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ISW News Roundup - May 14, 2009
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Iraq
Washington Post - An Iraqi Cleric's Swift Rise and Swift Fall, by Anthony Shadid
Department of Defense - Kirkuk Police Seek to Ease Ethnic Tension, by Army Pfc. Justin Naylor
Wall Street Journal - U.K. Sailors to Remain in Iraq to Train the Navy, by Gina Chon
New York Times - Obama Moves to Bar Release of Detainee Abuse Photos, by Jeff Zeleny and Thom Shanker
Associated Press - In Iraq, an exodus of Christians, by Paul Schemm
Associated Press - New threat for Iraqi military: Drop in oil prices, by Chelsea J. Carter
Afghanistan
New York Times - In Bleak Afghan Outpost, Troops Slog On, by C.J. Chivers
Wall Street Journal - Learning a Hard History Lesson in 'Talibanistan', by Michael M. Phillips
Christian Science Monitor - US fights Taliban on another front: public relations, by Jason Motlagh
Department of Defense - Afghan Leaders, U.S. Soldiers Initiate Public Protection Program, by Army 1st. Lt. Christopher Stachura
Washington Times - Civilians bear brunt of Afghan war, by James Palmer
RFE/RL - Afghan Military Pilots To Get U.S. Training
Reuters - Gates hopes for Afghan momentum shift this year, by Andrew Gray
Voice of America - Suicide Bomber Attacks Police in Southern Afghanistan
Department of Defense - Forces Thwart Attack on Forward Operating Bases in Afghanistan
BBC - Pupils boycott Afghanistan school, by Martin Vennard
Pakistan
LA Times - U.S. acknowledges Pakistan drone program, by Julian E. Barnes
New York Times - In a First, U.S. Provides Pakistan With Drone Data, by Eric Schmitt and Mark Mazzetti
Reuters - Pakistan will defeat Taliban, must win hearts: PM, by Robert Bisel
Reuters - Pakistan army brings some relief from enduring nightmare, by Simon Cameron-Moore
Times Online UK - Moderate Muslims in Pakistan stir silent majority against Taleban, by Jeremy Page and Zahid Hussain
Times Online - World Agenda: worst is yet to come in assault on Taleban in Swat valley, by Jeremy Page
Long War Journal - Pakistani military paints rosy picture of Swat fighting, by Bill Roggio
Reuters - SCENARIOS: Potential outcomes in Pakistan's war with Taliban
Reuters - UK vows closer support for Pakistan in Taliban fight, by Adrian Croft
Reuters - Reports of Pakistan's demise greatly exaggerated, by Andrew Marshall
BBC - Swat schoolgirl's harrowing escape
Voice of America - Pakistani PM: Government Must Help Swat Refugees
Associated Press - Banned group helping out Pakistan refugees, by Riaz Khan
Christian Science Monitor - Pakistan: Pashtun hospitality for 19 adults, 25 children, and four camels, by Ben Arnoldy
Associated Press - Pakistani refugees scuffle for food, supplies, by Riaz Khan
LA Times - Pakistan's displacement camps: A study in contrasts, by Mark Magnier
Region
Israel
Washington Post - Pope Criticizes Israel On Palestinian Policy, by Howard Schneider
Iran
Wall Street Journal - U.S., Allies Set October Target for Iran Progress, by Jay Solomon
Lebanon
Washington Times - Alliance could swing Lebanon election, by Brooke Anderson
Tajikistan
RFE/RL - Tajiks Target Obscure Islamic Group For Prosecution, by Farangis Najibullah
Syria
Wall Street Journal - Syria to Open Its Economy to Foreign Investors, by Jay Solomon
Russia
Times Online UK - Russia warns of war within a decade over Arctic oil and gas riches, by Tony Halpin
Somalia
Reuters - Battles rage in Somalia, world calls for calm, by Abdi Sheikh and Abdi Guled