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ABLD BUILDING AND GROUNDS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The acquisition, management, and operation of U.S.-owned or-leased facilities and sites both domestic and foreign. (Replaces RCHB file categories: BG, ES)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Acquisition
* AIEP
* Allotment
* Antenna
* Antiques
* Appraisals
* Architecture
* Asbestos
* Audit
* Bid Results
* Breathing Device
* Building
* Building Design
* Building Management
* Carpet
* Chancellery
* Construction Management
* Construction Security
* Consulate
* Contract Amendment Contract Award Contract Renewal Contract Termination Contractor
* Core Area
* DCR
* Deed
* Descent Device
* Electrical System
* Elevator
* Embassy
* EMR
* Energy Conservation
* EURMAC
* Fire Alarm
* Fire Detection System
* Fire Prevention
* Fire Safety
* Furnishings
* Generator
* Geotechnical
* Gift
* Hazardous Material
* Housing
* HVAC
* Improvement
* Inventory
* Lease
* Legation
* Maintenance
* Mechanical System
* NOB
* Parking
* PCC
* Post Opening
* Property Exchange
* Property Sales
* Public Access Control
* Real Property
* Reciprocity
* REMS
* Renovation
* Safety & Health Designee
* Safety Program
* Security Enhancement
* Seismology
* SHEMC
* Shielded Enclosure
* Site
* Space Management
* Survey
* WASHMAC
* Water Analysis
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AEMR EMERGENCY PLANNING AND EVACUATION
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Measures and actions implemented to protect U.S. personnel, citizens, property and information; especially related to crisis situations. (Replaces RCHB file category: EP)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Citizen Protection
* Contingency Plan EAP
* Emergency
* Evacuation
* Property
* Protection
* Records Destruction
* Rescue
* Safehaven
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AFIN FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised April 2000)

The fiscal operations of the Department, Foreign Service posts, and other Federal agencies. (Replaces RCHB file categories: ACC, BUD, FMGT)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Accounting
* Allowance
* Annuity Check
* Antideficiency
* Appropriation
* Audit
* Authentication Bank
* Account Bonding
* CAPPS
* Cash
* Cash Management
* Cashier
* Central Claim
* Commercial Claim
* Compensation
* Debt Collection
* Deficit
* Disallowances
* Disbursement
* Employee Claim
* ESF
* Exchange Rate
* Financial Management System
* Fiscal
* Fiscal Irregularities
* Foreign Currency
* FSCADP
* Fund Allotment
* Funding
* GBL
* General Ledger
* GTR
* Home Leave
* ICASS
* Leave
* Liquidation
* Local Currency
* Nonreceipt
* Over Obligation
* Pay Advance
* Pay Record
* Payment
* Payroll
* Payroll Deduction
* PCS
* Per Diem
* Personal Property
* Personal Travel
* Post MGT
* Premium Pay
* Prompt Payment
* Reimbursement
* Relocation
* Reprogramming
* Retirement
* Security Enhancement
* Taxes
* TDY
* Time & Attendance
* Transportation Request
* Travel Advance
* Travelers Checks
* Treasury Check
* Vendor
* Vouchers
* Vulnerability Assessment
* Wages
* Working Capital Fund
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AMGT MANAGEMENT OPERATIONS
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Effective from June 1974 (Revised January 1983)

The management and organization of the Department and posts abroad and other U.S. agencies. (Replaces RCHB file category: ORG)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Administration
* Audit
* Authorities
* Background Information
* Bureau Organization
* Commissary
* Congressional Report
* Delegation of Authority
* Embassy Closing
* Embassy Opening
* Employee Association
* FCS
* FTE
* Geneva Group
* GORI
* Information System
* Inspection Report
* Inspection Team
* Internal Control
* JAO
* Management Initiative
* Management Issues
* Mission Closure
* Mission Opening
* Occupational Safety
* Office Closure
* Office Establishment
* Office Procedures
* Organization
* Overseas Post
* PCS
* Post Closing
* Post MGT
* Post Opening
* Post Operating Plan
* Reciprocity
* Recreation
* Reorganization
* Scheduling
* Staffing
* Support Services
* Survey
* Task Force
* Workload
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AORC INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AND CONFERENCES
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Effective from January 1983

The structure and management of international or regional organizations and conferences. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL and Organization Name)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Administration
* Application
* Budget
* Candidate
* Chairman
* Charter
* Congressional Reports
* Constitution
* Donor
* Election Results
* Financial Contribution
* Geneva Group
* Host Government
* Information System
* Infrastructure
* Inspection Report
* Inspection Team
* International Organization
* International Organization Official
* Meeting Agenda
* Meeting Delegation
* Meeting Observer
* Meeting Venue
* Membership
* NGO
* Nomination
* Nonparticipation
* Office Closure
* Office Establishment
* Participation
* PERMREP
* Referendum
* Reform
* Regional Organization
* Regional Organization Official Reorganization
* Resignation from Office Seating
* Secession Secretary General Specialized Agency
* Sponsorship
* Staffing
* Vacancy Announcement
* Veto
* VOLAG
* Volunteers
* Voting
* Wages
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APER PERSONNEL
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The administration and support of the Department's Civil and Foreign

Service personnel. (Replaces RCHB file category: PER)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Adoption
* Affirmative
* Action
* Ambassador
* Appeal
* Award
* Backpay
* Benefit Plan
* Bilateral Work Agreements
* Blood Donor
* Boarding School Career Development Career Mobility
* CFC
* Civil Service
* Civil Service Reform Act
* Class Action Suit
* CLO Program
* Community Liaison Office
* Coordinators
* Compensation
* Complaint
* Complement
* Consultation
* Continuing Education
* Contract Employee
* Conversion
* CSR
* Death
* Demotion
* Dependent
* Dependent Education
* Dependent Employment
* Discipline
* Divorce
* Emergency
* Evacuation
* Employee Association
* Employee Benefit
* Employee Relations
* Employee Service
* Employee Status
* Employee Training
* Employment
* Equal Employment Opportunity
* Family Life
* Family Separation
* Family Support Services
* Fellowship
* FERS
* Foreign Born Spouses
* Foreign Service
* Foreign Service Act
* FSPS
* FTE
* Functional Training
* Grade Retention
* Grievance
* Health
* Injury
* Insurance
* International School
* Interns
* Interview
* Job Title
* Leave
* Library
* Merit Pay
* Merit Promotion
* Military Furlough
* Military Reserve
* Nomination
* Nonsensitive Critical Position
* Open Assignments
* Orientation
* Overcomplement
* Pay Record
* Performance Evaluation
* Personal Property
* Personal Travel
* Personnel
* Personnel Action
* Personnel Appointment
* Personnel Assignment
* Personnel Classification
* Personnel Conduct
* Personnel Promotion
* Personnel Reassignment
* Personnel Resignation
* Personnel Separation
* Photographer
* PIT
* Position Classification
* Position Description
* Premium Pay
* Presidential Executive Exchange Program
* Private School
* Probation
* Promotion Panel
* PSC
* Public School
* Recall
* Recruitment
* Reentry
* Relocation
* Remains Disposition
* Reprogramming
* Retired Annuitant
* Retirement
* RIF
* Sabbatical
* Savings Bond
* School Admissions
* SEF
* Selection Board
* Selection Out
* Senior Foreign Service
* SES
* Severance Pay
* Sexual Harassment
* Skill Codes
* Spouse
* Staffing
* Staffing Pattern
* Survey
* Tandem Couple
* TDY
* Tenure Board
* Termination
* Time & Attendance
* Upward Mobility
* U.S. Family Member
* Vacancy Announcement
* Wages
* Work Requirements
* Workload
* Workmen Compensation
* Workweek
* Youth Programs
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ASEC SECURITY
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The development, coordination, or administration of security policies and programs. (Replaces RCHB file category: SY)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* AIASA
* Airport Access Procedures
* Antifraud
* Antiterrorism Measures
* Armored Vehicle
* Assault
* Bugging
* Building
* Contract Guard Program
* Counterintelligence
* Debriefing
* Debugging
* Demolition
* Detection Equipment
* Dismantling
* Electronic Security Device
* Emergency Response Team
* Explosives
* Fraud
* Host Country Guards
* Host Country Police
* Identification Systems
* Information Security
* Local Guard Program
* Maps
* Mission Takeover
* Monitoring
* MSG
* Name Check
* NSU
* Personnel Protection
* Physical Security
* Police Force
* Police Investigation
* Property Protection
* Protective Security
* Public Access Control
* Regional Security
* Riot Control
* RSO
* Scheduled Reporting
* Security Assessment
* Security Clearance
* Security Crisis
* Security Enhancement
* Security Survey
* Security Violation
* Special Support Program
* Suitability
* Technical Security
* Telephone
* Tempest
* Terrorism
* Threat
* Threat Assessment
* Unit Security Procedures
* Warning System
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BEXP TRADE EXPANSION AND PROMOTION
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Efforts to promote trade and other commercial activities, including specific proposals and inquiries to establish trade relations. (Replaces RCHB file category: TP)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Best Prospect
* Bid
* Business Firm
* Businessmen
* CMP
* Commercial Action
* Commercial Association
* Consultation
* Cooperatives
* Country Commercial
* Exhibit
* Exposition
* Foreign Agent
* Foreign Market
* Target Industry
* Targeting
* Trade Fair
* Trade Promotion
* Trade Visit
* WITS
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BTIO TRADE AND INVESTMENT
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OPPORTUNITIES

Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Administrative and operational reporting on opportunities for U.S. businesses. (Replaces RCHB file categories: FN, TP)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Agribusiness
* Bid
* Business Firm
* FGT
* Foreign Markets
* GPC Implementation
* Joint Venture
* Patent
* PTO
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CASC ASSISTANCE TO CITIZENS
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Effective from May 1977 (Revised January 1983)

Consular services provided by the United States to citizens of the United States or any other country. (Replaces RCHB file categories: CON, PS)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Adoption
* Aircraft Detention
* Aircraft Registry
* Alien
* AMCIT
* Arrest Assault
* Attorney List
* Authorities
* Automation
* Child Custody
* Children Compensation
* Complaint
* Consular Assistance
* Consular Package
* Cult
* Custody
* Death Report
* Deportation
* Detention
* Direct Relay
* Drivers License
* Emergency Evacuation
* Estate
* Family
* FIMED
* Fraud Identification
* Lawyer
* Legal
* Medical Care
* Missing Person
* Murder Offenses
* Prisoner
* Prisoner Release
* Prisoner Transfer
* Prisoner Welfare
* Property
* Property Protection
* Release
* Remains Disposition
* Repatriation
* Seamen
* Ship Detention
* Ship Registry
* Spouse
* Third Country Representation
* Travel Advisory
* Trial
* Trust Account
* Trust Account Refund
* Welfare & Whereabouts
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CJAN JUDICIAL ASSISTANCE AND NOTARIAL SERVICES
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Effective from May 1983

Matters pertaining to Notarial Services and International Judicial Assistance, including the service of judicial and extra-judicial documents and obtaining evidence. (Replaces RCHB file categories: LEG, PS)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Acknowledgment
* Affidavit
* Attorney List
* Authentication
* Automation
* Deed
* Deposition
* Documentation
* Evidence
* Extradition
* Fraud
* FSIA
* Judicial Assistance
* Letters Rogatory
* Notarial
* Oath
* Official Travel
* Prisoner Transfer
* Process Serving
* Subpoena
* Testimony
* Tort Claim
* Witness
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CMGT CONSULAR ADMINSTRATION AND MANAGEMENT
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Effective from August 1983

The administrative and operational management of Consular Affairs activities. (Replaces RCHB file categories: ACC, BUD, CON, FMGT,ORG, PER)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Antifraud
* Automation
* CAS
* Consular Agent
* Consular Agreement
* Consular Conference
* Consular Equipment
* Consular Package
* Consular Service
* Consular Supplies
* Consular Treaty
* CSS
* ECR
* Fee
* Fraud
* ICARS
* IVACS
* Legislation
* MRP
* NIVCAPS
* Office Procedures
* Personnel
* PFM
* PIT
* Publication
* Space Management
* Supplies
* Support Services
* TDIS
* Third Country Representation
* Word Processor
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CVIS VISAS
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Effective from May 1973 (Revised January 1993)

Operational, procedural, and administrative functions of visa operations. (Replaces RCHB file category: V)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* AA 1 Adoption
* Advisory Opinion AIDS
* Alien
* Alien Previously Deported
* Alien Smuggler
* Allocation
* Application
* Appointment
* Arrival Notice
* Athlete Automation
* Bearer Insert
* BUSVIS
* Centralized Visa Processing
* Chargeability
* CHINEX
* CLASS
* Clearance
* CONGRINT
* Consular Package
* Crew List
* Crewman
* Crime
* Data
* Defector
* Denial
* Departure Notice
* Dependent
* Deportation
* Derivatives
* Diversity Immigrant
* DNC
* Documentation
* DV 1DVACS
* Employment Based Preference
* Employment Creation
* Entertainer
* Entitlement
* Exchange Visitor
* Exclusion
* Extraordinary Ability
* Family Preference
* Fiance
* Fiancee
* Files
* Foreign Policy Exclusion
* Forms
* Fraud
* Health Related Grounds
* ICARS
* Immediate Relative
* Immigrant
* Intercompany Transferee
* International Child Abduction
* Interview
* Issuance
* IVACS
* Labor Certification
* LB 1
* Legislation
* Medical Examination
* Moral Turpitude
* MRV
* Name Check
* Narcotics Traffic
* News Media Representative
* NIV
* NIVCAPS
* Nonimmigrant
* Numerical Control
* NVC
* Operations
* Other Worker
* Out of District Applicant
* Parole
* Permanent Resident
* Polygamist
* Portsmouth Consular Center
* Priority Date
* Private Bill
* Procedures
* Public Charge
* Reciprocity
* Refugee
* Refusal
* Religious Worker
* Renewal
* Revocation
* SAO
* Skilled Worker
* SPLEX
* Student
* Supplies Temporary Worker
* Terrorist
* 30 60 Rule
* TIVPC
* Totalitarian Party Membership
* Transfer
* Transit
* Travel Agents
* Treaty Investor
* Treaty Trader
* TTYREP
* Validity Visa
* Visa Clearance
* Visa Photograph
* Visitor for Business
* VLOB
* Waiver
* Waiver of Ineligibility
* Walk Ins
* Workload
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EAGR AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Cultivating the soil and forest, raising livestock, and producing crops. (Replaces RCHB file category: AGR)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Agricultural Development
* Agricultural Production
* Agricultural Program
* Agricultural Worker
* Agriculture
* Animal Disease
* Cocoa
* Coffee
* Corn
* Cotton
* Crop Destruction
* Crops
* Dairy Products
* Desalinization
* Disease Control
* Drought
* Erosion
* Famine
* Farm Equipment
* Farming
* Fertilizer
* Food Shortages
* Forestry
* Fruit
* Fungicide
* Grain
* Harvest
* Herbicide
* Husbandry
* Insect
* Irrigation
* Jute
* Land Conservation
* Land Management
* Land Reform
* Livestock
* Natural Fiber
* Nuts
* Oilseeds
* Pest Control
* Pesticide
* Plant Disease
* Poultry
* Preservation
* Quarantine
* Rainfall
* Rice
* Rubber
* Seeds
* Snowfall
* Soil
* Soybean
* Stockpile
* Subsidy
* Sugar
* Timber
* Tobacco
* Tropical Forest
* Vegetable
* Water Analysis
* Weather
* Wheat
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EAID FOREIGN ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Foreign economic and technical assistance provided by governments, international organizations, institutions, or private individuals. (Replaces RCHB file category: AID)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Agricultural Agreement
* Agricultural Development
* Agricultural Program Airlift
* Bank
* Congressional Presentation
* Construction Equipment
* Cooperatives
* Credit
* Debt
* Development Loan
* Development Program
* Disaster Relief
* Donor
* Economic Adviser
* Economic Assistance
* Economic Development
* Economic Support Fund
* Farm Equipment
* Financial Contribution
* Food
* Foreign Assistance Agreement
* Funding
* Grant
* Industrial Development
* Industrialized Nation
* Laboratory Equipment
* LDC
* LLDC
* Loan
* Medical Care
* Medical Equipment
* North South Dialogue
* Paris Club
* PL 480
* PL 480 Title I
* PL 480 Title II
* PL 480 Title III
* Relief Effort
* Self Help
* Technical Assistance
* Water Analysis
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EAIR CIVIL AVIATION
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Effective from June 1974 (Revised January 1983)

Commercial and private aircraft and air operations, domestic as well as international. (Replaces RCHB file categories: AV, TR)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Air Access
* Air Cargo
* Air Fare
* Air Safety
* Air Traffic
* Air Transportation
* Aircraft
* Aircraft Accident
* Aircraft Detention
* Aircraft Registry
* Airline
* Airport
* Airport Fee
* Airport Security
* Airspace
* Antiterrorism Measures
* Aviation Agreement
* Cargo Handling
* Charter Flight
* CIVAIR
* Commercial Aircraft
* Emergency Landing
* Flight Clearance
* Flight Manual
* Hazardous Cargo
* Helicopter
* Hijacking
* Insurance
* Landing Rights
* Maintenance
* Navigational Aid
* Passenger Manifest
* Pilot Training
* Private Aircraft
* Refueling
* Rescue
* Route
* Salvage
* Schedule
* Transportation Development
* Transportation Industry
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ECON ECONOMIC CONDITIONS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The status of a nation's economy. (Replaces RCHB file category: E)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Agricultural Development
* Antiinflationary Program
* Black Market
* Capital Investment
* Cost of Living
* Depression
* Economic Agreement
* Economic Assessment
* Economic Conditions
* Economic Crisis
* Economic Development
* Economic Forecast
* Economic Growth
* Economic Indicators
* Economic Program
* Economic Recovery
* Economic Reform
* Economic Report
* Economic Stability
* Economic Trend
* EEC 1992
* Employment
* Financial Profits
* GDP
* GNP
* Industrial Development
* Industrial Growth
* Industrial Reform
* Inflation
* Interest Rate
* National Debt
* NIEO
* Price Index
* Recession
* Stock Market
* Tax Law
* Unemployment
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ECPS COMMUNICATIONS AND POSTAL SYSTEMS
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Effective from March 1983

The efforts of governments, the private sector, or international organizations to manage, regulate, develop, apply, or monitor the methods and means of telecommunication, international communication policy, and the informational aspects of communication. (Replaces RCHB file categories: INF, MP, PO, PPB, PR, RAD, SP, TEL, TV)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Broadcasting
* Cable TV
* Censorship
* Clandestine Broadcast
* Direct Broadcasting Satellite
* Fiber Optics
* Frequency Allocation
* Frequency Interference
* Frequency Spectrum
* Geostationary Satellite Orbit
* High Frequency
* lnformatics Information Access
* Information Center
* Information Flow
* Information Media
* Jamming
* Light Communication
* Networking
* NWICO
* Orbit
* Postal System
* Prior Consent
* Radio
* Satellite
* Telecommunication
* Telecommunication Agreement
* Telegraph
* Telephone
* Television
* Transborder Data Flow
* Transmitters
* Undersea Cable
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EFIN FINANCIAL AND MONETARY AFFAIRS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Domestic and international financial affairs of governments and private institutions. (Replaces RCHB file category: FN)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Accounting
* Audit
* Bank
* Bank Account
* Bankruptcy
* Blocked Assets
* BOP
* Budget
* Buffer Stock
* Capital Flow
* CFF
* Commodities Exchange
* Credit
* Currency Shortage
* Debt
* Debt Equity Swap
* Debt Relief
* Debt Repayment
* Debt Repudiation
* Debt Rescheduling
* Deficit
* Devaluation
* Donor
* Drawing Rights
* Economic Growth
* Economic Recovery
* Economic Trend
* EFF
* EMS
* Exchange Rate
* Financial Agreement
* Financial Contribution
* Financial Control
* Financial Crisis
* Financial Market
* Financial Profits
* Financial Program
* Financial Reform
* Financial Reserve
* Financial Stability
* Foreign Currency
* Foreign Currency Control
* Foreign Currency Exchange
* Foreign Market
* Gold
* Grant
* IMF Standbys
* Income Tax
* Inflation
* Interest Rate
* Loan Default
* Local Currency
* London Club
* National Income
* Overpayment
* Paris Club
* Payment
* Revaluation
* Sales Tax
* SDR
* Securities
* Securities Exchange
* Stock Shares
* Tax Haven
* Tax Law
* Taxation Treaties
* Treasury
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EFIS COMMERCIAL FISHING AND FISH PROCESSING
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The breeding and catching of fish and other marine life for commercial purposes. (Replaces RCHB file categories: INCO, POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Aquaculture
* Catch
* Quota Cod
* Dispute Settlement
* Exclusive Economic
* Zone Fish
* Fisheries
* Aid Fishery
* Fishing Agreement
* Fishing Concession
* Fishing Dispute
* Fishing Ground
* Fishing Limit
* Fishing Rights
* Fishing Vessel
* Fishing Vessel
* Detention Halibut
* Herring Joint
* Venture
* Quota Salmon
* Shellfish
* Shrimp
* TEDS
* Tuna
* Whaling Industry
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EIND INDUSTRY AND MANUFACTURING
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The commercial production of goods and services, including the processing of raw materials into manufactured goods. (Replaces RCHB file category: TEL, INCO)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Aerospace Industry
* Alloy
* Aluminum
* Antitrust
* Automotive Industry
* Bankruptcy
* Business Firm
* Capital Investment
* Chemical Industry
* Clothing Industry
* Commercial Association
* Communications Industry
* Complaint
* Construction Industry
* Consumer Goods
* Cooperatives
* Copyright Agreement
* Copyright Claim
* Corruption
* Cotton
* Dairy Industry
* Data Processing Industry
* Defense Industry
* Development Program
* Drug Industry
* Dyeing Industry
* Economic Growth
* Electronic Industry
* Espionage
* Factory
* Fertilizer Industry
* Finishing Industry
* Fishing Industry
* Food Contamination
* Food Industry
* Foreign Agent
* Fraud
* Garment Industry
* Garment Production
* Garment Workers
* Industrial Accident
* Industrial Development
* Industrial Growth
* Industrial Production
* Industrial Reform
* Industrial Waste Disposal
* Insurance
* Linen
* Litigation
* Lumber Industry
* Machine Tool Industry
* Manmade Fiber
* Manufactured Product
* Merger
* Metal Industry
* Monopoly
* Nationalization
* Paper Industry
* Parastatal
* Patent
* Petroleum Industry
* Piracy
* Plastic Industry
* Power Looms
* Private Sector
* Privatization
* Processing
* Product Safety
* Product Standards
* Product Testing
* Production
* Production Control
* Public Sector
* Railroad Industry
* Ramie
* Raw Materials
* Recall
* Registration
* Rubber Industry
* Sabotage
* Salvage
* Service Industry
* Shipbuilding Industry
* Silk
* Spinning Machinery
* Steel Industry
* Stockpile
* Subsidiary
* Subsidy
* Textile Industry
* Textile Production
* Tobacco Industry
* Tourism
* Trademark
* Vegetable Fiber
* Weaving Industry
* Wood Products Industry
* Wool
* Yarns
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EINT ECONOMIC AND COMMERCIAL INTERNET
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Effective from October 1997

Economic and commercial programs, policies, and issues relating to the Internet.

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Agreement
* Censorship
* Competition
* Connectivity
* Content
* Copyright
* Data
* Democracy
* Economic Conditions
* Domain Names
* Electronic Commerce
* Encryption
* Free Flow of Information
* Information Availability
* Interconnectivity
* Internet
* Meeting
* Monopoly
* Piracy
* Policy
* Pornography
* Privacy
* Private Sector
* Reporting
* Trademark
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EINV FOREIGN INVESTMENTS
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Effective from June 1974 (Revised January 1983)

Foreign investments made by governments or private enterprises for commercial gain. (Replaces RCHB file categories: FN, INCO)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Bank
* Bid
* BIT
* Business Firm
* Business Loss
* Business Merger
* Capital Flow
* Capital Investment
* Compensation
* Credit
* Credit Guarantee
* Disinvestment
* Economic Growth
* Foreign Investment
* Fraud
* Garment Investment
* Insurance Risk
* Investment Climate
* Investment Control
* Investment Disputes
* Investment Guarantee
* Investment Incentive
* Investment Law
* Investment Opportunity
* Joint Venture
* Loan
* Multinational Corporation
* Nationalization
* Parastatal
* Private Investment
* Private Sector
* Privatization
* Public Sector
* Subsidiary
* Textile Investment
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ELAB LABOR SECTOR AFFAIRS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised May 1995)

The labor sector, labor actors, and national labor policies and their effect on domestic and international systems and relations. (Replaces RCHB file category: LAB)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Arbitration
* Benefits
* Bonded Labor
* Child Labor
* Collective Bargaining
* Compulsory Labor
* Dock Workers
* Employee Ownership
* Employee Rights
* Employer Organization
* Employment
* Equal Pay for Equal Work
* Forced Labor
* Foreign Worker
* GSP (Worker Rights)
* Illegal Worker
* International Labor Secretariat
* Job Creation
* Job Discrimination
* Job Security
* Job Training
* Labor Agreement
* Labor Code
* Labor Competition
* Labor Confederation
* Labor Cooperative
* Labor Costs
* Labor Courts
* Labor Disputes
* Labor Federation
* Labor Law
* Labor Leader
* Labor Market
* Labor Migration
* Labor Movement
* Labor Organization
* Labor Relations
* Labor Rights
* Labor Sector
* Labor Settlement
* Labor Standards
* Labor Union
* Layoffs
* Lockout
* Manpower
* Mediation
* NAFTA Labor Cooperation
* Occupational Health
* Occupational Safety
* Pension
* Prison Labor
* Privatization
* Right of Association
* Right to Organize Slave Labor
* Social Clause (WTO)
* Social Net
* Social Security
* Strike
* Trade
* Union
* Underemployment
* Unemployment
* Unemployment Insurance
* Vocational Training
* Wages
* Work Force
* Work Permit
* Worker Rights Workers
* Working Conditions
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ELTN LAND TRANSPORTATION
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Effective from June 1974 (Revised January 1983)

All aspects of land transportation. (Replaces RCHB file categories: IT, TR)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Antiterrorism Measures
* Automobile
* Bridge
* Bus
* Cargo Handling
* Detention
* Fee
* Hazardous Cargo
* Highway
* Highway Access
* Hijacking
* Insurance
* Land Transportation
* Maintenance
* Overland Cargo
* Public Transportation
* Railroad
* Railroad Accident
* Railway Access
* Rescue
* Schedule
* Traffic Accident
* Traffic Safety
* Transportation Development
* Transportation Industry
* Truck
* Tunnel
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EMIN MINERALS AND METALS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The exploration, discovery, and extraction of minerals and metals. (Replaces RCHB file category: INCO)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Bauxite
* Bid
* Chromite
* Coal
* Cobalt
* Copper
* Drilling
* Excavation
* Exclusive Economic Zone
* Exploration
* Factory
* Gems
* Gold
* Iron
* Magnesium
* Manganese
* Metal
* Mine
* Mineral
* Mineral Reserve
* Mining
* Mining Accident
* Mining Concession
* Nickel
* Offshore Mining
* Ore
* Quarry
* Silver
* Tin
* Tungsten
* Uranium
* Uranium Enrichment
* Zinc

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ENRG ENERGY AND POWER
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Government and private commercial activities in acquiring and providing energy services from all types of sources. For petroleum and natural gas, see EPET. (Replaces RCHB file categories: AE, FSE)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Coal
* Dam
* Decontamination
* Electric Energy
* Electric Power Plant
* Energy Conservation
* Energy Consumption
* Energy Reserve
* Energy Shortage
* Factory
* Fissionable Material
* Fuel
* Fuel Shortage
* Generator
* Geothermal Energy
* Hazardous Waste Disposal
* Hydroelectric Energy
* Hydroelectric Power Plant
* Nuclear Accident
* Nuclear Capability
* Nuclear Contamination
* Nuclear Energy
* Nuclear Fuel Reprocessing
* Nuclear Power Plant
* Nuclear Reactor
* Nuclear Safeguard
* Power Line
* Public Utility
* PUNE
* Radiation
* Radioactive Material
* Radioactive Material Transfer
* Radioactive Waste Disposal
* Reexport
* Solar Energy
* Spent Fuel
* Stockpile
* Technology Transfer
* Thermal Energy
* Thermal Power Plant
* Transformer
* Uranium Enrichment
* Wind Energy
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EPET PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
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Effective from July 1980 (Revised January 1983)

Government and private sector activities in the exploration and extraction of petroleum and natural gas. (Replaces RCHB file categories: FSE, PET)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Bid
* Drilling
* Exploitation
* Exploration
* LPG
* Natural Gas
* Natural Gas Pipeline
* Natural Gas Production
* Natural Gas Reserve
* Offshore Drilling
* Offshore Drilling Platform
* Offshore Oil
* Oil Field
* Petroleum
* Petroleum Concession
* Petroleum Pipeline
* Petroleum Production
* Petroleum Reserve
* Petroleum Shortage
* Refinery
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ETRD FOREIGN TRADE
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Exchange of goods between nations. (Replaces RCHB file category: FT)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Alcoholic Beverage
* Aluminum
* Animal Hides
* Antidumping
* Antitrust
* Apparel Trade
* Arms
* Arms Traffic
* Barter
* BOP
* Boycott
* Buffer Stock
* Chemical
* Clothing
* Cocoa
* Coffee
* Commercial Aircraft
* Commodity
* Commodity Market
* Communications Equipment
* Computer
* Construction Equipment
* Cooperatives
* Corruption
* Cotton
* Countertrade
* Countervailing Duty
* Cross Border Trade
* Customs Agreement
* Customs Clearance
* Customs Court
* Customs Fine
* Customs Inspection
* Customs Official
* Customs Regulation
* Customs Seizure
* Dairy Products
* Debt
* Development Program
* Dispute Settlement
* Diversion
* Duty Free Entry
* East West Trade
* Economic Cooperation
* EEC 1992
* EEP
* Electronic Equipment
* Exhibit
* Export
* Fair Trade
* Farm Equipment
* FCN
* Fertilizer
* Fish
* Food
* Food Contamination
* Food Inspection
* Footwear
* Foreign Market
* Free Trade Zone
* Garment Exports
* Garment Imports
* Government Procurement
* GSP
* Harmonized System
* Helicopter
* Import
* Industrialized Nation
* Intellectual Property
* Intellectual Property Rights
* Intervention
* Laboratory Equipment
* LDC
* Leather
* License
* Linen
* Litigation
* Lumber
* Machine Tool
* Manmade Fiber
* Market Access
* Meat
* Meat Inspection
* Medical Equipment
* Merger
* Metal
* MFN
* MIC
* Monopoly
* Multifiber Arrangement
* NAFTA
* Natural Fiber
* Newly Industrialized Countries
* Nonalcoholic Beverage
* Nontariff Barriers
* North South Dialogue
* Oils
* Oilseeds
* Perishable Commodities
* Petroleum Products
* Pharmaceuticals
* Plastics
* Poultry
* Private Sector
* Product Standards
* Public Sector
* Quota
* Railroad Equipment
* Ramie
* Reexport
* Rice
* Rubber
* Sanction
* Shellfish
* Silk
* Smuggling
* Soybean
* Steel
* Stockpile
* Subsidy
* Sugar
* Synthetic Fiber
* Synthetic Rubber
* Tariff
* Tariff Barriers
* Tariff Relief
* Television
* Textile Exports
* Textile Imports
* Textiles
* Tin
* Tobacco
* Trade Agreement
* Trade Balance
* Trade Complaint
* Trade Control
* Trade Concession
* Trade Discrimination
* Trade Dumping
* Trade Fair
* Trade Law
* Trade Liberalization
* Trade Opportunity
* Trade Promotion
* Trade Protectionism
* Trade Relations
* Trade Visit
* Tuna
* VAT
* Vegetable
* Vegetable Fiber
* Vegetable Oil
* Wheat
* Wine
* Wood Products
* Wool
* Yarns
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ETTC TRADE AND TECHNOLOGY CONTROLS
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Effective from April 1984

Government efforts to control the transfer of goods (i.e., equipment),services, or technologies. This includes foreign policy trade controls, strategic (National Security) trade controls, munitions controls, general West to East technology transfer issues, and efforts to circumvent U.S. or COCOM controls. (Replaces RCHB file categories: FT, STR)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Arms Traffic
* Blocked Assets
* Boycott
* COCOM Case
* COCOM List Review
* Computer
* Data Bases
* Data Processing Equipment
* Digital Switching
* Diversion
* EAA
* East West Trade
* Economic Warfare
* Electronic Equipment
* Embargo
* End Use Check
* End User
* Enforcement
* Espionage
* Exception List
* EXCON
* Export
* Export Control
* GSOIA
* GSOMIA
* High Technology Equipment
* IEEPA
* Illegal Trade
* Import Control
* ITAR
* Laboratory Equipment
* License
* Manufacturing Agreement
* Military Applications
* Military Critical Technologies
* Military Equipment
* Military Services
* Munitions Control
* NDPC
* Nonmarket Economy
* Origin Certificate
* Reexport
* Research & Development
* Sanction
* Security Survey
* Semiconductors
* SNEC
* Software
* Stockpile
* Strategic Material
* Strategic Trade Control
* Superconductor
* TCDC
* Technical Assistance Agreement
* Technology Acquisition Efforts
* Technology Gap
* Technology Transfer
* Transaction Check
* Turnkey Plant
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EWWT WATERBORNE TRANSPORTATION
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Movement of commercial and private vessels over high seas and inland waterways. (Replaces RCHB file categories: OS, TR)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Antiterrorism
* Measures Canal
* Cargo Handling
* Coast Guard
* Containerization
* Dock Workers
* Fee
* Hazardous Cargo
* Insurance
* Load Line
* Maintenance
* Marine Cargo
* Marine Safety
* Marine Transportation
* Maritime Agreement
* Maritime Flag
* Maritime Law
* Merchant Ship
* Minesweeping
* Navigational Aid
* Passenger Ship
* Patrol Boat
* Piracy
* Port
* Port Access
* Port Congestion
* Private Ship
* Refueling
* Registration
* Rescue
* River
* Route
* Salvage
* Schedule Ship Accident
* Ship Clearance
* Ship Detention
* Ship Harassment
* Ship Movement
* Ship Registry
* Shipyard
* SOLAS
* Strait
* Tonnage Measurement
* Transportation Development
* Transportation Industry
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KACT: Strategic Arms Control (ACS) Treaties
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Effective from August 2000 (Revised August 2004)

Use for all documents relating to specific, interrelated strategic (nuclear) arms control treaties and their implementation:

* ABM (i.e., anti-ballistic missile) treaty and its implementation body the SCC (Standing Consultative Commission);
* INF (i.e., Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces) Treaty and its implementation body, the SVC (Special Verification Commission);
* START (i.e., Strategic Reductions Treaty) and its implementation body, the JCIC (Joint Compliance and Inspection Commission); and the Strategic Offensive Reductions Treaty (SORT) or the Moscow Treaty and its implementing body, the BIC (Bilateral Implementation Commission).

Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: NP/EX)
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KAWC: Atrocities and War Crimes
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Effective from July 2001

Use for all documents relating to atrocities, massacres, and war crimes, including allegations, reports, investigations, and prosecutions of genocide, crimes against humanity, grave breaches of the Geneva Conventions, and violations of the laws or customs for war. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: Appropriate Bureau, Info: S/WCI)
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KCFE: Conventional Armed Forces in Europe
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Effective from August 1989

Use on all documents between U.S. Vienna and the Department pertaining to CFE negotiations; documents pertaining to conventional forces in Europe including both Eastern and Western forces, their structure, posture, changes, etc.; documents pertaining to allied and Warsaw Pact conventional arms control positions, plans and related internal political situations, documents referring to the High Level Task Force (HLTF) or its subgroups; and all documents discussing congressional delegation visits to Europe that will address conventional arms control issues. (Action: EUR/RPM)
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KCIP: Critical Infrastructure Protection
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Effective from August 2001

Use for all documents reporting on critical infrastructure protection (CIP) issues, which are defined as vulnerabilities and threats, both physical and cyber, to systems and assets (particularly interconnected information systems and networks) so vital to a nation that their incapacity or destruction would have a debilitating impact on national security, national economic security, and/or national public health and safety. Use for reporting of CIP issues both as they affect host country and as they impact the United States. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: Appropriate Bureau)

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KCOM: Chief of Mission
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Effective from March 2004

Use for all documents addressed for action to the chief of a U.S. mission in a foreign location (e.g., ambassadors, chargés d’affaires, consuls general, or principal officers). Use KCOM in conjunction with generic PASS instructions to chiefs of mission in Department telegrams. Also use the appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: Appropriate Bureau)
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KCOR: Corruption and Anti-Corruption
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Effective from August 2001

Use for all documents relating to corruption and anti-corruption, dishonesty, and unethical behavior among public officials representing local, provincial, and national governments. This would include linkages with justice, economic, social and political entities. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: Appropriate Bureau)

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KCRM: Criminal Activity
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Effective from April 1994 (Revised April 2000)

Use on all documents relating to criminal organizations and activities, the threat they pose to U.S. interests and/or friendly governments, and host country and U.S. Government programs to combat them. This includes international criminal organizations; money laundering and other financial crimes; illicit trafficking including alien smuggling and gun running; international stolen property theft and fencing rings; international frauds and commercial crimes; UN crime meetings and anti-crime programs; and interaction with international and regional organizations on these issues. U.S. assistance covers training of host country judicial and law enforcement agencies. Use this K TAGS with the Subject TAGS SOCI. Distinguish the use of this TAGS from AID-funded administration of justice programs in Latin America (KJUS),anti-narcotics issues and programs (SNAR),and anti-terrorism issues and programs (PTER). (Action: INL/ENT)
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KDEM: Democratization
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Effective from May 1991

Use on all documents dealing with democratization in Eastern Europe, Latin America, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. Encouraging democratization constitutes an essential component of U.S. policy. The U.S. Government is devoting significant resources to monitor and promote regional trends away from autocratic rule and toward political pluralism. Programs designed to encourage democratization are diverse, and often are cross-discipline in nature, requiring the involvement of several U.S. Government agencies. Also use the appropriate Subject and Geo-Political TAGS. (Action: Appropriate Bureau)
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KDRG: Detainee Repatriation from Guantanamo Bay
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Effective from December 2007

Use for all documents addressing issues connected to the repatriation and transfer of detainees in U.S. Government custody at the military detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba to their countries of origin or to third countries. Also use appropriate Subject and Country TAGS. (Action: S/WCI)
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KFRD: Fraud Prevention Programs
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Effective from August 1986

Use on all reporting that refers to efforts and activities pertaining to the prevention of fraud and deceptive practices in the issuance of visas, passports, the issuance of Federal benefits to U.S. citizens and others, and to active measures developed by the Department to oversee their legality and for reporting upon the results of antifraud and prevention measures in consular matters. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: CA/FPP)
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KGHG: Global Climate Change
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Effective from May 2007

Use for all documents addressing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and global climate change (also referred to as global warming). This includes, but is not limited to, the economic, energy, environmental, geographic, health, scientific, social, and political linkages of global climate change. Also use appropriate Subject and Country TAGS. (Action: OES/EGC)
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KGIC: Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism
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Effective from September 2006

Use for all documents relating to the Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism. The Global Initiative works toward the prevention, detection, and response to acts of nuclear terrorism. Also use appropriate Subject Tags. (Action: ISM/WMDT)
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KHIV: Emerging Infectious Diseases and HIV/AIDS Program
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Effective from June 2000

Use for all documents relating to actual and prospective activities by the U.S. Government, alone or in conjunction with or through other entities, to combat HIV/AIDS and other infectious diseases. Also use Appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: S/GAC)
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KHLS: Homeland Security
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Effective from August 2006

Use for all documents relating to all aspects of homeland security issues, including acts of terrorism directed at the U.S. homeland, its citizens, or interests; planning and support for such acts of terrorism; capabilities of terrorist groups; activities of institutions, groups, or individuals that support such terrorism; acts of terrorism that transcend national boundaries due to the support network or nationality of the perpetrator, victim, or facility or conventional, biological, radiological, or nuclear (CBRN) terrorism; terrorist travel; actions of the host government, institutions, or individuals related to support for or opposition to U.S. Government homeland security or counter-terrorism initiatives; actions of the host government or multilateral organizations related to the establishment of host country or regional security, bureaucratic, physical, or cyber infrastructure; homeland security implications and effects of border protection, immigration, and customs policies; transportation (e.g., seaports, civil air) security; host government travel document control and standards; emergency, preparedness, and response; biodefense, science and technology development related to the above areas; reactions of host government, media, etc., to homeland security-related programs and activities in the United States, or of the U.S. Government. Also use appropriate Subject and Country TAGS. (Action: S/CT, CA, OES, A/OEM)

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KIPR: Intellectual Property Rights
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Effective from December 1988 (Revised April 2000)

Use on all documents relating to intellectual property rights which include patents, trademarks, copyrights, semiconductor designs (mask works),industrial designs, trade secrets, appellations of origin and other forms of protection to reward and encourage innovation and creativity. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: EEB/TPP/MTA/IPC)
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KIRF: International Religious Freedom
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Effective from January 1999

Use on all documents relating to all issues of religious freedom and persecution, including civil unrest where religion is a precipitating factor; changes to or enforcement of laws affecting freedom of religion; religious aspects of movements, parties or persons seeking governmental change; governmental repression of religious minorities, movements or leaders; religion playing a role in reconciling conflicts; and changes in religious demographics that may produce societal changes. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: DRL/IRF)
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KISL: Islamic Issues
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Effective from November 1988 (Revised April 2000)

Use on documents treating government involvement in recognition of or approaches to Islam; political and economic activities undertaken by private Islamic organizations or prominent individuals; and fundamentalism. Also use appropriate Subject and Country TAGS.

