[RED DEMOCRATICA] CFR.org Daily News Brief, February 23, 2010

 

February 23, 2010 View this newsletter as a web page on CFR's website. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY - EU-Israel Tensions Rise over Assassination - China -Google Talks Expected to Resume - U.S. Says Afghan Taliban Leader Detained - U.S. Terror Suspect Pleads Guilty Top of the Agenda: EU-Israel Tensions Rise over Assassination The European Union condemned the use (Reuters) of fraudulent EU passports to assassinate Hamas commander Mahmoud al-Mabhouh in Dubai, signaling its discontent with Israel and raising concerns over Israel-EU ties. At a meeting in Brussels, EU officials said the assassination was "profoundly disturbing" and that its citizens' rights were violated. Dubai has accused Israel of being behind the killing, while Israel has not denied or confirmed it played any role. Diplomats said the statement was intended to pressure Israel, though it did not directly refer to Israel because there was no proof Israeli agents were involved. Spokesman for Hamas in the Gaza Strip Sami Abu Zuhri said the EU statement was insufficient and would tempt Israel to carry out "more crimes of this kind." France and Germany have asked Israel for an explanation, and French President Nicolas Sarkozy strongly condemned the assassination. British Foreign Secretary David Miliband urged Israeli Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman to cooperate with a British inquiry into the use of British passports in the incident. Lieberman rebuffed (Independent) Miliband's request. He said because there was no proof of Israeli involvement, "there is no need to deal with the matter." Analysis: The LA Times discusses the appropriateness of a country carrying out extrajudicial killings in the name of state security. Background: This CFR Backgrounder examines the Palestinian militant movement Hamas. MIDDLE EAST: Iran Captures Head of Militant Group Abdulmalik Rigi, head of militant Sunni group Jundullah, was captured by the Iranian government (NYT), according to the Islamic Republic News Agency. Iran has blamed Jundullah for a string of terrorist attacks. PACIFIC RIM: China-Google Talks Google will resume discussions with the Chinese government over the fate of its China business in coming days, the Wall Street Journal reports. Australia: Australia plans to fingerprint and face-scan (AFP) visitors from roughly ten high-risk countries in a bid to combat terrorism. SOUTH AND CENTRAL ASIA: Afghan Taliban Leader Detained Senior Afghan Taliban leader Mullah Abdul Kabir was arrested in Pakistan (BBC), according to U.S. media reports. At least eight people died after a bomb exploded (al-Jazeera) in Southern Afghanistan's Lashkar Gah, amid the NATO-Afghan military offensive. India: India's Green Revolution dramatically increased food production, but continued government farm subsidies have backfired (WSJ), expanding reliance on imported food. AFRICA: Darfur Ceasefire Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir will sign a ceasefire (BBC) with Darfur rebel group the Justice and Equality Movement, including an outline deal on power sharing "at all levels." Mauritania-Mali: Mauritania temporarily recalled (Reuters) its ambassador from northwest neighbor Mali in a dispute about Mali releasing a Mauritanian al-Qaeda prisoner. AMERICAS: U.S. Terror Suspect Pleads Guilty Afghan-born Colorado bus driver Najibullah Zazi pleaded guilty (CSMonitor) to plotting to blow up New York's subway system. Falklands: Argentine President Cristina Kirchner says Latin American and Caribbean leaders back her objections (MercoPress) to oil exploration in the disputed Falkland Islands. EUROPE: Greece Debt Woes Tensions between Greece and eurozone members are rising (WSJ) as Greece faces an expected bond auction, a planned general strike, and a visit from European Union officials. Turkey: Turkish police are investigating (DeutscheWelle) former and current high-level military officers arrested in Turkey in conjunction with a 2003 plot to overthrow the government.

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