Iraq Failing Security Test Ahead Of Vote
If postwar Iraq's first major elections are the barometer of its ability to maintain security on its own, the government appears to be failing the test.
Russia warns EU not to lift Syria arms ban as UK keeps pushing
Russia warned the European Union on Monday not to lift an arms embargo that has prevented weapons supplies to Syrian rebels, despite British and French lobbying.
China seeks to lock iron ore importers into trading platform
China will refuse to grant new licenses to iron ore importers unless they participate in a domestic trading platform, in a fresh move by the world's biggest iron ore consumer to wrestle pricing power away from global miners.
Kazakhstan Expands Security and Economic Cooperation with Afghanistan
On April 17, the Kazakhstani government withdrew a proposed bill supporting the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan (ISAF) from the Majilis, but the foreign ministry was quick to explain that Kazakhstan had no plans to reduce its support for international efforts to stabilize Afghanistan.
Caspian region is one of Eurasia’s most important geopolitical centers
The Caspian region is now one of the most important geopolitical, economic, transportation and communication centers in Eurasia, Turkmen President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov said at a recent government meeting, Turkmen government informed on Saturday.
Russian and American leaders suggest greater co-operation against terrorism in the wake of Boston Marathon bombing
The Kremlin has announced that Vladimir Putin and Barack Obama have agreed to increase cooperation on counter-terrorism in the wake of the Boston Marathon bombings.
Toward a Nuclear Deal With South Korea
The United States and South Korea are negotiating a new nuclear cooperation agreement that will have consequences for the conflict with North Korea and President Obama’s broader nonproliferation agenda.
EU, Ukraine speak different languages on energy
Representatives of a Ukrainian think tank deplored the lack of understanding between Kyiv and Brussels on energy issues and called for a permanent expert panel to be created to improve communication.
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