(Action: NEA/PPR, AF/RA, EAP/RA)
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KJUS: Administration of Justice
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Effective from May 1986 (Revised April 2000)

Use on all documents dealing with the administration of justice in host countries, particularly as it relates to U.S. objectives of promoting democracy and just economic and social development. This includes judicial reforms, political reporting on personalities and institutions involved in the administration of justice, judicial infrastructure development, criminal investigation capabilities, penal systems, legal training, and assistance and exchange programs in this field. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: WHA/PPC)
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KMCA: Millennium Challenge Account
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Effective from August 2004

Use for documents relating to all aspects of the Millennium Challenge Account, a U.S. new foreign assistance account, or the Millennium Challenge Corporation, the independent government corporation recently established to manage and oversee this assistance. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: MCC/IT)
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KMDR: Media Reaction Reporting
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Effective From October 1999

Use on all documents dealing with setting post ―Watching Briefs and on all post reporting concerning editorial content and media reaction. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: INR/R)
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KNNP: Nuclear Non-Proliferation
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Effective from April 1984

Use on all documents on U.S. policy for preventing the spread of nuclear weapons to other countries, the transfer of nuclear material, equipment of technology, agreements for cooperation on the peaceful uses of nuclear energy, matters concerning multilateral discussions on the uses of nuclear energy including the activities of the International Atomic Energy Agency, and activities in other countries related to the acquisition of nuclear explosives. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: Appropriate Bureau)
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KOLY: Olympic Games Reporting
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Effective from February 1984

Use on all documents relating to issues, reports, or activities concerned with Olympic games. Also use appropriate Subject, Country, and Organization TAGS. Note: KOLY will be used in the above prescribed manner for all subsequent winter and summer Olympic games. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: Appropriate Bureau)
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KPAL: Palestinian Affairs
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Effective from August 1983 (Revised April 2000)

Use on all documents relating to issues, reports, or activities concerned with the Palestinian people, as a group or in part, or the area known as Palestine. Also use appropriate Subject, Country, and Organization TAGS. (Action: NEA/PA)
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KPAO: Public Affairs Office
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Effective from May 2000

Use on all documents intended for Public Affairs sections abroad, and should be used by field Public Affairs sections abroad on all documents coming into the Department which relate to Public Diplomacy Programs. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: ECA/EX/PR)
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KPIN: Political Internationals
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Effective from November 1984

Use on all documents relating to the activities and policies of the four major Political Internationals: Socialist International, Christian Democratic International, Liberal International, and the International Democratic Union. This includes reporting on the attitudes of member parties towards the Internationals, the interaction between member parties of the Internationals, and the activities of the Internationals themselves. In addition, this TAGS should be used on all documents relating to the policies of the German (FRG) political foundations: Friederich Ebert, Konrad Adenauer, Hanns Seidel, and Friederich Naumann. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: P)
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KPKO: United Nations Peacekeeping Operations
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Effective from August 1996

Use on all documents relating to existing or potential United Nations peacekeeping activities, including proposals for and negotiations with other countries on peacekeeping activities, military support, sanctions monitoring, elections and humanitarian activities, as well as interaction with international and regional organizations on peacekeeping. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: IO)
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KPWR: Power Support Program
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Effective from March 1993

Use on all documents dealing with the Department’s electrical power support requirements. The program provides consolidated funding for generators, central uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems, and PCB transformer abatement projects. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: OBO/PE/DE)
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KRAD: Radioactive Contamination of the Environment
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Effective from May 1997 (Revised April 2000)

Use on all documents dealing with radioactive contamination of the environment from whatever source—military or civilian use, transportation, storage, or disposal of nuclear material Appropriate Subject Terms to use with this TAGS would include nuclear contamination, radiation, radioactive material and International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) emergency notification. In connection with accidental or deliberate contamination, appropriate Terms to use with this TAGS include radioactive material transfer, radioactive waste disposal, radioactive waste management, industrial/medical radiography, medical isotope, and transfer of fissile material. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: OES/OA)

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KSCA: Science Counselors and Attachés
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Effective from February 1983

Use on all documents drafted by or sent to Science Counselors and Science Attachés. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: OES). Note: KSCA replaces the Organization SCSA.
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KSPR: Strategic, Performance and Resource Planning
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Effective from October 1997

Use on all documents dealing with the strategic planning process for all foreign affairs agencies or agencies with operations and programs abroad as well as the Department’s own strategic planning activities. This includes all resource allocation processes when associated with the Mission Performance Plan (MPP),namely: budget formulation, the Financial Plan (FINPLAN),and the field budget plan. Technical and operational messages that are purely budget-focused should only use ABUD. Use KSPR on messages regarding personnel planning in connection with the annual MPP exercises, and subjects relating to the Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA) of 1993. Operational personnel requests (e.g., new positions, classification actions, conversions of positions from FSN to PIT, etc.) should still only use APER. Suggested terms to use with KSPR are program planning, Mission Performance Plan (MPP),Resource Allocations and Budget Integration Tool (RABIT) and Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA). Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: M/P)
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KSUM: Summit Meetings
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Effective from January 1983 (Revised November 1987)

Use on all documents concerning Summit Meetings. This includes substantive and administrative arrangements for meetings, records of meetings and reports on actions by participants as a result of meetings, including preparatory meetings. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: Appropriate Bureau)
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KTFN: Terrorism Finance Traffic
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Effective from July 2004

Use for documents relating to all aspects of terrorism financing; sanctions; designations of individuals under Executive Orders (E.O.) dealing with terrorism finance such as E.O. 13224; related UN resolutions; denial of funds to terrorists; and other related aspects of terrorism financing. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: EEB/ESC)
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KTIA: Treaties and International Agreements
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Effective from June 1984

Use on all documents concerning treaties, including conventions, protocols, or other International Agreements, such as exchange of notes, exchange of letters and memoranda of understanding, as well as requirements of the Case Act (11 FAM 724; 1 U.S.C. 112B). Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: L/T)
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KTIP: Trafficking in Persons
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Effective from September 2008

Use for all cables related to the topics of trafficking in persons, human trafficking, slavery, involuntary servitude, forced labor, labor migration, illegal migration, commercial sexual exploitation, prostitution, sex tourism, forced marriage, child labor, debt bondage, peonage, and child soldiering. Also use appropriate Subject and Country TAGS. (Action: G/TIP)
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KUNR: UN Reform
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Effective from November 1995

Use on all documents dealing with all efforts to reform and restructure the United Nations. Some of the reforms are: the UN budget and/or ceiling, security council expansion, managerial improvements, and strengthening the role of the UN. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: IO)
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KWBG: West Bank and Gaza
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Effective from December 1993 (Revised April 2000)

Use on all documents dealing with the implementation of the Israeli-PLO Declaration of Principles, including Palestinian interim self-rule, economic development and development assistance to the Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza. Also, use for Israeli-PLO negotiations on implementing the agreement and political developments in the West Bank and Gaza including elections for a Palestinian Council. Also use the appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: NEA/IPA)
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KWMN: Women Issues
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Effective from June 1995

Use on all documents relating to the Fourth World Conference on Women and any future World Conferences on Women. Also use this TAGS on issues concerning women’s human rights, women’s political participation, women-in-development, and any discussions of women in the United Nations or any other international organizations. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: G/CS, IO, and DRL)
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MARR MILITARY AND DEFENSE ARRANGEMENTS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Efforts to establish and maintain collective security or other international military cooperation. (Replaces RCHB file category: DEF)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Air Defense
* Air Forces
* Alliance
* Armed Forces
* Artillery
* CFE
* Collective Security
* DECA
* DMZ
* Emergency Evacuation
* Ground Forces
* Home Porting
* Host Government
* Intelligence Assessment
* Landing Rights
* Lease
* Military Advisor
* Military Agreement
* Military Base
* Military Cooperation
* Military Exercise
* Military Personnel
* Military Plan
* Military Visit
* Minesweeping
* Monitoring
* National Security
* Naval Forces
* Overflight Clearance
* Peace Plan
* Peacekeeping Forces
* Refueling
* Security Assessment
* Ship Clearance
* Ship Movement
* SOFA
* Tracking Station
* Troop Contribution
* Troop Deployment
* Troop Reduction
* Troop Withdrawal
* Truce Observer
* Weapons Deployment
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MASS MILITARY ASSISTANCE AND SALES
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The Govemment to Govemment transfer, sale, or loan of military equipment, advisers, or services. (Replaces RCHB file categories DEF, FT)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Airlift
* Arms
* Artillery
* AWACS
* Bomber Aircraft
* CAT
* Congressional Presentation
* Credit
* Debt
* Debt Repayment
* Diversion
* Donor
* Economic Support Fund
* Fighter Aircraft
* FMS
* Guidance System
* Helicopter
* IMET
* Loan
* Maintenance
* MAP
* Military Adviser
* Military Agreement
* Military Aircraft
* Military Assistance
* Military Procurement
* Military Training
* Military Vehicle
* Missile
* Reexport
* Salvage
* Spare Parts
* Surplus Weapons Disposal
* Technical Assistance
* Technology Transfer
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MCAP MILITARY CAPABILITIES
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Effective from March 1973 to June 1974 (Revised January 1983)

The nonnuclear offensive and defensive ability of the military establishment of a nation or international organization. (Replaces RCHB file category: DEF)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Advanced Weaponry
* Air Defense
* Air Forces
* Armed Forces
* Arms
* Artillery
* AWACS
* Biological Warfare
* Biological Weapon
* Biological Weapon Control
* Bomber Aircraft
* Burden sharing
* Cargo Aircraft
* Chemical Warfare
* Chemical Weapon
* Chemical Weapon
* Control Civil Defense
* Coast Guard
* Conscription
* Contingency Plan
* Conventional Weapon
* Conventional Weapon
* Control Court Martial
* Defense Industry
* Demobilization
* Fighter Aircraft
* Ground Forces
* Guidance System
* Helicopter
* Infrastructure
* Intelligence Assessment
* Landing Rights
* Logistics
* Military Aircraft
* Military Balance
* Military Budget
* Military Buildup
* Military Capability
* Military Communication
* Military Equipment
* Military Exercise
* Military Leader
* Military Personnel
* Military Plan
* Military Reserve
* Missile
* Mobilization
* National Guard
* Naval Forces
* Naval Ship
* Ordnance
* Radar
* RDF
* Security Assessment
* Strategic Plan
* Submarine
* Troop Deployment
* Troop Level
* Troop Reduction
* Troop Withdrawal
* Warhead
* Warning System
* Weapons Deployment
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MNUC MILITARY NUCLEAR APPLICATIONS
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Effective from June 1974 (Revised January 1983)

The development and use of nuclear technology for military purposes. (Replaces RCHB file categories: AE, DEF)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Advanced Weaponry
* Antinuclear
* Arms
* Artillery
* Counterforce
* Decontamination
* Delivery Vehicle
* Fissionable Material
* Guidance System
* INF
* LRTNF
* Military Capability
* Missile
* Missile Site
* Monitoring
* Nuclear Contamination
* Nuclear Powered Ship
* Nuclear Safeguard
* Nuclear Test
* Nuclear Weapon
* Nuclear Weapon Control
* Nuclear Winter
* Plutonium
* Radiation
* Radioactive Material
* Radioactive Material Transfer
* Radioactive Waste Disposal
* Radioactive Waste Management
* Spent Fuel
* Strategic Plan
* Troop Deployment
* Troop Withdrawal
* Warhead
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MOPS MILITARY OPERATIONS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Declared or undeclared war involving two or more nations. (Replaces RCHB file categories: DEF, POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Advanced Weaponry
* Aggression
* Air Alert
* Air Forces
* Amnesty
* Armed Forces
* Artillery
* Assault
* Atrocity
* Biological Warfare
* Biological Weapon
* Biological Weapon Control
* Blockade
* Bombing
* Casualty
* Ceasefire
* Chemical Warfare
* Chemical Weapon
* Chemical Weapon Control
* Combat
* Concentration Camp
* CONTRA
* Conventional Weapon
* Conventional Weapon Control
* DMZ
* Emergency Evacuation
* Escalation
* Explosives
* Ground Forces
* Guerrilla
* Intelligence Assessment
* Intervention
* Invasion
* KIA
* Landing Rights
* Martial Law
* Massacre
* MIA
* Military Balance
* Military Buildup
* Military Plan
* Minesweeping
* Naval Forces
* No Fly Zone
* Nuclear Weapon
* Nuclear Weapon Control
* Occupied Area
* Peace Plan
* POW
* Repatriation
* Reprisal
* Rescue
* Sabotage
* Ship Movement
* Surrender
* Threat
* Troop Deployment
* Troop Level
* Troop Reduction
* Troop Withdrawal
* War
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ODIP U.S. DIPLOMATIC REPRESENTATION
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Effective from January 1983

Official representational and ceremonial activities of U.S. diplomats and U.S. Government officials; includes all aspects of privileges and immunities. Use for ceremonial activities hosted by U.S. officials. (Replaces RCHB file categories: PER, POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Accreditation
* Agrement
* Ambassador
* Ambassador Designate
* Anniversary
* Assault
* Attache
* Ceremonial Representation
* Credentials Presentation
* Diplomat
* Diplomatic Consular List
* Diplomatic Privileges
* Drivers License
* Funeral
* Gift
* Guest List
* Honorary Consul
* Invitation
* Personnel Conduct
* Real Property
* Social Reception
* Tax Exemption
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OEXC EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL
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EXCHANGE OPERATIONS

Effective from March 1973 (Revised April 2000)

The administration and operation of educational and cultural exchange programs. (Replaces RCHB file category: EDX)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* American Studies
* Artist
* Athlete
* Business for Russia Program
* Citizen Exchanges
* College and University Affiliation Program
* Community
* Connections
* Creative Arts Exchanges
* Cultural Exchange
* Cultural Heritage
* Cultural Property
* Cultural Specialists (Aculspecs)
* Educational Exchange
* EFL Fellows
* ETF Fellows
* Exchange Program
* Designation Festival Fund
* Film Programs
* FLEX Program
* Foreign Leader Program
* Fulbright Alumni Association
* Fulbright American Studies Institutes
* Fulbright Commissions
* Fulbright Junior Staff Development Program (JSD)
* Fulbright Scholar in Residence Program
* Fulbright Scholar Program
* Fulbright Student Program
* Fulbright Teachers Exchange Grant
* Humphrey Program
* International Visitor Program
* J Visa Program
* J William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board
* Jazz Ambassadors
* Nomination
* Performing Arts Calendar
* Ron Brown Fellowship Program
* Scientist
* Student
* Student Advising
* Study of the US
* Teacher
* The Film Service
* U.S. Artists Abroad
* Voluntary Visitor Program
* Youth Exchanges
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OFDP FOREIGN DIPLOMATS AND FOREIGN MISSIONS
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Effective from January 1983

Administrative, representational, and ceremonial matters related to non-U.S. diplomatic personnel and foreign missions; includes all aspects of privileges and immunities. Use for ceremonial activities hosted by non-U.S. diplomats. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Accreditation
* Ambassador
* Ambassador Designate
* Assault
* Attache
* Building Design
* Ceremonial Representation
* Consul
* Consulate
* Credentials Presentation
* Diplomat
* Diplomatic Consular List
* Diplomatic Privileges
* Drivers License
* Embassy
* Envoy
* Funeral
* Gift
* Guest List
* Honorary Consul
* Invitation
* NOB
* Office Closure
* Office Establishment
* Personnel Appointment
* Personnel Conduct
* Personnel Resignation
* Personnel Separation
* Post Closing
* Post Opening
* Real Property
* Recall
* Social Reception
* Staffing
* Tax Exemption
* Third Country Counterparts
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OIIP INTERNATIONAL INFORMATION PROGRAMS
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Effective from October 1999

Administrative and operational aspects of international information programs, products, and services that increase international support for U.S. policies and understanding of U.S. society.

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Advance Documents Service
* Article Alert
* Book Donations
* Book Fairs
* Book Reprints
* Book Translations
* Books and Documents List
* Computer
* Cooperative Agreements
* Copyright
* Design Services
* DVC
* Electronic Journal
* Grant
* Graphic Design
* I-Bucks
* IRC
* IRO
* Listserv
* Paper Shows
* PDQ
* Photo Coverage
* Photo Rights
* Photo Requests
* Public Diplomacy
* Publication
* Reference Requests
* Speaker
* Technology Partnerships
* Teleconference
* Translation Requests
* Washington File
* Websites
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OPDC DIPLOMATIC CORRESPONDENCE
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Effective from January 1983

Correspondence and ceremonial messages between prominent leaders and principal officers. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Acknowledgment
* Anniversary
* Appreciation Message
* Commemorative Message
* Condolence Message
* Congratulatory Message
* Invitation
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OPRC PUBLIC RELATIONS AND CORRESPONDENCE
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Effective from January 1983

Correspondence to and from the public commenting on U.S. policy and foreign incidents, requesting information and speaking engagements, and any other public relations activities. This TAGS includes routine constituent's correspondence such as employment opportunities, requests for photographs, autographs, etc. Also includes press summaries and press conferences, public opinion polls, and the administrative arrangements for press conferences. (Replaces RCHB file category: PR)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Accreditation
* Authentication
* Autograph
* Constituents Mail
* Employment
* Interview
* Invitation
* Journalist
* Photo Request
* Photograph
* Poll
* Press Relations
* Public Diplomacy
* Public Information Publication
* Speaker
* Translation
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OREP U.S. CONGRESSIONAL TRAVEL
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Administrative and operational aspects of travel by Congressmen, congressional staffers, and delegations. (Replaces RCHB file category: LEG)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Accommodation
* Arrival Notice
* Arrival Speech
* CODEL
* Departure Notice
* Departure Speech
* Itinerary
* Passenger Manifest
* Protective Security
* Staffdel
* Support Services
* Travel Advisory
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OSCI SCIENCE GRANTS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The administration of grants and disbursal of funds of U.S. Government sponsored research programs. (Replaces RCHB file category: SCI)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Foreign Currency
* Grant
* Science Grant
* Scientific Exchange
* Scientist
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OTRA TRAVEL
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Routine and operational aspects of travel and visits by other than prominent individuals and Congressmen. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL, TP, TRV)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Accommodation
* Arrival Notice
* Arrival Speech
* Businessmen
* Departure Notice
* Departure Speech
* Dependent
* Itinerary
* Journalist
* Official Travel
* Scientific Visit
* Support Services
* Trade Visit
* Travel Advisory
* Travel Locator Messages
* Travel Orders
* Travel Report
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OVIP VISITS AND TRAVEL OF PROMINENT INDIVIDUALS AND LEADERS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The administrative and operational aspects of visits or travel of U.S. and foreign leaders and prominent individuals. Use for assistant secretary level and above or foreign equivalent. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Accommodation
* Arrival Notice
* Arrival Speech
* Departure Notice
* Departure Speech
* Envoy
* Hotel
* Itinerary
* Passenger Manifest
* Protection Technical Services
* Protective Security
* Secretarys Detail
* Support Services
* Trade Visit
* Travel Advisory
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PARM ARMS CONTROLS AND DISARMAMENT
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Efforts by governments to control the acquisition, development, and production of nuclear, biological, chemical, and other advanced weaponry. Also includes the control of efforts by countries to develop nuclear capabilities. (Replaces RCHB file categories: DEF, FT, POL, STR)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* ABM Treaty
* Advance Notification
* Advanced Weaponry
* Aerial Inspection
* Antinuclear
* Arms
* Arms Buildup
* Arms Control
* Arms Control Agreement
* Arms Control Impact Statement
* Arms Talks
* Arms Traffic
* Associated Measures
* Biological Warfare Convention
* Biological Weapon
* Biological Weapon Control
* CDE
* Chemical Weapon
* Chemical Weapon Control
* CNEA
* Compliance
* Confidence Building Measures
* Constraints
* Consultation
* Conventional Weapon
* Conventional Weapon Control
* Conventional Weapon Freeze
* Cooperative Measures
* Counterforce
* Counting Rule
* CST
* CTB
* Deterrence
* Disarmament
* Diversion
* East West Relations
* Electronic Weapons Systems
* Emerging Technologies
* ENMOD
* Entry Exit Points
* Fissionable Material
* Hazardous Waste Disposal
* Hotline
* Implementation
* INF
* IOZP
* Laser Fusion
* Launchers
* Limited Test Ban Treaty
* LRTNF
* Military Budget Reduction
* Military Expenditures
* Missile
* Monitoring
* Moratorium
* Napalm
* National Guidelines Area
* No First Use
* Nonproliferation
* Nonuse of Force
* NPT
* NRR
* NTEM
* NTM
* Nuclear Agreements
* Nuclear Capability
* Nuclear Enrichment Process
* Nuclear Equipment
* Nuclear Free Zone
* Nuclear Material
* Nuclear Proliferation
* Nuclear Reactor
* Nuclear Technical Assistance
* Nuclear Technology
* Nuclear Weapon
* Nuclear Weapon Control
* Nuclear Weapon Free Zone
* Nuclear Weapon Freeze
* Particle Beam
* Peace Movement
* Plutonium
* Political Concession
* Radioactive Material
* Radioactive Material Transfer
* Radioactive Waste Disposal
* SCC
* SDI
* Simulations
* SNEC
* Spent Fuel
* START
* Stockpile
* Strategic Policy
* Technology Transfer
* Telemetry
* Tlatelolco Treaty
* Troop Level
* TTBT
* Unconventional Weapon
* Verification
* Warhead
* Weapon Destruction
* Weapon Systems Deactivation
* Weapons Deployment
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PBTS NATIONAL BOUNDARIES, TERRITORIES, AND SOVEREIGNTY
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Effective from January 1983

A territory over which dominion is exercised. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Air Alert
* Airspace
* Annexation
* Arbitration
* Archipelago
* Border Control
* Border Crossing
* Border Dispute
* Border Incident
* Boundary
* Boundary Claim
* Boundary Determination
* Canal
* Cession
* Coast Guard
* Continental Shelf
* Court Decision
* Dependency
* Dispute Settlement
* Island
* Island Claim
* Land Settlement
* Landlocked Country
* Maritime Boundary
* Mediation
* Occupied Area
* Overflight
* Piracy
* Port
* Port Access
* Province
* River
* Seabed
* Ship Detention
* Sovereignty
* Strait
* Survey
* Territorial Claim
* Territorial Reversion
* Territorial Sea Limit
* Territorial Unification
* Territorial Waters
* Trust Territory
* Water Boundary Agreement
* Water Boundary Claim
* West Bank
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PGOV INTERNAL GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised June 1983)

The form, structure, and organization of local, provincial, and national governments. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Absentee Ballot
* Administration of Justice
* Alliance
* Antigovernment
* Arbitration
* Berlin Access
* Berlin Wall
* Cabinet
* Cabinet Meeting
* Campaign
* Candidacy Support
* Candidate
* Charter
* Church State Relations
* Coalition Government
* Colonialism
* Communism
* Confederation
* Constitution
* Constitutional Law
* Corruption
* Court
* Court Decision
* Death
* Democracy
* Dictatorship
* Election
* Election Forecast
* Election Irregularities
* Election Law
* Election Observer
* Election Reform
* Election Results
* Extremist
* Federation
* First Lady
* Glasnost
* Government Agency
* Government Budget
* Government Media Relations
* Government Official
* Government Reform
* Governor
* Impeachment
* Inauguration
* Influence
* Infrastructure
* Interim Government
* Judicial Reform
* Judiciary
* Junta
* King
* Legislation
* Legislator
* Legislature
* Martial Law
* Mayor
* Minister
* Minority
* Municipal
* Nationalism
* Opposition
* Opposition Party
* Party Faction
* Party Leader
* Party Line
* Party Meeting
* Party Stability
* Party Strength
* Party Unity
* Patronage
* Perestroyka
* Political Adviser
* Political Concession
* Political Cooperation
* Political Crisis
* Political Leader
* Political Military Relations
* Political Party
* Political Trend
* Poll
* President
* Prime Minister
* Progovernment
* Province
* Queen
* Reconciliation
* Referendum
* Reorganization
* Resignation from Office
* Reunification
* Royal Family
* Ruling Party
* Self Government
* Socialism
* Special Interest Group
* State of the Union Message
* Succession
* Tenure of Office
* Totalitarian
* Trial
* Trust
* Territory
* Veto
* Vice President
* Voting
* Voting Rights
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PHSA HIGH SEAS AFFAIRS
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Effective from January 1983

Activities on the high seas, outside a country's national jurisdiction. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Continental Shelf
* Dispute Settlement
* Exclusive
* Economic Zone
* Fishing Limit
* Fishing Rights
* Freedom of Navigation
* Hazardous Cargo
* Innocent Passage
* International Waters
* LOS
* Marine Mammal
* Marine Safety
* Marine Transportation
* Maritime Agreement
* Merchant Ship
* Minesweeping
* Natural Resources
* Ocean Dumping
* Piracy
* Seabed
* Seabed Mining
* Ship Accident
* Ship Detention
* Ship Movement
* Strait
* Territorial Sea Limit
* Territorial Waters
* Transit Passage
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PHUM HUMAN RIGHTS
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Effective from January 1985

The violation of rights attributable to human beings. (Replaces RCHB file categories: POL, SOC)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Abuse
* Amnesty
* Antisemitic
* Apartheid
* Asylum
* Asylum Request
* Capital Punishment
* Childrens Rights
* Civil Rights
* Concentration Camp
* Court Decision
* Death Squad
* Deportation
* Detainee
* Detection Equipment
* Detention Development Rights
* Discrimination
* Economic Rights
* Emigration
* Emigration Control
* Ethnic Group
* EVD
* Execution
* Exile
* Family
* Forced Labor
* Harassment
* Human Rights
* Humane
* Imprisonment
* Indigenous Peoples
* Individual Rights
* Internal Exile
* Internee
* Mass Migration
* Massacre
* Minority
* Minority Rights
* Missing Person
* Mistreatment
* Murder
* Persecution
* Police Equipment
* Political Disappearance
* Political Prisoner
* Political Repression
* Political Rights
* Poverty
* Prisoner
* Prisoner Release
* Prisoner Welfare
* Proselytize
* Psychiatric Abuse
* Religion
* Religious Group
* Returnees
* Rights of Peoples
* Security Forces
* Sponsorship
* Torture
* Walk In Procedures
* Women
* Womens Rights
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PINR INTELLIGENCE
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The gathering and reporting of intelligence information, including biographic and background data. (Replaces RCHB file categories: INT, POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Aerial Reconnaissance
* Biographic Information
* Contacts
* Counterintelligence
* Covert Operations
* Disinformation
* Espionage
* Film
* Humint Collection Plan
* Information Security
* Intelligence Assessment
* Intelligence Collection
* Intelligence Services
* Maps
* Monitoring
* Olive Harvest
* PLPPR
* Remote Sensing
* Satellite
* Ship Movement
* Surveillance Aircraft
* Tracking Station
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PINS NATIONAL SECURITY
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

A regime's stability, control, or efforts to maintain itself in power, as well as activities and efforts to disrupt or overthrow the established regime by other than normal political activity. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Amnesty
* Armed Forces
* Arms
* Assassination
* Assault
* Atrocity
* Censorship
* Church State Relations
* Civil War
* Clandestine Broadcast
* Community Relations
* Concentration Camp
* Contingency Plan
* CONTRA
* Counterinsurgency
* Coup
* Court Decision
* Court Martial
* Death Squad
* Defector
* Demobilization
* Detention
* Dissident
* Emigration
* Emigration Control
* Escalation
* Ethnic Group
* Execution
* Exile
* Exiled Government
* Exit Permit
* Expulsion
* Extremist
* General Strike
* Guerrilla
* Harassment
* Hostility
* Hunger Strike
* Impeachment
* Infiltration
* Insurgency
* Intelligence Assessment
* Internal Control
* Intervention
* Land Reform
* Law Enforcement
* Liberation Front
* Martial Law
* Massacre
* Mercenary
* Minority
* Missing Person
* National Security
* Occupied Area
* Persona Non Grata
* Plot
* Police Force
* Police Investigation
* Political Assessment
* Political Crisis
* Political Military Relations
* Political Prisoner
* Political Settlement
* Political Stability
* Political Trend
* Prisoner Release
* Propaganda
* Property Protection
* Religious Group
* Repression
* Reprisal
* Riot
* Riot Control
* Sabotage
* Seizure
* Surrender
* Threat
* Travel Document
* Travel Restriction
* Treason
* Troop Deployment
* Troop Withdrawal
* Violence
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PREF REFUGEES
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Effective from January 1985 (Revised March 1995)

People who move across borders because of danger to life or fear of persecution. (Replaces RCHB file category: REF)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Admissions
* Allocation
* Asylum Policy
* Early Warning
* Emergency Response
* ESLCO
* Family Reunification
* Humanitarian Assistance
* Internally Displaced Persons
* Letter of Introduction
* ODP
* Prevention
* Refugee Camp
* Refugee Protection
* Refugee Relief
* Refugee Resettlement
* Refugee Settlement
* Refugee Status
* Repatriation
* Safe Country of Origin and Transit
* Safe Haven
* Sponsorship
* Temporary Protection
* VOLAG
* Volunteers
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PREL EXTERNAL POLITICAL RELATIONS
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Effective from January 1983

The political relations between countries, international or regional organizations both bilateral and multilateral, that assess intentions, objectives, plans, or possible courses of interaction. (Replaces RCHB file category: CSM, POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Alliance
* Ambassador
* Amity
* Antiamerican
* Anticommunism
* Antisoviet
* Bilateral Cooperation
* CBI
* Cold War
* Commitment
* Condemnation
* Consular Service
* Demarche
* Detente
* Deterrence
* Diplomatic Protest
* East West Relations
* Embassy Closing
* Embassy Opening
* Expulsion
* Extradition Treaty
* Foreign Commitment
* Foreign Relations
* Front Line States
* Government Reaction
* Hegemony
* Industrialized Nation
* Influence
* International Organization
* Intervention
* LDC
* Lobbying
* NAM
* National Security
* Neutrality
* No Fly Zone
* Nonaggression
* Nonaligned Nations
* Nonparticipation
* North South Dialogue
* Open Skies Treaty
* Opposition
* Participation
* Peace
* Peace Plan
* Persona Non Grata
* Political Concession
* Political Cooperation
* Political Initiative
* Political Settlement
* Political Trend
* Prisoner Exchange
* Prisoner Transfer
* Proamerican
* Procommunism
* Prosoviet
* Prowest
* Public Relations
* Reciprocity
* Recognition
* Reconciliation
* Regional Organization
* Relations Establishment
* Relations Interruption
* Reprisal
* Sanction
* Secession
* Signatory
* Sister City
* Third Country Representation
* Third World
* Threat
* War Claims
* West Bank
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PROP PROPAGANDA AND PSYCHOLOGICAL OPERATIONS
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Effective from June 1974 (Revised January 1983)

The spreading of ideology, information, or rumor for the purpose of supporting or defaming nations, institutions, causes, peoples, or persons. (Replaces RCHB file categories: CSM, CUL, INF, MP, POL, PPB, RAD, TV)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Active Measures
* Antiamerican
* Anticommunism
* Antinuclear
* Antisoviet
* Brain Drain
* Brainwashing
* Broadcasting
* Campaign
* Censorship
* Clandestine Broadcast
* Disinformation
* Frequency Interference
* Harassment
* Influence
* Jamming
* Lobbying
* Proamerican
* Procommunism
* Propaganda
* Prosoviet
* Prowest
* Public Disclosure
* Public Information
* Public Relations
* Publication
* Repression
* Slander
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PTER TERRORISTS AND TERRORISM
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Effective from March 1981 (Revised January 1983)

All aspects of terrorism which transcend national boundaries due to the nationality of the perpetrator, victim, place, or the incident. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Acts of Terrorists
* Antiterrorism Measures
* Antiterrorist Forces
* Assassination
* Assault
* Bomb Threat
* Bombing
* Casualty
* Hijacking
* Hostage
* Hostility
* Infiltration
* Kidnapping
* Kidnapping Threat
* Mission Takeover
* Piracy
* Plot
* Proterrorism
* Rescue
* Sabotage
* Small Arms
* Surrender
* Terrorism
* Terrorist Activities
* Threat
* Threat Assessment
* Violence
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SCUL CULTURAL AFFAIRS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised April 2000)

Any part or totality of a nation's behavior patterns, arts, beliefs, institutions, or sociology. (Replaces RCHB file categories: CUL, EDU, MP, PPB, SOC)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* American Studies
* Anthropology
* Archaeology
* Artifact
* Artist
* Athlete
* Business for Russia Program
* Citizen Exchanges
* College and University Affiliation Program
* Commemorative Celebration
* Community Connections
* Creative Arts Exchanges
* Cultural Exchange
* Cultural Heritage
* Cultural Presentation
* Cultural Property
* Cultural Specialists (Aculspecs)
* Education
* Educational Exchange
* EFL Fellows
* ETF Fellows
* Ethnic Group
* Excavation
* Exchange Program Designation
* Exhibit
* Festival Fund
* Film Programs
* Fine Arts
* FLEX Program
* Fulbright Alumni Association
* Fulbright American Studies Institutes
* Fulbright Commissions
* Fulbright Junior Staff Development Program (JSD)
* Fulbright Scholar Program
* Fulbright Scholar in Residence Program
* Fulbright Student Program
* Fulbright Teachers Exchange
* History
* Holiday
* Humphrey Program
* Intellectual Property
* Intellectual Property Rights
* International Visitor Program
* J Visa Program
* J William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board
* Jazz Ambassadors
* Language
* Library
* Magazine
* Memorial
* Missionary
* Museum
* National Flag
* Newspaper
* Olympics
* Performing Arts Calendar
* Piracy
* Place of Worship
* Pope
* Publication
* Religion
* Religious Group
* Religious Leader
* Ron Brown Fellowship Program
* School
* Social Custom
* Social Reform
* Sports
* Student
* Student Advising
* Study of the US
* Teacher
* The Film Service
* University
* US Artists Abroad
* Voluntary Visitor Program
* Women
* Youth
* Youth Exchanges
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SENV ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The preservation, deterioration, and conservation of natural and animal resources, the air, water, land, and space environments. (Replaces RCHB file categories: AGR, CUL, E, HLTH, INCO, OS, SOC)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Acid Rain
* Air Pollution
* Animal Conservation
* Animal Hides
* Atmosphere
* Biodiversity
* CITES
* Crop
* Destruction
* Dam
* Desertification
* Drought
* Earthquake
* Ecology
* Endangered Species
* Environment
* Erosion
* Exploitation
* Famine
* Fire
* Fish
* Flood
* Flora
* Forestry
* Fungicide
* Habitat
* Hazardous Waste Disposal
* Herbicide
* Industrial Waste Disposal
* Insect
* Land Conservation
* Marine
* Mammal
* Migratory Animals
* Monsoon
* National Park
* Natural Disaster
* Natural Resources
* Noise Pollution
* Nuclear Contamination
* Nuclear Winter
* Ocean Dumping
* Oil Spill
* Ozone
* Pest Control
* Pesticide
* Pollution Control
* Preservation
* Rainfall
* Seabed
* Sewage
* Sewage System
* Sludge
* Snowfall
* Soil
* Soil Pollution
* Species Protection
* Storm
* Tidal Wave
* Transboundary Pollution
* Tropical Forest
* Volcanic Eruption
* Waste
* Waste Disposal
* Water
* Water Analysis
* Water Conservation
* Water Pollution
* Water Supply System
* Weather
* Whales
* Wildlife
* Yellow Rain
* Zoo
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SMIG MIGRATION
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Effective from March 1995

The legal or illegal movement of people across borders, border control, and the treatment of aliens by receiving states. (Replaces RCHB file category: REF)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Alien Interdiction
* Border Control
* Cross Border Migration
* Economic Migration
* Emigration
* Environmental Migration
* Family Reunification
* Illegal Migration
* Immigration
* Labor Migration
* Migration
* Migration and Development Policy
* Nationality and Citizenship
* Readmission Agreements
* Remittances
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SNAR NARCOTICS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 2008)

The illegal production, distribution, and use of narcotic drugs. (Replaces RCHB file categories: INCO, SOC)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Aircraft Registry
* Cocaine
* Crop Destruction
* Crop Substitution
* Crops
* Customs Agreement
* Customs Inspection
* Customs Regulation
* Customs Seizure
* Demand Reduction
* Detection
* Equipment
* Eradication
* Exhibit
* Foreigners
* Hashish
* Herbicide
* Heroin
* Illicit
* Immigration
* Interdiction
* Law Enforcement
* Legal
* Marijuana
* Money Laundering
* Morphine
* Narcotics
* Narcotics Abuse
* Narcotics Control
* Narcotics Detection
* Narcotics Seizure
* Narcotics Traffic
* Opium
* Patrol Boat
* Psychotropic Drugs
* Seizure
* Ship Registry
* Smuggling
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SOCI SOCIAL CONDITIONS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The conditions and factors that affect the social welfare of a community. (Replaces RCHB file category: HLTH, SOC)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Abortion
* Administration of Justice
* Adoption
* AIDS
* Birth Rate
* Black Market
* Census
* Child
* Custody
* Children
* Civil Disobedience
* Community Relations
* Concentration Camp
* Consumer Protection
* Crime
* Crime Control
* Cult
* Demography
* Disease
* Disease Control
* Divorce
* Educational Reform
* Elderly
* Epidemic
* Family
* Family Planning
* Food
* Fugitive
* Genocide
* Glasnost
* Health
* Housing
* Housing Shortage
* Humanitarian Assistance
* Hunger Strike
* Illegal Alien
* Immigrant
* Immigration Control
* Infant
* Infrastructure
* Inoculation
* Insurance
* Law Enforcement
* Life Expectancy
* Marriage
* Medical Care
* Medical Facility
* Mental Health
* Minority
* Modernization
* Mortality Rate
* Murder
* Penal System
* Police Force
* Police Investigation
* Population
* Population Growth
* Pornography
* Prison
* Prisoner
* Prisoner Release
* Prisoner Transfer
* Prisoner Welfare
* Prostitution
* Public Safety
* Public Transportation
* Public Welfare
* Quarantine
* Recall
* Reform
* Rehabilitation
* Riot
* Riot Control
* Rural Area
* Sanitation
* Sewage
* Sewage System
* Sex Ratio
* Sexual Crime
* Sexual Harassment
* Social Development
* Social Reform
* Social Security
* Social Service
* Social Trend
* Special Interest Group
* Standard of Living
* Sterilization
* Theft
* Urban Area
* Violence
* Volunteers
* Water Supply System
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TBIO BIOLOGICAL AND MEDICAL SCIENCE
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The anatomy, physiology, chemistry, and psychology that affect living organisms and the mechanisms of their expression. (Replaces RCHB file categories: HLTH, SCI)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* AIDS
* Animals
* Biology
* Biotechnology
* Chemistry
* Disease
* Disease Control
* Eradication
* Food
* Genetic Engineering
* Hormones
* Intellectual Property
* Intellectual Property Rights
* Laboratory Equipment
* Medical Science
* Nuclear Contamination
* Parapsychology
* Pest Control
* Pharmaceuticals
* Quarantine
* Research & Development
* S & T Agreement
* S & T Cooperation
* S & T Development
* STRIDE Technology
* Technology
* Transfer
* Vaccine
* Zoology
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TPHY PHYSICAL SCIENCES
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Research and development in any of the physical sciences. (Replaces RCHB file category: SCI)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Atmosphere
* Chemistry
* Geodesy
* Geology
* Hydrology
* Intellectual Property
* Intellectual Property Rights
* Laboratory Equipment
* Maps
* Materials Science
* Meteorology
* Metrology
* Microwave
* Minerology
* Ocean Drilling
* Oceanography
* Physics
* Research & Development
* Research Vessel
* S & T Agreement
* S & T Cooperation
* S & T Development
* Satellite
* Scientific Cooperation
* Scientific Visit
* Seismology
* STRIDE
* Survey
* Technology
* Technology Transfer
* Volcanology
* Weather
* Weather Station
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TRGY ENERGY TECHNOLOGY
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Effective from July 1980 (Revised January 1983)

