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...leaders accuse Washington of rewarding terrorism; when it moves to talk with Tehran, the Sunnis in Iraq and in friendly Arab capitals are incensed at the idea of Iran's influence in Iraq being formalized. As long as U.S. Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad is able to balance the fallout and bruised feelings, the strategy may appear viable. But the Shi'ites constitute almost two thirds of Iraq's population, and if their mounting anger at the U.S. translates into a challenge on the streets, the U.S. presence in Iraq may become untenable...
...raid but a major military operation taking several weeks, akin to the opening onslaught on Iraq in 2003. Not just the nuclear sites but Iran's air defenses and retaliatory machinery as well would have to be destroyed. The collateral damage in Iranian casualties from the attacks or radioactive fallout could be severe, as could the political backlash against moderates and opponents of the existing regime. And then, how much would Iran's nuclear ambitions be set back? "You can't bomb know-how," says IAEA chief Mohamed ElBaradei. A U.S. analyst guesses "at best, two to four years...
...There may actually be more of a fallout in Great Britain, where Mills has just recently separated from his wife, British Culture Secretary Tessa Jowell, and has lately appeared despondent as the pressure from the case has been building. It's a far cry from the always image-conscious Berlusconi, who would remind the lawyer that it?s not what they say about you, it?s how you good you look while they're saying...
...Moreover, with the constant need to raise money for political campaigns, lobbyists are an invaluable tool to help members of Congress. While the fallout from the Abramoff scandal has resulted in some members' canceling parties and fundraisers hosted by interest groups, lobbyists and the groups they work will remain among the biggest donors in politics. And the reality is, for all the talk about lobbying reform, Congress has never been known to bite the hand that feeds...
...controversy is a good thing. Controversy forces issues to the forefront, and if there’s anything wrong with Harvard, this tells you it’s going to change.”For professors and prospective students alike, Harvard’s handling of the fallout from Summers’ departure might be the most important factor in determining the long-term impact of the crisis.Hane, the Harvard hopeful from North Carolina, said that the University “needs to step up and fill his [Summers’] shoes.”“Immediately, it?...