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All items tagged negotiationsOpen Think Tank ArticlesOctober 2, 2007 | Divide And Conquer Through NegotiationsNiklas Keller: of the Atlantic Initiative recommends transparent negotiations with the Taliban and local pro-Taliban groups, in order to help curb insurgent violence in Afghanistan. ... MoreGlobal Must Read ArticlesMay 20, 2010 | The US Should Talk to North KoreaDespite the fact that Obama pledged to engage with rouge states diplomatically, the White House has failed to begin a dialogue with North Korea. ++ “Sustained diplomatic engagement is the only way to encourage the North to moderate its threatening behavior.” ++ The U.S. should begin talks with Kim Jong-il and “… mount a gradual pragmatic effort to engage in new discussions, not as a reward ... MoreDecember 17, 2008 | Turkey Knows How to Mediate In the Middle EastOver the last year Turkey has accomplished more in the Middle East than the entire transatlantic contingent. ++ Last week Erdogan negotiated with the Afghan and Pakistani presidents over economic projects, in which both countries are interested. ++ The Turkish Parliament is not only preparing further projects in the Gaza strip, but is also promoting talks between Israel and Syria regarding the ... MoreNovember 20, 2008 | "Three Options for Obama to Engage Iran"President-elect Obama has repeatedly stated that he is willing to open talks with Tehran. ++ Obama will continue to contain Iran through multilateral mechanisms as well as greater coordination with Arab allies, should Tehran decide to reject US overtures. ++ There are three options in dealing with Iran. ++ Obama could limit Iran’s engagement to issues of common interest, start a ... MoreNovember 17, 2008 | Saving Afghanistan Even Means Talking to EnemiesSeven years after the advent of Operation Enduring Freedom, the Taliban, al- Qaeda and various insurgents have regained strength particularly on Afghan and Pakistani soil. The fight for November 14, 2008 | Revitalizing EU-Russian PartnershipThe EU and Russia will meet for an annual meeting, focusing on the renewal of their partnership agreement. ++ Since the attacks on Georgia, EU-Russian relations have been shattered. ++ Europeans will not accept a divided Georgia. ++ The EU will have to be open to compromise, considering its dependency on Russian energy, but Russia will also have to make concessions in view of its dependency on ... MoreOctober 27, 2008 | "Tea with the Taliban?"The US and EU must use an unexpected exit strategy in Afghanistan: negotiate a truce with the Taliban. ++ Though the Bush administration is still vying for a better position, it has learned it is better to “take an enemy off the battlefield through negotiations, [than to get] pinned down in protracted combat.” ++ The US suspects Saudi Arabia to have gotten the ball prematurely rolling ... MoreAugust 14, 2008 | Flip-flopping on Iran Encourages DeceptionNow that the Bush administration has reneged on its hard line against negotiations, Iran does not take US ultimatums seriously. ++ Where progressives see flexibility, Iranian officials see weakness.++ As long as there are no sanctions, Iran could import all the technology they need throughout negotiations. ++ Diplomacy with an insincere opponent does more harm than good. ++ With its diplomatic ... MoreCommentsNovember 8, 2011 | Thank you all very much for your comments. As...April 12, 2011 | Mr. Niklas Anzinger, I appreciate your...February 11, 2010 | I find myself in agreement with the thought of... |
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