Research and development of energy sources. (Replaces RCHB file categories: AE, DEF, FSE, PET, SCI)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Electric Energy
* Energy Conservation
* Exploration
* Fissionable Material
* Fuel
* Geothermal Energy
* Hazardous Waste Disposal
* Hydroelectric Energy
* Intellectual Property
* Intellectual Property Rights
* Laboratory Equipment
* Magnetic
* Nuclear Accident
* Nuclear Contamination
* Nuclear Energy
* Nuclear Reactor
* Nuclear Safeguard
* Nuclear Test
* Petroleum
* PUNE
* Radiation
* Radioactive Material
* Radioactive Material Transfer
* Radioactive Waste Disposal
* Research & Development
* S & T Agreement
* S & T Cooperation
* S & T Development
* Solar Energy
* Spent Fuel
* SSC
* STRIDE
* Synthetic Fuel
* Technology
* Technology Transfer
* Thermal Energy
* Transmitters
* Wind Energy
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TSPA SPACE ACTIVITIES
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Research and development leading to and resulting in the exploration and utilization of outer space. (Replaces RCHB file categories: DEF, SP, TEL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Astronaut
* Astronomy
* Communications Satellite
* Direct Broadcasting Satellite
* ELV
* Exploration
* Geostationary Satellite Orbit
* High Technology Equipment
* Intellectual Property
* Intellectual Property Rights
* Landing Rights
* Navigational Aid
* Orbit
* Outer Space
* Outer Space Commercialization
* Peaceful Use of Outer Space
* Reentry
* Research & Development
* S & T Agreement
* S & T Cooperation
* S & T Development
* Salvage
* Satellite
* Scientific Cooperation
* Space Agreement
* Space Fragment
* Space Law
* Space Liability
* Space Program
* Space Station
* Spacecraft
* Spacecraft Recovery
* Spaceflight
* STRIDE
* Technology
* Technology Transfer
* Telecommunication
* Tracking Station
* UFO
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08SANSALVADOR855REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING OF SALVADORAN
[...] This cable contains an action request. Please see paragraph two. 2. Post requests Department review of the human rights records of the following Salvadoran Military personnel slated to participate in an Advance Language Instructor's Course at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, TX beginni [...]
2008-07-16 16:56:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIEDES KJUS PHUM PINR
08SANSALVADOR856REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING OF SQADORAN
[...] This cable contains an action request. Please see paragraph two. 2. Post requests Department review of the human rights records of the following Salvadoran Military personnel slated to participate in a Humanitarian Exercise in Puerto Castilla, Honduras beginning August 16, 2008. RAMOS RI [...]
2008-07-16 16:57:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIEDES KJUS PHUM PINR
08SANSALVADOR862NEW MINISTER OF ECONOMY FOCUSED ON DOMESTIC ISSUES
[...] (SBU) Summary. New Minister of Economy Ricardo Esmahan D'Aubuisson plans to focus primarily on domestic issues, including small and medium enterprise development, energy, and hydrocarbons during his year in office. He does not plan to play an active role in treaty negotiations with the Europea [...]
2008-07-18 13:59:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON PGOV PINR ETRD ES
08SANSALVADOR868REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING OF SALVADORAN
[...] This cable contains an action request. Please see paragraph two. 2. Post requests Department review of the human rights records of the following Salvadoran Military personnel slated to participate in a Peacekeeping Course in Coban, Guatemala beginning August 1, 2008. OPORTO, JOSE DANIEL [...]
2008-07-21 22:02:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIEDES KJUS PHUM PINR
08SANSALVADOR875REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING OF SALVADORAN
[...] This cable contains an action request. Please see paragraph two. 2. Post requests Department review of the human rights records of the following Salvadoran Military personnel slated to participate in a Peacekeeping Instructor's Course in Creonpaz, Guatemala beginning August 5, 2008. Mont [...]
2008-07-24 16:20:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIEDES KJUS PHUM PINR
08SANSALVADOR883REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING OF SALVADORAN
[...] This cable contains an action request. Please see paragraph two. 2. Post requests Department review of the human rights records of the following Salvadoran Military personnel slated to participate in a Basic Public Affairs Course at the Defense Information School in Fort Mead, Maryland begi [...]
2008-07-25 20:38:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIEDES KJUS PHUM PINR
08SANSALVADOR894REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING OF SALVADORAN
[...] This cable contains an action request. Please see paragraph two. 2. Post requests Department review of the human rights record of the following Salvadoran National Civilian Police Officer slated to participate in a senior executive seminar on immigration and terrorism at the George C. Mars [...]
2008-07-29 15:00:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIEDES KJUS PHUM PINR
08SANSALVADOR929REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING OF SALVADORAN
[...] This cable contains an action request. Please see paragraph two. 2. Post requests Department review of the human rights records of the following Salvadoran Military personnel slated to participate in Panamax Exercise in San Salvador, El Salvador starting August 11, 2008. RUBIO REYES, [...]
2008-08-07 17:41:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIEDES KJUS PHUM PINR
08SANSALVADOR971REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING OF SALVADORAN
[...] This cable contains an action request. Please see paragraph two. 2. Post requests Department review of the human rights records of the following Salvadoran Military personnel slated to participate in the NCO Development Course in Fort Benning, GA beginning September 17, 2008. Hernande [...]
2008-08-19 20:18:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIEDES KJUS PHUM PINR
08SANSALVADOR972REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING OF SALVADORAN
[...] This cable contains an action request. Please see paragraph two. 2. Post requests Department review of the human rights records of the following Salvadoran Military personnel slated to participate in Riverine Operations in Stennis Space Center, MS beginning December 12, 2008. Aleman M [...]
2008-08-19 20:18:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIEDES KJUS PHUM PINR
08SANSALVADOR973REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING OF SALVADORAN
[...] This cable contains an action request. Please see paragraph two. 2. Post requests Department review of the human rights records of the following Salvadoran Military personnel slated to participate in a Corrosion Control course in San Antonio, Texas beginning September 3, 2008. Fuentes [...]
2008-08-19 20:18:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIEDES KJUS PHUM PINR
08SANSALVADOR974REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING OF SALVADORAN
[...] This cable contains an action request. Please see paragraph two. 2. Post requests Department review of the human rights records of the following Salvadoran Military personnel slated to participate in a Helicopter Mechanic Course in San Antonio, TX beginning September 9, 2008. Miranda [...]
2008-08-19 20:19:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIEDES KJUS PHUM PINR
08SANSALVADOR975REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING OF SALVADORAN
[...] This cable contains an action request. Please see paragraph two. 2. Post requests Department review of the human rights records of the following Salvadoran Military personnel slated to participate in an Air Craft Maintenance Course in San Antonio, TX beginning September 23, 2008. Esco [...]
2008-08-19 20:19:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIEDES KJUS PHUM PINR
08SANTIAGO1049TERRORISM FINANCE DESIGNATION: 3 MEMBERS OF
[...] No summary [...]
2008-12-01 21:16:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN KTFN PTER ETTC PREL PINR UNSC KE ETRD CI
08SANTIAGO1063CHILE: DESIGNATION OF UNION OF GOOD
[...] No summary [...]
2008-12-05 13:51:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN KTFN PTER ETTC PREL PINR UNSC KE ETRD CI
08SANTIAGO1111CHILE: DESIGNATION OF UNION OF GOOD
[...] No summary [...]
2008-12-17 20:02:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN KTFN PTER ETTC PREL PINR UNSC KE ETRD CI
08SANTIAGO1112CHILE: U.N. DESIGNATION OF FOUR MEMBERS OF
[...] No summary [...]
2008-12-18 11:45:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN KTFN PTER ETTC PREL PINR UNSC KE ETRD CI
08SANTIAGO1132SEGPRES MINISTER: WELCOME OBAMA, POSTPONE SUMMIT
[...] (C) A key Bachelet minister says President-elect Obama has a unique opportunity to positively influence U.S.- Latin relations, with expectations in the region for change very high. The new administration's policy towards Cuba will be telling, more so than how the U.S. deals with Venezuela. Ho [...]
2008-12-22 19:50:00Embassy SantiagoCONFIDENTIALPGOV PINR PREL CI
08SANTIAGO1142CHILE: DESIGNATION OF ADDITIONAL IRANIAN ENTITIES
[...] No summary [...]
2008-12-23 19:57:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN KTFN PTER ETTC PREL PINR UNSC KE ETRD CI
08SANTIAGO118NEW INTERIOR MINISTER SEEKS HELP ON INDIGENOUS
[...] (S) Interior Minister Perez Yoma told the Ambassador February 6 that he is concerned about the potential radicalization of Chile's indigenous population, including funding from foreign terrorist groups and/or Venezuela. The GOC would like to draw on U.S. experience in addressing indigenous issues. [...]
2008-02-07 11:07:00Embassy SantiagoSECRETPGOV PINR PREL PTER SOCI CI
08SANTIAGO221CHILE'S SPOKESMAN PREFERS URIBE TO CHAVEZ
[...] (C) Summary. Government spokesman Vidal told the Ambassador the GOC considered Uribe an ally, and an alternative to Chavez in South America. This friendship made the current Colombia/Ecuador conflict "complicated" for the GOC given Chile's historical respect for the inviolability of settled [...]
2008-03-07 20:06:00Embassy SantiagoCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINR ECON ECPS CO VE EC CI
08SANTIAGO249CHILE'S "NEXT PRESIDENT" WILL PROPOSE A "NEW
[...] (C) Billionaire businessman and all-but-certain 2009 opposition presidential candidate Sebastian Pinera told the Ambassador that the center-right - led by him - has a "wonderful opportunity" to win the 2009 presidential elections, given the "incompetence and corruption" besetting the governing Conc [...]
2008-03-17 14:08:00Embassy SantiagoCONFIDENTIALPGOV PINR PREL CI
08SANTIAGO263PROMINENT OPPOSITION SENATOR PREDICTS A CROWDED
[...] (C) Senator Hernan Larrian of the UDI, the more doctrinaire of Chile's two center-right parties, told the Ambassador that the opposition to the right of the governing Concertacion center-left coalition could field up to four candidates in the 2009 presidential campaign, including two nascent c [...]
2008-03-19 17:21:00Embassy SantiagoCONFIDENTIALPGOV PINR PREL CI
08SANTIAGO271TWO TIME PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE LAVIN LIKELY TO
[...] (C) Joaquin Lavin, who narrowly lost the 1999 second round presidential election (to Ricardo Lagos),and then was bested again in the 2005 first round (by fellow Aliancista Sebastian Pinera and eventual winner Michelle Bachelet),told the Ambassador he will not run in 2009, clearing the path fo [...]
2008-03-25 18:39:00Embassy SantiagoCONFIDENTIALPGOV PINR PREL CI
08SANTIAGO293CAN SHE DUCK THE LAME TAG?: BACHELET AT MIDPOINT
[...] (C) President Michelle Bachelet marked the halfway point in her four year term on March 11, a milestone perhaps become millstone, an anniversary freighted with the weight of unmet expectations. Bachelet swept into office two years ago, Chile's first female president, promising a new style of polit [...]
2008-04-02 20:14:00Embassy SantiagoCONFIDENTIALECON ENRG PGOV PINR PREL SOCI CI
08SANTIAGO311CHILE: APPROVED HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR MANAGING
[...] Per reftel A, Embassy verifies that as of April 4, 2008, the Department of State possesses no credible evidence or information of gross human rights violations by the Chilean candidates cited in reftel B. 2. Economic and Political Counselor Juan Alsace certifies the above statement. SI [...]
2008-04-08 12:01:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MARR MASS PREL PINR CI
08SANTIAGO33BIOS ON NEW CHILEAN CABINET MEMBERS
[...] (SBU) Following is biographic information on the six new members of President Bachelet's cabinet, who were announced and sworn in January 8, 2008, as part of Bachelet's third cabinet shuffle (reftel). This message also includes biographic information on Francisco Vidal, who replaced Ricardo L [...]
2008-01-11 19:51:00Embassy SantiagoCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINR CI
08SANTIAGO330CHILE: APPROVED HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR SURFACE WARFARE
[...] Per reftel A, Embassy verifies that as of April 10, 2008, the Department of State possesses no credible evidence or information of gross human rights violations by the Chilean candidates cited in reftel B. 2. Economic and Political Counselor Juan Alsace certifies the above statement. U [...]
2008-04-11 20:48:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MARR MASS PREL PINR CI
08SANTIAGO331CHILE: APPROVED HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR TECHNOLOGIES FOR
[...] Per reftel A, Embassy verifies that as of April 10, 2008, the Department of State possesses no credible evidence or information of gross human rights violations by the Chilean candidates cited in reftel B. 2. Economic and Political Counselor Juan Alsace certifies the above statement. U [...]
2008-04-11 20:48:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MARR MASS PREL PINR CI
08SANTIAGO352CHILE: APPROVED HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR ADVANCED BOARDING
[...] Per reftel A, Embassy verifies that as of April 17, 2008, the Department of State possesses no credible evidence or information of gross human rights violations by the Chilean candidates cited in reftel B. 2. Economic and Political Counselor Juan Alsace certifies the above statement. S [...]
2008-04-18 19:17:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MARR MASS PREL PINR CI
08SANTIAGO353CHILE: APPROVED HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR INTERNATIONAL
[...] Per reftel A, Embassy verifies that as of April 17, 2008, the Department of State possesses no credible evidence or information of gross human rights violations by the Chilean candidate cited in reftel B. 2. Economic and Political Counselor Juan Alsace certifies the above statement. SI [...]
2008-04-18 19:17:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MARR MASS PREL PINR CI
08SANTIAGO354CHILE: APPROVED HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR INTELLIGENCE
[...] Per reftel A, Embassy verifies that as of April 17, 2008, the Department of State possesses no credible evidence or information of gross human rights violations by the Chilean candidate cited in reftel B. 2. Economic and Political Counselor Juan Alsace certifies the above statement. SI [...]
2008-04-18 19:17:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MARR MASS PREL PINR CI
08SANTIAGO355CHILE: APPROVED HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR INTERNATIONAL
[...] Per reftel A, Embassy verifies that as of April 17, 2008, the Department of State possesses no credible evidence or information of gross human rights violations by the Chilean candidate cited in reftel B. 2. Economic and Political Counselor Juan Alsace certifies the above statement. SI [...]
2008-04-18 19:17:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MARR MASS PREL PINR CI
08SANTIAGO356CHILE: APPROVED HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR COMMAND AND
[...] Per reftel A, Embassy verifies that as of April 17, 2008, the Department of State possesses no credible evidence or information of gross human rights violations by the Chilean candidate cited in reftel B. 2. Economic and Political Counselor Juan Alsace certifies the above statement. SI [...]
2008-04-18 19:17:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MARR MASS PREL PINR CI
08SANTIAGO477CHILE: APPROVED HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR COMPREHENSIVE
[...] Per reftel A, Embassy verifies that as of May 22, 2008, the Department of State possesses no credible evidence or information of gross human rights violations by the Chilean candidates cited in reftel B. 2. Acting Economic and Political Counselor Harry Kamian certifies the above statement [...]
2008-05-23 20:49:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MARR MASS PREL PINR CI
08SANTIAGO478CHILE: APPROVED HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR BOARDING OFFICER
[...] Per reftel A, Embassy verifies that as of May 22, 2008, the Department of State possesses no credible evidence or information of gross human rights violations by the Chilean candidate cited in reftel B. 2. Acting Economic and Political Counselor Harry Kamian certifies the above statement. [...]
2008-05-23 20:49:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MARR MASS PREL PINR CI
08SANTIAGO485CHILE: APPROVED HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S. NAVAL COMMAND
[...] Per reftel A, Embassy verifies that as of May 23, 2008, the Department of State possesses no credible evidence or information of gross human rights violations by the Chilean candidate cited in reftel B. 2. Economic and Political Counselor Juan Alsace certifies the above statement. URBA [...]
2008-05-27 19:12:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MARR MASS PREL PINR CI
08SANTIAGO486CHILE: APPROVED HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR AIRCRAFT STRUCTURE
[...] Per reftel A, Embassy verifies that as of May 23, 2008, the Department of State possesses no credible evidence or information of gross human rights violations by the Chilean candidates cited in reftel B. 2. Economic and Political Counselor Juan Alsace certifies the above statement. URB [...]
2008-05-27 19:12:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MARR MASS PREL PINR CI
08SANTIAGO489MEDIA REACTION - CHILEAN EDITORIAL ON DEMISE OF FARC LEADER
[...] On May 27, conservative, independent "La Tercera," (circ. 129,000) carried an editorial entitled "Marulanda's Death: A Chance for Peace." Quotes: 2. "The FARC originated almost half a century ago in the context of the Cold War and the civil war that tore apart Colombia from 1948 to 19 [...]
2008-05-28 12:07:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDSNAR KCRM KPAO PINR KMDR PTER CO CI
08SANTIAGO516CHILE: APPROVED HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR PEACEKEEPING
[...] Per reftel A, Embassy verifies that as of June 3, 2008, the Department of State possesses no credible evidence or information of gross human rights violations by the Chilean candidates cited in reftel B. 2. Economic and Political Counselor Juan Alsace certifies the above statement. SIM [...]
2008-06-04 12:29:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MARR MASS PREL PINR CI
08SANTIAGO529CHILE: APPROVED HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR JOINT/COMBINED
[...] Per reftel A, Embassy verifies that as of June 6, 2008, the Department of State possesses no credible evidence or information of gross human rights violations by the Chilean candidate cited in reftel B. 2. Economic and Political Counselor Juan Alsace certifies the above statement. SIMO [...]
2008-06-06 20:34:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MARR MASS PREL PINR CI
08SANTIAGO565CHILE: APPROVED HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR CENTRIFUGE
[...] Per reftel A, Embassy verifies that as of June 12, 2008, the Department of State possesses no credible evidence or information of gross human rights violations by the Chilean candidates cited in reftel B. 2. Economic and Political Counselor Juan Alsace certifies the above statement. SI [...]
2008-06-16 18:22:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MARR MASS PREL PINR CI
08SANTIAGO566CHILE: APPROVED HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR BOARDING TEAM
[...] Per reftel A, Embassy verifies that as of June 12, 2008, the Department of State possesses no credible evidence or information of gross human rights violations by the Chilean candidate cited in reftel B. 2. Economic and Political Counselor Juan Alsace certifies the above statement. SIM [...]
2008-06-16 18:22:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MARR MASS PREL PINR CI
08SANTIAGO595CHILE: APPROVED HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR BOARDING OFFICER
[...] Per reftel A, Embassy verifies that as of June 20, 2008, the Department of State possesses no credible evidence or information of gross human rights violations by the Chilean candidate cited in reftel B. 2. Economic and Political Counselor Juan Alsace certifies the above statement. URB [...]
2008-06-23 18:12:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MARR MASS PREL PINR CI
08SANTIAGO596CHILE: APPROVED HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR INFORMATION
[...] Per reftel A, Embassy verifies that as of June 20, 2008, the Department of State possesses no credible evidence or information of gross human rights violations by the Chilean candidates cited in reftel B. 2. Economic and Political Counselor Juan Alsace certifies the above statement. UR [...]
2008-06-23 18:13:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MARR MASS PREL PINR CI
08SANTIAGO627CHILE: APPROVED HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR SPECIAL REACTION
[...] Per reftel A, Embassy verifies that as of July 1, 2008, the Department of State possesses no credible evidence or information of gross human rights violations by the Chilean candidates cited in reftel B. 2. Economic and Political Counselor Juan Alsace certifies the above statement. SIM [...]
2008-07-03 19:55:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MARR MASS PREL PINR CI
08SANTIAGO642CHILE: APPROVED HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR HARPOON WEAPON
[...] Per reftel A, Embassy verifies that as of July 7, 2008, the Department of State possesses no credible evidence or information of gross human rights violations by the Chilean candidates cited in reftel B. 2. Economic and Political Counselor Juan Alsace certifies the above statement. SIM [...]
2008-07-09 11:58:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MARR MASS PREL PINR CI
08SANTIAGO657CHILE: APPROVED HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR MANEUVER CAPTAINS
[...] Per reftel A, Embassy verifies that as of July 10, 2008, the Department of State possesses no credible evidence or information of gross human rights violations by the Chilean candidate cited in reftel B. 2. Economic and Political Counselor Juan Alsace certifies the above statement. URB [...]
2008-07-15 11:53:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MARR MASS PREL PINR CI
08SANTIAGO658CHILE: APPROVED HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR DISASTER PLANNERS
[...] Per reftel A, Embassy verifies that as of July 10, 2008, the Department of State possesses no credible evidence or information of gross human rights violations by the Chilean candidates cited in reftel B. 2. Economic and Political Counselor Juan Alsace certifies the above statement. UR [...]
2008-07-15 11:53:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MARR MASS PREL PINR CI
08SANTIAGO659CHILE: APPROVED HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR UNITED NATIONS
[...] Per reftel A, Embassy verifies that as of July 10, 2008, the Department of State possesses no credible evidence or information of gross human rights violations by the Chilean candidates cited in reftel B. 2. Economic and Political Counselor Juan Alsace certifies the above statement. UR [...]
2008-07-15 11:53:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MARR MASS PREL PINR CI
08SANTIAGO678ISRAELI AND IRANIAN RELATIONS WITH CHILE,
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Israel and Chile have enjoyed amicable relations since the mid 20th century. Chile and Israel's economic ties are healthy and growing, albeit still a tiny percentage on both countries ledgers. Israel is monitoring Iranian influence in the region, which includes enhanced Iranian dip [...]
2008-07-21 13:00:00Embassy SantiagoCONFIDENTIALPARM PINR PREL CI IR IS
08SANTIAGO712CHILE WELCOMES GLOBAL INITIATIVE MEMBERS
[...] Poloff informed two members of the MFA's Office of Special Policies, Counselor Julio Bravo and Third Secretary Alvaro Guzman, of the recent addition of Mauritius and Uzbekistan to the Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism on August 1. Both officials welcomed the new members. 2. [...]
2008-08-04 15:18:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDPTER KNNP MCAP PINR PINS PARM PREL KGIC CI
08SANTIAGO744CHILE: APPROVED HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR MASTER OF SCIENCE
[...] Per reftel A, Embassy verifies that as of August 11, 2008, the Department of State possesses no credible evidence or information of gross human rights violations by the Chilean candidate cited in reftel B. 2. Economic and Political Counselor Juan Alsace certifies the above statement. S [...]
2008-08-13 20:21:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MARR MASS PREL PINR CI
08SANTIAGO756CHILE: APPROVED HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR INTERNATIONAL
[...] Per reftel A, Embassy verifies that as of August 14, 2008, the Department of State possesses no credible evidence or information of gross human rights violations by the Chilean candidate cited in reftel B. 2. Acting Economic and Political Counselor Jennifer Spande certifies the above stat [...]
2008-08-18 19:45:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MARR MASS PREL PINR CI
08SANTIAGO757CHILE: APPROVED HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR RULE OF LAW AND
[...] Per reftel A, Embassy verifies that as of August 14, 2008, the Department of State possesses no credible evidence or information of gross human rights violations by the Chilean candidate cited in reftel B. 2. Acting Economic and Political Counselor Jennifer Spande certifies the above stat [...]
2008-08-18 19:45:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MARR MASS PREL PINR CI
08SANTIAGO767WHAT WE GOT HERE IS A FAILURE TO COMMUNICATE:
[...] (SBU) Photos of burned out farms and menacing masked gunmen, as well as strings of editorials bemoaning the GOC's failure to resolve the "Mapuche conflict," signal the recent return to the headlines of Chile's long-simmering "indigenous issue." Unlike in neighboring Peru and Bolivia, Chile's [...]
2008-08-22 20:50:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM PINR PTER SCUL SOCI CI
08SANTIAGO819CHILE: APPROVED HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR ECONOMIC CRIMES
[...] Per reftel A, Embassy verifies that as of September 08, 2008, the Department of State possesses no credible evidence or information of gross human rights violations by the Chilean candidates cited in reftel B. 2. Acting E/Pol Counselor Tim Stater certifies the above statement. SIMONS [...]
2008-09-10 17:55:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM PINR SNAR CI
08SANTIAGO82NEW INTERPOL INTERIM EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE PRESIDENT
[...] (U) The head of Chile's investigative police (Policia de Investigaciones de Chile - PICH),Arturo Herrera Verdugo, was January 22 named to Interim President of Interpol's Executive Committee, in the wake of the resignation of South African Jackie Selbi, who faces corruption charges. According [...]
2008-01-25 20:05:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYFBI KCRM PGOV PINR PREL PTER SNAR
08SANTIAGO820CHILE: APPROVED HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR ECONOMIC CRIMES
[...] Per reftel A, Embassy verifies that as of September 08, 2008, the Department of State possesses no credible evidence or information of gross human rights violations by the Chilean candidates cited in reftel B. 2. Acting E/Pol Counselor Tim Stater certifies the above statement. SIMONS [...]
2008-09-10 17:56:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM PINR SNAR CI
08SANTIAGO821CHILE: APPROVED HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR POLICE SURVIVAL
[...] Per reftel A, Embassy verifies that as of September 03, 2008, the Department of State possesses no credible evidence or information of gross human rights violations by the Chilean candidates cited in reftel B. 2. Acting E/Pol Counselor Tim Stater certifies the above statement. SIMONS [...]
2008-09-10 17:56:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM PINR SNAR CI
08SANTIAGO845CHILE: APPROVED HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR FBI BOMB BLAST
[...] Per reftel A, Embassy verifies that as of September 12, 2008, the Department of State possesses no credible evidence or information of gross human rights violations by the Chilean candidates cited in reftel B. 2. Acting E/Pol Counselor Tim Stater certifies the above statement. SIMONS [...]
2008-09-16 18:50:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM PINR CI
08SANTIAGO872GLOBAL INITIATIVE TO COMBAT NUCLEAR TERRORISM:
[...] No summary [...]
2008-09-26 20:48:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDMCAP PARM PINR PINS PREL PTER KGIC
08SANTIAGO891CHILE'S UNASUR DESIGNEE ON BOLIVIA CRISIS PROVIDES
[...] (C) According to Chile,s UNASUR representative Juan Gabriel Valdes, UNASUR's role in helping resolve Bolivia's political crisis remains unclear, although it appears Morales wants UNASUR present and prepared to intervene should tensions escalate. Talks in Bolivia are focused on two technical a [...]
2008-10-03 17:59:00Embassy SantiagoCONFIDENTIALPGOV PINR PREL CI
08SANTIAGO912UNASUR COMMISSION HEAD SAYS LAST ROUND OF
[...] (C) Juan Gabriel Valdes, the head of the UNASUR commission to Bolivia told the Ambassador October 9 that the last round of meetings in Cochabamba had "for the short term" created a space to continue dialogue and prevented violence. While there was no accord, the government seemed committed to [...]
2008-10-10 19:51:00Embassy SantiagoCONFIDENTIALPGOV PINR PREL CI BL
08SANTIAGO957CHILE: APPROVED HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR ILEA SENIOR
[...] Per reftel A, Embassy verifies that as of October 24, 2008, the Department of State possesses no credible evidence or information of gross human rights violations by the Chilean candidates cited in reftel B. 2. E/Pol Counselor Juan Alsace certifies the above statement. SIMONS [...]
2008-10-24 19:28:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM PINR CI
08SANTIAGO98INDIGENOUS RIGHTS, SOCIAL ISSUES, ENERGY SHORTAGES
[...] (C) Secretariat General of the Presidency Minister Viera Gallo told the Ambassador January 30 that the GOC - and Chilean society - are only belatedly taking seriously a growing problem with Chile's indigenous (largely Mapuche) population, which has never been fully integrated and is becoming increa [...]
2008-01-31 20:14:00Embassy SantiagoCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM PINR PREL SOCI CI
08SANTODOMINGO128AMBASSADOR DISCUSSES VENZUELA WITH COLOMBIAN
[...] (C) Summary: Ambassador Fannin and Mrs. Fannin met Colombian Ambassador Luis Emilio Sierra and his wife Liliana Martinez de Sierra for a courtesy call. During the meeting Ambassador Fannin inquired as to the extent of Venezuelan influence in the Dominican Republic. Sierra stated that there is [...]
2008-01-25 15:05:00Embassy Santo DomingoCONFIDENTIALPGOV EINV PARM PINR SNAR VE DR
08SANTODOMINGO1353FERNANDEZ PLAYS MUSICAL CHAIRS WITH CABINET
[...] (C) In a series of decrees issued following his August 16 inauguration, President Fernandez shuffled his cabinet; however, many of the officials simply moved from one ministry to another. There was no clear public policy message sent by the personnel moves. Rather, by keeping most of the cabinet [...]
2008-08-27 17:02:00Embassy Santo DomingoSECRET//NOFORNPGOV PINR SENV MARR ETRD ECON DR
08SANTODOMINGO149AMBASSADOR'S COURTESY CALL WITH CANADIAN AMBASSADOR
[...] (SBU) Summary: Ambassador and Mrs. Fannin met Canadian Ambassador Patricia Fortier and her husband Paul Durand, the OAS representative in the Dominican Republic, for a courtesy call. Fortier highlighted the GOC's efforts in stabilizing Haiti and increased role in fighting crime, as well as are [...]
2008-01-30 20:53:00Embassy Santo DomingoUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV EINV PINR CA DR
08SANTODOMINGO180PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN: DIVERGING POLLS PROMPT
[...] (SBU) The results of four major presidential campaign opinion polls differ by as much as 20 percent (pct.),from a 16 pct. lead for the PLD's Leonel Fernandez to a 4 pct. lead for the PRD's Miguel Vargas Maldonado. The rival campaigns are busy debating the reliability of their favored polling [...]
2008-02-05 18:55:00Embassy Santo DomingoCONFIDENTIALPGOV PINR ECON DR
08SANTODOMINGO225PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION ROUNDUP, FEBRUARY 15, 2008
[...] Opposition Walks Out on Central Elections Board 2. Participacion Ciudadana Launches Observation, Cites Abuses 3. Fernandez Criticized for Describing Sun Land Issue as "Closed" 4. New Polls Fail to Clarify Divergent Numbers  [...]
2008-02-15 15:25:00Embassy Santo DomingoCONFIDENTIALPGOV PINR ECON KDEM DR
08SANTODOMINGO611PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION ROUNDUP, APRIL 25, 2008
[...] Participacion Ciudadana's Second Observation Report 2. Latest Poll Results 3. Fernandez Discusses Removing Term Limits 4. Small Party Candidate Alleges Donations by Narcotics Traffickers  [...]
2008-04-25 18:50:00Embassy Santo DomingoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL PINR PHUM ECON DR
08SANTODOMINGO668PRD CLAIMS POSSIBLE ELECTION FRAUD; PLD SMELLS A
[...] (SBU) The opposition Dominican Revolutionary Party (PRD) has strongly criticized the new electronic system for transmitting electoral results to the Central Election Board (JCE),with one senior party official even alleging an organized effort to steal the election. The ruling Dominican Liber [...]
2008-05-02 19:12:00Embassy Santo DomingoCONFIDENTIALPGOV PINR PHUM DR
08SAOPAULO122SANTA CATARINA GOVERNOR SURVIVES IMPEACHMENT SCARE
[...] (U) Summary: Luiz Henrique da Silveira, Governor of the southern state of Santa Catarina, has survived an attempt to remove him from office over allegations of abuse of power. On February 21, the Superior Electoral Tribunal (TSE) voted for technical reasons to suspend the legal proceedings ag [...]
2008-03-12 09:40:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PINR KDEM BR
08SAOPAULO142SAO PAULO ELECTIONS: ALCKMIN MAYORAL CANDIDAC VIEWED AS
[...] (SBU) The Social Democracy Party of Brazil (PSDB),the counry's largest and most important opposition party is facing internal division as well as a possibe breach with its principal ally, the Democrats arty (DEM),over this year's municipal elections. Despite their partnership on the national [...]
2008-03-18 16:15:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PINR BR
08SAOPAULO225All Politics is National: Presidential Race is Endgame of
[...] (SBU) On April 24, the Sao Paulo State Executive Committee of the Brazilian Democratic Movement Party (PMDB) voted unanimously to support Sao Paulo incumbent Mayor Gilberto Kassab (Democratic Party - DEM) in this year's municipal elections. PMDB state president Orestes Quercia stated that nat [...]
2008-05-08 17:23:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PINR BR
08SAOPAULO285SAO PAULO: MARTA SUPLICY'S MAYORAL CANDIDACY COULD LEAD TO
[...] (SBU) On June 4, Marta Suplicy confirmed her resignation as Minister of Tourism and her pre-candidacy as the Workers' Party (PT) candidate for Mayor of Sao Paulo. She and the PT are counting on three elements - President Lula's popularity, the strong economy, and division in opposition ranks - [...]
2008-06-06 17:25:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PINR BR
08SAOPAULO338SAO PAULO: WITH AN EYE TO 2010 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS,
[...] (SBU) Summary: Avoiding open confrontation, the Social Democracy Party of Brazil (PSDB) held its municipal convention June 22 and nominated former Governor Geraldo Alckmin as its candidate for Mayor of Sao Paulo. In a deal reportedly brokered by Governor Jose Serra, the faction that favored su [...]
2008-06-30 09:47:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PINR BR
08SAOPAULO536SAO PAULO MAYOR'S RACE: KASSAB'S PERFORMANCE SOLIDIFIES
[...] (U) Summary: DEM Party Sao Paulo incumbent Mayor Gilberto Kassab's surprising first-place finish in first-round Sao Paulo mayoral voting against PT candidate Marta Suplicy makes Kassab the favorite for the October 26 second-round vote. Even more important, Kassab's strong showing solidifies P [...]
2008-10-07 08:26:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PINR ECON BR
08SAOPAULO542LEVERAGING LEBANON,S DIASPORA FOR
[...] (C) This message contains an Action Request. See Paragraph 12. Summary: 2. (C) Brazil's extensive Lebanese Diaspora, the largest such community in the world, contains important, influential people who want to work with the USG to help the cause of democracy in Lebanon, a position made [...]
2008-10-09 14:55:00Consulate Sao PauloCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHALANAGE PARTY PINR PREL KISL LE BR
08SAOPAULO560MILITARY-CIVIL POLICE CLASH OUTSIDE SAO PAULO
[...] (C) Summary: Striking members of the Civil Police clashed with on-duty Military Police in a confrontation that left 25 persons wounded near the Sao Paulo Governor Serra's Palace on 10/16. The confrontation, which generated some lurid TV and press images, reflects Civil Police frustration with [...]
2008-10-17 15:32:00Consulate Sao PauloCONFIDENTIALPGOV PINR BR
08SAOPAULO581Brazil: Sao Paulo Mayor Wins Landslide Reelection, Set Up
[...] (U) Summary: Democrats (DEM) Party candidate and incumbent Sao Paulo Mayor Gilberto Kassab capped off an extraordinary political comeback with a 61-39 victory over Workers Party (PT) candidate Marta Suplicy in the second round of the mayoral race on 10/26. Kassab's convincing win represents a [...]
2008-10-27 16:25:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PINR ECON EFIN EINV ETRD BR
08SAOPAULO606SAO PAULO RACE COULD SET STAGE FOR 2010 PRESIDENTIAL
[...] (SBU) Summary: The October 2008 Sao Paulo mayoral race set the stage for Brazil's 2010 presidential elections, positioning Sao Paulo Governor Jose Serra (Social Democrats - PSDB, opposition) to face off against presidential chief of staff Dilma Rousseff (Workers Party - PT, government),presid [...]
2008-11-07 18:56:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PINR ECON EFIN EINV ETRD BR
08SAOPAULO61PARANA GOVERNOR REQUIAO TAKES ON THE FEDS
[...] (SBU) Summary: A dispute between Parana State Governor Roberto Requiao and federal prosecutors and judges has attracted widespread media attention. Prosecutors accused the Governor of using the state's public educational television channel as a vehicle to promote his own political agenda and [...]
2008-02-13 11:45:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PINR KDEM BR
08SAOPAULO94SAO PAULO'S MAYORAL ELECTION AND ITS IMPLICATIONS FOR 2010
[...] (SBU) In October, Brazilians will go to the polls to elect the Mayors and City Council members ("Vereadores") of the country's 5,064 municipalities. Political analysts and consultants, as well as politicians from across the spectrum, agree on one thing: these elections will set the stage for [...]
2008-02-26 13:11:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PINR BR
08SARAJEVO100BOSNIA: TIHIC AND THE SDA POWER STRUGGLE
[...] (C) The Party for Democratic Action (SDA) is in the midst of an internal power struggle between Sulejman Tihic, the party president, and a faction led by Bakir Izetbegovic, the son of the party's late founder. Recently diagnosed with colon cancer, Tihic hopes to retain his position as party [...]
2008-01-17 12:28:00Embassy SarajevoCONFIDENTIALPGOV PINR BK
08SARAJEVO1021BOSNIA - ENSURING A CHOD TRANSITION THAT KEEPS
[...] (C) SUMMARY: We have been working for several months with NATO HQ Sarajevo, including Major General Wightman, to ensure that the July 21 transition from outgoing CHOD LTG Sifet Podzic (Bosniak) to a new CHOD is as smooth as possible (Reftel). The right leadership within the uniformed military [...]
2008-06-16 12:35:00Embassy SarajevoCONFIDENTIALPREL PINR PGOV MARR BK
08SARAJEVO1036BOSNIA - SCENESETTER FOR THE JUNE 24-25 PEACE
[...] (C/NF) SUMMARY: The June 24-25 Peace Implementation Council (PIC) will take place in the warm glow of Bosnia's June 16 signing of its Stabilization and Association Agreement (SAA) with the EU. Though this fulfills one of the two conditions set by the PIC in February for closure of OHR. Prog [...]
2008-06-18 16:53:00Embassy SarajevoCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNPGOV PREL PINR PHUM KAWC MARR ECON EAID EU
08SARAJEVO1051BOSNIA - RESIGNATION PROVIDES INSIGHT INTO DODIK'S
[...] (C) SUMMARY: In late May, a senior advisor to Republika Srpska Prime Minister Milorad Dodik resigned from her position as Chief of the Cabinet and turned in her party membership card. In a private exchange with us, Srebrenka Golic asserted that corruption and incompetence among Dodik's senior [...]
2008-06-20 13:01:00Embassy SarajevoCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PINR BK
08SARAJEVO1056BOSNIA - TIHIC THROWS SUPPORT BEHIND DURAKOVIC FOR
[...] (C) SUMMARY: On June 19, the Party for Democratic Action (SDA) announced that it would nominate Camil Durakovic, the notorious leader of the Srebrenica separatist movement and organizer of the Srebrenica tent settlement, as their candidate for mayor of Srebrenica. Several senior SDA members h [...]
2008-06-23 09:52:00Embassy SarajevoCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PHUM PINR KAWC KJUS BK
08SARAJEVO1087BOSNIA - WHERE WE ARE PROSECUTING THE SREBRENICA
[...] (C/NF) SUMMARY: As the thirteenth anniversary of the genocide that took place in and around Srebrenica in July 1995 approaches, we thought it would be useful to review the progress made and the challenges faced by the State Prosecutor's Office Special Department for War Crimes (SDWC) investiga [...]
2008-07-02 14:42:00Embassy SarajevoCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNPGOV PREL PINR KCRM KAWC PHUM BK
08SARAJEVO1088BOSNIA - CORRUPTION VERDICTS HIGHLIGHT RULE OF LAW
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Recent verdicts in corruption cases against senior Bosnian political leaders have highlighted the vulnerability of the judiciary to political attacks and the systemic weaknesses in the judicial system that continue to require the attention of the international community. On June [...]
2008-07-02 15:10:00Embassy SarajevoCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINR KCRM KJUS KDEM EAID BK
08SARAJEVO1090BOSNIA - SCENESETTER FOR AMBASSADOR WILLIAMSON'S
[...] (C) SUMMARY: We are looking forward to your July 8-12 visit to Bosnia, and I am pleased that you will be able to join me on July 11 for the commemoration in Srebrenica of the 1995 genocide that took place in and around the municipality. Your participation in the event will signal, particularly [...]
2008-07-03 12:03:00Embassy SarajevoCONFIDENTIALPREL PINR PGOV KJUS KAWC KCRM EAID BK EU
08SARAJEVO1110BOSNIA- PRESIDENCY APPROVES NEW IRAQ DEPLOYMENT,
[...] (C) At its July 4 session, the Presidency gave final approval for the deployment of a "platoon-plus" to serve with coalition forces in Iraq for fixed-site security duties. The unit is currently scheduled to arrive in Iraq on or about August 1, and will be the first multi-ethnic operational uni [...]
2008-07-07 15:42:00Embassy SarajevoCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PINR MARR BK
08SARAJEVO1111BOSNIA- PRESIDENCY APPROVES NEW IRAQ DEPLOYMENT,
[...] (C) At its July 4 session, the Presidency gave final approval for the deployment of a "platoon-plus" to serve with coalition forces in Iraq for fixed-site security duties. The unit is currently scheduled to arrive in Iraq on or about August 1, and will be the first multi-ethnic operational uni [...]
2008-07-08 06:35:00Embassy SarajevoCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PINR MARR BK
08SARAJEVO1112BOSNIA-SDA MAKES LAST MINUTE SREBRENICA SWITCH
[...] (C) SUMMARY: On July 7, the deadline for registering candidates for the October 2008 municipal elections, the Party for Democratic Action (SDA) submitted Osman Suljic to be its candidate for the Srebrenica mayoral race. Following several days of discussions with SDA leadership, SDA President [...]
2008-07-08 16:59:00Embassy SarajevoCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PHUM PINR KAWC KJUS BK
08SARAJEVO1114BOSNIA - RUSSIS WALKS OUT OF PIC AND REFUSES TO
[...] (C) SUMMARY: At the June 24-25 Peace Implementation Council (PIC),PIC member states, except Russia, reiterated their commitment to a benchmarks-driven approach to determining OHR's closure date. PIC member states also underscored to Bosnian political leaders that they would consider national [...]
2008-07-09 11:50:00Embassy SarajevoCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINR EAID KJUS KAWC KCRM RU BK
08SARAJEVO113BOSNIA: MEETING WITH NEWLY APPOINTED SIPA DIRECTOR
[...] (C) The Charge accompanied by RSO and POLOFF met, January 15, with newly appointed director of the State Investigation and Protection Agency (SIPA) Mirko Lujic. The discussion focused on the challenges posed by improving SIPA's performance. The Charge reviewed the history of USG financial su [...]
2008-01-18 17:01:00Embassy SarajevoCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER PGOV PINR KJUS MOPS BK
08SARAJEVO1193BOSNIA - DODIK REMAINS TOP DOG IN THE RS DESPITE
[...] (C) SUMMARY: During his 2006 election campaign, Republika Srpska (RS) Prime Minister Milorad Dodik promised the RS public that he would revitalize the RS oil industry and the Gacko thermo power plant, finish the highway connecting Banja Luka to Croatia, and build a comprehensive network of hig [...]
2008-07-24 16:26:00Embassy SarajevoCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PINR PHUM ECON KDEM BK
08SARAJEVO1202BOSNIA - OHR/EU POISED TO LIFT TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS
[...] (U) This is an action request. See paragraph seven below. 2. (C) SUMMARY: Republika Srpska Prime Minister Milorad Dodik continued to make public statements about the July 21 arrest of Radovan Karadzic. Among other things, Dodik criticized attacks on the RS by leading Bosniak politicians in [...]
