NSN Daily Update 5/14/2009 Posted by The National Security Network

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What We’re Reading

In the West Bank, Pope Benedict XVI criticized Israel on its Palestinian policy.  He also urged Muslims and Christians to repair the damage between them.

The first Congressional effort to look into Bush administration detainee policy opened with a highly partisan hearing.

The New York Times profiles the U.S. fight against the Taliban in Korangal Valley, Afghanistan.  The Wall Street Journal writes about how a U.S. base expansion in Zabul province disrupted access to agricultural canals, alienating locals and handing the Taliban a propaganda victory before U.S. troops even hit the ground.

The U.S. and allies set October as a deadline for progress with Iran. If benchmarks on nuclear negotiations are not set by then, sanctions will follow. The move is meant to reassure Israel and Arab states.

Commentary of the Day

Richard N. Haass writes about how to define success in foreign policy.

Will Dobson argues that the task of democracy promotion more complex than just depending on falling oil prices, and that promoting civil society and intrinsic freedoms will go far in spreading democracy around the globe.

The LA Times urges President Obama to release the torture photos.

Cindy McCain, wife of Sen. John McCain, says that the U.S. needs to lead on fixing the humanitarian crisis in the DR Congo.

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I agree with the LA Times in that that Obama administration needs to release the torture photos. So far the American public is split about prosecuting former Bush officials or even banning torture. If these photos were released it will have proved that actual war crimes were committed.

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