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The ruling party awaits a court decision brought by Kemalist prosecutors that could oust them from power. Read about it here.

Pakistan is coming under increasing pressure to crack down on cross border militant attacks.  Read about it here.

Rami Khouri writes thoughtfully about the US role in the Mid-East. Read it here

Turkey’s Constitutional Court has overturned a measure allowing headscarves to be worn in universities, a ruling that could threaten the AK party.  Read about it here.

The Training Wheels Are Off

The training wheels are off, and India is stepping up to be a global player. Read an enlightening breakdown of India’s foreign policy here.

Over the past week the government led by Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki attempted to assert its authority over Muqtada al-Sadr’s militia in Basra.  The military operation Iraq’s second largest and most economically vital city proved a major setback for the central authority.  The results portend darker troubles on the horizon.  Read CFR’s daily brief here.

Stephen M. Walt opines about the Iraq war.  Read about it here.

Marine tribute

The war in Iraq grinds on with US casualties surpassing 4,000.  Read about it here.

Go here to see a wide array of analysis on the situation in Iraq on the fifth anniversary of the US invasion.  Brought to you by The Council On Foreign Relations.

Biden CFR

Joe Biden offers a clear and sober assessment of the necessary steps ahead. Watch him speak before the Council on Foreign Relations here.