2008-07-25 15:44:00Embassy SarajevoCONFIDENTIALPGOV PINR PREL KAWC KCRM CVIS BK
08SARAJEVO1227BOSNIA - A VISIBLY UPSET DODIK DIMISSES USG
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Republika Srpska (RS) Prime Minister Milorad Dodik responded angrily to a letter from Assistant Secretary Daniel Fried, which outlined USG concerns about statements and actions by Dodik that created the impression that Dodik believed the RS can take a path separate form Bosnia as a [...]
2008-07-30 15:10:00Embassy SarajevoCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV KCRM KJUS PINR EUN BK KDEM PHUM
08SARAJEVO1231BOSNIA - THE LONG, SAD SAGA OF BOSNIA'S HUMAN
[...] (U) SUMMARY: The appointment of a single state-level Ombudsman for human rights, a Stabilization and Association Agreement (SAA) and Council of Europe post-accession requirement, remains incomplete almost two years after the Bosnian parliament adopted legislation mandating it. The initial att [...]
2008-07-31 08:50:00Embassy SarajevoUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV PINR PHUM KDEM EAID BK
08SARAJEVO1238BOSNIA -- PRESIDENTS' ADVISORS PLAY SIGINIFICANT
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Over the past year and a half, we have worked closely with the cabinets and advisors to the three members of Bosnia's Tri-Presidency: Bosniak Haris Silajdzic, Serb Nebojsa Radmanovic, and Croat Zeljko Komsic. As we reported previously, (reftel),the advisors play a significant role [...]
2008-08-01 08:43:00Embassy SarajevoCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINR BK
08SARAJEVO1273BOSNIA - LAJCAK STRESSES WEAK HAND DURING MEETING
[...] (C/NF) SUMMARY: In a meeting with visiting EUR/SCE Office Director Jason Hyland on August 4, High Representative Miroslav Lajcak stressed his weak hand in dealing with Bosnia's political problems. He said that Republika Srpska (RS) Prime Minister Milorad Dodik can control events by threaten [...]
2008-08-06 16:15:00Embassy SarajevoCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNPGOV PINR PREL BK
08SARAJEVO1418BOSNIA: SCENESETTER FOR DAS JONES' SEPTEMBER 8-9
[...] (C) SUMMARY: You are coming to Bosnia at a time when rising ethnic nationalism, a weakened Office of High Representative (OHR) and threats by Russia to break off cooperation with its partners in the Peace Implementation Council (PIC) have brought reform to a standstill and could potentially t [...]
2008-09-04 18:07:00Embassy SarajevoCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNKJUS PGOV PHUM PINR PREL EU BK
08SARAJEVO1423BOSNIA - MUNICIPAL ELECTION CAMPAIGN OFFICIALY
[...] (C) SUMMARY: The campaign season officially opened today (September 5) for Bosnia's October 5 municipal elections. Although municipal-level party officials tell us their campaigns will focus on local-level issues, party leaders have already begun trying to capture votes by focusing on divisive [...]
2008-09-05 16:58:00Embassy SarajevoCONFIDENTIALBK KDEM PGOV PINR PREL
08SARAJEVO1435BOSNIA - DISPLACED CROAT COMMUNITY DENIED VOTER
[...] (C) SUMMARY: On 28 August, the Central Election Commission (CEC) rejected the voter registration applications of 2,048 displaced Bosnian Croats, provoking howls of criticism from Croat political parties that they and their voters were victims of discrimination. The CEC's decision rests on co [...]
2008-09-09 13:23:00Embassy SarajevoCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PINR KDEM BK
08SARAJEVO1449BOSNIA -- A HOUSE DIVIDED: MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS IN
[...] (C) SUMMARY: The campaign to register 1991 residents of Srebrenica to vote in municipal elections there has leveled the political playing field in the municipality for Bosniaks, whose demographic profile in Srebrenica reflects the genocide and ethnic cleansing that took place in and around the [...]
2008-09-11 13:28:00Embassy SarajevoCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM PREL PINR KAWC KDEM BK
08SARAJEVO1481BOSNIA - DISENFRANCHISEMENT IN POSAVINA LEAVES
[...] (C) SUMMARY. The Central Election Commission (CEC) decided on September 9 not to approve voter registration applications for 2,084 Croats from the Posavina region (details of the Croats' dilemma are reported reftel). The party that helped spearhead the effort to register these Croats is laun [...]
2008-09-17 08:12:00Embassy SarajevoCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PINR PHUM KDEM BK
08SARAJEVO149BOSNIA - THE RS AND KOSOVO INDEPENDENCE; EXPECT
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Bosnian Serbs are following developments in Kosovo closely and see Kosovo as an integral part of both Serbia and their own national identity. Many also believe that if Kosovo Albanians have the right to become independent, the Republika Srpska (RS) should also have the same right [...]
2008-01-25 16:10:00Embassy SarajevoCONFIDENTIALBK PGOV PREL PINR
08SARAJEVO1492BOSNIA - DIVISIONS, DIVISIONS, AND MORE DIVISIONS
[...] (C) SUMMARY: On September 9, as part of his two day visit to Bosnia, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for European Affairs Stuart Jones met with Republika Srpska (RS) Prime Minister Milorad Dodik and had dinner with political leaders from the six parties that make up Bosnia's state-level go [...]
2008-09-18 13:31:00Embassy SarajevoCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNPGOV PHUM PINR PREL KJUS EU BK
08SARAJEVO1494BOSNIA - DAS JONES' SEPTEMBER 8-9 VISIT TO SARAJEVO
[...] (C) SUMMARY: During his September 8-9 visit to Sarajevo Deputy Assistant Secretary Stuart Jones met with Republika Srpska Prime Minister (RS PM) Milorad Dodik and attended a dinner hosted by the Ambassador with leaders from coalition parties and the leading opposition party (both events repor [...]
2008-09-18 15:15:00Embassy SarajevoCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNKJUS PGOV PHUM PINR PREL EU BK
08SARAJEVO1498BOSNIA: TACTICAL VICTORY ON TRANSCO LEADS TO A
[...] (C) Summary: On Monday, September 15, in a bait and switch rarely seen in functioning European governments of the 21st Century, the RS Government substituted a "new" conclusion on the state electricity company Electroprenos (TRANSCO) for the one it had previously announced after its September [...]
2008-09-19 15:16:00Embassy SarajevoCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNECON ENRG PREL PINR PGOV EU BK
08SARAJEVO1507BOSNIA - SDA ISSUES WARNING TO DODIK AND THE
[...] (C) SUMMARY: The Party of Democratic Action (SDA) main board on September 20 adopted a declaration that: decried the "perpetual and systematic obstruction" of Dayton by "some politicians" (read: Republika Srpska PM Dodik); stressed that Dayton had not been implemented; underscored that it was [...]
2008-09-23 13:29:00Embassy SarajevoCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PINR PHUM KDEM BK
08SARAJEVO1510BOSNIA - SCENESETTER FOR THE VISIT OF DEPUTY
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Thirteen years after Dayton, Bosnia and Herzegovina remains a deeply divided society. Dayton's division of the country into two entities - one overwhelmingly Serb (Republika Srpska - RS),and one divided between a Bosniak (Muslim) majority and a Croat minority (the Federation) - [...]
2008-09-23 15:58:00Embassy SarajevoCONFIDENTIALMARR PREL PGOV PINR KDEM KAWC BK
08SARAJEVO1518BOSNIA - SILAJDZIC STOKES THE FLAMES OF A RESTIVE
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Bosniak Tri-Presidency member Haris Silajdzic has ratcheted up his anti-Republika Srpska (RS) rhetoric, this time tking his vitriol to the international stage. Hedelivered his most recent potshot during his Septmber 23 speech to the UN General Assembly, at whic he declared -- as [...]
2008-09-25 14:13:00Embassy SarajevoCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PINR PHUM KDEM BK
08SARAJEVO1520BOSNIA - DODIK'S OPTIONS FOR BOSNIA: IT'S MY WAY
[...] (C) SUMMARY: As we have reported, Republika Srpska (RS) PM Milorad Dodik has taken a number of actions over the last 12 months to undermine the Bosnian state, his most being his attacks on TRANSCO (Ref C) and in challenging the authorities of state-level law enforcement and judicial authoritie [...]
2008-09-25 15:16:00Embassy SarajevoCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINR KAWC KDEM BK
08SARAJEVO1530BOSNIA - PIC SPLITS OVER DODIK CHALLENGE TO
[...] (C) SUMMARY: The Peace Implementation Council (PIC) Steering Board Ambassadors (SBA) met on September 26 to discuss its response to the Republika Srpska (RS) government's conclusion that the RS administration and administrative organizations are not obligated to provide SIPA documents in conne [...]
2008-09-26 15:35:00Embassy SarajevoCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNPGOV PREL PINR KDEM KJUS KAWC BK
08SARAJEVO1531BOSNIA - REPUBLIKA SRPSKA ATTACKS ON MISSING
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Republika Srpska (RS) authorities have taken a series of steps that undermine the ability of the state-level Missing Persons Institute (MPI) to locate, exhume, and identify victims of the 1992-1995 war. MPI was designed to search for missing individuals without regard to ethnicit [...]
2008-09-29 09:59:00Embassy SarajevoCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PHUM PINR KDEM KAWC KJUS BK
08SARAJEVO1536BOSNIA - DODIK APPEARS TO STEP BACK FROM
[...] (C) SUMMARY: On September 26, High Representative Lajcak issued a statement acknowledging written assurances from Republika Srpska (RS) PM Milorad Dodik that his government was willing to honor a subpoena presented by State Investigation and Protection Agency (SIPA) in connection with an inves [...]
2008-09-29 16:12:00Embassy SarajevoCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINR KDEM KJUS KAWC BK
08SARAJEVO1547BOSNIA - DODIK RENEGES ON PROMISE TO COOPERATE
[...] (C) SUMMARY: After promising publicly on September 28 that the Republika Srpska Government (RSG) would cooperate with state-level law enforcement institutions, RS PM Milorad Dodik informed the State Prosecutor's Office on September 30 that his government would not submit documentation requeste [...]
2008-10-02 14:47:00Embassy SarajevoCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINR KDEM KJUS KAWC BK
08SARAJEVO1553BOSNIA - AGREEMENT ON CENSUS? DON'T COUNT ON IT
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Underscoring growing political intransigence on key reforms, Bosnian leaders sharply diverge on the data to include in a country-wide census, which Bosnia has not conducted since 1991. The EU-Bosnia Partnership Agreement -- a non-binding document outlining reforms the EU deems n [...]
2008-10-03 11:32:00Embassy SarajevoCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PINR PHUM KDEM BK
08SARAJEVO1559BOSNIA - DODIK IMPLIES RS POLICE WILL RESIST
[...] (SBU) Commenting on the ongoing standoff between Republika Srpska (RS) and state-level law enforcement and judicial authorities, RS PM Milorad Dodik implied that RS police would prevent the State Investigation and Protection Agency (SIPA) from obtaining documentation requested by the State Pro [...]
2008-10-03 15:24:00Embassy SarajevoCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINR KDEM KJUS KAWC BK
08SARAJEVO1560BOSNIA - DODIK IMPLIES RS POLICE WILL RESIST
[...] (SBU) Commenting on the ongoing standoff between Republika Srpska (RS) and state-level law enforcement and judicial authorities, RS PM Milorad Dodik implied that RS police would prevent the State Investigation and Protection Agency (SIPA) from obtaining documentation requested by the State Pro [...]
2008-10-03 15:32:00Embassy SarajevoCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINR KDEM KJUS KAWC BK
08SARAJEVO1561BOSNIA - DODIK IMPLIES RS POLICE WILL RESIST
[...] (SBU) Commenting on the ongoing standoff between Republika Srpska (RS) and state-level law enforcement and judicial authorities, RS PM Milorad Dodik implied that RS police would prevent the State Investigation and Protection Agency (SIPA) from obtaining documentation requested by the State Pro [...]
2008-10-03 16:01:00Embassy SarajevoCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINR KDEM KJUS KAWC BK
08SARAJEVO1571BOSNIA -- MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS FREE, FAIR AND
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Bosnia's October 5 municipal elections were conducted in an orderly manner with only minor irregularities at the polling stations. Turnout was low in some major cities such as Sarajevo (40 percent),but was considerably higher in rural areas such as Gacko (73 percent) and in t [...]
2008-10-06 14:00:00Embassy SarajevoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PINR BK
08SARAJEVO1572BOSNIA: FOREIGNERS AFFAIRS SERVICE DETAINS IMAD
[...] (S) On October 6 the Foreigners Affairs Service (FAS) and Federation police arrested Syrian born foreign fighter Imad Al-Hussein (better known as Abu Hamza al-Suri) and brought him to the FAS immigration center near Sarajevo. Initial reports indicate that Al-Hussein's detention occurred withou [...]
2008-10-06 14:12:00Embassy SarajevoSECRETPGOV PREL PINR PTER KJUS KCRM BK
08SARAJEVO1575BOSNIA - COUNCIL OF EUROPE REPORT PLAYS INTO
[...] (C) SUMMARY: The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) on September 30 adopted a resolution on Bosnia that -- inter alia -- calls for a new constitution by October 2010 that: 1) reforms entity voting; 2) narrows the "vital national interest" protections; 3) allows "others" to [...]
2008-10-07 13:14:00Embassy SarajevoCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PINR PHUM KDEM BK
08SARAJEVO1585BOSNIA - DODIK,S PARTY PRESENTS MORE DEMANDS AND
[...] (C) SUMMARY: In two recent op-eds, Rajko Vasic, Secretary General of Republika Srpska (RS) PM Milorad Dodik's Alliance of Independent Social Democrats (SNSD),presents a state-level investigation into possible corruption in the RS and the 13-year post-Dayton effort to strengthen the state as p [...]
2008-10-09 15:32:00Embassy SarajevoCONFIDENTIALPGOV PINR BK
08SARAJEVO1593BOSNIA - MUNICIPAL ELECTION RESULTS UNLIKELY TO CHANGE DOWNWARD POLITICAL TRAJECTORY
[...] No summary [...]
2008-10-10 16:34:00Embassy SarajevoCONFIDENTIALBK KDEM PGOV PHUM PINR PREL
08SARAJEVO1594BOSNIA: EU COMMISSIONER REHN SHOCKED BY BIH
[...] (C) EU Ambassador Kourkulas briefed Ambassador and High Representative Lajcak on the details of the October 10 meeting of EU Commissioner for Enlargement Ollie Rehn and the Bosnia and Herzegovina Presidency. Kourkulas was shocked at the behavior of all of the Presidents, saying it was more li [...]
2008-10-10 16:43:00Embassy SarajevoCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNECON PGOV PINR PREL EU BK
08SARAJEVO1598BOSNIA - SCENESETTER FOR HIGHREP'S OCTOBER 20-21
[...] (C) SUMMARY: High Representative Miroslav Lajcak will visit Washington on October 20-21 as part of his consultations with Peace Implementation Council (PIC) capitals prior to the November 19-20 PIC. Lajcak's stop in Washington follows visits earlier this month to Quint capitals, Brussels, and [...]
2008-10-14 14:55:00Embassy SarajevoCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINR KAWC KDEM PHUM BK
08SARAJEVO1599BOSNIA - PUBLIC BROADCAST REFORM: BAD NEWS
[...] (C) Summary: Public Broadcast Reform, though a prerequisite for the signing of the Stabilization and Association Agreement (SAA),remains incomplete, and recently suffered two notable setbacks. On September 17, Croat and Serb parliamentarians joined forces and passed over the objections of [...]
2008-10-15 09:12:00Embassy SarajevoCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PINR PHUM KDEM KPAO BK
08SARAJEVO1600BOSNIA: GENERAL ELECTRIC BALKS AT DODIK'S
[...] (C) Summary: Republika Srpska (RS) Prime Minister Dodik announced to the press on October 3 that General Electric will invest 400 million Euros into the healthcare and energy sectors in the RS. The announcement took GE representatives by surprise, who confirmed that they will sign a non-bindin [...]
2008-10-15 09:57:00Embassy SarajevoCONFIDENTIALECON EINV PINR PREL BK
08SARAJEVO1613BOSNIA - RS NATIONAL ASSEMBLY REAFFIRMS RIGHT TO
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Following calls in September by Bosniak Tri-Presidency member Haris Silajdzic for the abolition of the RS, the Republika Srpska National Assembly (RSNA) held a special session on October 13 and 15, at which it adopted a resolution implying the right of the RS to hold a referendum [...]
2008-10-16 14:28:00Embassy SarajevoCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PINR PHUM KDEM BK
08SARAJEVO1619BOSNIA - DODIK SENDS MIXED MESSAGES TO AMBASSADOR
[...] (C) SUMMARY: On October 16, the Ambassador met with Republika Srpska (RS) Prime Minister Milorad Dodik and warned him that the U.S. was growing increasingly concerned with his statements and actions, particularly his attempts to undermine state-level institutions. The Ambassador underscor [...]
2008-10-17 14:03:00Embassy SarajevoCONFIDENTIALPGOV PINR PREL KCRM KDEM KJUS BK
08SARAJEVO1623BOSNIA: U.S.-EU TABLE TRANSCO PROPOSAL; UNEVEN
[...] (C) SUMMARY: The Ambassador met with Federation PM Brankovic on October 14 and Republika Srpska (RS) PM Dodik on October 16 to discuss a joint U.S.-EU proposal to resolve problems with state managed electricity transmission company, Electroprijenos (TRANSCO),which had prompted RS government t [...]
2008-10-20 12:32:00Embassy SarajevoCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNECON EINV ENRG PINR PREL BK
08SARAJEVO1629BOSNIA - AMBASSADOR'S INTERLOCUTORS GIVE FEW
[...] (C) SUMMARY: During an October 15-16 trip to Banja Luka, the Ambassador met with senior Republika Srpska (RS) officials, key advisors to RS PM Milorad Dodik, and former RS President Dragan Cavic to discuss U.S. concerns with statements and actions by Dodik aimed at de-legitimizing and undermin [...]
2008-10-21 16:30:00Embassy SarajevoCONFIDENTIALPGOV PINR PREL BK
08SARAJEVO1655BOSNIA - BACKSLIDING ON BRCKO
[...] (C) SUMMARY: With the municipal elections behind us and the November PIC approaching, OHR and Bosnian leaders are again discussing the five objectives and two conditions for OHR closure. Among the outstanding objectives is the completion of the Brcko Final Award, which requires the Superviso [...]
2008-10-24 15:57:00Embassy SarajevoCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PINR PHUM KDEM BK
08SARAJEVO1703BOSNIA - DODIK FAILS TO DELIVER DOCUMENTS TO STATE
[...] (C/NF) SUMMARY: Despite public and private promises, including an October 23 commitment to the Ambassador, Republika Srpska PM Milorad Dodik and his government have yet to comply with a request for RS government documents from the State Prosecutor's Office. The State Prosecutor had reiterat [...]
2008-11-04 14:20:00Embassy SarajevoCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNPGOV PREL PINR PHUM KDEM KCRM KJUS BK
08SARAJEVO1705BOSNIA - S/WCI AMBASSADOR WILLIAMSON'S OCTOBER
[...] (S/NF) SUMMARY: S/WCI Ambassador Clint Williamson visited Sarajevo October 27-29 to discuss the possible transfer to Bosnia of some of the "Algerian 6" (A-6) group of Guantanamo detainees. Williamson met with Prime Minister Nikola Spiric, Minister of Security Tarik Sadovic, Foreign Minister S [...]
2008-11-05 12:01:00Embassy SarajevoSECRET//NOFORNPGOV PINR PREL PTER BK AG
08SARAJEVO1707BOSNIA: DODIK REJECTS US-EU PROPOSAL FOR TRANSCO
[...] (SBU) Post received a response from Prime Minister of the Republika Srpka on Friday, October 31 that answered the Ambassador English and EU Ambassador Kourkoulas, joint letter proposing reform of Electroprenos (TRANSCO),the state-run electricity transmission company (reftel). The English tra [...]
2008-11-05 14:54:00Embassy SarajevoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEINV ENRG PINR PREF PREL BK
08SARAJEVO1723BOSNIA - AMBASSADOR MEETS WITH FM ALKALAJ TO URGE
[...] No summary [...]
2008-11-07 17:04:00Embassy SarajevoSECRET//NOFORNPGOV PINR PREL PTER BK AG
08SARAJEVO1724BOSNIA - SCENESETTER FOR NOVEMBER 19-20 PEACE
[...] (C) SUMMARY: The Peace Implementation Council (PIC) will meet in Brussels on November 19-20 against the backdrop of continued political deterioration in Bosnia. The major parties continue to focus on their narrow ethnic agenda, not the reforms required for Euro-Atlantic integration. Republika [...]
2008-11-07 17:52:00Embassy SarajevoCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINR KJUS KDEM EU BK
08SARAJEVO1725BOSNIA: REPUBLIKA SRPSKA MOVES ON PROPERTY
[...] (C) SUMMARY: On November 4, the Republika Srpska National Assembly (RSNA) passed, on its first reading, a draft law on the restitution of property which would address outstanding property issues for victims of expropriation, nationalization, and forcible donation, including properties lost dur [...]
2008-11-07 18:12:00Embassy SarajevoCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM PREF ECON PINR KJUS BK
08SARAJEVO1728BOSNIA - DODIK, TIHIC, COVIC AGREE TO A POLITICAL
[...] (C) SUMMARY: On November 8, Bosnia's three main political party leaders -- Sulejman Tihic, Dragan Covic, and Milorad Dodik -- issued a joint statement outlining a common approach to a number of controversial issues. The statement deals with constitutional reform, state and defense property, th [...]
2008-11-10 18:48:00Embassy SarajevoCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PINR PHUM KDEM BK
08SARAJEVO1734BOSNIA - STATE PROSECUTOR REQUESTS TEMPORARY
[...] (C/NF) In light of the Republika Srpska (RS) government's failure to submit documents needed for an inquiry into corruption associated with government building and other contracts in the RS, the State Prosecutor's Office on Monday requested a temporary seizure order from the State Court, whi [...]
2008-11-13 07:54:00Embassy SarajevoCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNPGOV PREL PINR PHUM KDEM KCRM KJUS BK
08SARAJEVO1735BOSNIA - AMBASSADOR DISCUSSES ALGERIAN 6 WITH PM
[...] (S/NF) The Ambassador met separately on November 12 with Prime Minister Spiric and on November 10 with Security Minister Sadovic and Justice Minister Colak to convey points about the possible return to Bosnia of some of the "Algerian 6" Guantanamo detainees (Ref A). The Ambassador stressed t [...]
2008-11-13 09:04:00Embassy SarajevoSECRET//NOFORNPGOV PINR PREL PTER BK AG
08SARAJEVO1738BOSNIA - HIGHREP PROPOSES "NO CONTACT" POLICY WITH
[...] (C) SUMMARY: The ongoing confrontation between Republika Srpska PM Milorad Dodik, the RS government and state-level law enforcement and judicial authorities intensified on November 13. The RS government issued a defiant statement asserting that it "had no legal obligation" to comply with a re [...]
2008-11-13 18:04:00Embassy SarajevoCONFIDENTIALPGOV PINR PREL KJUS KDEM PHUM BK
08SARAJEVO1739BOSNIA - POLITICAL MANEUVERING BEFORE THE PIC
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Going into next week's PIC, most Bosnian leaders are capitalizing on a climate of relative political optimism created by the three-party agreement that Milorad Dodik, Sulejman Tihic, and Dragan Covic reached on November 8 (reftel). Tihic, Covic, and Dodik have put elements of thei [...]
2008-11-13 19:17:00Embassy SarajevoCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PINR PHUM KDEM BK
08SARAJEVO1767BOSNIA - BOSNIAN GOVERNMENT AGREES TO FURTHER
[...] (S/NF) On November 17 the Bosnian Foreign Ministry delivered its official response to our reftel demarche regarding the return of some Guantanamo detainees to Bosnia. An informal translation follows: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bosnia and Hercegovina presents its compliments to the E [...]
2008-11-19 13:12:00Embassy SarajevoSECRET//NOFORNPGOV PINR PREL PTER BK AGAO
08SARAJEVO1789BOSNIA: RS GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCES PLANS TO APPEAL
[...] (C/NF) On November 20, contacts at the State Prosecutor's Office told us that the RS government has not yet complied with the temporary seizure order that was requested by the State Prosecutor's Office for its preliminary investigation into corruption associated with RS government building and [...]
2008-11-24 17:00:00Embassy SarajevoCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNPGOV PREL PINR PHUM KDEM KJUS KCRM BK
08SARAJEVO1790BOSNIA: RUSSIA'S ECONOMIC INTEREST -- RESTRICTED
[...] (C) Summary: The largest Russian investment in recent years into the RS, Zarubjezneft's purchase of the Brod oil refinery, the Modrica Lubricant Refinery and the "Petrol" network of gas stations, seems to be finally advancing to stage where the company has fulfilled its initial financial commi [...]
2008-11-26 08:20:00Embassy SarajevoCONFIDENTIALECON ENRG PREL PINR PGOV EU BK
08SARAJEVO1795BOSNIA - POSSIBLE BREAKTHROUGH IN THE RS/STATE
[...] (C/NF) We understand from contacts at the State Prosecutor's Office that the Republika Srpska (RS) government handed over today some of the documents requested by the State Prosecutor's Office for its investigation into corruption associated with government building and other contracts to St [...]
2008-11-26 17:03:00Embassy SarajevoCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNPGOV PREL PINR PHUM KDEM KJUS KCRM BK
08SARAJEVO1796BOSNIA - SECURITY MINISTER SADOVIC'S RESPONSE TO
[...] (S/NF) SUMMARY: The Charge and Acting Political Counselor met with Minister of Security Tarik Sadovic on November 24 to discuss the request in reftel A regarding the possible return to Bosnia of some members of the "Algerian Six" group of Guantanamo detainees. The Charge noted that we are now [...]
2008-11-26 17:32:00Embassy SarajevoSECRET//NOFORNPGOV PINR PREL PTER BK AGAO
08SARAJEVO1803BOSNIA - RS GOVERNMENT FILES CRIMINAL SUIT AGAINST
[...] (U) The Republika Srpska government on November 27 filed "criminal charges" with the State Prosecutor's Office against Principal Deputy Representative Raffi Gregorian, Acting Chief Prosecutor Milorad Barasin, and seven other individuals in connection with the State Prosecutor's investigation [...]
2008-11-28 17:29:00Embassy SarajevoCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINR PHUM KDEM KCRM KJUS BK
08SARAJEVO1811BOSNIA - MAYORALTY BATTLES MAY THREATEN TENUOUS
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Following the October 5 municipal elections, parties are measuring their strength not only in terms of the number of mayoralties and city council positions they hold, but in the concentration of power in the areas of importance to each ethnic group. As such, the Croatian Democrati [...]
2008-12-03 18:14:00Embassy SarajevoCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PINR PHUM KDEM BK
08SARAJEVO1832BOSNIA - PIC REITERATES COMMITMENT TO 5-PLUS-2,
[...] (C) Summary: At the November 19-20 PIC, HiRep Lajcak and PIC members underscored their commitment to seeing the 5-plus-2 benchmarks and conditions met in full prior to OHR closure and transition to EUSR, but stressed a desire be in a position to make a decision on transition at the next PIC m [...]
2008-12-05 13:53:00Embassy SarajevoCONFIDENTIALPGOV PINR PHUM KCRM KDEM EU BK
08SARAJEVO1836BOSNIA - BOSNIAN GOVERNMENT AGREES TO ACCEPT THREE
[...] (S/NF) On December 5, we received a letter from the Ministry of Security regarding the return of some Guantanamo detainees to Bosnia. A translation of the letter follows. 2. (S/NF) BEGIN TEXT: The BiH Ministry of Security presents its compliments to the Embassy of the United States o [...]
2008-12-05 16:27:00Embassy SarajevoSECRET//NOFORNPGOV PINR PREL PTER BK AGAO
08SARAJEVO1861BOSNIA - CROAT COUNCIL PROPOSAL STRIKES A
[...] (C) SUMMARY: The Prime Ministers of the three Croat-majority cantons declared on December 9 that they intend to form an Inter-Cantonal Council by the end of December. The chairmen of the two parties that lead these cantons -- the Croatian Democratic Union (HDZ)-1990 and the Croatian Party of [...]
2008-12-13 15:54:00Embassy SarajevoCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PINR PHUM KDEM BK
08SARAJEVO1862BOSNIA: DODIK CROSSES THE LINE WITH ATTACK AGAINST
[...] (C) SUMMARY: The conflict between Republika Srpska Prime Minister Milorad Dodik, his government, and state-level judicial institutions over the State Prosecutor's preliminary investigation into corruption in the RS rose to new heights the week of December 8. Dodik, whose government has been [...]
2008-12-14 15:22:00Embassy SarajevoCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINR PHUM KDEM KCRM KJUS BK
08SARAJEVO1868BOSNIA - MESIC AND DODIK GO AT IT AGAIN
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Croatian President Stjepan Mesic's strong criticisms of Republika Srpska (RS) Prime Minister Dodik in a December 8 speech in New York provoked a sharp reaction from Dodik and an even fiercer counterattack from Dodik's political allies and the RS media. Mesic referred to Dodik as [...]
2008-12-15 14:18:00Embassy SarajevoCONFIDENTIALPGOV PINR PREL PHUM KDEM KISL IR BK
08SARAJEVO1869BOSNIA - PROGRESS ON PRUD AGREEMENT SLOW AND SHAKY
[...] (C) SUMMARY: A month after the signing of the November 8 Prud Agreement (Ref A),the leaders of all three signatory parties continue to profess their support for the document. However, intra-party rifts, quibbling over details, continued concern over the element of the Agreement pertaining to [...]
2008-12-15 16:55:00Embassy SarajevoCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PINR PHUM KDEM BK
08SARAJEVO1873THREE FORMER "ALGERIAN 6" DETAINEES RETURN TO
[...] No summary [...]
2008-12-16 17:54:00Embassy SarajevoSECRET//NOFORNPGOV PINR PREL PTER BK
08SARAJEVO1886EAC MEETING DECEMBER 19, 2008
[...] (U) The core EAC met on December 19, 2008 to discuss threat information against FSO Raffi Gregorian, seconded as Principal Deputy High Representative at OHR. The meeting was chaired by the A/DCM and was attended by RSO, Legatt, OPA, ADMIN, POL, DAO, RAO, and AID. 2. (U) On December 18, [...]
2008-12-19 16:46:00Embassy SarajevoSECRET//NOFORNASEC BK KCRM PINR PREL PTER
08SARAJEVO1894BOSNIA - RETURN OF ALGERIANS SPARKS BOSNIAK MEDIA
[...] (S) SUMMARY: The return of the first three members of the "Algerian Six" from Guantanamo has been the top news item for much of the Bosnian media since their arrival on December 16. The detainees' return has sparked a media battle between the two Bosniak-led dailies, one portraying the detaine [...]
2008-12-22 16:30:00Embassy SarajevoSECRET//NOFORNPGOV PHUM PINR PREL PTER BK
08SARAJEVO191BOSNIA - SILAJDZIC AND AVAZ: TROUBLE IN PARADISE?
[...] (C) Influential Bosniak daily Dnevni Avaz has recently featured a number of articles critical of Bosniak Presidency member Haris Silajdzic. The articles constitute a shift in the editorial stance of Avaz which had formerly been a staunch Silajdzic ally. Negative coverage of SBiH attempts to [...]
2008-02-01 15:26:00Embassy SarajevoCONFIDENTIALPGOV PINR BK
08SARAJEVO1911BOSNIA - TIHIC OFFERS HAND OF COMPROMISE, BUT
[...] (C) Summary: In a December 26 press conference, Party of Democratic Action (SDA) chairman Sulejman Tihic called on Bosniaks to abandon the politics of victimhood and stressed that compromise with Serbs and Croats is the only path to a stable Bosnia. Tihic also attacked rival Bosniak politician [...]
2008-12-30 15:56:00Embassy SarajevoCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PINR PHUM KDEM BK
08SARAJEVO194BOSNIA - LAJCAK RETURNS FROM RUSSIA OPTIMISTIC
[...] (C) On February 1, High Representative Miroslav Lajcak met with Sarajevo-based Quint representatives to discuss his January 31 trip to Moscow. Lajcak traveled to Russia, where he met with Deputy Foreign Minister Titov and Political Director Kharchenko, to discuss the upcoming February 26-27 P [...]
2008-02-01 16:08:00Embassy SarajevoCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINR BK RU EU
08SARAJEVO204BOSNIA - TIHIC BLOCKS POLICE REFORM; DODIK
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Talks between the six major coalition parties took place in Siroki Brijeg on February 2. High Representative Lajcak also took part in the meetings. The talks were intended to consolidate political support for the work of the police reform working group currently drafting legisla [...]
2008-02-04 19:39:00Embassy SarajevoCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINR BK
08SARAJEVO226BOSNIA - QUINT DISCUSSES SHORT-TERM (TIHIC) AND
[...] (C) SUMMARY: High Representative Lajcak met with Quint Ambassador on February 5 to discuss two political challenges. The first was February 2 decision by Sulejman Tihic, President of the Party for Democratic Action (SDA),to apparently repudiate the Mostar Agreement on police reform. Tihic's [...]
2008-02-05 19:15:00Embassy SarajevoCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINR EU BK
08SARAJEVO245BOSNIA: TIHIC ADAMANT ON REJECTION OF POLICE REFORM
[...] (C) Summary: The Ambassador telephoned Party for Democratic Action (SDA) president Sulejman Tihic February 7 to urge him to reconsider his rejection of the current police reform plan. The Ambassador stressed the importance of reaching consensus on police reform to allow for the signing of a S [...]
2008-02-07 18:30:00Embassy SarajevoCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINR EU BK
08SARAJEVO259BOSNIA: RS REQUESTS FBI ASSISTANCE IN CAR BOMBING
[...] (C) SUMMARY. Republika Srpska (RS) Interior Minister Stanislav Cadjo requested that visiting LEGAT provide FBI assistance in the investigation of the November 2007 car bombing that killed municipal whistleblower, Milan Vukelic. LEGATT also discussed the case with RS Police Director Uros Pena [...]
2008-02-08 16:21:00Embassy SarajevoCONFIDENTIALBK KCRM KJUS PGOV PINR PREL
08SARAJEVO287BOSNIA - TWO NEW SERB CHALLENGES TO DAYTON
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Over the last week, two issues have arisen that raise additional questions about the broader political objectives being pursued by Republika Srpska PM Milorad Dodik and his Alliance of Independent Social Democrats (SNSD). The SNSD-led Ministry of Civil Affairs has drafted a new la [...]
2008-02-13 12:00:00Embassy SarajevoCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINR SCUL BK
08SARAJEVO288BOSNIA - RS AUTHORITIES WARN OF KOSOVO-RELATED
[...] (C) In separate press conferences February 11, Milorad Dodik and RS law enforcement officials warned that reactions to Kosovo independence "would be certain" and would likely include some degree of unrest. RS authorities announced they are implementing an action plan to maintain public order. [...]
2008-02-13 13:58:00Embassy SarajevoCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINR BK
08SARAJEVO307BOSNIA- UNDER PRESSURE, SPIRIC SECURES COM
[...] (C) Prime Minister Nikola Spiric presided over a Council of Ministers (CoM) decision approving the Transfer Agreement on Movable Defense Property at its February 14 session. This development comes after sustained mission engagement with PM Spiric following the February 7 decision by the Republ [...]
2008-02-15 17:40:00Embassy SarajevoCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PINR MARR BK
08SARAJEVO331BOSNIA - DODIK AND REPUBLIKA SPRSKA OFFICIALS
[...] (C) SUMMARY: It appears that Republika Srpska (RS) officials, including RS Prime Minister Milorad Dodik, are using Kosovo's declaration of independence to assert an RS right to self-determination. Dodik's party, the Alliance of Independent Social Democrats (SNSD),first made such a claim on J [...]
2008-02-20 09:28:00Embassy SarajevoCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINR BK
08SARAJEVO350BOSNIA - ONE YEAR POST ICJ VERDICT, MUCH PROGRESS,
[...] (C) SUMMARY: In February 2007, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) verdict that genocide was committed in and around Srebrenica in July 1995 unleashed pent-up Bosniak anger about the 1992-1995 war. Bosniak political leaders exploited the verdict in order to advance their own narrow, nati [...]
2008-02-21 18:32:00Embassy SarajevoCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINR KCRM KAWC KDEM PHUM BK
08SARAJEVO361BOSNIA - BRCKO SUPERVISOR REQUESTS EUFOR/NATO
[...] (C) On February 21, Brcko District Supervisor and Principal Deputy High Representative Raffi Gregorian sent a letter to EUFOR Commander General Villalain and NATO Commander General Wightman noting "implicit and explicit calls by Republika Srpska (RS) government officials, politicians and non-g [...]
2008-02-22 17:34:00Embassy SarajevoCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINR MARR BK
08SARAJEVO363BOSNIA: POLICE REFORM LAWS GENERATES CONTENTIOUS
[...] (C) Summary: On February 14 the Council of Ministers (CoM),over Bosniak objections, adopted two draft laws which create the seven state level police bodies called for in the Sarajevo Action Plan and Mostar Declaration. (Ref A) On February 20 after a contentious debate, the State-level House [...]
2008-02-22 20:35:00Embassy SarajevoCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINR EU BK
08SARAJEVO371TFKV01: SARAJEVO EAC MEETING, FEBRUARY 24, 2008
[...] (C) Summary: The Ambassador chaired a core EAC on 02/24/08 to review the status of the Banja Luka Branch Office (BLBO) which has been closed since 02/21/08. The EAC agreed that the BLBO should remain closed with a review of the decision on 02/26/08. The EAC also agreed that although the BLBO w [...]
2008-02-25 13:08:00Embassy SarajevoCONFIDENTIALAEMR AMGT ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PINR PREL
08SARAJEVO414BOSNIA - SENIOR MILITARY COMMANDERS CONCERNED
[...] (C) SUMMARY: In separate discussions, Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina (AFBiH) Generals Mirsad Gutic and Dragan Vukovic, a Bosniak and Bosnian Serb respectively, expressed concern about the impact the long-running series of political crises were having on the armed forces. They warned t [...]
2008-03-04 14:45:00Embassy SarajevoCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PINR MARR BK
08SARAJEVO435BOSNIA - PEACE IMPLEMENTATION COUNCIL DECIDES TO
[...] (C) SUMMARY: On February 26-27, the Peace Implementation Council (PIC) met in Brussels to discuss the future of the Office of the High Representative (OHR). PIC members agreed that the political situation in Bosnia had deteriorated since their October 2007 meeting and expressed concern about [...]
2008-03-06 11:08:00Embassy SarajevoCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINR EU RU BK
08SARAJEVO466BOSNIA - DEMINING DIRECTOR PROVIDES LIST OF
[...] (S) At his request, we met with Dusan Gavran, the Director of the Bosnia and Herzegovina Mine Action Center (BHMAC) on March 3. (Note: BHMAC is the lead government organization overseeing demining activities. End Note) Gavran told us that he believed there was "now an opportunity" to remove all [...]
2008-03-07 14:45:00Embassy SarajevoSECRETMASS PREL MOPS PGOV PINR KAWC BK SI
08SARAJEVO478BOSNIA - RADMANOVIC TAKES FIRM LINE ON POLICE
[...] (C) The Ambassador spoke with Nebojsa Radmanovic, Bosnian Serb member of the Presidency, by phone on March 10 to raise concerns over Republika Srpska (RS) and SNSD actions on three important issues: the failure to approve the transfer agreement on movable defense property; threats to scuttle p [...]
2008-03-11 17:26:00Embassy SarajevoCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PINR MARR BK
08SARAJEVO479BOSNIA: KOMSIC ON POLITICAL CLIMATE AND CHOD
[...] The Ambassador met on March 10 with Zeljko Komsic, the Croat member of the Presidency, to discuss the current political climate. The Ambassador also stressed that the CHOD, General Sifet Podzic, should step down in July as mandated by the Law on Defense. Komsic, who has close ties to the mi [...]
2008-03-11 17:46:00Embassy SarajevoCONFIDENTIALPGOV PINR PREL MARR BK
08SARAJEVO488BOSNIA: COMMITTEE REJECTS POLICE REFORM LAWS
[...] (C) Summary: On March 12, the Joint Committee on Defense and Security failed in a six-six vote to endorse the two draft police reform laws mandated by the Mostar Declaration and the Sarajevo Action Plan (Ref A). The EC has indicated that the Stabilization and Association Agreement (SAA) might [...]
2008-03-13 15:38:00Embassy SarajevoCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINR EU BK
08SARAJEVO506BOSNIA: HOUSE REJECTS NEGATIVE COMMITTEE REPORT ON
[...] (C) Summary: On March 18 the House of Representatives voted to reject a negative report from the Joint Committee on Defense and Security (Ref A) on the two draft police reform laws mandated by the Mostar Declaration and Sarajevo Action Plan (Ref B). The draft laws will be sent back to the Joi [...]
2008-03-18 17:30:00Embassy SarajevoCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINR EU BK
08SARAJEVO507BOSNIA - OSCE SECRETARY GENERAL PROCLAIMS
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragaph four below. 2. (SBU) OSCE Secretary General Marc Perrin de Brichambaut, who is on two-day visit to Bosnia, made several unhelpful comments to the press about the possible secession of Republika Srspka. The comments appeared in the March 1 [...]
2008-03-18 17:44:00Embassy SarajevoCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINR BK
08SARAJEVO521BOSNIA: COMMITTEE KILLS POLICE REFORM BILLS;
[...] (C) Summary: On March 20 the Joint Committee on Defense and Security gave a second negative appraisal to the two draft police reform bills mandated by the Mostar Declaration and Sarajevo Action Plan (Ref A). The draft bills, which had been returned to the committee by the House of Representat [...]
2008-03-20 17:58:00Embassy SarajevoCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINR EU BK
08SARAJEVO529BOSNIA- RS APPROVES MOVABLE DEFENSE PROPERTY
[...] (C) After intense discussions with the Ambassador, Republika Srpska (RS) Prime Minister Milorad Dodik agreed to have the RS government approve the agreement on movable defense property that transfers ownership of all arms, ammunition and explosives from the entities to the state. Dodik has bee [...]
2008-03-21 15:31:00Embassy SarajevoCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL MARR PINR BK
08SARAJEVO532BOSNIA - DODIK FORCED TO WITHDRAW PROPOSAL TO
[...] (C) SUMMARY: The international community and civil society groups scored a victory this week in blocking a move that would have walked back a key democratic gain in Bosnia and Herzegovina. This came on March 19, when Republika Srpska (RS) PM Milorad Dodik withdrew a proposal to eliminate the [...]
2008-03-21 17:44:00Embassy SarajevoCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINR PHUM KDEM SOCI ECON BK
08SARAJEVO541BOSNIA - RS CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS AIMED AT THE
[...] (C) SUMMARY: The Republika Srpska National Assembly (RSNA) adopted draft amendments to the Republika Srpska (RS) constitution on March 19, which will require a two-thirds majority for future transfers of entity-level competencies to the state, change the official capital of the RS from Sarajev [...]
2008-03-25 14:12:00Embassy SarajevoCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINR KDEM EU BK
08SARAJEVO569BOSNIA - MOVABLE DEFENSE PROPERTY AGREEMENT SIGNED
[...] (C) State-level Prime Minister Nikola Spiric, Federation Prime Minister Nedzad Brankovic, and Republika Srpska (RS) Minister of Trade and Tourism Pedrag Gluhakovic signed the agreement on movable defense property on March 27 during a ceremony held at the Armed Forces of BiH's (AFBiH) ammunition [...]
2008-03-28 17:20:00Embassy SarajevoCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PINR MARR BK
08SARAJEVO599BOSNIA - POLICE REFORM APPEARS HEADED FOR ANOTHER
[...] (C) SUMMARY: The prospects for passage of draft police legislation on April 2 do not look good. If the legislation is not adopted, it is unlikely that Bosnia will sign a Stabilization and Association Agreement (SAA) later this month, as the EU had suggested might be possible. Passage depends [...]
2008-04-01 19:27:00Embassy SarajevoCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINR EU BK
08SARAJEVO608BOSNIA - PARLIAMENT FAILS TO PASS POLICE REFORM;
[...] (C) SUMMARY: As anticipated, Parliament failed to pass police reform legislation at its April 2 session (Ref A). Party for BiH (SBiH),Alliance of Independent Social Democrats (SNSD),and Croatian Democratic Union-BiH (HDZ-BiH) each put forward its own version of the laws, but failed to negoti [...]
2008-04-02 17:30:00Embassy SarajevoCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINR EU BK
08SARAJEVO649BOSNIA - POLICE REFORM IN DODIK'S COURT
[...] (C) Summary: The fate of police reform in Bosnia-Herzegovina is now in the hands of Republika Srpska (RS) Prime Minister Milorad Dodik. OHR scrapped April 7 plans to table compromise draft legislation with political leaders compromise (Ref A) following Haris Silajdzic's refusal to attend. Am [...]
2008-04-09 17:26:00Embassy SarajevoCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINR EU BK
08SARAJEVO657BOSNIA - AUTHORITIES ARREST FORMER BOSNIAN ARMY
[...] (C) On April 8, the State Investigation and Protection Agency (SIPA) arrested three former members of the war-time Army of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzgovina's (ARBiH) Fifth Corps for alleged war crimes committed against Serb civilians in the Bihac area during the fall of 1995 as part of Op [...]
2008-04-10 18:03:00Embassy SarajevoCONFIDENTIALPGOV PINR PREL KCRM BK
08SARAJEVO735BOSNIA - LOOMING POLITICAL CRISIS OVER SREBRENICA
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The Central Election Commission (CEC) plans to announce on May 8 that municipal elections will take place on October 5. In Srebrenica, Bosniaks currently hold the mayoralty and majority of the 27 seats on the Municipal Assembly (17; Serbs hold the other 10 seats). There is a r [...]
2008-04-23 13:49:00Embassy SarajevoCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PHUM PINR KDEM KAWC BK
08SARAJEVO747BONSIA - DODIK INTENSIFIES ATACKS ON STATE-LEVEL
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Since the beginning of 2008, Republika Srpska (RS) Prime Minister Milorad Dodik, as part of his wider campaign to undermine the state, has intensified his campaign to challenge state-level judicial institutions. The primary focus of his attacks has been the High Judicial and Pros [...]
2008-04-24 10:38:00Embassy SarajevoCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINR KJUS KAWC EFIN EID EU BK
08SARAJEVO757BOSNIA - NO GOOD OPTIONS ON SREBRENICA
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Quint Ambassadors met with High Representative Lajcak on April 24 to discuss options for addressing concerns that the October 2008 municipal elections could put Serbs in control of the entire Srebrenica municipal administration. This outcome would likely spark another destabilizi [...]
2008-04-25 11:58:00Embassy SarajevoCONFIDENTIALPGOV PINR PREL KAWC RU BK
08SARAJEVO802BOSNIA - SPIRIC SEEKS DISMISSAL OF ALKALAJ,
[...] (SBU) On April 24, the Bosnian Central Election Commission (BHEC) found three members of the Council of Ministers (CoM) -- Foreign Minister Sven Alkalaj, Deputy Defense Minister Igor Crnadak, and Deputy Civil Affairs Ministers Senad Sepic -- in violation of the Law on Conflict of Interest in G [...]
2008-05-05 15:51:00Embassy SarajevoCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINR BK
08SARAJEVO816BOSNIA - PARLIAMENT ADOPTS SREBRENICA ELECTION LAW
