special relationship. Happy Birthday Sir! US and EU push for Bosnian deal
BBC News October 9, 2009 The US and EU have agreed with Bosnian politicians from all sides on new talks about constitutional reforms to break a political deadlock in the country. more
Month: October 2009
Sarkozy tribute note avoids nuclear issue
Financial TimesOctober 9, 2009 President Nicolas Sarkozy sent his congratulations to Barack Obama for winning the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday but the award would have triggered much grinding of teeth in the Elysée palace. more
The presidency stakes
The Economist October 8, 2009 A PARISH council would not choose a chairman before his role and powers had been agreed. A corner shop would not select two bosses without deciding which carried more clout. Not so the European Union, which is preparing to choose two new bosses without any final agreement on the sort […]
Britain Is Mired in Its Own Debate Over Troop Levels in Afghanistan
New York TimesOctober 6, 2009 In an echo of the American tug of war over troop levels in Afghanistan, Britain’s recently retired top general said in an interview published Tuesday that Prime Minister Gordon Brown’s government had repeatedly rebuffed his own military’s calls for an increase in troops. more
After Vote, Debate Shifts to New European Leader
The New York Times October 4, 2009 LONDON — Ireland’s vote to ratify the European Union’s Lisbon Treaty has finally cleared the way for the creation of a powerful new president, intended to elevate the 27-nation bloc’s standing on the global stage. more