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...Even if they stop short of outright secession, the Kurds could still unleash new conflicts in Iraq if their impatience with the fecklessness of the Baghdad government prompts them to take action on their own. The most explosive flashpoint is Kirkuk, the disputed oil-rich city that the Kurds lay claim to. As Iraq's Kurdish President, Massoud Barzani, said on March 22 during the farewell visit of departing U.S. Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad, "Our patience is not unlimited." So what happens to Iraq when it runs...
...first began in the early ‘70s. One wave ended in 1975, then another seven years later. And for more than two decades, it lay dormant, until, in 2003, it hit again...
...best and brightest precisely when we need them most” thanks to a cap that “is arbitrarily set and bears no relation to U.S. industry’s demand for skilled professionals.”We agree. America would be foolish not to lay out the welcome mat for highly skilled workers...
...stop short of outright secession, the Kurds could still open up new conflicts in Iraq, if their impatience with the fecklessness of the Baghdad government prompts them to take action on their own-especially in determining the future status of Kirkuk, the disputed oil-rich city that the Kurds lay claim to. Said Iraq's Kurdish President, Massoud Barzani, during the farewell visit of departing U.S. Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad: "Our patience is not unlimited...
...Beyond comprehending and finding ways to accommodate the fellows’ specialized needs, Faust also demonstrated a profound understanding of their science. Grosz praised the clarity of her introductions to talks: “On more than one occasion, she has clearly explained (to scientists as well as lay audience members) the cutting edge of research of science fellows in a way that reflects a deep understanding of the subject matter.” Given her background as a historian, Faust’s scientific literacy is noteworthy; it demonstrates an interest in and commitment to learning the particulars...