[...] (C) SUMMARY: On May 7, Bosnia's Parliamentary Assembly adopted an amendment to the BiH Election Law that will allow all 1991 residents of Srebrenica Municipality the option to vote there in the upcoming October 2008 municipal elections. The amendment was supported by every major political party [...]
2008-05-07 17:02:00Embassy SarajevoCONFIDENTIALPGOV PINR PREL PHUM KDEM BK
08SARAJEVO852BOSNIA - SPIRIC, ALKALAJ, AND THE POLITICS OF
[...] (C) Prime Minister Nikola Spiric's recent request to parliament to dismiss three members of the Council of Ministers (COM),Foreign Minister Sven Alkalaj of the Party for BiH (SBiH),Deputy Defense Minister Igor Crnadak of the Party for Democratic Progress (PDP),and Deputy Civil Affairs Minis [...]
2008-05-14 15:27:00Embassy SarajevoCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PINR BK
08SARAJEVO863BOSNIA - CHURCH AGREEMENT SPAT ALLOWS SERBS TO
[...] (C) SUMMARY: On May 7, Bosniak member of the Tri-Presidency Haris Silajdzic's vetoed on legal grounds a bilateral agreement between Bosnia and the Serb Orthodox church. Since then, senior Republika Srpska (RS) leaders have gone on the offensive, defending the right of Serbs to practice their [...]
2008-05-15 15:04:00Embassy SarajevoCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PINR BK
08SARAJEVO870BOSNIA - DISCUSSIONS WITH SDA LEADERSHIP ON
[...] (C) SUMMARY: On May 15, we met two senior officials from the Bosniak Party for Democratic Action (SDA) -- Federation Vice President Mirsad Kebo and state-level parliamentarian Bakir Izetbegovic -- to discuss the party's plans to the October municipal elections, particularly the steps SDA was t [...]
2008-05-19 08:47:00Embassy SarajevoCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINR KJUS KCRM PHUM PTER IR BK
08SARAJEVO871BOSNIA - DISCUSSIONS WITH SDA LEADERSHIP ON
[...] (C) Summary: On May 15, we met two senior officials from the Bosniak Party for Democratic Action (SDA) -- Federation Vice President Mirsad Kebo and state-level parliamentarian Bakir Izetbegovic -- to discuss the party's plans for the October municipal elections, particularly the steps SDA was [...]
2008-05-19 11:15:00Embassy SarajevoCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINR KJUS KCRM PHUM PTER IR BK
08SARAJEVO876BOSNIA - SDA SURPRISINGLY BLOCKS SILAJDZIC VETO ON
[...] (SBU) On May 16, the Bosniak caucus of the Federation House of Peoples (HoP) rejected in a party line vote Bosniak member of the Tri-Presidency Haris Silajdzic's veto of the agreement between Bosnia and the Serbian Orthodox Church (reftel). Silajdzic sent his legal advisor, Damir Arnaut, to th [...]
2008-05-19 15:22:00Embassy SarajevoCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PINR BK
08SARAJEVO90BOSNIA - DODIK'S ATTACKS ON PRESS AND NGOS RAISE
[...] (SBU) Summary: On January 10, Embassy officers and representatives of the International Community met with non-governmental organizations and independent media outlets in Banja Luka to discuss concerns over the deterioration of press freedom and freedom of speech in the Republika Srpska (RS). [...]
2008-01-15 15:38:00Embassy SarajevoCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PHUM PINR KDEM KMDR BK
08SARAJEVO910BOSNIA - DRAFT SALARY LAW THREATENS TO UNDERMINE
[...] (U) SUMMARY: During its May 14 session, the House of Representatives postponed voting on a problematic draft law which, while intended to harmonize civil servant salaries, would also eliminate Bosnia's independent judicial salary structure and cause salaries for state law enforcement officers [...]
2008-05-23 15:23:00Embassy SarajevoCONFIDENTIALPGOV ECON SOCI KJUS PREL PINR PTER KCRM KAWC
08SARAJEVO971BOSNIA - A GOOD DAY IN PARLIAMENT FOR RULE OF LAW
[...] (C) SUMMARY: During its June 4 session, the BiH House of Representatives (HoR) voted on three initiatives of interest to our rule of law and political-military agendas. It passed a Law on State Salaries that protected U.S. investments in state-level judicial and law enforcement institutions [...]
2008-06-06 09:52:00Embassy SarajevoCONFIDENTIALPGOV ECON SOCI PREL PINR PTER KCRM KAWC KJUS
08SECTION01OF02CHISINAU976A LONG-TIME OBSERVER'S IEWS ON TRANSNISTRIAN DEVELOPMENTS
[...] (C) Summary: In a September 27 meeting former OSCE Ambassador to Moldova William Hill told Ambassador Chaudhry that he thought it unlikely that the planned 5-plus-2 meeting in October would gather all participants. Hill blamed Transnistrian President Igor Smirnov for avoiding a meeting with M [...]
2008-10-01 13:29:00Embassy ChisinauCONFIDENTIALPREL PBS PINR RS MD
08SEOUL1000POLITICAL PUNDIT ON PRESIDENT'S PLUMMETING POLLS
[...] (C) Summary: At a meeting with a group of foreign diplomats, political consultant Park Sung-min provided his insights on the controversy surrounding the reopening of the Korean market to U.S. beef and his perspective on the recent precipitous drop in President Lee Myung-bak's approval ratings [...]
2008-05-16 01:00:00Embassy SeoulCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINR KS KN
08SEOUL102PRESIDENT-ELECT ASKS FOR SENATORS' SUPPORT ON FTA,
[...] (C) Summary. On September 16, President-elect Lee Myung-bak met with Senators Inouye and Stevens and the Ambassador at the President-elect's office. He talked in a relaxed manner about the alliance, ending Korea's ban on U.S. beef imports, the KORUS FTA, and the Visa Waiver Program (VWP). [...]
2008-01-17 07:37:00Embassy SeoulCONFIDENTIALKN KS PGOV PREL PINR
08SEOUL1045LEE HOI-CHANG LOOKS FOR BEEF SOLUTION
[...] (C) Summary: The Ambassador's May 20 lunch with three-time Presidential candidate Lee Hoi-chang focused primarily on possible solutions to the controversy surrounding the reopening of the Korean market to U.S. beef. Lee also talked about the "balancing and checking" role that his minority con [...]
2008-05-22 00:03:00Embassy SeoulCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINR KS KN
08SEOUL1087LEE SANG-DEUK ON BEEF, PRESIDENT LEE'S MISSTEPS
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Over a lunch of U.S. beef, the Ambassador and Vice Speaker Lee, who is President Lee Myung-bak's elder brother, discussed solutions to the continuing controversy over the planned reopening of the Korean market to U.S. beef. Vice Speaker Lee and recently reelected lawmaker Chun Yu [...]
2008-05-29 02:11:00Embassy SeoulCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINR KN KS
08SEOUL1104KOREAN NATIONALISM ACROSS THE GENERATIONS
[...] (SBU) Summary. Prominent Korean researchers focused on Korean nationalism studies believe recent beef protests are motivated by what young Koreans see as a deviation from a basic expectation of equity among nations. A distinct divide separates the youth and adult protesters. The student-yout [...]
2008-05-30 06:15:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKS PGOV PREL PINR
08SEOUL111WHAT TO EXPECT: HOW WILL PRESIDENT LEE CHANGE
[...] (C) Summary: The Korean people have sky-high expectations for President-elect Lee Myung-bak. He will take office as the seventeenth president of Korea on February 25 and carries with him a long to-do list for his government and for the country. For insight on what Lee's administration will l [...]
2008-01-18 07:58:00Embassy SeoulCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINR KS KN
08SEOUL112KEY LEE MYUNG-BAK ADVISERS BELIEVE NEW PRESIDENT
[...] (C) Summary: At lunch with the Ambassador on January 17, Lee Myung-bak advisers Choi Shee-joong and Hyun In-taek expressed optimism about Korea's future under President-elect Lee Myung-bak's leadership. Choi, a long-time political mentor to Lee and one his closest advisers, said that this yea [...]
2008-01-18 08:03:00Embassy SeoulCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINR KN KS
08SEOUL1120ROK'S 17TH NATIONAL ASSEMBLY WINDS DOWN: A ROUNDUP
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The 17th National Assembly, which officially ended, was characterized by the prominent role of 386er representatives (those born in the 60s that led the democratization movement in the 80s),its left-leaning ideology, the increased number of women, and intense partisan politics. [...]
2008-06-03 07:29:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL PINR KN KS
08SEOUL1144GNP DEFEAT IN BY-ELECTIONS REFLECTS PUBLIC ANGST
[...] (SBU) Summary: The ruling Grand National Party's (GNP) poor showing in the June 4 by-election -- on the same day as President Lee Myung-bak's 100th day in office - is largely a reflection of public dissatisfaction with the new administration. The GNP party won only nine of the 52 local seat [...]
2008-06-05 08:33:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL PINR KS KN
08SEOUL1145GNP LEADERSHIP REACHES OUT TO U.S. ON BEEF
[...] (C) Summary: On June 6 the Ambassador met with leaders of the ruling Grand National Party (GNP) to discuss ongoing public outcry over the U.S.-ROK agreement to lift the Korean ban on U.S. beef imports. GNP chairman Kang Jae-sup, who requested the meeting earlier in the week, said the party w [...]
2008-06-05 08:49:00Embassy SeoulCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINR KS KN
08SEOUL1153PROTESTS CONTINUE AS BLUE HOUSE STRUGGLES TO FIND
[...] (C) Summary: Throughout the June 6-8 holiday weekend, protesters continued to call for a renegotiation of the agreement to reopen the Korean market to U.S. beef, a ban on imports of beef from cattle over 30-months-old, and President Lee Myung-bak's removal from office. The protests, which oc [...]
2008-06-09 08:32:00Embassy SeoulCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINR KS KN
08SEOUL1174PROTESTS PAST PRIME? LEE VOWS "FRESH START"
[...] (C) Summary: The June 10 anniversary of the 1987 pro-Democracy protests drew record numbers of crowds demanding a renegotiation of the agreement to lift the ban on imports of U.S. beef. The demonstrators remained peaceful, heeding the pleas of the ROKG and former Presidents Roh Moo-hyun and [...]
2008-06-11 08:18:00Embassy SeoulCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINR KN KS
08SEOUL1204TURBULENT TIMES FOR PRESIDENT LEE: CAN HE RECOVER?
[...] (C) SUMMARY: President Lee Myung-bak is only four months into his five-year term in office and already he has hit historically low popularity ratings of around 10 percent. Lee's first 100 days have been a crash course in political reality. The public's disappointment with the new administrat [...]
2008-06-16 10:04:00Embassy SeoulCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINR KS KN
08SEOUL1244SCENESETTER FOR THE SECRETARY'S JUNE 26-27 VISIT
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Your visit to Korea comes at a particularly sensitive time in U.S.-ROK relations. Since your last visit in February, the optimism that accompanied President Lee Myung-bak's inauguration has been replaced by growing public discontent with the Lee Administration and its policies. [...]
2008-06-23 08:40:00Embassy SeoulCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINR KS KN
08SEOUL1248BLUE HOUSE LINEUP: EXPERIENCE IN, PROFESSORS OUT
[...] (C) The June 22 changes to the Blue House Chief of Staff and senior secretaries indicate a perceived need by President Lee Myung-bak for professionalism and experience of his immediate staff. Compared to the previous line-up, the percentage of bureaucrats and politicians assigned to senior po [...]
2008-06-24 05:38:00Embassy SeoulCONFIDENTIALKS PGOV PREL PINR
08SEOUL126WHAT TO EXPECT: HOW WILL PRESIDENT LEE CHANGE
[...] (C) Summary: If South Korean President-elect Lee Myung-bak has his way, his five-year term in office will see a dramatic increase in Korea's economic performance, international competitiveness, and cooperation in multinational fora. Lee intends to achieve these ambitious goals through even m [...]
2008-01-22 07:53:00Embassy SeoulCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINR KS KN
08SEOUL127LEE MYUNG-BAK TRANSITION TEAM: ONE MONTH LEFT
[...] (C) Summary: President-elect Lee Myung-bak's Transition Team has had a busy first month. Charged with laying the blueprint for Lee Myung-bak's presidential term, they are now submitting legislation to begin to "pull the weeds" from the Roh and Kim Dae-jung administrations. Lee brings a diffe [...]
2008-01-22 07:59:00Embassy SeoulCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINR KS KN
08SEOUL1280UPDATE FOR THE SECRETARY'S JUNE 26-27 VISIT TO
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Developments on beef and North Korea issues create an opportunity to get the Koreans -- up until now completely paralyzed by the beef crisis -- to reengage on our bilateral and international agenda. This cable provides an update to our earlier scenesetter, and suggests some prio [...]
2008-06-26 08:56:00Embassy SeoulCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINR KS KN
08SEOUL1292AMBASSADOR'S MEETING WITH NEW NATIONAL SECURITY
[...] (C) SUMMARY: In a June 26 meeting with the Ambassador, National Security Advisor Kim Sung-hwan, in office less than a week, said that it was a shame that, because of the protests over American beef, President Bush's July 9-11 visit had to be postponed. President Lee looked forward to resch [...]
2008-06-27 07:36:00Embassy SeoulCONFIDENTIALPGOV PINR KS KN
08SEOUL1354WEB PORTALS AID "SMART MOB," STYMIE KOREAN
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: During the ongoing protests about U.S. beef, new means of disseminating information and networking internet users created what is being called a "smart mob." These new capabilities allowed protestors to use their cellphones to instantaneously upload video, pictures, and inform [...]
2008-07-08 07:11:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL PINR KS KN
08SEOUL1370GNP, DP ELECT NEW LEADERSHIP, NA SET TO OPEN
[...] (C) Summary: In early July both the ruling Grand National Party (GNP) and the main opposition party, the newly renamed Democratic Party (DP),selected their party leadership in a move that should end the stalemate over convening the National Assembly. The election of Park Hee-tae to lead th [...]
2008-07-09 07:48:00Embassy SeoulCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINR KN KS
08SEOUL1427NATIONAL ASSEMBLY OPENS, BUT NOT FOR BUSINESS
[...] (SBU) Summary: The 18th National Assembly finally opened on July 10, ending the main opposition party's five week boycott. Pundits cited negative public opinion about the political paralysis, the need to prepare for the 60th anniversary of the Constitution on July 17, and the worsening econo [...]
2008-07-16 07:33:00Embassy SeoulCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINR KN KS
08SEOUL1448SCENESETTER FOR JULY 23 S MEETING WITH ROK FM YU
[...] (C) With two weeks to go before President Bush's visit to Seoul, most Koreans see the Lee Myung-bak government -- particularly its foreign policy -- as rudderless. Hence, the ROKG is a friend in need. Your meeting with Foreign Minister Yu Myung-hwan comes as Korea is simultaneously dealing w [...]
2008-07-21 09:18:00Embassy SeoulCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINR KN KS
08SEOUL1454SEOUL RESPONSE/ACTION REQUEST: CENTRAL BANK OF
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see para 4. 2. (S) On July 23, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MOFAT) Disarmament and Non-proliferation Deputy Division Director Lee Sang-soo thanked Econoff for the reftel demarche expressing USG concerns about the Central Bank of Iran's (Ba [...]
2008-07-23 02:47:00Embassy SeoulSECRETKNNP IR PREL PARM PINR KS EFIN
08SEOUL1490GNP LEADERS REVIEW BEEF, FTA RATIFICATION, AND
[...] (C) SUMMARY: On July 23 the Ambassador met with National Assembly Speaker Kim Hyung-oh and newly-elected Grand National Party (GNP) Chair Park Hee-tae. The amicable meetings focused on the beef issue and the KORUS FTA. Both Kim and Park expressed appreciation for U.S. efforts to defuse the [...]
2008-07-29 03:33:00Embassy SeoulCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINR ETRD KN KS
08SEOUL1524DP CHAIRMAN CHUNG SE-KYUN ON FTA, BEEF
[...] (C) SUMMARY: The Ambassador made a July 23 courtesy call on newly elected Democratic Party (DP) Chairman Chung Se-kyun. During the cordial meeting, conducted entirely in English, the two discussed prospects for ratification of the KORUS FTA. Chung said the DP was prepared to support FTA rat [...]
2008-08-01 07:07:00Embassy SeoulCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINR KN KS
08SEOUL1525DP CHAIRMAN CHUNG SE-KYUN ON FTA, BEEF
[...] (C) SUMMARY: The Ambassador made a July 23 courtesy call on newly elected Democratic Party (DP) Chairman Chung Se-kyun. During the cordial meeting, conducted entirely in English, the two discussed prospects for ratification of the KORUS FTA. Chung said the DP was prepared to support FTA rat [...]
2008-08-01 07:29:00Embassy SeoulCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINR KN KS
08SEOUL1526DP CHAIRMAN CHUNG SE-KYUN ON FTA, BEEF
[...] (C) SUMMARY: The Ambassador made a July 23 courtesy call on newly elected Democratic Party (DP) Chairman Chung Se-kyun. During the cordial meeting, conducted entirely in English, the two discussed prospects for ratification of the KORUS FTA. Chung said the DP was prepared to support FTA rat [...]
2008-08-01 07:48:00Embassy SeoulCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINR KN KS
08SEOUL155LEE MYUNG-BAK ADVISERS DEFINE RECIPROCITY
[...] (C) Summary: During a January 17 dinner with the Charge, Nam Sung-wook and Suh Jae-jean, two close advisers to President-elect Lee Myung-bak, commented on the incoming administration's reciprocity-based criteria for engaging the North and their dim outlook for progress in the Six-Party Talks. [...]
2008-01-25 03:26:00Embassy SeoulCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINR KS KN
08SEOUL1570VISIT TO RURAL DPRK: AGRARIAN, ORDERLY, QUIET
[...] (C) During a June 30-July 5 visit to North Korea to evaluate the beginnings of the U.S. food aid program (ref A),Poloff and USAID officers spent three days in Pyongyang and also traveled to two port cities to the southwest--Nampo and Songrim--and four agricultural towns farther north--Hyangsan [...]
2008-08-10 23:37:00Embassy SeoulCONFIDENTIALKN EAGR ECON PGOV PINR SOCI ELTN MARR
08SEOUL162LIKELY MINISTERIAL APPOINTEES
[...] (C) Summary: The Presidential Transition Committee is expected to announce the ministerial nominations as early as January 26 for discussion in the National Assembly session that starts January 28. Though speculation is rife, a few names have started to rise to the top. Han Seung-soo, Speci [...]
2008-01-25 06:49:00Embassy SeoulCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINR KS KN
08SEOUL1620NATIONAL ASSEMBLY: POLITICAL PARALYSIS PREVAILS
[...] (C) Summary: Major South Korean political parties have yet to resolve differences over formation of the standing committees, a necessary step in order to get the National Assembly up and running for the start of the regular session in early September. An agreement was reached on August 11 o [...]
2008-08-18 06:17:00Embassy SeoulCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINR KS KN
08SEOUL1676KEY NA COMMITTEES LIKELY COOPERATIVE
[...] (C) Summary: The Grand National Party (GNP) now controls both the Foreign Affairs, Trade and Unification Committee and the National Defense Committee -- good news for U.S.-relevant legislation. In addition to the chairs, the committees are stacked with other pro-U.S. lawmakers, though the pro [...]
2008-08-22 06:51:00Embassy SeoulCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINR KS KN
08SEOUL1696KIM YOUNG-SAM PESSIMISTIC ON OUTLOOK FOR PRESIDENT
[...] (C) SUMMARY: In a farewell meeting with the Ambassador, former President Kim Young-sam freely voiced his opinions on the current administration's woes and on prospects for improved Korea-Japan relations; he was pessimistic about both. Kim said that current President Lee Myung-bak's problems [...]
2008-08-27 05:02:00Embassy SeoulCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINR KS KN
08SEOUL1710LEE MYUNG-BAK'S OLYMPIC MOJO: POLL INCREASES
[...] (SBU) Summary: Recent opinion polls conducted by various ROK media agencies show that President Lee Myung-bak's approval rating is recovering, reaching between 24 to 31 percent in various polls taken from August 23. Pundits note that the recent increase was mainly due to Korea's success at [...]
2008-08-28 06:31:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL PINR KS KN
08SEOUL1746CONCERNS REGARDING DELIVERY OF SHIPS TO IRISL
[...] (S) Acting EconCouns met with Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade officials on September 02 to urge their government's help in preventing the delivery of additional ROK-built vessels to the Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines. Sang Soo Lee of the Disarmament and Nonprliferation Divisio [...]
2008-09-04 05:23:00Embassy SeoulSECRETPARM PREL KNNP EFIN PINR IR CH KS
08SEOUL178HAN SEUNG-SOO TAPPED AS LEE MYUNG-BAK'S FIRST
[...] (SBU) Summary: President-elect Lee Myung-bak officially announced the nomination of Han Seung-soo, UN Special Envoy on Climate Change, as the first Prime Minister for his government. Lee is said to have taken into account Han's extensive experience with state affairs and his credentials as a [...]
2008-01-28 07:22:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL PINR KN KS
08SEOUL1830CONCERNS REGARDING DELIVERY OF SHIPS TO IRISL
[...] (U) This cable contains an action request in paragraph 6. 2. (S) Deputy Econ Couns returned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade September 11 to receive initial ROKG response to Ref A request. Sung-hwan Lee of the Middle East Division and Si-jon Song of the North America Division I [...]
2008-09-16 05:41:00Embassy SeoulSECRETPARM PREL KNNP EFIN PINR IR KS
08SEOUL1831PLENTY TO FIGHT ABOUT IN 18TH NATIONAL ASSEMBLY
[...] (C) Summary: The 18th National Assembly's regular session began on September 1 after nearly three months of deadlock. Though the opposition Democratic Party (DP) finally ended its boycott, this session is unlikely to be smooth sailing for the Grand National Party(GNP),despite its significant [...]
2008-09-16 05:58:00Embassy SeoulCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINR KS KN
08SEOUL1865GNP IN DISARRAY, LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS UNLIKELY
[...] (C) Summary: The ruling Grand National Party (GNP) is facing a crisis in party cohesion. Once merely split by two powerful factions -- one led by President Lee Myung-bak (MB) and the other by long-time party leader Park Geun-hye -- the GNP is increasingly plagued by divisions within the pro- [...]
2008-09-19 03:48:00Embassy SeoulCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINR KS KN
08SEOUL1869FORMER FM YOO ON NORTH KOREA
[...] (C) Summary: Former FM Yoo Chong-ha told poloffs September 18 that President Lee Myung-bak had not yet come up with a formula for conducting successful foreign policy. Yoo said he was personally committed to helping Lee get it right since he felt, as one of the co-chairs of the election comm [...]
2008-09-19 06:20:00Embassy SeoulCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINR KN KS
08SEOUL1882ROKG'S INIITIAL RESPONSE ON ENGAGING CHINA ON
[...] (C) Poloff presented reftel demarche and non-paper to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Disarmament and Nonproliferation Division on September 23. Deputy Director Kim Woo-see and Second Secretary Koh Young-kul said that they understood the importance of the message and that discussion of these i [...]
2008-09-23 06:56:00Embassy SeoulCONFIDENTIALECON EFIN KNNP PARM PTER IR CH SK PINR
08SEOUL1960ROK VICE FOREIGN MINISTER KWON ON NORTH KOREA,
[...] (C) Summary: In his meeting with the Ambassador on October 2, First Vice Foreign Minister Kwon Jong-rak expressed concern about the North Korean nuclear issue and said further progress would require strong determination on the part of all involved parties. It was critical that there be a time [...]
2008-10-07 05:23:00Embassy SeoulCONFIDENTIALKS KN PREL PGOV PINR
08SEOUL2029LEE STIRS
[...] (C) Over the past few weeks, President Lee Myung-bak has taken action to try to improve his still lackluster popularity. At the cabinet meeting on October 7, the Lee Administration announced 100 policy priorities the government will seek to address in the coming years. On October 13, Lee he [...]
2008-10-15 07:06:00Embassy SeoulCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINR KS KN
08SEOUL2035AMBASSADOR'S CALL ON NATIONAL ASSEMBLY SPEAKER KIM
[...] (C) Summary: In an October 10 meeting with National Assembly Speaker Kim Hyung-o, the Ambassador and the Speaker discussed the current state of North Korean affairs and the support of both governments for a denuclearized North Korea. Turning to the KORUS FTA, which the government submitted to [...]
2008-10-15 09:02:00Embassy SeoulCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINR KS KN
08SEOUL2048FORMER PRESIDENT ROH MOO-HYUN: ACTIVE AGAIN
[...] (SBU) Summary: Former President Roh Moo-hyun's recent activities on the internet and in public have sparked speculation that he is vying to re-enter the political stage after six months of relative calm in his rural hometown near Gimhae. Initial speculation began when Roh officiated at a we [...]
2008-10-17 05:56:00Embassy SeoulCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINR KS KN
08SEOUL2075AMBASSADOR MEETS WITH FORMER PRESIDENT KIM
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Former President Kim Young-sam told the Ambassador on October 21 that he was still struggling from the "shock" of his father's death on September 30 and wondering how to comfort his daughter since her husband had recently suffered a stroke and would not recover. The Ambassador r [...]
2008-10-22 08:26:00Embassy SeoulCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINR KN KS
08SEOUL2082PATIENT LEE STILL STUCK ON THE RUNWAY
[...] (SBU) Summary: Political consultant Park Sung-min told poloffs over a recent lunch that President Lee Myung-bak was in dire straits. Neither President Lee nor his staff understood the reasons behind Lee's flagging popularity (stuck around 25 percent in recent polls) and had no idea what to d [...]
2008-10-23 06:57:00Embassy SeoulCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINR KN KS
08SEOUL2109AMBASSADOR AND FORMER PRESIDENT KIM DAE-JUNG
[...] (C) SUMMARY: In an October 22 courtesy call by the Ambassador, former President Kim Dae-jung said that she had come to Korea at an important point in the relationship. Relations were good, but there was still much work to be done on North Korea. After recounting his meeting with Kim Jong-il [...]
2008-10-28 04:56:00Embassy SeoulCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINR KN KS
08SEOUL2120FATU COMMITTEE DELIBERATES ON NORTH KOREA POLICY,
[...] (SBU) Summary: In the first parliamentary audit of the 18th National Assembly by the Foreign Affairs, Trade and Unification (FATU) Committee, the Grand National Party (GNP) and the Democratic Party (DP) butted heads over North Korea policy. The parties struggled to reconcile former President [...]
2008-10-30 01:27:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL PINR KS KN
08SEOUL2176AMBASSADOR AND LABOR MINISTER DISCUSS ECONOMIC
[...] (C) Summary: In a cordial November 3 meeting with the Ambassador, Labor Minister Lee Young-hee commented on the need to stabilize labor-management relations, workers' concerns about the recent economic downturn, and its potential impact on the KORUS FTA. Minister Lee refuted the common perc [...]
2008-11-06 08:25:00Embassy SeoulCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINR KN KS
08SEOUL22ROKG SUPPORTS PROPOSED GI MODEL GUIDELINES DOCUMENT
[...] (C) On December 7, poloff delivered reftel demarche to Kim Jae-woo, Deputy Director, Disarmament and Nonproliferation Division, ROK Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MOFAT). In a follow-up meeting January 4, Kim told poloff that the ROKG supports the vision and outline of the proposed Glob [...]
2008-01-04 06:24:00Embassy SeoulCONFIDENTIALPARM PTER EAIR ETRD PREL PINR PINS KNNP KGIC
08SEOUL2203AMBASSADOR MEETS WITH GNP LEADER PARK GEUN-HYE
[...] (C) SUMMARY: In a wide-ranging conversation on Nov. 6, the Ambassador and GNP legislator Park Geun-hye discussed North Korea, the future of the U.S.-ROK relationship, domestic political trends in Korea, the FTA, and camp returns. Exchanges on policy issues were interwoven with historical ane [...]
2008-11-13 06:17:00Embassy SeoulCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINR KN KS
08SEOUL221FEUDS UNLIKELY TO SIGNIFICANLTY DIMINISH GNP GAINS
[...] (C) Summary: The conservative Grand National Party (GNP) -- out of power for the last decade -- is poised to win big in the April 9 National Assembly elections, giving them control over both the parliament and the Blue House. The progressive United New Democratic Party (UNDP) is still flound [...]
2008-02-01 09:06:00Embassy SeoulCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINR KS KN
08SEOUL2275AMBASSADOR'S VISIT TO GWANGJU: POLITICALLY
[...] (C) Summary: During the Ambassador's November 18-19 visit to Gwangju, it became clear that, politically, not much has changed in Korea's southwest region in the past ten years. Through discussions with various local leaders, it was evident that the region remained politically left of center, [...]
2008-11-26 04:47:00Embassy SeoulCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINR KN KS
08SEOUL2340PRESIDENT LEE UNPOPULAR, OPPOSITION EVEN MORE SO
[...] (C) Summary: President Lee Myung-bak is suffering from entrenched low popularity that is affecting his ability to govern effectively. Even some Blue House insiders worry that if he does not turn things around in 2009, he could spend the remainder of his term powerless, overshadowed by jockeyi [...]
2008-12-08 07:28:00Embassy SeoulCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINR KN KS
08SEOUL2383KOREA'S VIEW ON THE RISE OF CHINA (C-AL8-02576)
[...] (U) This message addresses questions posed in Ref A on South Korean views on China. ------------------------------ ROK-PRC Engagement: Inevitable ------------------------------ 2. (C) Due to history, geography, cultural affinities, and China's rise as a regional power, Korea has no choic [...]
2008-12-12 06:47:00Embassy SeoulCONFIDENTIALPINR PGOV PREL KS
08SEOUL2389REGULAR SESSION PASSES 7.5 PERCENT OF BILLS; MORE
[...] (C) Summary: The 18th National Assembly's first regular session came to a close on December 9 without passing the 2009 budget bill or much legislation at all. To address the budget and other outstanding bills, a 30-day temporary session opened on December 10 but it is not likely many laws wi [...]
2008-12-12 08:11:00Embassy SeoulCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINR KN KS
08SEOUL2400CHOI JANG-JIP: KOREA NOT YET MATURE DEMOCRACY
[...] (C) Summary: Legendary political scientist and Korea University emeritus Choi Jang-jip told poloff on December 11 that he thought Korea had not fully democratized and that the main hurdle to this goal was an overly strong central government. Choi, a college classmate of President Lee Myung-b [...]
2008-12-15 08:13:00Embassy SeoulCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINR KN KS
08SEOUL2402DAY IN LIFE OF NORTH KOREAN DEFECTORS IN SOUTH
[...] (SBU) Summary: Poloff attended the second annual group wedding for four North Korean defector couples organized by a South Korean NGO. The couples were grateful for the ceremony, which they postponed because of lack of funding. Poloff also met with two of the brides to discuss their experien [...]
2008-12-15 08:23:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIEDKTIP PGOV PHUM PREF PREL PINR KS KN
08SEOUL24032009 BUDGET PASSES NA; MORE CLASHES TO COME
[...] (C) Summary: On December 13, the ruling GNP along with the conservative Liberty Forward Party (LFP) passed the annual budget bill while the opposition Democratic Party (DP) and Democratic Labor Party (DLP) members boycotted the vote. Most pundits and Assembly sources note that the ruling party [...]
2008-12-15 08:28:00Embassy SeoulCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINR KN KS
08SEOUL2457BLUE HOUSE ADVISOR SAYS FTA, MAJOR LAWS WILL PASS
[...] (C) Summary: Ze Seung-wan, advisor to President Lee for civil affairs, told poloff December 22 that the KORUS FTA, along with other major legislation currently on hold due to physical opposition from the Democratic Party (DP),would be passed during the current 30-day special session set to en [...]
2008-12-22 07:49:00Embassy SeoulCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINR KN KS
08SEOUL2458YOUNGNAM: GNP LOYALTY AND REGIONALISM STILL REIGN
[...] (C) Summary: On 17-18 December, poloff traveled to Daegu and Busan to gauge the popularity of President Lee Myung-bak and the ruling Grand National Party (GNP) in the conservative stronghold of Youngnam -- traditional nomenclature for the south-eastern area of Korea comprised of North and Sout [...]
2008-12-23 05:05:00Embassy SeoulCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINR KN KS
08SEOUL2485COOL GANGWON: GOVERNOR KIM ON TOURISM, NORTH
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Over dinner on December 22, Gangwon Province governor Kim Jin-sun and the Ambassador discussed the need for better North-South relations, the importance of tourism to Gangwon Province, and cooperating on climate change. Kim, a three-term governor who will step down in 2010, said [...]
2008-12-30 04:27:00Embassy SeoulCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINR KN KS
08SEOUL262BLUE HOUSE SENIOR SECRETARIES ANNOUNCED
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: On February 10, the Presidential Transition Committee announced the lineup for the Blue House Senior Secretaries. Notably, GNP lawmaker Park Jae-wan was named SIPDIS Senior Presidential Secretary for Political Affairs, and Korea University Professor Kim Byung-kook Senior Secr [...]
2008-02-11 07:14:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL PINR KN KS
08SEOUL297CABINET REFORM PLAN AT A STANDSTILL
[...] With the Cabinet reform bill set to cut the number of ministries from 18 to 14 stalled at the National Assembly, the Transition Team and the GNP are planning to announce the Cabinet lineup February 15. The list is said to be almost final, although there may be some additions depending on how [...]
2008-02-14 08:01:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL PINR KN KS
08SEOUL327REPATRIATED NORTH KOREANS' FATE HIGHLIGHTS ROKG'S
[...] (SBU) Summary: On February 18, the Grand National Party (GNP) called for an inquiry into whether 22 North Korean's were sent home against their will following unconfirmed reports that they were executed upon repatriation. The National Intelligence Service (NIS) has said publicly that the No [...]
2008-02-19 08:26:00Embassy SeoulCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINR KS KN
08SEOUL329SETTING THE RIGHT COURSE: TRANSITION TEAM
[...] (SBU) Summary: On February 19, Transition Team Chairwoman Lee Kyung-sook and National Security Advisor-designate Kim Byung-kook met with the Ambassador to discuss preparations for the planned April U.S.-ROK summit, the Transition Team's performance, and the best way to kick off President-elect [...]
2008-02-20 06:21:00Embassy SeoulCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINR KN KS
08SEOUL347COMPROMISE REACHED: GOVERNMENT DOWNSIZING BILL SET
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: On February 20 the United Democratic Party (UDP) and the Grand National Party (GNP) broke a month-long deadlock and came to a compromise on Lee Myung-bak's government reform plan. The compromise includes the survival of the Unification and Gender Equality Ministries. The refo [...]
2008-02-21 07:52:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL PINR KN KS
08SEOUL365ROH MOO-HYUN'S TURBULENT TERM: HISTORIANS MAY BE
[...] (C) Roh Moo-hyun ends his presidency a deeply disappointed man. According to Blue House contacts, Roh has been moody and morose since the presidential election in December which resulted in a lopsided victory for the conservative candidate Lee Myung-bak. Not helping Roh's mood is the piling [...]
2008-02-25 08:24:00Embassy SeoulCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINR KN KS
08SEOUL390LESS EUPHORIA OVER NEW ROK PRESIDENT LEE MYUNG-BAK
[...] (C) Summary: Lee Myung-bak's transition period, which ended with his inauguration on February 25, was plagued by weeks of political wrangling within the Grand National Party (GNP) over nominations for the April 9 National Assembly elections and intense debate with the United Democratic Party [...]
2008-02-27 07:20:00Embassy SeoulCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINR KN KS
08SEOUL392POLITICAL BATTLES CONTINUE, PRIME MINISTER NOT YET
[...] (C) Summary: The Blue House and the National Assembly are in a staring match and it appears the UDP has no reason to blink. With nothing to lose, the UDP has delayed putting the PM-designate Han Seung-soo's nomination to a vote in the plenary and they have the necessary 150 votes (141 seats p [...]
2008-02-27 08:31:00Embassy SeoulCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINR KN KS
08SEOUL453ELECTION RUNUP: GNP GOING STRONG; LIBERAL LOSS
[...] (C) Summary: Despite recent stumbles by the Grand National Party (GNP) and President Lee Myung-bak, continued attacks on Lee's appointees, and record low support for a president days after inauguration (49 percent in a March 1 Hankyoreh poll),the GNP still holds the pole position heading int [...]
2008-03-07 08:13:00Embassy SeoulCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINR KN KS
08SEOUL454NEW MOU MINISTER KIM HA-JOONG: OLD MOFAT HAND,
[...] (C) Kim Ha-joong, the current ROK Ambassador to China and a career diplomat, has been named Lee Myung-bak's first Unification Minister. Resistance to his nomination from the opposition United Democratic Party is unlikely to be strong; he was one of the architects of the Sunshine Policy when he [...]
2008-03-07 10:42:00Embassy SeoulCONFIDENTIALKS KN PROG PREL PINR
08SEOUL488NSA KIM FORECASTS PRODUCTIVE SUMMIT, ADVOCATES
[...] (C) Summary: Over a cordial lunch with the Ambassador on March 12, National Security Adviser Kim Byung-kook said that he was sure President Bush and ROK President Lee Myung-bak would get along well in their April summit meeting. Kim is planning a trip to the U.S. March 17-19 to meet with seni [...]
2008-03-12 09:09:00Embassy SeoulCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINR KS KN
08SEOUL513SOHN PLAYS UDP'S LOSING HAND WELL
[...] (C) Summary: The United Democratic Party's (UDP) resounding defeat in the December presidential election left the party struggling to get out from under the shadow of unpopular former President Roh Moo-hyun. Moreover, the new party chief, former Grand National Party (GNP) member Sohn Hak-kyu [...]
2008-03-17 06:44:00Embassy SeoulCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINR KS KN
08SEOUL530GNP NOMINATIONS CUT RECORD NUMBER OF INCUMBENTS
[...] (C) Summary: The political spotlight is fixed on the April 9 National Assembly elections, overshadowing even President Lee and the current financial shocks Korea is experiencing. The UDP fired off the first surprise blast by excluding all applicants from the nomination process with past conv [...]
2008-03-18 07:43:00Embassy SeoulCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINR KS KN
08SEOUL555A STOIC PARK GEUN-HYE DISCUSSES GNP PARTY
[...] (C) SUMMARY: In a March 18 lunch meeting with the Ambassador, Park Geun-hye discussed Grand National Party (GNP) party politics and policy toward North Korea. Though she seemed relaxed, Park confessed to being disturbed by the party's nominations process (reftel) and said the decision to cut [...]
2008-03-20 05:38:00Embassy SeoulCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINR KS KN
08SEOUL574FORMER FM SONG DECLARES NATIONAL ASSEMBLY
[...] (C) In a March 21 telcon with the Ambassador, former Foreign Minister Song Min-soon said that he was running for a proportional seat for the National Assembly on the United Democratic Party (UDP) ticket. Song expressed concern that certain candidates within the UDP might pull the party toward [...]
2008-03-21 08:24:00Embassy SeoulCONFIDENTIALPROG PREL KS PINR
08SEOUL62CHUNG MONG-JOON: DELEGATION LEADER, PRESIDENTIAL
[...] (C) SUMMARY: On January 21-23 National Assembly member and presidential aspirant Chung Mong-joon will lead a Presidential Transition Committee delegation to Washington, DC. A similar delegation visited in 2003 on behalf of then President-elect Roh Moo-Hyun and met with the Secretary of State [...]
2008-01-11 02:58:00Embassy SeoulCONFIDENTIALKN KS PGOV PREL PINR
08SEOUL629CAMPAIGN SEASON BEGINS FOR ROK NATIONAL ASSEMBLY
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The 13-day official campaign period for the April 9 general election began March 27, 2008. The short campaign period, coupled with a nomination process tainted by political infighting, makes it virtually impossible for any meaningful policy debate to take place. Voter turnout i [...]
2008-03-31 07:21:00Embassy SeoulCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINR KS KN
08SEOUL68FOREIGN MINISTER HOPEFULS DISCUSS OPCON, NORTH
[...] (C) SUMMARY: In a relaxed January 10 lunch with the Ambassador, National Assembly member and chief of the Presidential Transition Committee's foreign affairs team Park Jin and Lee Myung-bak adviser and former Ambassador to both Kenya and Ireland Kwon Jong-rak discussed OPCON transfer, North K [...]
2008-01-13 23:22:00Embassy SeoulCONFIDENTIALKN KS PGOV PREL PINR
08SEOUL682FINAL POLLS POINT TO GNP MAJORITY
[...] (U) SUMMARY: With general elections less than a week away, the ruling Grand National Party (GNP) is poised to secure a significant majority in the National Assembly. The latest polling data ) the last to be released before April 9 according to election law stipulations ) revealed that of the [...]
2008-04-04 08:22:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIEDKN KS PGOV PINR PREL
08SEOUL706GNP HEADED FOR VICTORY LANE
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: South Koreans go to the polls tomorrow, April 9, to choose their National Assembly representatives. Coming less than four months after the presidential elections, interest is low and the outcome, despite all the media chatter, not really in question: the conservative Grand Nati [...]
2008-04-08 08:43:00Embassy SeoulCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINR KN KS
08SEOUL707NSA KIM ON NORTH KOREA, SUMMIT AND ALLIANCE ISSUES
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Over an April 8, 2008 luncheon meeting with the Ambassador, ROK National Security Advisor Kim Byung-kook said that President Lee's position on North Korea had not changed despite the heated rhetoric from Pyongyang. Lee wanted "sincere and substantive" dialogue with the North, d [...]
2008-04-08 09:22:00Embassy SeoulCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL ETRD PINR KN KS
08SEOUL719APRIL 9 ROK NATIONAL ASSEMBLY ELECTIONS: GNP EKES
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: With 97 percent of votes counted, Lee Myung-bak's Grand National Party (GNP) won 151 of 299 seats, giving them a much slimmer majority than expected. The opposition United Democratic Party (UDP) did better than anticipated, winning 82 seats. Lee Hoi-chang's Liberal Forward Pa [...]
2008-04-09 14:07:00Embassy SeoulCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINR KN KS
08SEOUL728NATIONAL ASSEMBLY ELECTION: COSTLY WIN FOR
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: In the April 9 general elections, in which voters threw in their ballot for all 299 seats in the National Assembly, the ruling Grand National Party (GNP) gained a small majority with 153 seats. Nevertheless, the GNP majority combined with the surprisingly good showing by indep [...]
2008-04-10 09:37:00Embassy SeoulCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINR KN KS
08SEOUL737FORMER FM FRETS: MB'S TEAM UP TO THE TASK?
[...] (C) SUMMARY: In a frank April 11 lunch meeting, former Foreign Minister Yoo Chong-ha gave poloffs his view of Lee Myung-bak and said he hoped Lee would play it safe during the April 18-19 summit with President Bush. Yoo said he would continue to advise President Lee whenever called, as he was [...]
2008-04-11 07:31:00Embassy SeoulCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINR KS KN
08SEOUL773PRESIDENT LEE GETS SPECIAL SESSION TO DISCUSS
[...] (C) On April 15 the floor leaders for the Grand National Party (GNP) and United Democratic Party (UDP) decided to convene a special National Assembly session for one month beginning on April 25. The term of the current progressive-dominated 17th National Assembly does not end until May 29, a [...]
2008-04-16 07:43:00Embassy SeoulCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINR KS KN
08SEOUL776LEE MYUNG-BAK WEATHERS POLITICAL STORM; AWAITS
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Korea's political landscape is in transition -- in the last two months President Lee Myung-bak was inaugurated, a new National Assembly was elected, new parties were formed; in the coming two months leaders for the two main parties are set to change. The ruling Grand National Pa [...]
2008-04-17 08:44:00Embassy SeoulCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINR KN KS
08SEOUL80LEE KYUNG-SOOK DISCUSSES TRANSITION TEAM PRIORITIES
[...] (C) Summary: During a meeting with the Ambassador, Presidential Transition Committee Chair Lee Kyung-sook discussed the political realities of the transition team's agenda and President-elect Lee Myung-bak's personal management style. Lee Kyung-sook, who is clearly one of the president-elect [...]
2008-01-15 00:58:00Embassy SeoulCONFIDENTIALKN KS PGOV PREL PINR
08SEOUL862FORMER PRESIDENT KIM YOUNG-SAM STAYS RELEVANT,
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Over lunch on April 25, former President (1993-98) Kim Young-sam told the Ambassador that Lee Myung-bak needed to do better in handling domestic political issues and find a way to accept former Grand National Party (GNP) lawmakers recently elected as independents or under the Pro [...]
2008-04-29 01:28:00Embassy SeoulCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINR KN KS
08SEOUL881NORTH KOREA STRUGGLES WITH SHORTAGE OF MEDICINE AND
[...] (SBU) Famine, natural disaster, mismanagement, a lack of safe drinking water, and shortages of essential drugs and vaccines have left the population of the Democratic Peoples' Republic (DPRK) vulnerable to infectious diseases, despite the existence of an adequately-trained corps of medical per [...]
2008-04-30 01:53:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYTBIO EAID PINR ECON SOCI KN
08SEOUL952PARK GEUN-HYE AND GNP LEGISLATORS ON BEEF
[...] (C) Summary: Over lunch with Grand National Party (GNP) leader Park Geun-hye, the Ambassador discussed the current controversy over the re-opening of the Korean market to U.S. beef and made the strong case that U.S. beef was safe, telling Park that we rely on leaders like her to calm the situ [...]
