NSN Daily Update 4/14/2009 Posted by The National Security Network

Today, in partnership with the New America Foundation, NSN released a letter from retired military officers to President Obama, urging further easing of restrictions on Cuba. You can find it here.

What We’re Reading

North Korea says it will boycott the six-party nuclear talks and re-start its weapons plant.

Protesters retreat from Thailand’s capitol.  The government issued arrest warrants for 13 of the movement’s leaders and the man they support, former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra.

An alliance between the Taliban and local militants threatens Pakistan’s vital Punjab region.  Thousands of militants find safe haven in Swat Valley following a deal with the Pakistani government.  Meanwhile, a USAID inspector General’s report found that the UN spent U.S. funds on ineffective projects in Afghanistan. 

72% of Americans disagree with former Vice President Dick Cheney when he said that President Obama was making the U.S. less safe.

Commentary of the Day

Gideon Rachman asks whether NATO is in Afghanistan to fight for national security or universal values in the context of new Afghanistan laws curtailing women’s rights.

The LA Times discusses the consequences of the rescue of Captain Phillips.

Peter Zimmerman looks back at some pirate history and says shipping companies should use convoys to protect themselves.

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