Fareed Zakaria, Editor in Chief, Newsweek International | March 16, 2010
Obama’s foreign policy approach is bearing fruit in Pakistan. ++ The Pakistani military is engaging Taliban havens in the North of the country and increased intelligence-sharing with Washington has led to the capture of several Taliban figures. ++ Including Pakistan in the war against the Taliban, increased economic aid, and greater cooperation between the US and Pakistani government at all levels are largely to thank. ++ The progress, however, could be short-lived if the US does not continue the pressure.
Lara Friedman, Americans for Peace Now | March 16, 2010
 “Sanctions are a sign of a failed policy.” ++ The Iran Refined Petroleum Sanctions Act, currently under consideration in the United States Congress, targets Iran’s civilian economy and will likely accomplish little in reshaping Iran’s behavior. ++ Sanctions do have their place, but only within a context of a broader policy of engagement and pressure. ++ Continuing to rely on sanctions as the primary thrust of US Iran policy is counterproductive, and the historical verdict on such a policy is quite clear.
Yossi Alpher, fmr dir, Jaffee Center for Strategic Studies | March 15, 2010
Leaders claim they want to bring about peace and stability between Israel and Palestine, but they haven’t demonstrated their commitment to it. ++ Netanyahu’s actions are compromising any chance at constructive dialogue with Palestine. ++ Neither Israel nor Palestine seem ready to make the necessary concessions for a successful 2-state solution. ++ For the peace process to progress, there needs to be more support for a “state-building program in the West Bank,“ and Israel needs to accept that Hamas won’t be going away anytime soon.
Editorial, The Economist | March 15, 2010
Tremors could literally be felt during Sebastian Pinera’s inauguration ceremony as Chile’s new President, just two weeks after a 6.9 magnitude earthquake rocked the nation. ++ “The earthquake and particularly the pillaging that followed dented their pride in a country they believed to be largely law-abiding and well prepared to cope with natural disasters.” ++ Chile faces 20-30 billion dollars in damages and around half a million displaced families. ++ The efficiency of the new government’s relief efforts will set the pace of recovery.
Douglas Alexander, The Independent | March 12, 2010
 Much progress has been made in the last decade in the area of international development, yet right now the developed world needs to re-affirm and strengthen its commitment to the Millenium Development Goals. ++ With enough effort, millions of people can be lifted out of poverty. ++ “The proportion of the world’s population living in poverty has fallen from a third to a quarter…This did not happen by accident, but because of the commitment of peoples and governments to make a difference.”
Konrad Ott | Internationale Politik | March 2010
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