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Khomeini’s Grandson, US Pushes for “Joint Efforts” in Pakistan, Chad Conflict Continues, Afghanistan Talks, Russia and Iran |
by Alex Thurston :: Filed Under Daily Briefing :: February 6th, 2008 @ 3:30 pm EST
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Iran will hold parliamentary elections on March 14. But that doesn’t mean that Khomeini’s grandson can participate.
Can’t we quit meddling in Pakistan?
President Deby of Chad holds off the rebels, but analysts say this may only be one phase of a longer conflict between Chad and Sudan.
Talks in London about Afghanistan.
Iran’s missile test perturbs Russia.
BLOGS
As a general shout-out to Open Left, I found their election coverage extremely helpful last night. Between their site and CNN, with occasional visits elsewhere, I felt well-informed.
Marc Lynch on clashes between the Awakenings and the Iraqi state.
Grist on the problems faced by the nuclear and fossil fuel industries.
