The Morning Brief - Lignet
Israel: Netanyahu Forced to Exclude Religious Parties From New
Government
Taiwan: Enhanced Bilateral Ties Spur Chinese Espionage
Bulgaria: Uncertainty to Hamper Governing
U.S. Intelligence Emphasizes Cyber Threats But Plays Down
Iranian Danger
Czech President Unlikely to Reverse Opposition to Euro |
Syria: Allies Frustrated with US Inaction
Contrary to assertions he made in high-level talks on the Syrian crisis during
his first foreign trip as Secretary of State, John Kerry's announcement of a
non-lethal aid package for the Syrian opposition does not constitute a
significant change in U.S. Syria policy. While the current U.S. Syria policy
appears to be irritating both U.S. allies and the Syrian opposition, there are
several policy options that the Obama administration could consider to ratchet
up support for the Syrian rebels.
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Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Policy Tilts East and West
Senior Saudi Arabian officials used U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry’s early
March visit to reaffirm the pro-Western aspects of their foreign policy, but the
Kingdom’s underlying positions on a range of issues are radically different than
those of Washington. Developing close ties with China is a rising priority,
beginning with growing economic ties. New Saudi-China ties will benefit both
states, but also suggest Saudi foreign policy is tilting in new directions.
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Ireland: Still Fragile But Ahead of the Pack
Ireland, it seems, can do no wrong as the country continues on its path to
economic redemption. Challenges remain of course, just as they do for the other
troubled nations in the EU periphery, but on a relative basis, Ireland is
leagues ahead of its peers. Politically, Ireland’s calmness contrasts with the
current upheavals in Italy and corruption in Spain. Economically, while Ireland
has a long journey ahead, its economy is moving in the right direction -
enhanced by structural and financial reforms and a strong commitment to reduce
its budget deficit.
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