NOTE: This is an informational compilation. GMF does not endorse, either explicitly or implicitly, the content contained herein.   NEWS   Russia aims to corner energy market: U.S. official Reuters, Tabassum Zakaria, 8 Sep 2008 Summary: “Russia aims to extend its control over energy deliveries to the West and it is important that European countries [...]

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NOTE: This is an informational compilation. GMF does not endorse, either explicitly or implicitly, the content contained herein. NEWS US navy ship steams into port where Russian troops stationed The Times (UK), James Hider, 5 Sep 2008 Summary: “A US navy flagship has steamed into a Georgian port where Russian troops are still stationed, stoking [...]

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Significant progress occurred during the July negotiations in Geneva. However, many differences remained, both within the issues included in the Lamy package and in other areas that were never seriously tackled, such as cotton and geographical indications. As a result, I believe that it is an over- simplification to place sole responsibility on the Special [...]

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NOTE: This is an informational compilation. GMF does not endorse, either explicitly or implicitly, the content contained herein.   NEWS   Cheney Backs NATO Membership for Georgia New York Times (U.S.), Steven Lee Myers and Alan Cowell, 4 Sep 2008 Summary: “One day after the United States proposed $1 billion in humanitarian and economic assistance [...]

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NOTE: This is an informational compilation. GMF does not endorse, either explicitly or implicitly, the content contained herein.   NEWS   Ukraine’s coalition turns on itself Financial Times (UK), Roman Olearchyk, 03 Sep 2008   Summary: “Ukraine’s pro-western coalition descended into chaos on Wednesday even as western leaders sought to demonstrate their support for Kiev [...]

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NOTE: This is an informational compilation. GMF does not endorse, either explicitly or implicitly, the content contained herein.   NEWS   For Thousands of Refugees From the Conflict in Georgia, the Fear Lingers New York Times (U.S.), Dan Bilefsky and Michael Schwirtz, 01 Sep 2008 Summary: “As quickly as war erupted between Russia and Georgia, [...]

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