http://www.rusi.org/ web@rusi.org en-us Copyright 2008 http://www.rusi.org/publication/newsbrief/rss/ref:A482C676C463D8/ The Federally Administered Tribal Areas of Pakistan are, in the words of Toynbee, the ‘Crossroads of Civilisations’. A key front in the War on Terror, new policies are needed to solve the problems in the area. May 2008 http://www.rusi.org/publication/newsbrief/rss/ref:A482C6357B4FA8/ Towards the end of his eight year reign as president, Vladimir Putin seemed increasingly determined to restore Russia’s status as a major global power. But the revival of Russia's Navy may not be as extensive as first thought. May 2008 http://www.rusi.org/publication/newsbrief/rss/ref:A482C5D5D92163/ When George W Bush arrived at the last NATO summit, most analysts expected the meeting to dodge the big question – what role should the Alliance play in the world? They were proved correct. May 2008 http://www.rusi.org/publication/newsbrief/rss/ref:A482C5B10B10EB/ More than a month after the ‘harmonised’ elections in Zimbabwe, the political process remains mired in controversy. International pressure to announce results of the presidential vote has been ignored in favour of a state managed ‘recount’. May 2008 http://www.rusi.org/publication/newsbrief/rss/ref:A482C568BB11C8/ Serbia has once again gone to the polls, and the results have surprised observers. For those advocating a ‘European Serbia’, it is hasty to proclaim a miracle just yet: a coalition still has to be formed. May 2008 http://www.rusi.org/publication/newsbrief/rss/ref:A482C532998D41/ The French Presidency of the EU has been a key item on the strategic calendar of European capitals over the last year. An underlying feeling of both anticipation and reserve can be felt across Europe. May 2008