-Bush euphoria has slowly given way to the sobering reality that Europe is not high on Obama’s list of priorities. ++ “The great struggles of the Cold War, which bound Europe and the United States, did not mark Obama, whose intellect and priorities were shaped by globalization.” ++ In order to become a more effective partner and avoid marginalization, Europe should work to forge unified positions on Afghanistan, Middle East Peace, China, Russia, and energy security.
Morris Goldstein | Institute for International Economics | March 2010
Nigel Purvis and Andrew Stevenson | German Marshall Fund | March 2010
Daniel S. Hamilton et. al | Center for Transatlantic Relations | March 2010
Michael J Flynn et. al | Council on Foreign Relations | February 2010
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