Iron Young Men in Kremlin May Shape Post Brezhnev Era
Pacific News Service reports a Moscow shift toward extremist leadership dubbed the iron young men as power moves from gerontocrats to military and security officers. If Andropov rises further, a Stalinist tilt could reshape Soviet policy and U.S. strategy amid looming transition.
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Iran faces Rubicon moment as it contemplates attacking Israel
The piece weighs Iran crossing into direct conflict with Israel after its Lebanon invasion and Iraqi defeat. It argues internal pressures and regional ambitions could push Tehran westward, amid fears of a broader Arab-Israeli and Iran confrontation and potential Sunni-Shia realignments.
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Clark Tackles Canada’s Recession With Bloodless Politics
In Parliament on Monday, Prime Minister Liberal Allan MacEachen escalates accusations against the Conservative opposition for not proposing concrete plans to revive the economy. Clark fires back, urging lower rates, production growth, a stronger dollar, and job creation while criticizing energy policy and government spending.
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