2008-05-09 04:41:00Embassy SeoulCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINR KN KS
08SEOUL96UNDP GOING DOWN WITHOUT A FIGHT
[...] (C) In a meeting that started off in front of a crowd of cameras and reporters, newly-selected United New Democratic Party (UNDP) chair Sohn Hak-kyu gave the Ambassador his assessment of North Korea's delay in providing a full declaration of its nuclear programs and (after the press left) his [...]
2008-01-17 00:49:00Embassy SeoulCONFIDENTIALKN KS PGOV PREL PINR
08SEOUL977OPPOSITION LAWMAKER KIM BOO-KYUM ON BEEF, FTA, UDP
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Recently re-elected to a third term, United Democratic Party (UDP) lawmaker Kim Boo-kyum told poloff over a May 13 lunch that he believed controversy surrounding the reopening of the Korean market to U.S. beef would blow over. Also, he explained that there were several non-binding [...]
2008-05-13 08:19:00Embassy SeoulCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINR KN KS
08SHANGHAI297SHANGHAI PARTY SECRETARY YU ZHENGSHENG'S PRAGMATIC
[...] (C) Summary: Eight months after taking over the leadership in Shanghai, Consulate contacts praise Party Secretary Yu Zhengsheng as being fair-minded and pragmatic. He may not be a charismatic leader, but he is able to strike a balance between Beijing and Shanghai's interests. As a practical [...]
2008-08-01 05:47:00Consulate ShanghaiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PINR ECON CH
08SHANGHAI328CONSUL GENERAL'S FAREWELL CALLS ON SHANGHAI LEADERS
[...] (SBU) Summary: On August 14, the Consul General paid separate farewell calls on Shanghai Mayor Han Zheng, Shanghai Municipal People's Congress (MPC) Chairman Liu Yungeng and Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) Shanghai Committee Chairman Feng Guoqin. Mayor Han noted the i [...]
2008-08-14 08:41:00Consulate ShanghaiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PINR PREL CH ECON
08SHANGHAI360SHANGHAI ACADEMICS ON CHINA'S PROTESTANTS, CCC/TSPM
[...] (C) Summary. Academic contacts in Shanghai describe Protestantism in China as growing in number and diversity. There are three categories of Protestants in China: the official church, unofficial urban churches, and unofficial rural churches. Members of unofficial rural churches have limited [...]
2008-08-27 08:07:00Consulate ShanghaiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PINR KIRF CH
08SHANGHAI364DOL SECRETARY CHAO'S AUGUST 27 MEETING WITH SHANGHAI PARTY
[...] (C) Summary: In an August 27 lunch meeting with Department of Labor (DOL) Secretary Elaine L. Chao, Shanghai Party Secretary Yu Zhengsheng described challenges facing Shanghai, such as relocating residents out of poor housing blocks, providing adequate social services to migrant workers, and sh [...]
2008-08-28 08:44:00Consulate ShanghaiCONFIDENTIALCH ECON ELAB ENRG PGOV PINR
08SHANGHAI371CHINESE PROTESTANT SEMINARY IN NANJING SLATED FOR
[...] (C) Summary: The Nanjing Union Theological Seminary is on track for a major expansion in facilities and student capacity, according to Dean Reverend Ambroise Aiming Wang. The Seminary's new campus in the Nanjing suburbs, scheduled to open next year, as well as a new cathedral, have both been m [...]
2008-09-04 06:52:00Consulate ShanghaiCONFIDENTIALPHUM CH KIRF PGOV PINR SOCI
08SHANGHAI385NEW CHINA CHRISTIAN COUNCIL PRESIDENT DISCUSSES CHALLENGES
[...] (C) Summary: Gao Feng, the new President of the China Christian Council (CCC),said during a September 2 meeting with Poloff that he would take steps to address challenges such as the insufficient number of pastors and churches and the lack of education opportunities for church workers and laym [...]
2008-09-11 07:47:00Consulate ShanghaiCONFIDENTIALCH KIRF PGOV PINR
08SHANGHAI408SHANGHAI HOUSE CHURCH LEADER SAYS OLYMPIC CLAMPDOWN TO
[...] (C) A prominent Shanghai house church leader said local police clamped down on house church activity during the Beijing Olympics, and the increased scrutiny has shown no signs of abating in the month since the Games concluded. The leader stated that he believes the local government fears the r [...]
2008-09-22 07:44:00Consulate ShanghaiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PINR KIRF SOCI CH
08SHANGHAI460CONSUL GENERAL'S INITIAL MEETING WITH LIU YUNGENG, CHAIR OF
[...] (C) Summary: In an October 24 meeting with the Consul General, Shanghai Municipal People's Congress (MPC) Chair Liu Yungeng discussed the MPC's efforts to improve transparency in its legislative process. Liu said ordinary citizens can observe some MPC meetings and voice concerns directly thro [...]
2008-10-28 07:42:00Consulate ShanghaiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PINR ECON CH
08SHANGHAI476(C) YIWU'S MUSLIM COMMUNITY: POSSIBLE TRANSIT POINT FOR
[...] (C) Summary: The Muslim community in Yiwu, a key trading center in East China's Zhejiang Province, is thriving on the back of China's growing trade with South Asia and the Middle East. In an effort to attract Muslim businesspeople to the city, local government officials have set up Muslim sch [...]
2008-11-04 02:01:00Consulate ShanghaiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINR PTER XF PK CH
08SHANGHAI49SHANGHAI MAYOR HAN ZHENG GETS SECOND TERM
[...] (C) Summary: Despite earlier speculation that Mayor Han Zheng would be reassigned elsewhere, he was re-elected to a second five-year term at the end of Shanghai's Municipal People's Congress (MPC) on January 30. Contacts are mixed as to whether Mayor Han will complete his term. The MPC also [...]
2008-02-01 10:01:00Consulate ShanghaiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PINR ECON CH
08SHANGHAI496THE OLYMPICS AND NATIONALISM: VIEWS FROM EAST CHINA
[...] (C) Summary: Interlocutors in Shanghai and Nanjing believe rising Chinese nationalism in the months preceding the Olympics was mainly a reaction to Western criticism and "bias" against China during the Tibet crisis. Although China is more confident after a "successful" Olympics, the interlocu [...]
2008-11-14 07:37:00Consulate ShanghaiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PINR SOCI CH
08SHANGHAI503SHANGHAI ACADEMICS: ARATS CHAIR VISIT TO TAIWAN A SUCCESS,
[...] (C) Summary: Shanghai scholars view the recent visit to Taiwan by ARATS Chair Chen Yunlin a "success" mainly for its symbolism and for helping to "maintain momentum" in cross-Strait dialogue. However, they see this visit as only the first "easy" step in a long difficult process. Some scholar [...]
2008-11-19 08:12:00Consulate ShanghaiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV ECON PINR CH TW
08SHANGHAI519SHANGHAI ACADEMICS ON CHINA-PAKISTAN RELATIONS
[...] (C) Summary: Shanghai scholars believe Sino-Pakistan relations are strong and stable, one scholar calling it an "all weather partnership," with growing bilateral trade and good political relations. China's growing ties with India (Ref A),however, make Pakistan uncomfortable and force China t [...]
2008-12-02 02:05:00Consulate ShanghaiCONFIDENTIALPREL ETRD PTER PINR SNAR CH PK IN
08SHANGHAI527HANGZHOU CONTACTS ON INTERNET FREEDOM IN EAST CHINA
[...] (C) The case of a blogger from Jiangsu Province about to go on trial for libel is being watched closely in East China, according to contacts in neighboring Zhejiang Province. Journalists and intellectuals told Poloff they see internet freedom as a critically important issue, particularly given [...]
2008-12-08 08:46:00Consulate ShanghaiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM PINR SOCI TINT CH
08SHANGHAI556AVIAN INFLUENZA DETECTED IN EAST CHINA: 377,000 CHICKENS
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Following the discovery of the H5N1 Avian Influenza Virus in Dongtai and Haian, Jiangsu province, authorities have culled 377,000 chickens. Preliminary analysis indicates that the virus could have been spread by migratory birds and that it is a different variety than that which [...]
2008-12-17 09:41:00Consulate ShanghaiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAGR KFLU TBIO PINR AMED
08SHANGHAI580O HOLY NIGHT: FOREIGN PROTESTANTS PACK CHURCHES AT
[...] (C) Foreign Protestants packed church services for Christmas celebrations in Shanghai, taking advantage of recent indications that the Municipal Government is willing to provide more opportunities for expatriate Protestants to meet corporately in the city. With the growing number of foreigners [...]
2008-12-30 08:56:00Consulate ShanghaiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PINR KIRF SOCI CH
08SHANGHAI66PUBLIC INTEREST LITIGATION RESEARCH PROJECT
[...] (SBU) Summary: In an effort to find ways to amend the Administrative Litigation Law, China's Ministry of Justice (MOJ) has tasked Suzhou University School of Law Professor Huang Xuexian to conduct research on public interest litigation. Public interest litigation occurs when an individual sues [...]
2008-02-15 02:20:00Consulate ShanghaiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM PINR KJUS SENV CH
08SHENYANG103PRC-DPRK BORDER TIGHTENS PRE-OLYMPICS: DPRK
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Local officials confirm they have taken measures to "strengthen control" of the PRC-DPRK border region during the Olympics. New checkpoints have been established outside some sensitive border cities. The PRC "through diplomatic channels" requested that the DPRK stem border-cross [...]
2008-07-29 05:40:00Consulate ShenyangCONFIDENTIALPREL PINR PGOV PREF ASEC KN CH
08SHENYANG109PRC-DPRK: BORDER-CROSSERS AND THEIR OFFSPRING;
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Contacts along the PRC-DPRK border report smaller-than-usual numbers of North Korean border-crossers this summer. Civil Affairs officials in one key border city screen detained border-crossers for infectious diseases and arrange for medical care pending repatriation. Children bor [...]
2008-08-06 06:13:00Consulate ShenyangCONFIDENTIALPREL PINR PGOV PREF KN CH
08SHENYANG116PRC-DPRK BORDER DEFENSE, BORDER-CROSSERS, NORTH
[...] (C) SUMMARY: The PRC has made some progress in PRC-DPRK border security in recent years, but advances ought not be overestimated, say northeast China experts. Although new investment, infrastructural improvements and modern technologies have enhanced defense capacity, the border remains porou [...]
2008-08-20 05:20:00Consulate ShenyangCONFIDENTIALPREL PINR PGOV PREF ASEC KTIP SNAR KN CH
08SHENYANG12NORTH KOREAN BORDER-CROSSERS: MORE PRC THINKING;
[...] (C) SUMMARY: The small group of specialists researching North Korean border-crossers for the PRC government largely endorses Chinese policy on the issue, even if small differences exist. One researcher said a PRC "transit corridor" permitting North Koreans to quietly traverse Chinese territor [...]
2008-01-18 00:38:00Consulate ShenyangCONFIDENTIALPREF PGOV PINR GTIP KN KS CH
08SHENYANG13PRC: RELIGIOUS FREEDOM A MIXED PICTURE IN YANBIAN
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Religious freedom is enjoying modest improvement in a key ethnic minority enclave of Jilin Province, near the PRC-DPRK border. Christianity is making inroads among local Chinese, migrant workers, and North Korean border-crossers. "House churches," many with links to official chu [...]
2008-01-24 01:25:00Consulate ShenyangCONFIDENTIALKIRF PHUM PGOV PINR SOCI PREF KN KS CH
08SHENYANG14CHINA'S DPRK-BOUND FOOD AID, AG EXPORTS CONTINUE
[...] (S) SUMMARY: Contrary to ROK press reports, PRC food aid and agricultural exports to the DPRK have not been suspended as a result of increased export tariffs on grain and other agricultural commodities imposed by Beijing in a bid to counter domestic inflation. New export regulations and a dro [...]
2008-01-24 02:15:00Consulate ShenyangSECRETPINR PGOV ECON ETRD EAGR KN KS CH
08SHENYANG173LIAONING'S ECONOMY: DOWN BUT NOT OUT
[...] (C) Summary. Local leaders in three of the Liaoning Province's less well-off urban areas put a good front on this province's relative resiliency in the face of recession but privately conceded their worries. The most telling statistic is electricity demand, which was flat in October and dropp [...]
2008-12-03 03:09:00Consulate ShenyangCONFIDENTIALCH EAGR ECON EFIN ENRG PINR PREL
08SHENYANG185NORTH KOREA: RAJIN PORT FRICTIONS; CHINESE AND
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Chinese commercial concerns have been focusing on the North Korean port of Chongjin since Pyongyang recently terminated a Chinese company's lease rights at the DPRK port of Rajin and awarded those privileges to a state-owned Russian firm. One Chinese scholar claims the move is fu [...]
2008-12-24 02:50:00Consulate ShenyangCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PINR EWWT KN KS CH
08SHENYANG189PRC-DPRK: CHINA'S COMPLIANCE WITH UNSCR 1718
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Two years on, PRC compliance with the spirit of UN Security Council Resolution 1718's luxury- goods provisions appears limited at best. Dandong and other border officials tell us privately that while they are implementing military-related provisions of UNSCR 1718, they are not en [...]
2008-12-30 23:51:00Consulate ShenyangCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PINR ETRD KN KS CH
08SHENYANG19SENIOR HEILONGJIANG OFFICIALS ON STABILITY-RELATED
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Inflation is a pressing concern for senior Heilongjiang officials, who are implementing a full range of countermeasures not always made public in order to avoid a panic. Along with new export taxes, the policy of supplying grain and coal nationwide to cover excess domestic demand [...]
2008-02-13 02:58:00Consulate ShenyangCONFIDENTIALPGOV PINR PREL ECON EIND ETRD CH KN RS
08SHENYANG30PRC/DPRK: IMPACT OF PRC EXPORT RESTRICTIONS;
[...] (C) SUMMARY: NEW PRC EXPORT RESTRICTIONS ARE DELAYING, IN SOME CASES BY MANY WEEKS, SHIPMENTS OF KEY CHINESE COMMODITIES TO NORTH KOREA VIA DANDONG. IN LIMITED CASES, BEIJING IS GRANTING TEMPORARY WAIVERS FOR PRC FIRMS WITH LARGE, PREEXISTING CONTRACTS IN THE DPRK. PYONGYANG IS DISPLEASED, [...]
2008-03-03 06:00:00Consulate ShenyangCONFIDENTIALPREL PINR PGOV ECON ETRD KN KS CH
08SHENYANG37NEW DEVELOPMENTS IN PRC-DPRK BORDER TRADE
[...] (C) SUMMARY: New PRC export restrictions are complicating some PRC-DPRK trade and contractual relationships, according to more Chinese trade officials. North Korean businessmen have been sent abroad recently on grain "purchasing" missions, essentially requesting free "donations" in places like [...]
2008-03-21 02:10:00Consulate ShenyangCONFIDENTIALPREL PINR PGOV ECON ETRD PREF KN KS CH
08SHENYANG38NORTH KOREAN BORDER-CROSSERS: PRC OLYMPICS
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Two Chinese provincial governments hosting Olympics events this summer have enlisted Korea specialists to investigate potential contingencies involving North Korean border-crossers or activists that support them. Scholars in Liaoning and Shandong have told us they are keeping a cl [...]
2008-03-21 08:04:00Consulate ShenyangCONFIDENTIALPREF PREL PINR PGOV KN KS CH
08SHENYANG44NORTHEAST CHINA LEADERS TO WATCH (PT. 1): LIAONING
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Northeast China is home to a number of promising, up-and-coming officials worth watching as they seek to prove their political mettle in "revitalizing" this strategic corner of the PRC. Communist Youth League lineages remain a common denominator in most, but not all, profilees. [...]
2008-04-07 00:30:00Consulate ShenyangCONFIDENTIALPGOV PINR ECON CH
08SHENYANG45NORTHEAST CHINA LEADERS TO WATCH (PT. 2):
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Northeast China is home to a number of promising, up-and-coming officials worth watching as they seek to prove their political mettle in "revitalizing" this strategic corner of the PRC. Communist Youth League lineages remain a common denominator in most, but not all, profilees. [...]
2008-04-08 07:54:00Consulate ShenyangCONFIDENTIALPGOV PINR ECON CH
08SHENYANG48MORE INTERNAL PRC RESEARCH ON NK BORDER-CROSSERS:
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Northeast China is home to 10,000-20,000 North Koreans, according to the internal research of another one of the few Chinese specialists studying North Korean border-crosser issues for the PRC Government. PRC policy toward North Korean border-crossers shifted in 2002 in part beca [...]
2008-04-10 01:12:00Consulate ShenyangCONFIDENTIALPREF PINR PGOV PREL PHUM KN KS CH
08SHENYANG51LIAONING AND SHENYANG PARTY CHIEFS ON GOVERNANCE,
[...] (C) SUMMARY: At a meeting with the Ambassador in Shenyang, Liaoning Province's new Party Secretary, Zhang Wenyue, explained that high-level attention from Beijing, a booming economy and growing revenue expansion are bankrolling Liaoning Province's efforts to address key social-stability issues [...]
2008-04-15 07:36:00Consulate ShenyangCONFIDENTIALPGOV PINR PREL PREF ECON KN CH
08SHENYANG67NORTH KOREA: PRICE WOES, SQUEEZED AID GROUPS, PRC
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Recent returnees from Pyongyang, Sinuiju and Rason point to sharply surging food prices in the DPRK. North Korean laborers employed by one aid group in Rason have complained that food-inflation has eviscerated their purchasing power. Customs officials in Yanbian are strictly enfo [...]
2008-05-22 00:10:00Consulate ShenyangCONFIDENTIALPREL PINR PGOV PREF EAGR KN KS CH
08SHENYANG68DPRK FOOD TROUBLES AND PRC-DPRK RESPONSES: VIEWS
[...] (C) SUMMARY: PRC-DPRK border contacts agree that the DPRK's food situation is more dire than in recent years, but remain divided on the question of severity, with some contending conditions are "not as extreme as being reported in the West." North Korean diplomats and other officials have ack [...]
2008-05-29 05:33:00Consulate ShenyangCONFIDENTIALPREL PINR PGOV PREF EAGR KN KS CH
08SHENYANG7PRC-DPRK: TRILATERAL RAILWAY HANG-UPS; MUSAN
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Unreported DPRK-related obstacles appear likely to delay the implementation of a late December PRC- DPRK-Russian agreement that aims to link the Greater Tumen region by railway; Chinese contacts are pessimistic that the new Tumen-Tumangang-Khasan cargo-transport corridor, even if [...]
2008-01-16 02:25:00Consulate ShenyangCONFIDENTIALPREL PINR PGOV ECON KN KS CH
08SHENYANG71PRC-DPRK: BORDER-CROSSERS, RELIGIOUS TROUBLES,
[...] (C) SUMMARY: The PRC appears to have tightened internal security in the PRC-DPRK borderlands in recent months, though border-crossers continue to trickle into China. Border residents report increased official scrutiny of some religious activities. Yanji officials warned religious leaders that [...]
2008-05-30 06:56:00Consulate ShenyangCONFIDENTIALPREL PINR PGOV PREF PHUM KIRF KN KS CH
08SHENYANG76DPRK: RASON THROUGH THE EYES OF AN AID WORKER
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Rason, in northeastern North Korea, is home to a variety of foreign-assistance ventures, involving everything from agriculture and animal husbandry to power generation, transportation and pharmaceuticals, according to a Westerner involved in several projects there, but tensions ha [...]
2008-06-13 00:20:00Consulate ShenyangCONFIDENTIALPINR PGOV PREL PHUM KIRF KN KS CH
08SINGAPORE1021GOS RECEPTIVE ON NEED TO ENGAGE CHINA ON
[...] (S) In response to reftel demarche, Singapore MFA accepted in principle the need to encourage China to do more to combat proliferation and prevent the transfer of dual-use and military items to Iran. Michelle Teo-Jacob, Deputy Director of the MFA Counter Proliferation and International Secur [...]
2008-09-19 04:17:00Embassy SingaporeSECRETECON EFIN KNNP PARM PTER PINR SN
08SINGAPORE1285SINGAPORE MFA PERMSEC HO SAYS POSTPONING ASEAN
[...] (C) Summary: Delaying the ASEAN Summit until March due to political turmoil in Thailand would be a setback for Southeast Asia and would reinforce perceptions that ASEAN is a disorganized grouping, Peter Ho, Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs told United States Ambassador [...]
2008-12-10 00:58:00Embassy SingaporeCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL ASEAN PINR SN
08SINGAPORE1296SINGAPORE VIEWS ON THE RISE OF CHINA (C-AL8-02576)
[...] (C) This Cable is in response to reftel demarche requesting information on Asian reactions to the Rise of China. This entire message is classified Confidential. A) Assuming your host country's response to China is marked by both engagement and hedging, which do you see as predominant at pre [...]
2008-12-12 09:45:00Embassy SingaporeCONFIDENTIALPINR MARR PGOV PREL SN CN
08SINGAPORE1299 SINGAPORE ACADEMICS: ASEAN GOING THROUGH A
[...] (SBU) Summary: ASEAN leaders have yet to hold substantive discussions on the financial crisis, and ASEAN is in danger of being marginalized due to its lack of concerted action in a number of areas, academics at the Institute of Southeast Asian Studies (ISEAS) told U.S. Ambassador for ASEAN Affa [...]
2008-12-15 07:10:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL ASEAN PINR SN
08SINGAPORE1307SINGAPORE VIEWS ON THE RISE OF CHINA (C-AL8-02576)
[...] (C) This Cable is in response to reftel demarche requesting information on Asian reactions to the Rise of China. This entire message is classified Confidential. A) Assuming your host country's response to China is marked by both engagement and hedging, which do you see as predominant at pres [...]
2008-12-16 06:53:00Embassy SingaporeCONFIDENTIALPINR MARR PGOV PREL SN CN
08SINGAPORE748(S) IMPLEMENTATION OF THE IRISL CARGO INSPECTION
[...] (S) Singapore continues to do its part to monitor, interdict, and inspect suspect cargo, aircraft and vessels owned or operated by Iran Air Cargo and Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Line (IRISL),Sharon Seah, MFA Assistant Director of the Counterproliferation and International Security Bran [...]
2008-07-03 09:09:00Embassy SingaporeSECRETECON EFIN EWWT ETRD PARM PINR PREL KNNP SN
08SINGAPORE768(S) GOS USING "AL-HESBAH WEB FORUM" TO GATHER
[...] (S/NF) Singapore Internal Security Department (ISD) Deputy Director for Counterterrorism Matters Finian Markose Silva told LEGAT July 3 (information reported to FBIHQ separately through LEGAT channels) that ISD does not currently plan to take down the al-Hesbah Web Forum website because ISD int [...]
2008-07-10 04:03:00Embassy SingaporeSECRET//NOFORNPTER PINR PGOV SN
08SKOPJE13MACEDONIA: PLANS FOR IRAQ FOR 2008 AND BEYOND
[...] (S/NF) The following responses are keyed to the questions in ref A: A. (S/NF) Macedonia's leadership is committed to staying the course in Iraq in 2008 and beyond, as long as the U.S. remains engaged in Iraq and indicates Macedonian support is needed. Macedonia recently doubled its troop d [...]
2008-01-11 13:58:00Embassy SkopjeSECRET//NOFORNPINR KDEM MARR NATO PREL MK IZ
08SKOPJE213MACEDONIA: ETHNIC ALBANIAN LEADERS ON NATO AND
[...] (C) In March 19 meetings with ethnic Albanian leaders Thaci, from junior governing coalition partner DPA, and Ahmeti, from DUI, the Ambassador stressed the importance of maintaining political stability and resolving the name dispute with Greece to secure a NATO membership invitation this April [...]
2008-03-21 07:18:00Embassy SkopjeCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PINR NATO MK
08SKOPJE220MACEDONIA: ETHNIC ALBANIAN DPA BACK IN GOVERNMENT
[...] (SBU) DPA, the ethnic Albanian junior governing coalition partner, announced March 23 it would return to the VMRO-led government of PM Gruevski. The announcement came only 11 days after DPA President Thaci declared that DPA had left the coalition because of PM Gruevski's failure to meet six c [...]
2008-03-24 16:05:00Embassy SkopjeCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PINR NATO MK
08SKOPJE23MACEDONIA: MINISTER OF ECONOMY RESIGNS, IMPACT
[...] (SBU) Economy Minister Rafajlovska tendered her resignation on January 14, citing personal reasons for her decision to leave government service after a little more than a year in office. The Minister of Economy is one of two Ministerial positions (along with the Minister of Defense) held by ju [...]
2008-01-15 14:58:00Embassy SkopjeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON PGOV PINR MK
08SKOPJE250MACEDONIA: PM GRUEVSKI AFTER THE NATO SUMMIT
[...] (SBU) In an April 4 meeting with PM Gruevski in the aftermath of Greece's veto of Macedonia's NATO membership bid at Bucharest, the Ambassador urged the PM to re-engage in the Nimetz process to resolve the name issue as soon as possible. Gruevski said he was willing to re-engage with Nimetz so [...]
2008-04-04 16:39:00Embassy SkopjeCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINR NATO MK
08SKOPJE254MACEDONIA: MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS ON EARLY
[...] (C) FM Milososki informed the Ambassador April 7 that the ruling VMRO-DPMNE party intends to initiate the procedure for early elections. The earliest such elections could be held is between 60 and 90 days after Parliament votes for its dissolution, which could come as early as the end of this [...]
2008-04-08 09:06:00Embassy SkopjeCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PINR NATO MK
08SKOPJE262MACEDONIA TO HOLD EARLY ELECTIONS JUNE 1; OFFICIAL
[...] (SBU) Following two days of debate, the Macedonian Parliament adopted April 12 a decision to disband itself. The decision starts the clock on the first-ever early elections, now set for June 1, since Macedonia's independence 17 years ago. Before stepping down, the MPs authorized the next regu [...]
2008-04-15 07:17:00Embassy SkopjeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV PINR NATO MK
08SKOPJE292MACEDONIA: EARLY ELECTIONS PREPARATIONS IN FULL
[...] (SBU) In a series of meetings with Macedonia's political leaders April 21-23, the Ambassador and DCM urged all parties to ensure free, fair and non-violent parliamentary elections on June 1. Although the official campaign period begins May 11, parties already are floating their campaign platfo [...]
2008-04-30 09:40:00Embassy SkopjeUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV PINR NATO MK
08SKOPJE360MACEDONIA: FOREIGN MINISTER ASKS U.S. TO INFLUENCE
[...] (C) Following the June 1 early Parliamentary elections, marred by violence and fraud (reftel),FM Milososki called to ask the Ambassador to influence the initial ODIHR report on the elections, due out later that day. Specifically, he asked the Ambassador to ensure that the report adopted his [...]
2008-06-03 13:01:00Embassy SkopjeCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PINR NATO MK
08SKOPJE361MACEDONIA: PM GRUEVSKI PLEDGES CLEAN ELECTION
[...] (C) In the wake of seriously flawed early parliamentary elections held June 1 (reftel),PM Gruevski told the Ambassador that he will not pursue coalition talks until free and fair re-runs are held at all polling stations where problems were noted. He said ongoing law enforcement actions would [...]
2008-06-03 13:27:00Embassy SkopjeCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PINR MK
08SKOPJE364MACEDONIA: OPPOSITION LEADER STEPS DOWN FOLLOWING
[...] (SBU) Following her party's defeat in the June 1 early parliamentary elections (reftel),Radmila Sekerinska, President of the largest opposition party, the Social Democratic Union of Macedonia (SDSM),stepped down on June 3. Sekerinska conceded ruling party VMRO's landslide victory, but noted [...]
2008-06-04 15:02:00Embassy SkopjeUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV NATO PINR MK
08SKOPJE428MACEDONIA: UPDATED CONTACT INFORMATION FOR LEADING
[...] (U) Per reftel, names, titles and contact numbers for leading government officials. 2. (SBU) Country: Republic of Macedonia Date: July 1, 2008 Head of Government Family name: Gruevski First name: Nikola Formal Title: Prime Minister Personal cell: 389-70-401-462 [...]
2008-07-03 15:20:00Embassy SkopjeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PINR PREL MK
08SKOPJE436MACEDONIA: POSITIVE STEP AS VMRO AND DUI AGREE ON
[...] (C) VMRO and eAlbanian DUI have agreed on a new governing coalition which will focus on economic development, Euro-Atlantic integration, Framework Implementation (FWA),and several DUI priorities, including a Law on the Use of Languages and resolving the status of victims of the 2001 conflict. [...]
2008-07-07 13:51:00Embassy SkopjeCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PINR MK
08SKOPJE453MACEDONIA: PM GRUEVSKI SUBMITS NEW GOVERNMENT
[...] (SBU) PM Gruevski's new government program, submitted to parliament on July 12, is heavy on economic goals but also includes a commitment to Euro-Atlantic integration, resolving the name dispute with Greece, combating crime and corruption, improving inter-ethnic relations (including Framework [...]
2008-07-14 15:41:00Embassy SkopjeUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV PINR MK
08SKOPJE492MACEDONIA: NEW GOVERNMENT LINEUP
[...] (U) Summary: In the absence of the opposition parties, the Macedonian Parliament approved the new VMRO-DPMNE/DUI coalition on July 26. Much of the new cabinet lineup is familiar, with many key officials returning for a second term. This message provides biographical information for the ne [...]
2008-07-29 16:08:00Embassy SkopjeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV NATO MK PINR
08SKOPJE57MACEDONIA: NEW MINISTER OF ECONOMY BRINGS LITTLE
[...] (SBU) Junior governing coalition partner NSDP has named Predrag Trpeski to replace previous Minister of Economy Rafajlovska, who resigned on January 14 (reftel). Minister-designate Trpeski has served as Deputy Minister of Finance since September 2006. His relative youth and inexperience may a [...]
2008-01-24 08:25:00Embassy SkopjeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PINR MK
08SOFIA144BULGARIA TO CONSIDER U.S. VIEWS ON MARCH 14TH
[...] Poloff delivered reftel demarche to Ministry of Foreign Affairs Middle East and Africa Expert, Yuliya Pirgozlieva on March 11. Pirgozlieva promised to relay the U.S. position to her superiors for their consideration. Beyrle [...]
2008-03-12 15:01:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIEDPREF PGOV PINR PREL PTER MASS PARM SY IS LE
08SOFIA255BULGARIAN ACTIVISM IN THE EU (C-RE8-00416)
[...] (C) SUMMARY: This cable is in response to REFTEL A questions posed by Washington Analysts regarding how the CE-10 are operating in the EU. Washington analysts may also refer to Embassy Sofia's previous cables on Bulgaria and the EU for additional information (REFTEL B, C, D, E). Post's r [...]
2008-04-23 11:44:00Embassy SofiaCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNPINR EUN PREL BU
08SOFIA469BULGARIA'S VIEWS ON KOSOVO, EULEX, AND MACEDONIA
[...] (C/NF) In response to REFTEL, Polec officer met July 1 with Bulgarian MFA's Europe Directorate I Chief (Western Balkans) Ambassador Krassimir Tulechki to discuss Kosovo issues after the June 30 International Steering Group (ISG) meeting in Pristina. According to Tulechki, the transition fro [...]
2008-07-17 14:15:00Embassy SofiaCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNPINR ECON PGOV BU
08STATE10356MGCD01: CHAD MONITORING GROUP SITUATION REPORT
[...] (SBU) Chadian military engaged rebel forces for the first time between Massakory and Massaguet, 60-90 miles NE of the capital. President Deby reportedly returned to N?Djamena January 31. N?DJAMENA QUIET OVERNIGHT; MORE FRENCH TROOPS ARRIVE --------------------------------------------- -- [...]
2008-02-01 11:55:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT CD
08STATE105276(U) KUDOS FOR REPORTING ON SHIA POLITICAL
[...] No summary [...]
2008-10-02 13:28:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNPINR PGOV PINS BA
08STATE105291(U) KUDOS FOR BIOGRAPHIC REPORTING ON CENTRAL
[...] (C) In the runup to the 63rd Session of the UN General Assembly, INR/B prepared 20 biographic reports on Central Asian officials for use by senior-level policymakers. INR/B relied heavily on posts' reporting in pulling together these biographic reports. INR/B also would like to thank posts [...]
2008-10-02 14:05:00Secretary of StateSECRET//NOFORNPINR KG KZ TI TX UZ
08STATE10780MGCD01: CHAD MONITORING GROUP SITUATION REPORT
[...] (SBU) The Chadian Army engaged rebel forces in more than one incident. Embassy N'Djamena notes skirmishes occurred approximately 50 miles outside the capital, while French estimates placed the incidents within 18 miles of the city. 2. (SBU) Embassy N'Djamena reports a military build-up [...]
2008-02-02 01:14:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT CD
08STATE10826MGCD01: CHAD MONITORING GROUP SITUATION REPORT
[...] (SBU) ARTILLERY AND AUTOMATIC WEAPONS FIRE ERUPTED NEAR THE EMBASSY AS FIGHTING BETWEEN CHADIAN MILITARY FORCES AND REBELS SPREAD INTO THE CAPITAL, EMBASSY N?DJAMENA REPORTS. COMBAT CONTINUES AROUND PRESIDENT DEBY?S PALACE, WHICH IS NEAR THE CHANCERY. THE SITUATION IN EASTERN CHAD REMAINED C [...]
2008-02-02 13:12:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT CD
08STATE10895TFCDO1: CHAD TASK FORCE SITUATION REPORT NO. 4
[...] (SBU) EMBASSY N'DJAMENA REPORTS NO AMERICAN CASUALTIES STEMMING FROM THE ONGOING BATTLE BETWEEN CHADIAN MILITARY FORCES AND REBELS NEAR THE PRESIDENTIAL PALACE AND THE EMBASSY. FOUR AMERICAN RESIDENCES WERE LOOTED. MOST AMERICAN CITIZENS ARE STANDING FAST IN THREE LOCATIONS IN N'DJAMENA. COMMU [...]
2008-02-03 01:20:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT CD
08STATE10921TFCD01: CHAD TASK FORCE SITUATION
[...] (SBU) Embassy N'Djamena confirms fighting between rebel and Chadian forces resumed at 0015 EST. The French Embassy told Post they have suspended movements from N'Djamena assembly points to the airport. Post sustained indirect fire; staff at the Chancery moved to the safe haven. There are [...]
2008-02-03 16:49:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR
08STATE10945TFCDO1: CHAD TASK FORCE SITUATION REPORT NO. 6
[...] (SBU)Forty-one Embassy staff and 1 private Amcit were relocated by theFrench military and are safe at the French-controlled N'Djamena Airport. Approximately 35 additional private Amcits have reached the Airport and areawaiting evacuation. Embassy operations have been relocated to the airport a [...]
2008-02-03 23:45:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL CD AMGT PINR
08STATE11131TFCD01: CHAD TASK FORCE SITUATION REPORT NO. 07
[...] (SBU) Embassy NDjamena confirms rebels withdrew voluntarily from the city center at night February 3, but are expected to resume attacks in NDjamena February 4. Media report the rebel spokesman claimed they withdrew in order to give the population a chance to flee the capital. EMBASSY EMER [...]
2008-02-04 15:28:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT CD
08STATE11545TFCD01: CHAD TASK FORCE SITUATION REPORT NO. 9
[...] (SBU) Embassy N'Djamena reports looters ransacked all USG residences and many local businesses. Post notes no new major engagements between rebels and government forces, and adds most rebel forces remain in some disarray outside the city. Unconfirmed reports indicate Chadian forces expanded [...]
2008-02-05 13:13:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT CD
08STATE116392(S) REPORTING AND COLLECTION NEEDS: PALESTINIAN
[...] (S/NF) SUMMARY: This cable provides the full text of the new National HUMINT Collection Directive (NHCD) on Palestinian Issues (paragraph 3-end) and encourages Department personnel at post to assist in compiling Palestinian biographic information (paragraph 2). A. (S/NF) The NHCD results f [...]
2008-10-31 15:25:00Secretary of StateSECRET//NOFORNPINR KSPR ECON KPAL PREL PTER XF
08STATE116412(C) NICARAGUA: REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ON FIRST
[...] (C/NF) WASHINGTON ANALYSTS ARE KEENLY INTERESTED IN NICARAGUAN FIRST LADY ROSARIO MURILLO'S CLOUT IN THE CURRENT ADMINISTRATION, AND HOW HER POSITION EFFECTS DANIEL ORTEGA'S GOVERNMENT. AS TIME AND RESOURCES PERMIT, WE WOULD APPRECIATE ANY INSIGHT POST MAY HAVE INTO ROSARIO MURILLO'S RELATI [...]
2008-10-31 15:35:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNPINR PGOV NU
08STATE116826DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR INDONESIA SECURITY FORCE LEAHY
[...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and finds that, to date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individuals identified below. These individuals are candidates for participation in the ODC Maneuver Captain Career Course that starts Novem [...]
2008-11-03 15:08:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM MARR KCRM PINR PGOV PREL SNAR ID
08STATE117668DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR INDONESIA LEAHY VETTING REQUEST -
[...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and finds that, to date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individuals identified below. These individuals are candidates to participate in the ODC Integrated Maritime Security System "1206" Project [...]
2008-11-05 13:19:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM MARR KCRM PINR PGOV PREL SNAR ID
08STATE117684DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR LEAHY VETTING - JUSMAG TITLE X
[...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and finds that, to date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individuals identified below. These individuals are candidates for participation in the Comprehensive Crisis Management course under JUSMAG' [...]
2008-11-05 13:45:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PINR PREL PTER SNAR MARR RP
08STATE117686DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR LEAHY VETTING - JUSMAG TITLE X
[...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and finds that, to date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individuals identified below. These individuals are candidates for participation in the Comprehensive Security Responses to Terrorism course [...]
2008-11-05 13:47:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PINR PREL PTER SNAR MARR RP
08STATE117689DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - JUSMAG'S
[...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and found that, as of this date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the units and commanders identified below. These units and commanders are candidates for participation in the JUSMAG's Vector Balance Pi [...]
2008-11-05 13:50:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PINR PREL PTER KCRM SNAR MARR RP
08STATE117691DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - JUSMAG IMET
[...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and found that, as of this date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individuals identified below. These individuals are candidates for participation in the International Officer Intelligence/Military [...]
2008-11-05 13:51:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PINR PREL PTER KCRM SNAR MARR RP
08STATE117832DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR INDONESIA LEAHY VETTING REQUEST -
[...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and finds that, to date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individuals identified below. These individuals are candidates for the Targeting and Risk Management (TRM) Course hosted in Jakarta and spon [...]
2008-11-05 17:13:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM MARR KCRM PINR PREL SNAR ID
08STATE118863DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR INDONESIA LEAHY VETTING REQUEST -
[...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and finds that, to date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individual identified below. This individual is an additional candidate for the DS/ATA VIP Protection Course scheduled from November 24 thro [...]
2008-11-07 15:29:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM MARR KCRM PINR PREL SNAR ID
08STATE118868DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - JUSMAG IMET
[...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and found that, as of this date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individuals identified below. These individuals are candidates for participation in the Aviation Safety Officer course under JUSMAG [...]
2008-11-07 15:33:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PINR PREL PTER KCRM SNAR MARR RP
08STATE118992DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR INDONESIA LEAHY VETTING REQUEST -
[...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and finds that, to date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individual identified below. This individual is a candidate to attend the ODC - Surface Warfare Officer School from December 30, 2008 throug [...]
2008-11-07 18:45:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM MARR KCRM PINR PGOV PREL SNAR ID
08STATE119005MGHH02: MONITORING GROUP FORMATION REGARDING
[...] At 1500 EST on 11/07/2008 the Executive Secretary directed that the Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs establish a Monitoring Group to coordinate all State Department activities relating to Hurricane Paloma as it affects the Cayman Islands, Cuba, and The Bahamas. The Monitoring Group will [...]
2008-11-07 19:12:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT CD
08STATE119170DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR MANILA LEAHY VETTING REQUEST -
[...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and found that, as of this date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individual identified below. This individual is a candidate for participation in the Comprehensive Crisis Management course under JU [...]
2008-11-07 20:46:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PINR PREL PTER KCRM SNAR MARR RP
08STATE119625DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR PHILIPPINES LEAHY VETTING REQUEST -
[...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and found that, as of this date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the units and commanders identified below. These units and commanders are candidates for participation in the JUSMAG Balance Piston 09-1 [...]
2008-11-10 17:56:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PINR PREL PTER KCRM SNAR MARR RP
08STATE119630DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR INDONESIA LEAHY VETTING REQUEST -
[...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and finds that, to date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individuals identified below. These individuals are candidates for participation in the ICITAP Command Information Center Training of the Ma [...]
2008-11-10 18:06:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM MARR KCRM PINR PREL SNAR ID
08STATE119632DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR INDONESIA LEAHY VETTING REQUEST -
[...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and finds that, to date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individuals identified below. These individuals are candidates for participation in the INL-DOJ/ICITAP Provincial Criminal Investigation Tra [...]
2008-11-10 18:09:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM MARR KCRM PINR PREL SNAR ID
08STATE119636DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR INDONESIA LEAHY VETTING REQUEST -
[...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and finds that, to date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individuals identified below. These individuals are candidates for participation in the USAID sponsored, and ASEAN-WEN facilitated, Support [...]
2008-11-10 18:12:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM MARR KCRM PINR PREL SNAR ID
08STATE119639DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR MANILA LEAHY VETTING REQUEST -
[...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and found that, as of this date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individuals identified below. These individuals are candidates for participation in the Combined Logistics Captain Career Course of [...]
2008-11-10 18:14:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PINR PREL PTER KCRM SNAR MARR RP
08STATE119642DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR MANILA LEAHY VETTING REQUEST -
[...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and found that, as of this date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individuals identified below. These individuals are candidates for participation in the Naval Staff College under JUSMAG Internation [...]
2008-11-10 18:15:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PINR PREL PTER KCRM SNAR MARR RP
08STATE119651DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR MANILA LEAHY VETTING REQUEST -
[...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and found that, as of this date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individual identified below. This individual is a candidate for participation in the Captain Career Common Core under JUSMAG Interna [...]
2008-11-10 18:36:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PINR PREL PTER KCRM SNAR MARR RP
08STATE119672DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR MANILA LEAHY VETTING REQUEST -
[...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and found that, as of this date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individual identified below. This individual is a candidate for participation in the International Officer School and Squadron Offic [...]
2008-11-10 19:29:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PINR PREL PTER KCRM SNAR MARR RP
08STATE12032TFCD01: CHAD TASK FORCE SITUATION REPORT NO. 10
[...] (SBU) French sources report two rebel truck columns carrying ammunition and fuel from Abeche are en route to N'Djamena and are expected to arrive imminently, according to Embassy Paris. MFA contacts in Paris report the French military plans to fire on the rebels before they reach the city pe [...]
2008-02-06 01:33:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT CD
08STATE120474DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR INDONESIA LEAHY VETTING REQUEST -
[...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and finds that, to date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individuals identified below. These individuals are candidates for participation in the joint INL/DOJ, Standard Emergency Management Systems [...]
2008-11-13 16:31:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM MARR KCRM PINR PREL SNAR ID
08STATE120694RESPONSE TO ACTION REQUEST: FORMER IRANIAN RED
[...] (S) The Department is aware of Dr. Towfighi's referral to the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP) and the urgency with which he needs to depart the UAE. Per Post's request, PRM will expedite his USRAP processing to the extent possible by requesting expedited Security Advisory Opinion clear [...]
2008-11-13 21:02:00Secretary of StateSECRETPINR PGOV PREL IR IZ ZP
08STATE121208DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR PHILIPPINES LEAHY VETTING REQUEST -
[...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and found that, as of this date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individuals identified below. These individuals are candidates for an ILEA-Bangkok Tactical Safety and Planning course. The course s [...]
