Bangkok Post September 20, 2008 The United States and Europe must ”stand up to” Russian aggression and convey to Moscow that it has become increasingly isolated in world affairs, US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said Thursday. more
New York Times September 19, 2008 Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates challenged Western powers on Friday to avoid past mistakes of lurching between excessive military resolve and excessive restraint, as the world faces threats from a resurgent Russia, violent Islamic extremism and rogue leaders seeking nuclear arms. more
International Herald Tribune September 19, 2008 France and President Nicolas Sarkozy had plenty of economic problems already, but America’s economic crisis has only added to the uncertainty. more
Agence France-Press September 19, 2008 A senior US official called Friday for solidarity between the European Union and the United States to confront Russia’s military surge in Georgia and consider moves to isolate Moscow. more
Times September 19, 2008 Britain is coming under increasing pressure to send more troops to Afghanistan as part of an American-led “quiet surge” designed to counter the worsening insurgency. more