Russia Reform Monitor: No. 1847
Kremlin warns U.S. against making “
tragic mistake”
Ukraine tells Moscow to accept “
reality&rdquo
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South Asia Security Monitor: No. 327
Pakistan federal government to address unrest in Karachi;
Pakistan weapons program principle concern for U.S. intel;
Record-setting heron seizure in Sri Lanka
China Reform Monitor: No. 1054
Kabul reviewing massive Chinese mine investment;
Meth from DPRK flows into northeastern China
In Syria, Go After Banks Before Bombs
As the White House considers taking military action against Syria for its use of chemical weapons against innocent civilians, the president has turned to Congress to authorize airstrikes. Lawmakers weighing their decision on the most consequential policy vote since the 2002 authorization for war in Iraq should encourage the President to also consider using an additional tool to force the Syrian regime to change course: stepping up economic warfare against Syrian banks and institutions that do business with them.
South Asia Security Monitor: No.326
Musharraf charged in Bhutto murder;
Karzai withholding endorsement;
Afghan forces find success in Logar