2008-11-14 18:37:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PINR PREL PTER SNAR MARR RP
08STATE121209DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR PHILIPPINES LEAHY VETTING REQUEST -
[...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and found that, as of this date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individuals identified below. These individuals are candidates for participation in the Multinational Force Standard Operating Proce [...]
2008-11-14 18:39:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PINR PREL PTER KCRM SNAR MARR RP
08STATE122098URGENT ACTION NEEDED FROM UZBEKISTAN TO ADDRESS
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraphs 6 and 7. ------------------ SUMMARY ------------------ 2. (S//NF) Washington is considering options for USG implementation of the October 16 Financial Action Task Force (FATF) call for strengthened preventive measures against Uzb [...]
2008-11-18 00:11:00Secretary of StateSECRETECON EFIN KCRM PGOV PINR PREL UZ
08STATE123051DIPLOMATIC NOTE FOR THE TRANSFER OF GTMO DETAINEE HAMDAN
[...] (U) This is an action request. See paragraphs 3 and 4. --------- SUMMARY --------- 2. (C) The Department thanks Post for its work to develop an agreement with the Government of Yemen (ROYG) to accept the transfer of GTMO detainee SALEM AHMED SALEM HAMDAN (ISN 149) with a commitment t [...]
2008-11-19 22:49:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALKDRG PHUM PINR PTER YM
08STATE124569DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR PHILIPPINES LEAHY VETTING REQUEST -
[...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and found that, as of this date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the units and commanders identified below. These units and commanders are candidates for participation in the JIATF-West Leather Piston [...]
2008-11-24 22:03:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PINR PREL PTER KCRM SNAR MARR RP
08STATE124745DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR INDONESIA LEAHY VETTING REQUEST -
[...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and finds that, to date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individual identified below. This individual is a candidate for participation in the INL/DOJ-ICITAP STANDARD EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM tra [...]
2008-11-25 14:41:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM MARR KCRM PINR PREL SNAR ID
08STATE124780DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR INDONESIA LEAHY VETTING REQUEST -
[...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and finds that, to date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individuals identified below. These individuals are candidates for participation in the INL/DOJ-ICITAP STANDARD EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM [...]
2008-11-25 15:23:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM MARR KCRM PINR PREL SNAR ID
08STATE124992DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR PHILIPPINES LEAHY VETTING REQUEST -
[...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and found that, as of this date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individuals identified below. These individuals are candidates for participation in a Basic Crime Investigation and Evidence Collect [...]
2008-11-25 19:54:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PINR PREL PTER KCRM SNAR MARR RP
08STATE125046DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR VIETNAM LEAHY VETTING REQUEST -
[...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and found that, to date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights committed by the individuals identified below. These individuals are candidates for the ILEA Bangkok Tactical and Safety Training Course from Decem [...]
2008-11-25 20:46:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PINR PREL PTER SNAR MARR KCRM VM
08STATE12549TFCD01: CHAD TASK FORCE SITUATION REPORT NO. 12
[...] (SBU) Post reports government forces are extending their control within the city, with traffic circulating and people on the streets. Looting has subsided, and UN staff are moving around N'Djamena. The Embassy local guard force mobile surveillance team has returned to duty in the city but p [...]
2008-02-06 22:58:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT CD
08STATE125713MGIN01: MUMBAI MONITORING GROUP SITUATION
[...] (SBU) Teams of gunmen stormed ten locations in Mumbai, including luxury hotels, a hospital, a Jewish community center, and a restaurant. At least 100 people are reported dead, and over 240 have been injured. The Deccan Mujahidin, a previously unknown group, claimed responsibility. (Mumbai [...]
2008-11-27 12:15:00Secretary of StateSECRETAEMR ASEC CASC PTER KFLO MARR PREL PINR
08STATE125875MGIN01: MUMBAI MONITORING GROUP SITUATION REPORT
[...] (SBU) Commandos are conducting clearing operations. ConGen Mumbai confirmed at least three AmCits in the center; their status is unknown. (MG/ConGen Mumbai telcon, Reuters) HOTEL GUESTS TRICKLE OUT; CONGEN MUMBAI STAFF AT SITES --------------------------------------------- --------- 2 [...]
2008-11-28 15:41:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAEMR ASEC CASC PTER KFLO MARR PREL PINR
08STATE126056MGIN01: MUMBAI TASK FORCE SITUATION REPORT NO. 4
[...] (SBU) Gunfire and explosions continue as Indian security forces conduct clearing operations at the Taj Mahal Hotel. ConGen Mumbai believes all AmCits have made it out of the hotel. (MG/ConGen Mumbai telcon) 2. (SBU) The Chabad Jewish Community Center siege has ended. Two terrorists and [...]
2008-11-28 22:39:00Secretary of StateSECRET//NOFORNAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT IN
08STATE126129MGIN01: MUMBAI MONITORING GROUP SITUATION
[...] (SBU) Indian commandos are proceeding with caution and sweeping the hotel for unexploded ordnance. Indian security officials told ConGen Mumbai there might be an additional 40 to 50 bodies inside the Taj Mahal Hotel. (MG/ConGen Mumbai telcon) 2. (SBU) Six AmCits are confirmed dead, and [...]
2008-11-29 22:50:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALAEMR ASEC CASC PTER KFLO MARR PREL PINR
08STATE126141MGIN01: MUMBAI MONITORING GROUP SITUATION REPORT
[...] (SBU) Indian authorities continue to remove bodies from the Taj Mahal Hotel. Cafe Leopold, site of one attack, intends to reopen November 30. The American School reopens December 1. ConGen Mumbai hopes to return to normal operations December 2. (MG/ConGen Mumbai telcon) PATIL RESIGNS, [...]
2008-11-30 12:05:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT IN
08STATE126158MGIN01: MUMBAI MONITORING GROUP SITUATION
[...] (SBU) The team arrived November 30 and established a command post at the Mumbai American Center. It will meet with local intelligence personnel December 1. (MG/ConGen Mumbai telcon, MG/FBI e-mail) PRIME MINISTER BEGINS RESHUFFLING GOVERNMENT -------------------------------------------- [...]
2008-11-30 22:05:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALAEMR ASEC CASC PTER KFLO MARR PREL PINR
08STATE126176MGIN01: MUMBAI MONITORING GROUP SITUATION REPORT NO. 9
[...] (SBU) ConGen Mumbai expects the two injured AmCits to depart Mumbai within 48 hours. ConGen staff are attending memorial services for victims around town. (MG/ConGen Mumbai telcon) 2. (SBU) The American School is open and ConGen Mumbai will return to full consular operations December 2. [...]
2008-12-01 10:38:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAEMR ASEC CASC PTER KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT IN
08STATE12640TFCD01: CHAD TASK FORCE SITUATION REPORT NO. 13
[...] (SBU) Embassy NDjamena comments Chadian troops are enforcing an informal nighttime curfew as more people return to the streets. Post adds the French military is considering allowing movements off the air base and notes it no longer hears sounds of fighting. Meanwhile, the Chinese Ambassador [...]
2008-02-07 13:16:00Secretary of StateSECRETAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT CD
08STATE126744DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR PHILIPPINES LEAHY VETTING REQUEST -
[...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and found that, as of this date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individuals identified below. These individuals are candidates for participation in Session Two of the Basic Crime Investigation and [...]
2008-12-02 16:43:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PINR PREL PTER KCRM SNAR MARR RP
08STATE126746DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR PHILIPPINES LEAHY VETTING REQUEST -
[...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and found that, as of this date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individuals identified below. These individuals are candidates for a SET/PA Qualification course under JUSMAG International Military [...]
2008-12-02 16:44:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PINR PREL PTER KCRM SNAR MARR RP
08STATE127279DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR INDONESIA LEAHY VETTING REQUEST -
[...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and finds that, to date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individuals identified below. These individuals are candidates for participation in the INL/DOJ-ICITAP Standard Emergency Management System [...]
2008-12-03 15:35:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM MARR KCRM PINR PREL SNAR ID
08STATE127280DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR INDONESIA LEAHY VETTING REQUEST -
[...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and finds that, to date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individuals identified below. These individuals are candidates to attend the Cobra Gold 09 Medical Civic Assistance Program to proceed Febr [...]
2008-12-03 15:36:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM MARR KCRM PINR PGOV PREL SNAR ID
08STATE127281DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR PHILIPPINES LEAHY VETTING REQUEST -
[...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and found that, as of this date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individuals identified below. These individuals are candidates for the Manpower Personnel Officer Course that starts January 3, 2009 [...]
2008-12-03 15:37:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PINR PREL PTER KCRM SNAR MARR RP
08STATE127999DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR INDONESIA LEAHY VETTING REQUEST -
[...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and finds that, to date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individuals identified below. These individuals are candidates for participation in the RSO-ILEA Bangkok Clandestine Lab Investigations and [...]
2008-12-04 20:33:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM MARR KCRM PINR PREL SNAR ID
08STATE128785DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR INDONESIA LEAHY VETTING REQUEST -
[...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and finds that, to date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individuals identified below. These individuals are candidates for participation in the RSO - ILEA Bangkok-Post Blast Investigations Course [...]
2008-12-08 14:55:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM MARR KCRM PINR PREL SNAR ID
08STATE128787DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR INDONESIA LEAHY VETTING REQUEST -
[...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and finds that, to date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individuals identified below. These individuals are candidates to attend the COBRA GOLD 09 Engineer Civic Assistance Program from January 9 [...]
2008-12-08 14:55:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM MARR KCRM PINR PGOV PREL SNAR ID
08STATE128877RESPONSE TO SAUDI REQUEST FOR RECOMMENDATIONS ON
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 4. ------- SUMMARY ------- 2. (S//REL SAU) During the week of 13 October and in response to ISN Acting Assistant Secretary Patricia McNerney's encouragement to help increase pressure on Iran to change course, Saudi MFA Undersecretar [...]
2008-12-08 17:33:00Secretary of StateSECRETEFIN IR KNNP PARM PINR PREL
08STATE131242DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR PHILIPPINES LEAHY VETTING REQUEST -
[...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and found that, as of this date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individuals identified below. These individuals are candidates for a JUSMAG Title X Advanced Security Cooperation course scheduled f [...]
2008-12-15 17:00:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PINR PREL PTER KCRM SNAR MARR RP
08STATE131250DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR PHILIPPINES LEAHY VETTING REQUEST -
[...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and found that, as of this date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individuals identified below. These individuals are candidates for a JUSMAG IMET Manpower Personnel Officer course starts January 30 [...]
2008-12-15 17:05:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PINR PREL PTER KCRM SNAR MARR RP
08STATE131254DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR PHILIPPINES LEAHY VETTING REQUEST -
[...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and found that, as of this date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the units and commanders identified below. These units and commanders are candidates for a JUSMAG Teak Piston 09-1 Teak Piston 09-1, wh [...]
2008-12-15 17:09:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PINR PREL PTER KCRM SNAR MARR RP
08STATE131255DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR PHILIPPINES LEAHY VETTING REQUEST -
[...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and found that, as of this date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individual identified below. This individual is a candidate for the FBI's Post Blast Investigations Course, which starts January 30 [...]
2008-12-15 17:11:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PINR PREL PTER SNAR MARR RP
08STATE131256DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR PHILIPPINES LEAHY VETTING REQUEST -
[...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and found that, as of this date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individual identified below. This individual is a candidate for an FBI National Academy Session, which starts April 5, 2009 and end [...]
2008-12-15 17:12:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PINR PREL PTER SNAR MARR RP
08STATE131920DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR PHILIPPINES LEAHY VETTING REQUEST -
[...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and found that, as of this date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individuals identified below. These individuals are candidates for an ILEA-Bangkok Clandestine Lab Investigations course scheduled f [...]
2008-12-17 00:07:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PINR PREL PTER SNAR MARR RP
08STATE133238OBTAINING A COMMITMENT FROM THE GOK TO
[...] No summary [...]
2008-12-20 07:02:00Secretary of StateSECRETPHUM PTER PREL PINR KDRG KR
08STATE134353DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR INDONESIA LEAHY VETTING REQUEST -
[...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and finds that, to date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individuals identified below. These individuals are candidates for participation in the RSO - ILEA Bangkok-Post Blast Investigations Course [...]
2008-12-24 15:42:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM MARR KCRM PINR PREL SNAR ID
08STATE134356DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR INDONESIA LEAHY VETTING REQUEST -
[...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and finds that, to date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individuals identified below. These individuals are candidates for participation in the RSO - ILEA Bangkok-Post Blast Investigations Course [...]
2008-12-24 15:45:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM MARR KCRM PINR PREL SNAR ID
08STATE135068DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR INDONESIA LEAHY VETTING REQUEST -
[...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and finds that, to date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individuals identified below. These individuals are candidates for participation in the ICITAP Maritime Security Development Project Comman [...]
2008-12-30 14:56:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM MARR KCRM PINR PREL SNAR ID
08STATE135293DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR INDONESIA LEAHY VETTING REQUEST -
[...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and finds that, to date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individuals identified below. These individuals are candidates to attend the COBRA GOLD 09 Command Post Exercise scheduled from February 4, [...]
2008-12-30 23:13:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM MARR KCRM PINR PGOV PREL SNAR ID
08STATE135294DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR INDONESIA LEAHY VETTING REQUEST -
[...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and finds that, to date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individual identified below. This individual is a candidate to attend the ODC-APCSS Pacific Rim Defense and Security Conference scheduled f [...]
2008-12-30 23:14:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM MARR KCRM PINR PGOV PREL SNAR ID
08STATE135296DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR INDONESIA LEAHY VETTING REQUEST -
[...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and finds that, to date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individual identified below. This individual is a candidate to attend the ODC - George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies and [...]
2008-12-30 23:14:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM MARR KCRM PINR PGOV PREL SNAR ID
08STATE135445DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR VIETNAM LEAHY VETTING REQUEST -
[...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and found that, to date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights committed by the individuals identified below. These individuals are candidates for the ILEA Bangkok Clandestine Lab Investigation/Chemical Control [...]
2008-12-31 18:07:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PINR PREL PTER SNAR MARR KCRM VM
08STATE135506DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR INDONESIA LEAHY VETTING REQUEST -
[...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and finds that, to date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individual identified below. This individual is a candidate for participation in a USAID sponsored ASEAN-WEN Support Project Wildlife Enfor [...]
2008-12-31 19:58:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM MARR KCRM PINR PREL SNAR ID
08STATE135507DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR INDONESIA LEAHY VETTING REQUEST -
[...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and finds that, to date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the units and commanders identified below. These units and commanders are candidates to attend the ODC - Joint Combined Exercise and Training ( [...]
2008-12-31 20:00:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM MARR KCRM PINR PGOV PREL SNAR ID
08STATE135509DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR PHILIPPINES LEAHY VETTING REQUEST -
[...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and found that, as of this date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individuals identified below. These individuals are candidates for an ILEA Bangkok Post Blast Investigations course scheduled from J [...]
2008-12-31 20:02:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PINR PREL PTER SNAR MARR RP
08STATE135510DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR INDONESIA LEAHY VETTING REQUEST -
[...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and finds that, to date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the individuals identified below. These individuals are candidates to attend the ODC-APCSS Advanced Security Course 09-1 scheduled from January [...]
2008-12-31 20:06:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM MARR KCRM PINR PGOV PREL SNAR ID
08STATE15346(U) POLITICAL AND ANTI-AQI DYNAMICS IN DIYALA
[...] (C/NF) WASHINGTON ANALYSTS WOULD APPRECIATE POSTS' AND PROVINCIAL RECONSTRUCTION TEAM'S INSIGHTS ON THE DYNAMICS IN DIYALA PROVINCE. THE INCREASE IN INSURGENT ACTIVITY AND THE INFLUX OF INSURGENTS LEAVING BAGHDAD AND AL ANBAR, AS WELL AS PREPARATIONS FOR PROVINCIAL ELECTIONS, MAKE DIYALA IN [...]
2008-02-14 17:56:00Secretary of StateSECRET//NOFORNPINR IZ
08STATE16275MGKV01: KOSOVO MONITORING GROUP SITUATION REPORT
[...] (SBU) In televised proceedings, PM Thaci underscored his commitment to building a multi-ethnic, European state and underlined Kosovo is not a precedent for other conflicts. U.S. Office Pristina reports President Sejdiu officially requested the United States recognize Kosovo and establish ful [...]
2008-02-17 19:20:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT KV
08STATE16287MGKV01: KOSOVO MONITORING GROUP SITUATION REPORT NO. 02
[...] (SBU) Embassy Belgrade reports Serbian riot police used tear gas to disperse 1,500-2,000 demonstrators who caused superficial damage to post. The Albanian, Austrian, and French embassies also faced sizeable demonstrations. Rioters broke into the Slovenian Embassy and caused considerable damag [...]
2008-02-18 00:39:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT KV
08STATE16305MGKV01: KOSOVO MONITORING GROUP SITUATION
[...] (SBU) The EUR Front Office reports the Serbian Ambassador to the United States delivered a letter addressed to President Bush, in which President Tadic exhorted UN members to respect the territorial integrity of Serbia, demanded the Secretary General?s Special Representative annul the unilate [...]
2008-02-18 17:32:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT KV
08STATE16339MGKV01: KOSOVO MONITORING GROUP SITUATION REPORT NO. 05
[...] (U) European Union: France, Italy, and the UK recognized Kosovo independence. German FM Steinmeier said Germany and 16 other EU members would do so in the coming weeks. (Reuters) 2. (SBU) Turkey: FM Babacan said Turkey has decided to recognize Kosovo. (Embassy Ankara/EUR telcon, Reuters) [...]
2008-02-18 23:24:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT KV
08STATE16350MGKV01: KOSOVO MONITORING GROUP SITUATION REPORT NO. 06
[...] (U) Serbian President Tadic called on UNSYG Ban to instruct his special envoy in Kosovo to invalidate yesterday's declaration of independence, media report. Russia and China supported Tadic's request. South Africa, Indonesia, Vietnam, Libya, and Burkina Faso expressed skepticism over the leg [...]
2008-02-19 04:12:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT KV
08STATE16441MGKV01: KOSOVO MONITORING GROUP SITUATION
[...] (SBU) Embassy Belgrade reports it will review its security posture at 1700 local time (2300 EST) February 19, anticipating large February 21 demonstrations led by political parties. U.S. Office Pristina reports ?calm? in Pristina. Media report Serbs opposed to Kosovo?s newly-declared indepe [...]
2008-02-19 15:06:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT KV
08STATE17076MGKV01: KOSOVO MONITORING GROUP
[...] (SBU) According to U.S. Office Pristina, the assembly approved a number of laws of particular importance to the Serb community, including legislation covering special protective zones, local self-government, and municipal administrative boundaries. A tenth law, regulating the foreign ministr [...]
2008-02-20 18:55:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT KV
08STATE17337MGKV01: KOSOVO MONITORING GROUP SITUATION
[...] (SBU) U.S. Office Pristina reports Serb members of the Kosovo Police Service will remain in their jobs for the time being, despite shunning the government of Kosovo. (Kosovo MG/U.S. Office Pristina e-mail and telcon) 2. (SBU) Post reports KFOR will transfer control over the destroyed no [...]
2008-02-21 05:59:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT KV
08STATE17372MGKV01: KOSOVO MONITORING GROUP SITUATION
[...] (SBU) U.S. Office Pristina reports approximately 80 demonstrators blocked access to an UNMIK office, located in a predominantly Serb neighborhood in north Mitrovica. Post expects more demonstrations this weekend with demonstrators likely to be bused in from Serbia. A possible march from Se [...]
2008-02-21 12:37:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT
08STATE17895MGKV01: KOSOVO MONITORING GROUP SITUATION
[...] (SBU) Embassy Belgrade reports rioters breached Embassy grounds at 1858 local time. Police used tear gas but were unable to disperse the crowd. Rioters set fire to an unoccupied area of the consular section. While the Embassy was closed at the time, 14 Embassy personnel were inside during t [...]
2008-02-22 02:13:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT KV
08STATE17915MGKV01: KOSOVO MONITORING GROUP SITUATION
[...] (SBU) Embassy Belgrade is at minimal staffing due to building damage. Most Embassy staff are working from their residences, and the international school remains closed until at least February 25. Ministry of Interior contacts continue to be productive. An EAC met at 0400 EST to evaluate th [...]
2008-02-22 11:50:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR
08STATE18224TFKV01: KOSOVO TASK FORCE SITUATION REPORT NO. 14
[...] (SBU) The Department approved ordered departure for eligible family members and non-emergency personnel. Embassy Zagreb is coordinating with post to evacuate staff and private American citizens. (Kosovo Task Force/Embassy Belgrade telcon) --------------------------------------------- ---- [...]
2008-02-22 22:54:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT KV
08STATE18288TFKV01: KOSOVO TASK FORCE SITUATION REPORT NO.
[...] (SBU) Embassy Belgrade confirms two convoys of non- emergency personnel and eligible family members escorted by a Serbian anti-terrorism team are scheduled to depart Belgrade at 0700 EST/1300 local. The main convoy with 67 people will drive to Zagreb and 20 USAID personnel will go to Budape [...]
2008-02-23 11:51:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT KV
08STATE18318TFKV01: KOSOVO TASK FORCE SITUATION REPORT NO.
[...] (SBU) A convoy of 66 Embassy Belgrade staff and family members reached Zagreb, according to Embassy Zagreb. Embassy Belgrade reports six private American citizens left with the group. A smaller convoy of 21 USAID personnel has arrived in Budapest, according to Embassy Budapest. (Kosovo TF/Emb [...]
2008-02-24 07:00:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT KV
08STATE18361TFKV01: KOSOVO TASK FORCE SITUATION REPORT NO. 17
[...] (SBU) Embassy Belgrade reports Serbian authorities deployed two armored vehicles and 60 riot police to the Chancery, following the USG's request for additional protective measures. Post could reopen as early as February 26. (Kosovo TF/Embassy Belgrade telcon and e- mail) NORTH KOSOVO PRO [...]
2008-02-24 21:13:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT CD
08STATE18470TFKV01: KOSOVO TASK FORCE SITUATION REPORT NO. 18
[...] (SBU) Embassy Belgrade reports the capital remains calm and the International School is open. At the chancery, the installation of steel plating and other reinforcement work should be completed today. The EAC recommended the Embassy remain closed February 26 as a precaution, reopening for l [...]
2008-02-25 14:31:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT KV
08STATE18718TFKV01: DISBANDMENT OF KOSOVO TASK FORCE
[...] At 1400 EST on 02/25/08, the Executive Secretary directed the Kosovo Task Force be disbanded. 2. Public inquiries regarding American Citizen Services issues may be referred to the Office of Overseas Citizens Services 888-407-4747, or from overseas at 1-202-501-4444. Inquiries from the pre [...]
2008-02-25 19:46:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT KV
08STATE18784BOSNIA - ONE YEAR POST ICJ VERDICT, MUCH PROGRESS,
[...] (C) SUMMARY: In February 2007, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) verdict that genocide was committed in and around Srebrenica in July 1995 unleashed pent-up Bosniak anger about the 1992-1995 war. Bosniak political leaders exploited the verdict in order to advance their own narrow, nati [...]
2008-02-25 21:23:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINR KCRM KAWC KDEM PHUM BK
08STATE18812TFKV01: KOSOVO TASK FORCE SITUATION REPORT NO.
[...] (SBU) U.S. Office Pristina reports a crowd of 1,200 gathered on the north side of the Mitrovica bridge, but the situation remained calm. Demonstrators burned the EU flag. (Kosovo TF/U.S. Office Pristina e-mail) --------------------------------------------- ----- NO NORMAL RELATIONS WITH ST [...]
2008-02-25 21:57:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT KV
08STATE20303TFCM01: TASK FORCE FORMATION REGARDING THE
[...] At 1100 EST on 02/28/2008 the Executive Secretary directed that a Task Force be established in the Operations Center regarding the situation in Cameroon. Contact information for the Task Force is as follows: For internal State Department business or other official business, call (202) 647-6 [...]
2008-02-28 16:49:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT CD
08STATE20649TFCM01: CAMEROON TASK FORCE SITUATION REPORT NO. 01
[...] (SBU) Embassy Yaound reports most people in the capital remain indoors. Douala is mainly quiet with localized rioting and both main roads to the city are open. Post notes Cameroonian military forces are fully deployed, but might have resources to maintain order for only three more days. ( [...]
2008-02-28 23:39:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT CM
08STATE26036SECOND TRANCHE OF FAST TRACK COUNTRIES FOR LEAHY
[...] This cable announces the second tranche of countries for fast track treatment for Leahy vetting. Fast track treatment for selected countries with good human rights records was established in 2007 (reftel A) to alleviate workload and time required. Fast track policy is applicable to both Depa [...]
2008-03-12 20:35:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM KCRM PINR PREL SNAR MASS ASEC
08STATE30340(S) REPORTING AND COLLECTION NEEDS: PARAGUAY
[...] (S/NF) This cable reports the results of a recent Washington review of reporting and collection needs for Paraguay. The review produced a list of priorities (paragraph 5) intended to guide participating USG agencies as they allocate resources and update plans to collect information on Paragua [...]
2008-03-24 18:30:00Secretary of StateSECRET//NOFORNPINR KPRP ECON PREL PGOV ETRD PA
08STATE34317WELCOME TO THE WORLD'S NEWEST DEMOCRACY: BHUTAN
[...] (SBU) Demonstrating a strong commitment to a transition to democracy, Bhutan went to the polls on March 24 to provide a lop-sided victory for the Druk Pheuensum Tshogpa (DPT),one of the two parties in contention. DPT president Jigme Y. Thinley is expected to be sworn in as Prime Minister sho [...]
2008-04-03 02:59:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKDEM PREF PGOV PHUM PREL PINR IN BT
08STATE36471LEBANON: JUMBLATT CONCERNED ABOUT UNIIIC DELAYS,
[...] (S) Druze leader Walid Jumblatt expressed concerns about information he had received that former UNIIIC Commissioner Serge Brammertz failed to act for the past year-and-a-half to act on a key lead discovered by Internal Security Forces Intelligence Officer Wissam Eid, who was assassinated one [...]
2008-04-08 18:05:00Secretary of StateSECRETPGOV PREL PTER PARM PINR KPAL MASS SY IS LE
08STATE3728A/S WELCH'S JANUARY 3 MEETING WITH LIBYAN FM
[...] (U) January 3, 2008, 12:00 p.m., Washington 2. (U) Participants: United States A/S Welch Amanda Johnson, NEA/MAG (notetaker) Libya Foreign Minister Abdulrahman Shalgam Secretary for Americas Affairs Ahmed Fituri SIPDIS Ambassador Ali Aujali Director of Americas Affairs Mohamed al-Matri ---------- [...]
2008-01-11 23:26:00Secretary of StateSECRETPREL PGOV PINR KPKO MARR LY UN SU YI
08STATE49905MGLBO1: BURMA MONITORING GROUP SITUATION REPORT
[...] (SBU) Embassy Rangoon reports an eight-person Burmese delegation led by the Navy commander greeted Director Fore and PACOM commander Admiral Keating at the Rangoon airport. Press were on hand to witness the arrival. Additional U.S. airlifts are planned for May 14-16 pending Burmese governme [...]
2008-05-12 10:48:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT BM
08STATE49938MGLBO1: LEBANON MONITORING GROUP SITUATION
[...] (SBU) Syrian smugglers instigated clashes at the Masnaa border crossing, but the al-Arida border crossing remains open. (Ops/Embassy Beirut telcon) 2. (SBU) Embassy Beirut notes fighting broke out again in Aley, east of Beirut. Fighting in Tripoli subsided. ISF report 47 dead and 160 wo [...]
2008-05-12 12:04:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT LB
08STATE50829MGLBO1: LEBANON MONITORING GROUP SITUATION
[...] (SBU) Embassy Beirut reports Future Movement leader Hariri blamed Iran and Syria for bringing down the state of Lebanon, accusing them of mounting an "invasion" designed to restore their influence. Hariri rejected dialogue in the current security situation, reiterated his support for LAF Com [...]
2008-05-13 21:08:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT LB
08STATE51547MGLBO1: LEBANON MONITORING GROUP SITUATION
[...] (SBU) Embassy Beirut reports Interior Minister Aridi announced the reversal of the decisions to fire the airport security chief and to declare Hizballah's fiber optics network illegal after a five-hour meeting. The Lebanon desk comments this was expected, and is a tactical move to show flexi [...]
2008-05-15 02:48:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT LB
08STATE52144MGLBO1: LEBANON MONITORING GROUP SITUATION
[...] (SBU) Lebanese leaders will leave Beirut at 1530 local time in separate planes; a third plane will transport journalists. The delegations are expected to arrive in Doha in the evening. Formal discussions will begin May 17 and will address government composition and the electoral law. Hizb [...]
2008-05-16 12:36:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT LB
08STATE52732MGLBO1: LEBANON MONITORING GROUP SITUATION
[...] (SBU) Embassy Beirut reports the parties agreed to form one committee to address the electoral law and another to address the formation of a national unity cabinet in the opening session. The Hizballah-led opposition has not yet agreed to address the question of Hizballah's weapons. March 1 [...]
2008-05-17 15:14:00Secretary of StateSECRETAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT LB
08STATE52757MGLBO1: LEBANON MONITORING GROUP SITUATION
[...] (SBU) Participants in the first day of negotiations told Embassy Beirut talks focused on the election law. Future Party leader Hariri's advisor, Ghattas Khoury, said that after several hours the committee made "some progress, but it's slow." Transportation Minister Safadi said the Doha dial [...]
2008-05-18 03:53:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT LB
08STATE52764MGLBO1: LEBANON MONITORING GROUP SITUATION
[...] (SBU) Local press report committee members have agreed to adopt the 2005 election law on county-sized districts. Embassy Beirut comments although Acting FM Mitri and DefMin Murr believe a deal on the electoral law is close, many other delegates say the discussions are completely blocked. Po [...]
2008-05-18 13:09:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT LB
08STATE52907MGLBO1: LEBANON MONITORING GROUP SITUATION
[...] (SBU) Druze leader Walid Jumblatt says March 14 is still waiting to see the Hizballah weapons paper developed by the Qatari PM. Amid shuttle diplomacy, Druze Telecom Minister Hamadeh said the opposition holds too many "hidden" cards, adding "we can't reward violence with a political victory. [...]
2008-05-19 12:49:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT LB
08STATE53293MGLBO1: LEBANON MONITORING GROUP SITUATION
[...] (SBU) Media report the Hizballah-led opposition and government disagree on how to proceed with negotiations. Negotiators suspended discussions on the electoral law in order to focus first on electing a president, but Hizballah presented a counter proposal to negotiate on cabinet formation an [...]
2008-05-19 20:40:00Secretary of StateSECRETAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT LB
08STATE53815MGLBO1: LEBANON MONITORING GROUP SITUATION
[...] (SBU) Media report Qatari-led mediators gave Lebanese political leaders until May 21 to respond to two proposals aimed at resolving the ongoing political crisis between the governing March 14 coalition and the Hizballah-led opposition. According to post, both proposals support the election [...]
2008-05-20 19:49:00Secretary of StateSECRETAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT LB
08STATE53934KOSOVO: REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR
[...] (U) This cable responds to the guidance request in reftel for Department of State-funded training. 2. (SBU) The Department of State has vetted the nominees in reftels and possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights as of May 19, 2008. Please note that if Post subsequ [...]
2008-05-20 21:21:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAID MASS PGOV PHUM PINR PREL KV
08STATE5422(U) SAMARRA TRIBES (C-IA8-00042)
[...] (S/NF) WASHINGTON ANALYSTS ARE VERY INTERESTED IN DETAILED INFORMATION ON THE POSITIONS, AFFILIATIONS AND DYNAMICS OF TRIBAL LEADERS IN SAMARRA. IN-DEPTH REPORTING ON SIMILAR ISSUES IN AL ANBAR ALLOWED ANALYSTS TO PROVIDE POLICYMAKERS VALUABLE INSIGHTS REGARDING WAYS TO INFLUENCE TRIBAL LEA [...]
2008-01-17 16:51:00Secretary of StateSECRET//NOFORNPINR IZ
08STATE54663MGLBO1: LEBANON MONITORING GROUP SITUATION
[...] (SBU) Hizballah has begun to dismantle its tent city surrounding the government complex at the Grand Serail, while Lebanese Armed Forces remove roadblocks around Beirut, media report. (Ops/Embassy Beirut e-mail, NOWLebanon.com) 2. (SBU) Embassy Beirut reports Hizballah leader Nasrallah [...]
2008-05-21 23:36:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT LB
08STATE55212MGLBO1: LEBANON MONITORING GROUP SITUATION
[...] (SBU) Qatari Emir Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani, Qatari PM Hamad bin Jassim bin Jabr al-Thani, Arab League Secretary General Moussa, EU High Representative Solana, and the foreign ministers of France, Spain, and Italy plan to attend the election and LAF General Sleiman's inauguration, according [...]
2008-05-22 21:25:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT LB
08STATE55841MGLBO1: LEBANON MONITORING GROUP SITUATION
[...] (C) CODEL Rahall (D-WV) plans to attend parliamentary events in Beirut May 25 and expects to meet with LAF General Sleiman. Other delegation members include Darrell Issa (R-CA),Ray Lahood (R-IL),Charles Melancon (D-LA),John Linder (R-GA),and Jack Kingston(R-GA). (Ops/H e- mail) ---- [...]
2008-05-23 21:50:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT LB
08STATE55964MGBMO1: BURMA MONITORING GROUP SITUATION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2008-05-25 20:47:00Secretary of StateSECRETAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT BM
08STATE55965MGLBO1: LEBANON MONITORING GROUP SITUATION
[...] (SBU) Parliament elected Michel Sleiman president, with 118 votes cast in his favor, Embassy Beirut confirms. Six MPs cast blank ballots. Media report the three remaining ballots included a symbolic vote for Rafiq Hariri and "all the martyred MPs." (Ops/Embassy Beirut e- mail, AFP) 2. [...]
2008-05-25 22:36:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT LB
08STATE55967MGBMO1: BURMA MONITORING GROUP SITUATION REPORT
[...] (SBU) Most countries said they would withhold further pledges pending greater access. China pledged $10 million, Cambodia pledged $250,000, and the Philippines pledged $150,000. (Ops/Embassy Rangoon telcon) --------------------------------------------- -- REGIME, DONORS FOCUSED ON DIFFERE [...]
2008-05-25 23:07:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT BM
08STATE61194Walk-in Guidance for 2008: Administrative
[...] (S/NF) Summary: The information in this telegram must be handled with utmost discretion and due diligence. This telegram contains updated guidance and procedures for handling foreign national walk-ins, defectors and asylum seekers at overseas posts. It describes procedures to be followed in re [...]
2008-06-06 16:22:00Secretary of StateSECRET//NOFORNASEC CVIS PINR PREF
08STATE62452Under SECRETARY BURNS DISCUSSES IRAQ, KOSOVO,
[...] (U) PARTICIPANTS: U.S. ---- U/S WILLIAM J. BURNS, P PDAS KURT VOLKER, EUR SUMONA GUHA, SPECIAL ASSISTANT, P H. MARTIN MCDOWELL, EUR/NB DESK (NOTETAKER) SWEDEN ------ CARL BILDT, FOREIGN MINISTER AMBASSADOR JONAS HAFSTROM HAKAN MALMQVIST, DEPUTY DIRECTOR GENERAL, SWEDISH MFA ERIKA F [...]
2008-06-10 19:00:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV UNSC UNMIK PBTS SENV PINR KO RS
08STATE69996CENTRAL BANK OF IRAN SEEKING RELATIONSHIP WITH
[...] (C) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 3. ------- SUMMARY ------- 2. (S) Washington has information that the Central Bank of Iran (Bank Markazi) is interested in conducting business with the Industrial Bank of Korea (IBK) in Seoul. We are concerned that financial rela [...]
2008-06-30 15:58:00Secretary of StateSECRETKNNP IR PREL PARM PINR KS EFIN
08STATE72687REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON UKRAINIAN
[...] (U) This is an action request for Embassy Kyiv. Please see paragraph 3. 2. (U) BACKGROUND: According to Ref A, the Ukrainian Interior Ministry in the Cherkasy region detained two men attempting to sell cesium and enriched uranium for five million U.S. dollars. According to the report, [...]
2008-07-07 21:49:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKNNP MNUC ASEC ENRG KCRM PARM TRGY UP XH PINR
08STATE83144EFFORTS TO HALT IRANIAN PROCUREMENT IN CHINA
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 3. ------------------- SUMMARY/BACKGROUND ------------------- 2. (S//NF) Washington is currently initiating a more focused strategy to prevent shipments of commodities of concern to Iran. We are approaching countries and asking them to inf [...]
2008-08-01 19:52:00Secretary of StateSECRETECON KNNP PARM PTER IR CH PINR
08STATE84509MGCH01: VIRTUAL MONITORING GROUP FORMATION
[...] The Executive Secretary has directed the Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs to form a Monitoring Group to coordinate all State Department activities regarding the 2008 Olympics, effective 0800 EDT August 7, 2008. The Monitoring Group will operate virtually with support from the Operation [...]
2008-08-06 19:14:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT CD
08STATE84841IRANIAN PROLIFERATION-RELATED FINANCIAL
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 3. ------------------ SUMMARY/BACKGROUND ------------------ 2. (S) We are increasingly concerned about financial transactions between Syrian and Iranian WMD proliferation entities and want to alert addressees to transactions that may b [...]
2008-08-07 16:20:00Secretary of StateSECRETECON EFIN IR KNNP PARM PTER PINR
08STATE85571TFGG01: GEORGIA TASK FORCE SITUATION REPORT NO.
[...] No summary [...]
2008-08-09 01:52:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT CD
08STATE85598TFGG01: GEORGIA TASK FORCE SITUATION REPORT NO.
[...] No summary [...]
2008-08-09 10:54:00Secretary of StateSECRETAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT GG
08STATE85614TFGG01: GEORGIA TASK FORCE SITUATION REPORT NO.
[...] No summary [...]
2008-08-09 21:27:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT GG
08STATE85639TFGG01: GEORGIA TASK FORCE SITUATION REPORT NO. 04
[...] No summary [...]
2008-08-10 13:10:00Secretary of StateSECRETAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT GG
08STATE85663TFGG01: GEORGIA TASK FORCE SITUATION REPORT NO.
[...] No summary [...]
2008-08-10 21:51:00Secretary of StateSECRETAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT GG
08STATE85725TFGG01: GEORGIA TASK FORCE SITUATION
[...] No summary [...]
2008-08-11 12:12:00Secretary of StateSECRETAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT GG
08STATE86156TFGG01: GEORGIA TASK FORCE SITUATION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2008-08-12 04:01:00Secretary of StateSECRET//NOFORNAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT
08STATE86173TFGG01: GEORGIA TASK FORCE SITUATION REPORT NO.
[...] (SBU) Embassy Tbilisi reports the city is calm, despite fears of a Russian advance into the capital. The OSCE mission reports the road to Tskinvali is clear. The Georgian government confirms reports of fresh Russian missile strikes in Gori, and notes it no longer has sufficient emergency ser [...]
2008-08-12 11:11:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT GG
08STATE86603TFGG01: GEORGIA TASK FORCE SITUATION REPORT NO. 9
[...] No summary [...]
2008-08-13 00:43:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT GG
08STATE86716TFGG01: GEORGIA TASK FORCE SITUATION REPORT NO.
[...] (SBU) MEDIA REPORT THE GEORGIANS AND RUSSIANS AGREED TO A SIX-POINT CEASE-FIRE PLAN. DAS BRYZA NOTES THE PLAN WILL NOT BE SIGNED, BUT WILL BE THE BASIS OF A UNSC RESOLUTION. (TF/EUR E-MAIL, REUTERS) 2. (C) THE RUSSIAN MFA NOTED RUSSIA WOULD TAKE A HARDER LINE OVER SOUTH OSSETIA AND ABKH [...]
2008-08-13 12:35:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT CD
08STATE87210TFGG01: GEORGIA TASK FORCE SITUATION REPORT NO.
[...] No summary [...]
2008-08-14 01:28:00Secretary of StateSECRETAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT GG
08STATE87260TFGG01: GEORGIA TASK FORCE SITUATION REPORT NO. 12
[...] No summary [...]
2008-08-14 10:44:00Secretary of StateSECRET//NOFORNAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT GG
08STATE87557TFGG01 GEORGIA TASK FORCE SITUATION REPORT NO.
[...] (SBU) Embassy Tbilisi received unconfirmed reports Russian forces re-entered Gori, placed landmines around a Russian encampment, and established a presence in Poti in order to inspect the cargo of any incoming U.S. vessels. 2. (U) Media report Russian forces intend to hand over Gori to [...]
2008-08-14 18:25:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT GG
08STATE87773TFGG01 GEORGIA TASK FORCE SITUATION REPORT NO.
[...] (S/NF) Although Russian forces remain in and around Gori, Georgian police forces have begun re-establishing control over the city. (TF/EUCOM e-mail) 2. (S/NF) Russian aircraft reportedly are confining their activity to Russian airspace and naval forces have moved north toward Sukhumi. ( [...]
2008-08-15 08:06:00Secretary of StateSECRET//NOFORNAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT GG
