How to deal with a strong China? JAMES FALLOWS July 28, 2010 AUSTRALIA has three big advantages in dealing with an ever more powerful China. The trick for the next government, and its successors, will be to use the leverage these natural and induced advantages provide, while avoiding a significant pitfall Australia may be creating…
Hezbollah readying for urban war in southern Lebanon IDF aerial photo marking alleged Hezbollah strongholds in southern Lebanon, released on July 7, 2010 Photo by: IDF Israel’s military on Wednesday offered evidence of what it says is a growing threat from Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, using aerial images to highlight the militants group’s activities in…
Afghan flag flown over Marjah town Ceremony marks return of civilian control, but Taliban influence remains evident. Afghan and international forces have handed over control of the southern Afghanistan town of Marjah to civilian authorities, in the wake of a huge military operation to capture the area from Taliban control. Officials raised the Afghan flag…