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In Endgame, Metrics Are Adding Up For ObamaNational Journal | Veteran political analyst Charlie Cook's always thoughtful political column. This one on why it's all over for the McCain-Palin ticket, sort of.
The Republican Party's Identity CrisisWashington Post: The Trail | My colleague Dan Balz's forward-looking insight into what's already happening and will happen within the GOP should the polls -- and Cook's analysis -- prove accurate.
Be Very Wary of the Bull Market in BrownsFinancial Times | A must-read in times of economic turmoil and most any time for a view from across the pond. A well-reasoned, skeptical take on Prime Minister Gordon Brown's supposed political resurrection. .
NATO R.I.PThe American Interest | NATO, designed to keep the Russians out, the Germans down and the Americans in, needs to find a new mission.
"NATO/PfP Trust Fund projects are also supporting Partner countries by destroying surplus and obsolete munitions or hazardous materials that could pose a security risk in the hands of terrorists.
NATO also supports Partner countries in conducting studies on infrastructure protection and other aspects of defence against terrorism." Source: NATO
http://www.nato.int/issues/papt/practice.html
NATO is busy these days. The mission has expanded as global terrorism has expanded. It's a dangerous world and NATO isn't going away. It's actually expanding.
"NATO/PfP Trust Fund projects are also supporting Partner countries by destroying surplus and obsolete munitions or hazardous materials that could pose a security risk in the hands of terrorists.
NATO also supports Partner countries in conducting studies on infrastructure protection and other aspects of defence against terrorism." Source: NATO
http://www.nato.int/issues/papt/practice.html
NATO is busy these days. The mission has expanded as global terrorism has expanded. It's a dangerous world and NATO isn't going away. It's actually expanding.