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The economic czar seems to have the respect of Japan's powerful bureaucracy, which matters: longstanding friction between politicians and bureaucrats has become an obstacle to Japanese recovery. And with the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development expecting the Japanese economy to contract by 6.6% in 2009, Yosano will...
Nobody was sure where Niazamuddin's loyalties lay. The local Afghan army commander was sure he was Taliban, though the U.S. commander wanted to give him the benefit of the doubt. If Niazamuddin was willing to lead a search, that would provide an example of solid leadership in a town...
The Korengal shows why effective troops and police are needed. Lieutenant Burkey's evening operation to Loi Kolay was supposed to include a squad of Afghan soldiers. But at the last minute, the ANA commander pulled out, saying his men weren't up to it. Howell has seen that sort...
'There was no memo, no guidance. This is the opinion of a career civil servant.' U.S. Office of Management and Budget spokesman KENNETH BAER, on an e-mail from the Defense Department declaring that George W. Bush's phrase war on terror would be replaced by overseas contingency operation
Kaplan said that innovation is especially “crucial” now during the economic crisis. But because programs must be in operation for at least one year in order to qualify for the competition, policy innovations directly addressing the current situation will likely be seen ?...