Stories about International Relations from July, 2007
Bahrain: Does A PlayStation 2 Gun Count As A Weapon?
Bahrain's bloggers have moved on this week to comment on a protest held outside the Iranian Embassy in protest against an editorial by Iranian editor Hossein Shariatmadari, which started that Bahrain should become a part of Iran. Others talk about Embassy interviews for Visas, the release of a Guantanamo detainee, why Bahrain is vying to build the highest skyscraper and preparing for the new release of Harry Potter.
Palestine: Today's Ultimate Sin – Complacency?
"'It is not only for what we do that we are held responsible, but also for what we do not do.' The virtuous amongst us try to identify evil, and not do it. However, how often do we consider the act of NOT DOING as evil?" asks blogger Oranges and Olives. A good question among many from this week's post of prolific Palestinian blogs.
Morocco: A Kingly History
While the His Majesty King Mohammed VI is changing the face of the country, former king Mohammed V has been nominated for the title of Righteous Among Nations. More discussion of the royal family, the city of Meknès, and more in this week's Morocco roundup.
Lebanon: Is France Turning the Tables on Syria?
Charles Malek, from Lebanon, is wondering: Is France turning the tables on Syria?
Russia: Berezovsky Surrounded by Enemies
Kiev Ukraine News Blog puts out a profile on Boris Berezovsky and the Economist's Edward Lucas explains why the former Russian tycoon has so many enemies.
Russia, Iraq: Assyrian Protest
Window on Eurasia writes about a recent demonstration by the Assyrians in front of the Iraqi embassy in Moscow, against the mistreatment of Assyrians and other Christians in Iraq.
Lithuania, Poland: Nuclear Plant Construction
Lituanica writes about Lithuania's plans to build a nuclear power plant and Poland's involvement in the project.
Bahamas, Barbados: Support for Cuba?
Both WeblogBahamas.com and Barbados Free Press have concerns about their respective countries’ support for the Cuban regime.
Eastern Europe: Swedish Blog Update 2007
In his comprehensive review, Vilhelm Konnander writes that, unfortunately, Swedish foreign minister is no longer blogging about Eastern European affairs, but otherwise, "the Swedish blogosphere on Eastern Europe is undergoing expansion and some of the necessary stabilisation to form the dynamic density needed for a blog community. [...] A disadvantage for the international audience is that blogs, with few exceptions, are in Swedish."
Russia: New Law on the European Court of Human Rights
Perspectives on the New Russia reflects upon the consequences of a recent Russian legislation to bring down the cases brought against the country to the European Court of Human Rights.
Russia: More on CFE Treaty
Cyrill Vatomsky writes on Russia's recent withdrawal from the CFE Treaty.
Iran:Remember July war in Lebanon
Varesin writes[Fa] about last year war between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon.The blogger says “the victory of Hezbollah proves that investing in Islamic groups can be very fruitful.”The blogger reminds that supporting Islamic groups is one of foundations of Islamic Republic.
Lebanon: One year Anniversary of the July War
Last year, around this time, Israel was waging what it later dubbed as "Second Lebanon War" against Lebanon. So last week, most Lebanese bloggers wrote about this war. The posts were about their recollections, reflections, analysis, etc, focusing on the 33 days of summer 2006 in Lebanon. The posts reflect the diverse opinions and perspectives regarding this conflict. This summary attempts to give a sample of as wide a variety of points of view as possible.
India: Haneef, immigration and sovereignty
Reality Check India reflects on the Haneef case – on the issues of immigration and sovereignty.
Russia: Berezovsky to Be Assassinated?
Eastern Approaches comments on British media reports on an impending assassination attempt on Boris Berezovsky.
Poland: Kaczynski's Visit to the White House
The beatroot comments on Polish president Kaczynski's visit to the White House.
Ukraine: Not Iraq
Leopolis comments on a recent op-ed in San Fransisco Chronicle, comparing US policies towards Iraq and Ukraine.
Russia, Britain: Diplomatic Row
Siberian Light comments on the ongoing diplomatic row between Russia and Britain.
Bosnia & Herzegovina: 12 Years Since Srebrenica
Belatedly, a link to the commemorative post on the 12th anniversary of Srebrenica tragedy, at Srebrenica Genocide Blog.
Russia: More on the Litvinenko Affair
Sean Guillory writes about new developments in the Litvinenko Affair – here, here, and here.
Russia: CFE Treaty
“One of the agreements that brought an end to the Cold War has just been tossed out the window,” writes Mark MacKinnon about Russia's decision to suspend its participation in the Conventional Forces in Europe Treaty. Sean Guillory thinks, however, that “there is nothing to suggest that the move is...
