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May 22, 2009

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

- Biden visits Lebanon ahead of critical parliamentary vote.
- Obama, Cheney examine U.S. national security questions.
- U.S. lawmakers mull UAE nuclear energy deal.
- Pakistan's military prepares to intensify operations in Swat.
- EU-Russia summit dogged by disagreements.

Top of the Agenda: Biden Lebanon Visit

U.S. Vice President Joe Biden visited Lebanon today, the highest-ranking U.S. official to visit the country in decades (AP). http://m1e.net/c?101077382-e0NQtYQJ34KjQ%404270883-hv7Qp5ZXCKrF2 Biden's trip comes ahead of critical June 7 elections pitting the Western-backed coalition that is currently in power against a coalition centered around the militant group Hezbollah, which is supported by Syria and Iran. The BBC says Biden's visit marks an important show of support for the current government, which is expected to lose at least some seats in the upcoming vote. http://m1e.net/c?101077382-he0j6QGK2D5Mg%404270884-4nmgZn2qllu/c

The New York Times reports Biden meets today with Lebanese Defense Minister Elias Murr and is planning to announce broadened U.S. military aid to Lebanon. http://m1e.net/c?101077382-UTYjIGv8jvlwM%404270885-xT.JUeSbgofBE He is also slated to meet with Lebanese President Michel Suleiman, Prime Minister Fouad Siniora, and parliament speaker Nabih Berri.

Background and Analysis:

- In a recent interview with CFR, Joshua Landis, an expert on Syria, discusses Syrian-Lebanese relations and says Washington has been encouraged that Damascus doesn't seem to have made any major attempt to intimidate the Lebanese electorate to vote for pro-Syrian, pro-Hezbollah candidates. http://m1e.net/c?101077382-XMehIWQtc6jww%404270886-.t.tWk9R37vJU

- Writing recently in the Los Angeles Times, CFR's Max Boot says the United States should not compromise its stance on Lebanese political independence in the effort to cut a deal with Syria or Iran. http://m1e.net/c?101077382-UK7A5v0YG/CXo%404270887-BlLRILac/ARaI

NATIONAL SECURITY: Obama v. Cheney

Yesterday the political battles over the closure of Guantanamo detention center heated up. President Obama delivered a speech laying out in general terms his plan to close Guantanamo and his argument for balancing transparency with national security. Former Vice President Dick Cheney immediately followed up in a speech at the American Enterprise Institute, suggesting one aspect of Obama's plan--bringing Guantanamo prisoners to U.S. soil--may never pass congressional muster. The speeches came in the wake of a recent decision by Senate Democrats refusing to release funds for the closure of Guantanamo.

- You can read Obama's speech here: http://m1e.net/c?101077382-6x.wz83EDbIpQ%404270888-TYVQuY2q2Lx4A
- And Cheney's here: http://m1e.net/c?101077382-wSAiBh2IG/H6w%404270889-M3DUsE6AxXVG6

Analysis:

A new Daily Analysis looks at the political battles that remain to be fought over Guantanamo. http://m1e.net/c?101077382-tMSe3/L9bpELk%404270890-tjjJocsrP2Y/k

In a new podcast, CFR's International Affairs Fellow Marisa L. Porges, a former policy adviser in the Department of Defense's Office of Detainee Affairs, says the major question going forward will be whether to transfer some detainees to U.S. soil. http://m1e.net/c?101077382-uOggr6X0k4qUU%404270891-CrvAwOVMqj2lg

MIDDLE EAST: US-UAE Nuclear Deal

The National reports U.S. officials submitted the terms of a nuclear cooperation deal with the United Arab Emirates to Congress, bringing the UAE significantly closer to becoming the first Arab country to utilize atomic energy. http://m1e.net/c?101077382-3cagPtrArR.zs%404270892-SNLoLyhuVbedg

ISRAEL-GAZA: Israeli troops crossed into Gaza and shot two Palestinians they say were trying to plant a bomb on the border (BBC). http://m1e.net/c?101077382-5FGaNTVeahjzA%404270893-Vrc4zYYraIBI2

PACIFIC RIM: Fiji Leader Reinstates Judges

Fiji's president moved to reinstate several judges he fired during a constitutional crisis a month ago (Radio New Zealand). http://m1e.net/c?101077382-2LF7YKbIRH022%404270894-DAwpxDQs3uiD2

N.KOREA: The Chosun Ilbo reports South Korean and U.S. officials are speculating that North Korean "grandstanding" over the Kaesong industrial complex, which Pyongyang has managed jointly with Seoul, may relate to an internal power struggle in North Korea. http://m1e.net/c?101077382-ktsk6.r.nuZPA%404270895-wBSqWu/181BPM

SOUTH & CENTRAL ASIA: Pakistan's Military

Al-Jazeera reports Pakistan's military is seeking to redouble its efforts in the Swat valley and that it may intensify its operations there in the next few days. http://m1e.net/c?101077382-0qLgcwCpVH/VY%404270896-IrckzzstymO6w

Dawn report that Taliban have agreed to leave parts of Lower Dir district, in response to local outcry over displaced people in the area. http://m1e.net/c?101077382-oGKCmdP8Y58/w%404270897-i0Yr4kO52EfsU

This interview looks at the humanitarian crisis wrought by Pakistan's recent fighting. http://m1e.net/c?101077382-k/wRyugzOd7k.%404270898-P4P1Ikqy0frBU

SRI LANKA: Sri Lanka's military revealed that more than 6,200 troops were killed in the country's recent campaign against Tamil Tiger rebels (Press Trust of India). http://m1e.net/c?101077382-vDAMxeKEHOKDM%404270899-WrDXy5lYPXatA

AFRICA: Mogadishu Fighting

The BBC reports Somalia's Western-backed government has launched a major new military offensive against Islamist militants in and around the capital city of Mogadishu, after several areas were captured by rebels last week. http://m1e.net/c?101077382-BGOGnQZJk7RZ2%404270900-xdzWtGNTuJG2M

NIGERIA: This Day reports Nigeria's House of Representatives has backed new military operations against militant groups in the country's oil-rich but violence-ridden Niger Delta region. http://m1e.net/c?101077382-F8YFOolFxsXZI%404270901-3wflQdfL0Snt%2e

This Backgrounder profiles the region's main militant group. http://m1e.net/c?101077382-gxqYmUCEwv0Zs%404270902-dYjbues7u40Eg

AMERICAS: GM Bankruptcy Imminent

The Washington Post reports U.S. officials are preparing to send the U.S. automaker General Motors into bankruptcy as early as the end of next week. http://m1e.net/c?101077382-M0Owp9gQiyP9g%404270903-wTmiyZ1FwICt%2e

VENEZUELA: Police in Caracas raided the offices of a television executive considered to be an opponent of President Hugo Chavez (NYT). http://m1e.net/c?101077382-oDeP29i1bxNtU%404270904-Hg1MUHsg19Gvw

EUROPE: EU-Russia Talks

Leaders from Russia and the European Union are gathering today for summit talks, but Reuters reports "deep rifts" over both energy supplies and trade could overshadow the meetings. http://m1e.net/c?101077382-UTYjIGv8jvlwM%404270905-1F79O4pi5ibQw

The Moscow Times says hopes are low for the summit to mitigate the fundamental disagreements between Moscow and Brussels. http://m1e.net/c?101077382-9EYrqWLTYOhkM%404270906-OBy4mv6lk/KSY

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