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Syrian Conflict A Haunting Reminder Of Bosnia
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Saturday, June 23, 2012
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
National Security
U.S. Criticism Of Pakistan No Longer Hush-Hush
![U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta, shown speaking in India last week, said the U.S. was "reaching the limits of [its] patience" with Pakistan. He is one of several U.S. officials to deliver sharp public criticism of Pakistan recently.](http://media.npr.org/assets/img/2012/06/13/pak_us2-cd9b130d2db0a2c7cb2490529446ecfb06ca9999-s1.jpg "U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta, shown speaking in India last week, said the U.S. was \"reaching the limits of [its] patience\" with Pakistan. He is one of several U.S. officials to deliver sharp public criticism of Pakistan recently.")
June 13, 2012 Officials used to use diplomatic language when talking about differences with Pakistan, but now they're not bothering to disguise their frustrations. Several recent events have shown just how blunt the Americans have become.
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
National Security
As Drone Strikes Increase, So Do Concerns Over Use
June 12, 2012 Drones have become the U.S. weapon of choice in the fight against terrorism. But critics say the United States needs to be careful because its rationale for the use of the high-tech weapons could be abused by others.
Tuesday, June 05, 2012
World
On Pakistan's 'Sesame Street,' Everything's Not A-OK
June 5, 2012 The U.S. is ending millions of dollars in funding for Pakistan's version of Sesame Street, which began airing six months ago. Officials say allegations of fraud by the Pakistani company that's producing the TV show prompted the decision, which comes amid a tense period in U.S.-Pakistan relations.
Monday, June 04, 2012
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Monday, May 21, 2012
Sunday, May 20, 2012
Friday, May 18, 2012
Thursday, May 17, 2012
Europe
Not Your Cold War NATO: Alliance To Examine Itself
May 17, 2012 This weekend, thousands will descend on Chicago to attend a NATO summit. The gathering will focus on Afghanistan, but discussions will also include the future of NATO itself, and whether it can overcome its shortfalls. Recent missions show just how far the alliance is from the solidarity of its early days.
Wednesday, May 09, 2012
Monday, April 30, 2012
Asia
Trade, Security On Agenda For Obama, Japan's Noda
April 30, 2012 Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda meets with President Obama on Monday to discuss a wide range of economic and security matters. The visit comes as the U.S. makes a strategic shift toward the Asia-Pacific region.
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Saturday, April 14, 2012
Asia
World Smolders As Smoke Clears Over N. Korea
April 14, 2012 The failure of North Korea's rocket launch early Friday may have revealed serious technical flaws, but the fact that the launch took place at all underlined the international community's inability to prevent such acts.
