World Bank chief backs Putin Moves

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Though Western leaders are criticising President Vladimir Putin for his tightening of government control over the Russian media and economy, World Bank President James Wolfenshohn has spoken out in support of the President's policies. While some analysts can sympathize with the international banker's endorsement as a vote of confidence for a country that is reeling from the most recent in a series of deadly terrorist attacks, others believe that Putin is merely taking this time of national distress as an opportunity to consolidate his authority.

Government domestic functions, Executive changes & profiles, Public affairs, World Bank, Social aspects, Officials and employees, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Putin, Vladimir, Travel, Wolfensohn, James D., Domestic policy, Antiterrorism measures

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Erdogan increases pressure on the EU to let Turkey in: premier also blasts Sharon and says Bush has made mistakes in war on Iraq

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Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan is positioning Turkey as a global political player in his bid for the nation to become a member of the European Union. Erdogan has proposed sending 1,500 peacekeeping troops to Afghanistan, and has criticized military decisions by Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon and US President George W. Bush.

Strategy & planning, Turkey, Planning, Political aspects, Military policy, Company business planning, Erdogan, Recep Tayyip, Al-Aqsa Intifada, 2000-, Iraq War, 2003-

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Russia signals it will join in efforts to ease Iraq debt

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International efforts to terminate or restructure Iraq's huge debts have been bolstered by Russia's willingness to become involved. Russia's announcement will help the U.S.' plan to rebuild Iraq.

United States, Management dynamics, Iraq, Management, Debt, Company business management, Foreign policy

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