08STATE87776TFGG01: GEORGIA TASK FORCE SITUATION
[...] No summary [...]
2008-08-15 09:23:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR
08STATE88156TFGG01: GEORGIA TASK FORCE SITUATION REPORT NO.
[...] (U) A Russian convoy advanced to within 30 miles of Tbilisi, halting in Igoeti. 2. (U) Russian forces in Poti are destroying the port's equipment and infrastructure. 3. (SBU) Russian roadblocks are hindering the delivery of humanitarian relief supplies to South Ossetia and areas w [...]
2008-08-15 20:42:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT CD
08STATE88251TFGG01: GEORGIA TASK FORCE SITUATION REPORT NO.
[...] (SBU) Russian troops blew up a bridge at Kaspi, a main railroad link between Tbilisi and Gori. According to DAS Matt Bryza, this attack could destabilize the Georgian economy and complicate humanitarian assistance efforts. (TF/Embassy Tbilisi e-mail) 2. (SBU) Russian armored personnel ca [...]
2008-08-16 13:22:00Secretary of StateSECRETAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT CD
08STATE88262TFGG01: GEORGIA TASK FORCE SITUATION REPORT NO.
[...] (SBU) FM Lavrov said Russian forces will begin their withdrawal after additional security measures are put in place, media report. Lavrov's comments on "finishing the task" are angering the Georgians, according to Embassy Tbilisi. (TF/Embassy Tbilisi telcon, Reuters) 2. (SBU) Various media [...]
2008-08-16 21:56:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT CD
08STATE88303TGG01: GEORGIA TASK FORCE SITUATION REPORT NO. 19
[...] (SBU) Embassy Tbilisi could not confirm any Russian troop withdrawals. EU parliamentarians entered Gori after being stopped at the outskirts. They saw no troops in the city, but the Russian military has established checkpoints at major junctions along the road from Gori to Khashuri, giv [...]
2008-08-17 21:35:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT CD
08STATE88304TFGG01: GEORGIA TASK FORCE SITUATION REPORT NO. 20
[...] (SBU) Embassy Moscow reports the Russian Deputy Chief of the General Staff said preparations for a withdrawal are underway. (TF/Embassy Tbilisi telcon). 2. (S/NF) Georgian forces established a checkpoint north of Kaspi within 1 km of Russian troops. (TF/EUCOM e-mail) 3. (S/NF) T [...]
2008-08-17 22:19:00Secretary of StateSECRET//NOFORNAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT CD
08STATE88329TFGG01: GEORGIA TASK FORCE SITUATION REPORT NO. 21
[...] (SBU) Embassy Tbilisi cannot confirm the movements of Russian troops, though journalists traveling between Gori and Tbilisi told post the troops expect to depart ?soon.? (TF/Embassy Tbilisi telcon) 2. (U) De facto South Ossetian President Kokoity dismissed his cabinet due to delays in t [...]
2008-08-18 11:12:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR
08STATE88627TFGG01: GEORGIA TASK FORCE SITUATION REPORT NO.
[...] (SBU) Russian checkpoints remain on the Gori-Tbilisi highway. Russia may raise a failed POW exchange as a reason for not withdrawing. (TF/Embassy Tbilisi telcon) 2. (SBU) Russia denies allegations it blew up the Kaspi bridge. (TF/Embassy Tbilisi telcon) 3. (SBU) Russia denied acces [...]
2008-08-18 19:06:00Secretary of StateSECRET//NOFORNAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT GG
08STATE88784TFGG01: GEORGIA TASK FORCE SITUATION REPORT
[...] (SBU) A Russian general threatened to advance on Tbilisi August 19 if Russian POWs are not released. Georgians believe Russian prisoner numbers have been exaggerated. ICRC observes no signs of mistreatment of either Russian or Georgian POWs. (TF/Embassy Tbilisi e-mail, TF/ICRC telcon) PR [...]
2008-08-19 06:35:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT
08STATE89062TFGG01: GEORGIA TASK FORCE SITUATION REPORT NO.
[...] (SBU) Embassy Tbilisi confirms an exchange of five Russian and 20-21 Georgian prisoners, facilitated by the French Ambassador to Georgia. Meanwhile, Russians detained 20 Georgian police officers in Poti. (TF/Embassy Tbilisi e-mail, Reuters) 2. (SBU) Post confirms Russian troops seized fi [...]
2008-08-19 17:45:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT GG
08STATE89470TFGG01: GEORGIA TASK FORCE SITUATION REPORT NO.26
[...] No summary [...]
2008-08-20 14:45:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT CD
08STATE89674TFGG01: GEORGIA TASK FORCE SITUATION REPORT NO.
[...] (SBU) Georgian students, trade unionists, and businessmen confronted Russian forces at a checkpoint between Gori and Tbilisi, and near a Russian base near Senaki. (Tbilisi 1403) RUSSIA TO ALLOW OSCE MONITORS TO ENTER TSKHINVALI --------------------------------------------- ---- 2. (S [...]
2008-08-20 19:48:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT CD
08STATE89776TFGG01: GEORGIA TASK FORCE SITUATION REPORT NO.
[...] (SBU) Russian forces built a sentry post 30 miles from Tbilisi, according to media. Embassy Tbilisi is concerned Russia could block not only international relief but also economic reconstruction. (TF/Embassy Tbilisi email, AP) RAILWAY BRIDGE REPAIRS EXPECTED TO TAKE 30 DAYS ------------ [...]
2008-08-21 03:15:00Secretary of StateSECRET//NOFORNAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT CD
08STATE89870TFGG01: GEORGIA TASK FORCE SITUATION REPORT NO. 29
[...] (SBU) Russian troops are using armored personnel carriers to block the bridge into Poti, media report. Embassy Tbilisi received reports of Gori checkpoints being moved to the city outskirts. (TF/Embassy Tbilisi telcon, AP) 2. (SBU) Explosions were reported throughout August 20 at Senaki ba [...]
2008-08-21 13:44:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT GG
08STATE90303CONCERNS REGARDING DELIVERY OF SHIPS TO IRISL
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 3. ------- SUMMARY ------- 2. (S) We have information that Iran's Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines (IRISL) expected to receive three new vessels from China in July and August and one in September. We also have information tha [...]
2008-08-21 21:07:00Secretary of StateSECRETPARM PREL KNNP EFIN PINR KS CH
08STATE90334TFGG01: GEORGIA TASK FORCE SITUATION REPORT NO. 30
[...] (C) The timing for a Russian withdrawal and the size of its remaining peacekeeping force is unclear. (Moscow 2496) 2. (C) Separatist leader Kokoity told a rally in Tskhinvali he will ask the Kremlin to recognize South Ossetia's independence, according to media. Embassy Moscow notes the [...]
2008-08-21 23:48:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT GG
08STATE90378TFGG01: GEORGIA TASK FORCE SITUATION REPORT
[...] (U) Defense Minister Serdyukov said Russian troops would begin to withdraw into South Ossetia at 0600 local time, and be completed by the end of the day. 500 "peacekeepers" would remain in the "security zone." The withdrawing forces would depart South Ossetia for Russia over the next ten d [...]
2008-08-22 11:10:00Secretary of StateSECRET//NOFORNAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT
08STATE90863TFGG01: GEORGIA TASK FORCE SITUATION REPORT NO.
[...] (C) OSCE monitors patrolling east and west of Gori confirm Russian forces are heading north outside the city. (TF/Embassy Tbilisi e-mail) 2. (C) Embassy Tbilisi reports Russia intends to establish demilitarized "buffer zones" extending outside the boundaries of South Ossetia and Abkhazia. [...]
2008-08-22 21:19:00Secretary of StateSECRETAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT GG
08STATE90917TFGG01: GEORGIA TASK FORCE SITUATION REPORT NO. 33
[...] (U) The Russian military spokesman stated Russian forces have withdrawn from Georgia to South Ossetia and are in full compliance with international agreements. (cnn.com) 2. (U) President Saakashvili welcomed the start of the withdrawal, noting it occurred after unprecedented internatio [...]
2008-08-23 11:10:00Secretary of StateSECRETAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT CD
08STATE90999TFGG01: GEORGIA TASK FORCE SITUATION REPORT NO. 34
[...] (SBU) Georgian military units will return immediately to bases in Gori and Senaki under terms of the cease-fire agreement. Georgia is considering returning military personnel to Poti. (TF/Georgian Embassy telcon) 2. (SBU) Russian troops have left Gori, Igoeti, and Kashuri. (Tbilisi 1 [...]
2008-08-23 21:33:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT GG
08STATE91017TFGG01: GEORGIA TASK FORCE SITUATION REPORT NO. 35
[...] (C) MFA officials claim the Russian peacekeeping presence will expand significantly within South Ossetia. They defended the need for a buffer zone and do not believe OSCE forces constitute an international mechanism. (Moscow 2523) 2. (U) Media report Russian troops are setting up a pe [...]
2008-08-24 12:58:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT CD
08STATE91036TFGG01: GEORGIA TASK FORCE SITUATION REPORT NO.
[...] (SBU) OSCE monitors confirm a potential flashpoint in the village of Akhalgori, where the Georgian MFA claims 400 South Ossetians have replaced the ethnically-Georgian mayor and police chief. (TF/Embassy Tbilisi e-mail) 2. (SBU) The Georgian MFA noted more than 100 Georgian hostages, [...]
2008-08-24 21:43:00Secretary of StateSECRETAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT GG
08STATE91052TFGG01: GEORGIA TASK FORCE SITUATION REPORT NO.
[...] (U) The German Chancellor said Russia failed to honor the cease-fire and must pull out its troops immediately, adding ties with Moscow could be scaled back if the troops were not withdrawn. Merkel noted Georgia and Ukraine had the right to join NATO, although she did not expect a decision at [...]
2008-08-25 05:41:00Secretary of StateSECRETAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT GG
08STATE91076TFGG01: GEORGIA TASK FORCE SITUATION REPORT NO.
[...] (SBU) The Georgian president attempted to explain what led to the armed conflict with Russia. (TF/Embassy Tbilisi telcon) EAST-WEST RAILWAY RE-OPENS FOLLOWING TRAIN EXPLOSION --------------------------------------------- ------- 2. (SBU) The British Ambassador, after a visit to the [...]
2008-08-25 12:16:00Secretary of StateSECRETAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT GG
08STATE91426MGCH01: SUMMER 2008 OLYMPICS MONITORING GROUP
[...] At 0700 EDT on 08/26/08, the Executive Secretary disbanded the Summer 2008 Olympics Monitoring Group. 2. Public inquiries regarding American Citizen Services issues may be referred to the Office of Overseas Citizens Services 888-407-4747, or from overseas at 1-202-501-4444. Inquiries from [...]
2008-08-26 11:14:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT CD
08STATE91582TFGG01: GEORGIA TASK FORCE SITUATION REPORT NO.
[...] (SBU) The Russian MFA passed a letter from President Medvedev to President Bush declaring Russia?s intention to recognize the independence of Abkhazia and South Ossetia in a Presidential Decree to be signed August 26. (TF/Embassy Moscow telcon) AKHALGORI STANDOFF CONTINUES ------------ [...]
2008-08-26 15:15:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT CD
08STATE92723ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR AUSTRALIA ON BANK
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 3. ------------------ SUMMARY/BACKGROUND ------------------ 2. (S) Australian embassy officers recently asked ISN to provide additional information on the proliferation-related activities of Iran's Bank Melli, Bank Mellat and Bank Sade [...]
2008-08-28 20:27:00Secretary of StateSECRETECON EFIN IR AS KNNP PARM PTER PINR PREL
08STATE93583PREVENTING ESTABLISHMENT OF IRANIAN JOINT BANK IN
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 3. ------------------ SUMMARY/BACKGROUND ------------------ 2. (S) The United States has information that Iran is engaged in efforts to establish a joint bank in Indonesia between Iran's Bank Melli and an Indonesian bank. We believe on [...]
2008-09-02 13:33:00Secretary of StateSECRETECON EFIN IR KNNP PARM PTER PINR ID
08STATE94482MGHH01: HURRICANE MONITORING GROUP SITUATION
[...] (SBU) Hanna weakened considerably overnight. It should strengthen over the next 36 to 48 hours and could become a Category 1 hurricane by the time it passes Nassau September 4. Central and northwest Bahamas may experience four to eight inches of rainfall. (MG/National Hurricane Center telc [...]
2008-09-03 20:47:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT CD
08STATE95696MGHH01: HURRICANE MONITORING GROUP SITUATION
[...] (SBU) Outer bands will reach the northeastern coast of Cuba September 7 with the center nearing Havana in 48 hours. Northern Haiti is experiencing tropical storm force winds and heavy rain. (MG/National Hurricane Center telcon) HAVANA ------- 2. (SBU) USINT Havana requests authoriz [...]
2008-09-08 01:10:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT CD
08STATE96075MGHH01: HURRICANE MONITORING GROUP SITUATION
[...] (SBU) Hurricane Ike will reach Havana September 9: -- Ike is moving over Cuba as a Category 2 storm; it may intensify before it hits central and western Cuba later today. Ike is projected to cross areas of western Cuba already damaged by Hurricane Gustav. (MG/National Hurricane Center te [...]
2008-09-08 21:00:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT CD
08STATE97240MGHH01: HURRICANE MONITORING GROUP SITUATION
[...] (SBU) Ike is a Category 1 over Western Cuba, heading into Gulf: -- State media reports four deaths and severe damage in eastern Cuba. Half Matanzas and parts of Havana are without power. (MG/WHA telcon) -- USINT Havana will reopen September 10. All USINT staff are safe and account [...]
2008-09-11 14:17:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT
08STATE97288MGHH01: HURRICANE MONITORING GROUP SITUATION
[...] (SBU) Category 1 Ike leaves heavy rains and flooding in Cuba: -- Ike is likely to re-strengthen before making landfall September 13 along the Texas coast. (MG/National Hurricane Center telcon) -- The storm has displaced approximately two million Cubans and Havana continues to e [...]
2008-09-11 14:57:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT
08STATE97316DEMARCHE REQUEST: OFAC NARCOTICS KINGPIN ACT
[...] (SBU) This is an action request; see paragraph 3. 2. (SBU) Summary. On September 12, 2008, the Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) will designate two senior Government of Venezuela (GOV) officials and one former official under the Foreign Narcotics Kingpin [...]
2008-09-11 15:32:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDKTFN PTER PINR EFIN VE LE SNAR AND KCRM PREL
08STATE97377CORRECTED TEXT - COMMERCIAL SATELLITE LICENSE
[...] (U) This is an action message. The Department requests that the Embassy approach appropriate Government of Japan officials at the earliest opportunity to seek certain written assurances, as per paragraphs 4 - 7 below. This cable contains proprietary information; please protect accordingly. [...]
2008-09-11 16:21:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALETTC JA KSCA KSTC PINR PREL TSPA
08STATE97505RESPONSE TO CANADIAN REQUEST FOR ADVICE ON
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 4. ------- SUMMARY ------- 2. (S//REL CANADA) On July 15, Canadian Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Deputy Director for Nuclear Non-Proliferation, Shawn Caza, told Embassy Ottawa that he was interested in U.S. [...]
2008-09-11 19:35:00Secretary of StateSECRETKNNP IR PREL PARM PINR EFIN CA XS
08STATE97589MGHH01: HURRICANE MONITORING GROUP SITUATION
[...] (SBU) Mission Mexico continues to monitor the storm. Expected rainfall is unlikely to cause flooding in the Rio Grande valley. (MG/WHA telcon) CUBA RECOVERS, AIRPORT AND SEAPORT OPERATING -------------------------------------------- 2. (SBU) The Cuban government estimates three to four [...]
2008-09-11 22:09:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT
08STATE98073MGBL01: MONITORING GROUP FORMATION REGARDING THE
[...] The Executive Secretary has directed the Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs to form a Monitoring Group to coordinate all State Department activities regarding the situation in Bolivia, effective 1600 EDT September 12, 2008. The Monitoring Group will operate virtually with support from the [...]
2008-09-12 22:56:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT BL
08STATE98697TFGG01: GEORGIA COORDINATING GROUP TRANSITION
[...] As of 0800, September 15, 2008, the Executive Secretary has directed the Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs (EUR) to assume leadership of the Georgia Coordinating Group (GCG) in coordinating and implementing the USG's strategy for the crisis, including both diplomatic efforts and assista [...]
2008-09-15 22:07:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT GG
08STATE98698MGHH01: HURRICANE MONITORING GROUP
[...] At 1530 EDT on September 15, 2008, The Executive Secretary disbanded the Hurricane Monitoring Group. 2. Public inquiries regarding American Citizen Services issues may be referred to the Office of Overseas Citizens Services 888-407-4747, or from overseas at 1- 202-501-4444. Inquiries fro [...]
2008-09-15 22:07:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDAEMR ASEC AMTG CASC JM KFLO MARR MX PINR PREL
08STATE98969SOLICITING SUPPORT TO PUSH CHINA ON
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see para 4. ------------------ SUMMARY/BACKGROUND ------------------ 2. (S) Singapore is one of the busiest transshipment points for trade between China and Iran. As such, and as a friend and partner of the United States, it is a key player in comb [...]
2008-09-16 16:48:00Secretary of StateSECRETECON EFIN KNNP PARM PTER IR UK CH SK HK PINR
08STATE99000SOLICITING ALLIES, SUPPORT TO ENGAGE CHINA ON
[...] No summary [...]
2008-09-16 17:47:00Secretary of StateSECRETECON EFIN KNNP PARM PTER IR UK CH SK HK PINR
08STATE99002SOLICITING UAEG SUPPORT TO ENGAGE CHINA ON
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 4. ------------------ SUMMARY/BACKGROUND ------------------ 2. (S) Getting China to aggressively implement United Nations Security Council resolutions as well as more effectively enforce its own export controls regarding transfers of d [...]
2008-09-16 17:53:00Secretary of StateSECRETECON EFIN KNNP PARM PTER IR PINR
08STOCKHOLM117MUSLIM IMMIGRANT CHALLENGES IN SWEDEN: INFORMAL
[...] (U) In Gothenburg on January 24-25, the DCM met with city officials and Muslim community leaders to discuss integration. Immigrants comprise nearly one quarter of Gothenburg's population of half a million. Most live in segregated neighborhoods on the city's northern outskirts, and crime and [...]
2008-02-14 13:33:00Embassy StockholmUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM PINR PREL KISL KPAO ECON OIIP SW
08STOCKHOLM213SWEDISH GOVERNMENT PROPOSES IMAM TRAINING
[...] (C) Minister for Higher Education and Research Lars Leijonborg told EUR Senior Advisor Farah Pandith at a March 6 meeting that his controversial proposal for the Swedish state to establish and fund an imam training program was in response to concerns about radicalization in Sweden's Muslim com [...]
2008-03-13 17:47:00Embassy StockholmCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM PINR PREL ECON OIIP KISL KPAO
08STOCKHOLM272THREE ISSUES FOR MOD TOLGFORS APRIL 17 CALL ON
[...] (C) In connection the upcoming April 16-17 visit by Swedish Minister of Defense Sten Tolgfors to Washington, Embassy recommends raising two requests regarding specific additional contributions in Afghanistan (ref A) and Sweden's pending decision on participation in NATO's Rapid Response. We al [...]
2008-04-11 15:16:00Embassy StockholmCONFIDENTIALPREL MOPS PINR PGOV IZ AF SW
08STOCKHOLM358SWEDISH RESPONSE: TERRORISM FINANCE:
[...] No summary [...]
2008-05-12 09:35:00Embassy StockholmSECRETEFIN PTER KTFN PINR PREL KU SW
08STOCKHOLM362SWEDISH RESPONSE: TERRORISM FINANCE:
[...] No summary [...]
2008-05-14 12:29:00Embassy StockholmSECRETKFTN PTER PINR EFIN PREL BA QA SW
08STOCKHOLM452U.S.-SWEDEN PLAN WAY FORWARD FOR ABKHAZIA CONFLICT
[...] (U) Participants: U.S. ---- Matthew Bryza, EUR Deputy Assistant Secretary Michael Carpenter, Conflicts Advisor Casey Christensen, Political Counselor Briana Olsen, Deputy Political Counselor (notetaker) Sweden ------ Carl Bildt, Foreign Minister Frank Belfrage, State Secretary Bjorn [...]
2008-06-23 11:07:00Embassy StockholmCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV UNSC UNMIK PBTS PINR KO RS GG XQ
08STOCKHOLM489SWEDISH RESPONSE: IRAN AIR CARGO AND ISLAMIC
[...] No summary [...]
2008-07-07 14:53:00Embassy StockholmSECRETEFIN EWWT ERTD PARM PINR PREL KNNP EUN IR SW
08STOCKHOLM510EUROPEAN COURT TO REVIEW SWEDEN'S SNOOP LAW;
[...] (U) Summary: On July 14, Sweden-based Justice Center (CFR) announced it will refer Sweden's new surveillance law to the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR). Liberal Party parliamentarians have heavily criticized the law's vagueness. Nordic telecommunications businesses are considering movin [...]
2008-07-17 07:24:00Embassy StockholmUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEINT PTER PINR PGOV RU SW
08STOCKHOLM511SWEDEN NOT DELAYING BUT SUPPORTS (SOME) EU
[...] (C) Background: According to USEU Brussels sources, Sweden, among other EU members, are delaying the draft Common Position in UNSCR 1803, which transposes 1803 into an additional set of EU sanctions against Iran (reftel). End background. 2. (SBU) On July 17 Ambassador Peter Tejler, Directo [...]
2008-07-17 13:43:00Embassy StockholmCONFIDENTIALEUN PREL PINR KNNP IR BE SW
08STOCKHOLM557MUSLIM ENGAGEMENT IN SWEDEN
[...] (U) Muslim immigrants have achieved substantial but uneven success in Sweden. They represent four to five percent of Sweden's population of nine million people, comprised of Iraqis (100,000),Iranians (56,000),Bosnian Muslims (40,000),Turks (38,000),Somalis (35,000),and smaller numbers fr [...]
2008-08-08 09:00:00Embassy StockholmUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON KISL KPAO OIIP PGOV PHUM PINR PREL SW
08STOCKHOLM558ESTA: AN OPPORTUNITY TO ENHANCE U.S. SECURITY
[...] (SBU) Post remains concerned about threats to U.S. security from naturalized Swedes who obtain Swedish passports by fraudulent means (reftels). Post recommends that the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) form be amended to add a requirement for travelers to list other names, ad [...]
2008-08-08 11:27:00Embassy StockholmUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC CMGT CPAS CVIS KFRD KVPR PGOV PINR PREL
08STOCKHOLM585IRANIAN KURDISH PARTY OUTLINES GOI SUPPORT FOR
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Salah Sharafi, a leading member of the Democratic Party of Iranian Kurdistan (KDPI) and Hussam Heydari, a local Swedish member, met with the Charge on August 13 and underscored the importance of the KDPI chapter in Sweden. The KDPI Sweden chapter is the largest in Europe, with [...]
2008-08-22 12:35:00Embassy StockholmCONFIDENTIALPTER KDEM PREL PINR SW IR
08STOCKHOLM591GEORGIA DOMINATED MERKEL'S VISIT TO SWEDEN
[...] (C) Russia's action in Georgia dominated the discussions when Merkel visited PM Reinfeldt in Stockholm, August 25. Germany and Sweden agree that Russia must withdraw its troops from Georgia and that the Russian President must not sign the referendum recognizing Abkhazia and South Ossetia. Both [...]
2008-08-26 12:36:00Embassy StockholmCONFIDENTIALPGOV PINR PREL ECON GG SW
08STOCKHOLM707A snapshot of Swedish actions to date in light of the
[...] Summary. The Swedish financial system remains robust, owing to conservative lending practices, very high profitability in recent years, and a strong central bank. However, in response to the global financial turmoil, the following actions have been taken: -- The National Debt office has auct [...]
2008-10-21 14:55:00Embassy StockholmUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN PINR ECON PGOV SW
08STOCKHOLM739SAAKASHVILI IN SWEDEN: "I REGRET NOTHING"
[...] On October 30-31, Georgian President Mikhail Saakashvili visited Stockholm for talks with Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt (FM Bildt was in Afghanistan at the time). The visit, planned in 2007, originally was to sign a bilateral investment protection agreement to encourage Swedish investments [...]
2008-11-05 15:05:00Embassy StockholmUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PINR PREL ENRG GG EU ZK SW
08STOCKHOLM750BILDT VISITS OFFICIALS AND TROOPS AFGHANISTAN
[...] (C) Swedish FM Bildt paid his first visit to Afghanistan October 29-31, 2008. On this "fact-finding" mission, he met with all levels of government in Kabul, including Foreign Minister Spanta and Minister of Interior Atmar, and with Balkh Province Governor Atta when he visited Sweden's PRT in [...]
2008-11-07 17:36:00Embassy StockholmCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINR AF SW
08STOCKHOLM782 SWEDEN RATIFIES LISBON TREATY
[...] On November 20, the Swedish Parliament ratified the European Union's Lisbon Treaty, making Sweden the 25th of the 27 EU member states to approve the reform text. The debate in parliament lasted nine hours and dragged into late Thursday evening. The treaty was approved with 243 votes in favor [...]
2008-11-21 13:43:00Embassy StockholmUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PINR PREL SW
08STOCKHOLM824 OPPOSITION SUPPORTS TROOP INCREASE IN AFGHANISTAN
[...] Summary: Despite internal dissent within the party, Sweden's opposition Social Democrats decided formally on December 4 to support the government's bill extending and increasing Sweden's ISAF deployment. It is, therefore, almost certain that the bill will be approved by Parliament on or abou [...]
2008-12-10 07:41:00Embassy StockholmUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PINR PREL SW
08STOCKHOLM846 SWEDISH PARLIAMENT APPROVED TROOP INCREASE IN AFGHANISTAN
[...] No summary [...]
2008-12-19 12:46:00Embassy StockholmUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PINR PREL SW
08STOCKHOLM849VIOLENT UNREST OVER VACATED SWEDISH MOSQUE
[...] (U) Summary: In an immigrant neighborhood in Malmo, on December 15, police forcibly vacated three Muslim protesters for illegally squatting in an office space formerly used as an Islamic cultural center for 15 years. The youth were protesting the decision by city officials not to renew the lea [...]
2008-12-19 13:24:00Embassy StockholmUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PINR PGOV KISL SW
08SUVA100FIJI: QARASE COURT CASE; CHAUDHRY TAX ISSUE; FIJI
[...] (C) Deposed Fiji Prime Minister Qarase's court case against Commodore Bainimarama's December 2006 coup seems to be rapidly drawing to a close. The Interim Government's (IG's) hand-picked judges will apparently start writing their decision shortly. An appeal is expected to follow, whatever th [...]
2008-03-12 16:44:00Embassy SuvaCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV CJAN PHUM PINR MARR FJ
08SUVA144NO BEND (YET) IN FIJI'S BAINIMARAMA
[...] (C) A visit to Fiji by PNG Prime Minister Somare and Tonga PM Sevele to meet with interim PM Bainimarama late last week reportedly left Somare and Sevele still feeling uncomfortable about Fiji political developments. Bainimarama gave assurance that he intends elections in March 2009, but only [...]
2008-04-15 05:07:00Embassy SuvaCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PHUM PINR MARR FJ
08SUVA153FIJI CHIEFS PLEAD FOR FOREIGN HELP
[...] (C) Embassy Suva has received a hand-delivered "private and confidential" letter from the highest chiefs of Fiji laying out a series of complaints against interim PM Bainimarama and the "immigrant race" (the ethnic Indians). The letter is also addressed to the UK, Australia, New Zealand, and E [...]
2008-04-20 17:36:00Embassy SuvaCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PHUM PINR MARR FJ
08SUVA155FIJI ELECTION POSTPONEMENT IN THE WORKS?
[...] (C) Several indicators suggest Fiji interim PM Bainimarama does not really intend to fulfill his pledge to Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) leaders to hold free and fair elections by March 2009. Bainimarama reportedly indicated as much to the PNG and Tonga PMs recently. In addition, the interim g [...]
2008-04-23 17:28:00Embassy SuvaCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PHUM PINR MARR FJ
08SUVA176FIJI -- DEATH THREAT AGAINST AUSTRALIAN HIGH
[...] (U) On the evening of May 7, someone delivered a written statement to the Australian High Commission in Suva that reportedly threatened the life of High Commissioner James Batley. The Aussies immediately increased their internal security and brought in the Fiji Police, who have begun an inves [...]
2008-05-07 14:33:00Embassy SuvaCONFIDENTIALPREL ASEC CASC PGOV PHUM PINR MARR FJ
08SUVA184FIJI INTERIM AG COMPLAINT THAT USG DENIED VISA FOR
[...] (U) Fiji's interim Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum phoned Suva media from Vienna on Friday, May 9, to make public his unhappiness at Embassy Suva having denied him a visa to transit Los Angeles to and from a U.N conference in Vienna. He also complained that the U.S. denial came at "the e [...]
2008-05-11 12:53:00Embassy SuvaCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PHUM PINR CVIS FJ
08SUVA185FIJI INTERIM GOVERNMENT SEEKS UN, COMMONWEALTH
[...] (C) Fiji's President Iloilo has asked the UN and the Commonwealth for immediate help to create a forum to address reform of Fiji's electoral system in anticipation of elections in 2009. Iloilo seeks funds and expertise. He suggests names for eminent people to oversee the effort, and specific [...]
2008-05-11 15:38:00Embassy SuvaCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PHUM PINR CVIS UN FJ
08SUVA204FIJI: BAINIMARAMA, QARASE MEET; PR EFFORT IN
[...] (C) Fiji interim Prime Minister Bainimarama met with deposed PM Qarase on May 19, a first since the December 2006 coup. Little of substance was reportedly discussed, but they agreed to meet again. Interim Attorney General Sayed-Khaiyum announced that the interim government (IG) is now willing [...]
2008-05-19 16:13:00Embassy SuvaCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PHUM PINR FJ
08SUVA224FIJI'S BAINIMARAMA -- WITHOUT PRETENSIONS. ALSO
[...] (C) During a meeting of the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) in Vanuatu last week, and in a media interview on the side, interim PM Bainimarama made clear publicly that he sees himself as the Ataturk of Fiji, the military man who has the vision to right the nation's wrongs and build a bright f [...]
2008-06-01 16:56:00Embassy SuvaCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PHUM PINR FJ
08SUVA250A FRUSTRATED FIJI INTERIM GOVERNMENT
[...] (C) The PIF-Fiji Joint Working Group held its 30th meeting this morning, with interim AG Sayed-Khaiyum present. We are told S-K made very clear the IG view that the next elections must be under a reformed electoral system, and election timing will depend on electoral-reform progress. He indi [...]
2008-06-19 05:07:00Embassy SuvaCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PHUM PINR FJ
08SUVA266FIJI, TONGA, KIRIBATI, NAURU, AND TUVALU: A STATUS
[...] (C) The five small Pacific nations within Embassy Suva's bailiwick all are of interest to the United States, not least because each has a vote in the UNGA. In Fiji, Commodore Bainimarama's December 2006 coup has discolored the bilateral relationship. He is frustrated at not achieving legitima [...]
2008-07-02 04:47:00Embassy SuvaCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PHUM PINR MARR SENV EAID FJ
08SUVA475KIRIBATI CABINET AGREES TO OFFER ASYLUM TO UIGHURS
[...] (S) On December 20, Embassy delivered points reftel to Kiribati Foreign Secretary Tessie Lambourne. Embassy also forwarded a cover note in conjunction with the non-paper. The Kiribati cabinet had not been privy to earlier discussions between governments. Embassy wanted to help President Tong [...]
2008-12-22 03:00:00Embassy SuvaSECRETPHUM PTER PREL PINR KDRG FJ
08SUVA5FIJI: INTERIM CABINET RESHUFFLE; PEOPLE'S CHARTER
[...] (C) Interim PM Bainimarama has announced the replacement of over half the interim cabinet. The net result is even more of a military, Fiji Labor Party (FLP),and National Alliance Party (NAP) flavor. The stated aim is to rationalize governance; an unstated aim is to reduce frictions among th [...]
2008-01-06 16:23:00Embassy SuvaCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV MARR PHUM PINR FJ
08SUVA89FIJI - BAINIMARAMA "NO" ON REEVES' DIALOGUE;
[...] (C) Fiji interim Prime Minister Bainimarama has declined a proposal to meet with deposed PM Qarase and others, under the auspices of Commonwealth Secretariat envoy Sir Paul Reeves. Bainimarama said the Military Council objected, but Reeves reportedly puts the blame on interim Finance Minister [...]
2008-03-06 14:18:00Embassy SuvaCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV CJAN PHUM PINR MARR FJ
08TAIPEI1093PRESIDENT MA YING-JEOU: AN INTRODUCTORY PROFILE
[...] (C) Summary: President Ma Ying-jeou entered office on May 20 with high expectations that he would improve cross-Strait relations, strengthen economic performance, and help calm Taiwan's charged partisan political atmosphere. Ma's clean image, moderate political style, and reputation for integ [...]
2008-07-24 11:19:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PINR TW
08TAIPEI156RISING KMT STAR ERIC CHU ON ELECTIONS, "TYPHOONS"
[...] (C) Summary. Taoyuan Magistrate Eric Chu, a rising younger generation KMT leader, told the Director on January 28 that he expects the KMT to "take off the table" its support for the UN referendum before the March 22 presidential election. He urged that the U.S. not make further statements, [...]
2008-02-01 07:49:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINR CH TW
08TAIPEI1676DPP STRUGGLES TO GET BACK INTO THE POLITICAL GAME
[...] (C) Summary: In a recent meeting with the Director, several DPP elders argued that the Ma administration under President Ma Ying-jeou has reversed course on Taiwan's democratization, citing the clampdown on protesters during the early November visit of PRC official Chen Yunlin and an alleged j [...]
2008-12-02 08:05:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINR CH TW
08TAIPEI1705MA ADMINISTRATION MOVES TO INSTITUTIONALIZE
[...] (C) Although Honorary KMT Chair Lien Chan will take part in the December 20-21 KMT-CCP Forum in Shanghai, KMT Chairman Wu Poh-Hsiung will be in charge, Taiwan Deputy National Security Advisor Ho Sze-yin told the Deputy Director December 9. Although the talks will remain informal and consultat [...]
2008-12-09 09:27:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiCONFIDENTIALPREL GPGOV PINR TW CH
08TAIPEI1748MA TO CODEL ISSA: CROSS-STRAIT TIES ON RIGHT
[...] (C) Summary. As the new U.S. administration reviews its approach on trade issues, Taiwan hopes to work with the U.S. to put in place the building blocks for an eventual bilateral FTA, Taiwan President Ma told Congressman Darrell Issa during a December 17 meeting. Taiwan appreciates U.S. securi [...]
2008-12-18 08:45:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiCONFIDENTIALCH EAGR ECON EFIN ETRD INT PGOV PINR PREL TW
08TAIPEI39TAIWAN: CENTRAL BANK CHIEF FORECASTS LOW
[...] No summary [...]
2008-01-10 10:40:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiCONFIDENTIALETRD ECON EFIN PINR TW
08TAIPEI411NOTES ON TAIWAN'S PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES: MA
[...] (C) Summary: This cable provides biographical information on DPP presidential candidate Frank Hsieh (Chang-ting) and KMT candidate Ma Ying-jeou, including personality, leadership styles and views on dealing with the United States. Widely known as a cosmopolitan thinker with a sharp wit, Hsi [...]
2008-03-21 12:38:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINR TW
08TAIPEI552MA GOVERNMENT TAKES SHAPE: FIRST TRANCHE OF
[...] (SBU) Premier-designate Liu Chao-hsuan (reftel) today, April 21, announced the first tranche of seventeen appointments to his new cabinet, which will take office on May 20 following the swearing-in of President-elect Ma Ying-jeou and Vice President-elect Vincent Siew. Ma personally announced [...]
2008-04-21 11:02:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL PINR TW
08TAIPEI561AIT RECEIVES ASYLUM REQUEST FROM PRC NATIONAL
[...] (C) On April 2, PRC citizen Cai Lujun sent an email to AIT's American Corner library in Taichung, requesting political asylum or refugee status in the U.S. The email was forwarded to the AIT political section on April 7. 2. (C) In his email, Cai claimed he was imprisoned in the PRC for th [...]
2008-04-23 10:07:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiCONFIDENTIALPREF PREL CVIS ASEC PGOV PINR PHUM TW CH
08TAIPEI58SOUTHERN TAIWAN LEGISLATIVE ELECTION RESULTS AND RALLY FOR
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) barely won a majority of seats in its traditional southern heartland in the January 12 legislative elections. DPP presidential candidate Frank Hsieh held a campaign rally in Kaohsiung the day after the DPP setback with a good turn- [...]
2008-01-14 07:50:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PINR TW
08TAIPEI582 MA GOVERNMENT TAKES SHAPE: SECOND TRANCHE OF
[...] (SBU) Premier-designate Liu Chao-hsuan today, April 28, announced the second tranche of eighteen appointments to his new cabinet, which will take office on May 20 following the swearing-in of President-elect Ma Ying-jeou and Vice President-elect Vincent Siew (see reftel for first tranche). Li [...]
2008-04-28 10:01:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL PINR TW
08TAIPEI636STRAITS EXCHANGE FOUNDATION CHAIRMAN-DESIGNATE
[...] (C) Summary: Kuomintang Vice-Chairman Chiang Pin-kung (P. K. Chiang) is slated to become chairman of the Straits Exchange Foundation (SEF),Taiwan's quasi-official organization for handling relations with mainland China, after President-elect Ma Ying-jeou is inaugurated on May 20. The 76 yea [...]
2008-05-08 00:53:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINR ECON CH TW
08TAIPEI671MAC CHAIRPERSON-DESIGNATE LAI SHIN-YUAN ON FUTURE
[...] (C) Summary: MAC Chairperson-designate Lai Shin-yuan told the Director on May 14 that improving cross-Strait relations will be a difficult task, emphasizing that progress will need to come "one step at a time" so as not to get ahead of expectations of what can be accomplished on both sides. [...]
2008-05-14 10:40:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINR ECON CH TW
08TAIPEI672SEF CHAIRMAN-DESIGATE P.K. CHIANG ON CROSS-STRAIT
[...] (C) Summary: SEF Chairman-designate P.K. Chiang told the Director on May 13 that future discussions with Beijing on cross-Strait issues will focus initially on establishing weekend charter flights and increasing the number of Chinese tourists to Taiwan. In the course of discussions, Taipei [...]
2008-05-14 10:47:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINR ECON CH TW
08TAIPEI690FORMER VICE PREMIER TSAI ING-WEN ELECTED DPP
[...] (SBU) In the DPP chairperson election on Sunday, May 18, former Vice Premier Tsai Ing-wen, age 51, won a decisive victory over Deep Green elder Koo Kwang-ming, age 82. Tsai won 57 percent of the votes, compared to Koo's 38 percent, while legislator Trong Chai, who had withdrawn from the race [...]
2008-05-19 11:01:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PINR TW
08TAIPEI702TAIWAN NSC AND PRESIDENTIAL OFFICE APPOINTMENTS:
[...] (SBU) Summary: Several long-time trusted advisers fill key positions in President Ma Ying-jeou's National Security Council (NSC) and Presidential Office. Like Ma's cabinet appointments (reftels),many of the new NSC and Presidential Office officials were educated in the U.S., have experience [...]
2008-05-21 10:43:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PINR TW
08TAIPEI73TAIWAN'S 2008 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT
[...] No summary [...]
2008-01-15 23:56:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiUNCLASSIFIEDECON EFIN EINV KIPR KTDB OPIC PINR TW USTR
08TAIPEI758TAIWAN FOREIGN MINISTER FRANCISCO OU: A PROFILE
[...] (SBU) Summary: Taiwan's new Foreign Minister Francisco H. L. Ou (Hung-lien) is a strong proponent of President Ma Ying-jeou's proposal to "call a diplomatic truce" with Beijing over competition for recognition from small countries in the Americas, South Pacific, and Africa. A distinguished [...]
2008-06-03 05:30:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL PINR TW
08TAIPEI79TAIWAN'S 2008 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT
[...] No summary [...]
2008-01-16 23:44:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiUNCLASSIFIEDECON EFIN EINV KIPR KTDB OPIC PINR TW USTR
08TAIPEI799TAIWAN RENDERING APPROPRIATE AID TO PRC ASYLUM
[...] (C) PRC citizen Cai Lujun first contacted AIT via email on April 2, 2008. In his email, Cai requested political asylum or refugee status in the U.S. Cai also complained that because the Taiwan immigration authorities forbade him from working, he was in serious financial distress. On April 11 [...]
2008-06-09 06:54:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiCONFIDENTIALPREF PREL CVIS ASEC PGOF PINR PHUM TW CH
08TAIPEI84Taiwan's 2008 Investment Climate Statement
[...] LUU, VAN, SSN: ***-**-2779 2. HHE 3. - 4. FROM: TAIPEI, TO: WASHINGTON, DC 5. 19X4519.4-00-2025-2025841024-8169-2234-330230 6. 6 CASES 7. STATE 8. - 9. 7178 LBS 10. 5308 LBS 11. 1078 CUFT 12. 020E TAIPEI 00000084 013 OF 013 13. ETD: 01/09/08, ETA: 02/04/08 14. APL [...]
2008-01-17 06:04:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiUNCLASSIFIEDEINV EFIN ECON PINR OPIC KTDB USTR KIPR TW
08TAIPEI864NSC CHAIRMAN SU CHI: PRESIDENT MA YING-JEOU'S TOP
[...] (C) Summary: NSC Secretary-General Su Chi is a longtime friend and advisor to President Ma Ying-jeou, having served most recently as a speechwriter and deputy campaign manager for Ma. NSC colleagues predict Su's NSC will play an advisory role, and will not oversee or manage cross-Strait, fo [...]
2008-06-19 06:28:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINR CH TW
08TALLINN259ESTONIA NAMES NEW AMBASSADOR TO RUSSIA
[...] (C) Summary. On August 1, Simmu Tiik, Estonia's new Ambassador to Russia, will take up his duties in Moscow, replacing Marina Kaljurand. Tiik, a fifteen-year veteran of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, is an outgoing (and verbose) personality who has served in several senior positions within [...]
2008-07-29 11:33:00Embassy TallinnCONFIDENTIALPINR PGOV PREL RU EN
08TALLINN403ESTONIA'S NEXT GENERATION OF LEADERS(C-RE8-00759)
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Estonia's post-Soviet political landscape has been characterized by youthful leadership. Beginning with the first post-independence Estonian government of Mart Laar in 1992 to the current Andrus Ansip government elected in 2007, young and influential decision makers have been a c [...]
2008-11-25 14:01:00Embassy TallinnCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINR EN
08TASHKENT1034ACTING CENTCOM COMMANDER GENERAL DEMPSEY MEETS
[...] (C) Summary: During a visit to Tashkent on August 28, Acting CENTCOM Commander General Martin Dempsey met separately with First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ilkhom Nematov and Director of the National Drug Control Center Kamol Dusmetov. He also conducted mil-to-mil meetings with Ministe [...]
2008-09-05 03:21:00Embassy TashkentCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL MARR PHUM EAID PINR AF PK GG RS UZ
08TASHKENT1035ACTING CENTCOM COMMANDER GENERAL DEMPSEY MEETS
[...] (C) Summary: On August 28 visiting Acting CENTCOM Commander General Martin Dempsey met with Yves Giovannoni, the ICRC Head of the Regional Delegation in Central Asia, and Raffaello Muller, the Deputy Head. The meeting, which itself sent a strong signal of USG interest to the Uzbeks, focused o [...]
2008-09-05 03:27:00Embassy TashkentCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PHUM KCRM KCOR PINR KZ KG TI TX UZ
08TASHKENT1072UZBEKISTAN: GULNORA KARIMOVA'S GENEVA U.N. \
[...] (C) Embassy contacts and press reporting have recently \ indicated that President Karimov's oldest daughter, Gulnora \ Karimova, has been appointed as Uzbekistan's permanent \ representative to the United Nations Mission in Geneva, \ though the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Americas Desk had not \ co [...]
2008-09-18 08:53:00Embassy TashkentCONFIDENTIALPGOV PINR UZ
08TASHKENT1113ARCENT COMMANDER MEETS NEW UZBEK DEFENSE MINISTER
[...] (C) Summary: ARCENT Commander Lieutenant General James Lovelace met with newly-appointed Defense Minister General-Major Kabil Berdiyev during a September 23-24 visit to Uzbekistan. Berdiyev, who is believed to favor greater cooperation with the U.S., thanked LTG Lovelace for support in the w [...]
2008-09-29 09:34:00Embassy TashkentCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL KCRM PHUM MARR PINR UZ
08TASHKENT113SECURITY SERVICE POWER-BROKERS LIMIT
[...] (C) Summary: Reftel A discussed the keen interest of the counter-narcotics-focused Sensitive Investigative Unit in resuming active cooperation with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration. However, it is still uncertain whether the Government of Uzbekistan would issue long-term visas to U.S. [...]
2008-01-29 04:23:00Embassy TashkentSECRETPREL PGOV KCRM KCOR PINR SNAR UZ
08TASHKENT1148BIOGRAPHIC INFORMATION ON SHUKHRAT HAMIDOVICH ABDUJABBOROV
[...] (SBU) On September 26,2008, President Karimov appointed Lieutenant-Colonel Shukhrat Hamidovich Abdujabborov as First Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Karakalpakstan - Chief of the Department for Criminal Investigation and Counter-terrorism. Abdujabborov, an ethnic Uzbek, [...]
2008-10-08 02:26:00Embassy TashkentUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PINR UZ
08TASHKENT1151UZBEKISTAN: BIOGRAPHIC INFORMATION ON ATAJAN
[...] (SBU) On September 26, 2008, President Karimov appointed Colonel Atajan Mamatkhanovich Sharapov as Commander of the Special Detachment for Detection, Deactivation and Elimination of Explosive Substances and Devices of the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MVD) of Uzbekistan, as well as Chief of St [...]
2008-10-08 08:32:00Embassy TashkentUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PINR UZ
08TASHKENT117BOXING CHAMP CHAGAEV TO MARRY GULNORA KARIMOVA?
[...] (C) Summary: On January 23, the Newsuz.com website reported that Uzbek boxing champ Ruslan Chagaev has been linked romantically with the President's daughter, Gulnora Karimova. However, the Uzmetronom website reported on January 28 that Chagaev planned to immigrate to Germany and made no men [...]
2008-01-29 11:43:00Embassy TashkentCONFIDENTIALPGOV PINR SCUL UZ
08TASHKENT1193GOOD TIMES AND GOODWILL FOR UZBEK LAW ENFORCEMENT
[...] (C) Summary: On October 7 poloff paid a visit to the International Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA) in Budapest, Hungary, where eight mid-level Uzbek officers from the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the National Security Service (NSS) were wrapping up an eight-week training program funded by t [...]
2008-10-17 05:29:00Embassy TashkentCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL ASEC PINR EAID UZ
08TASHKENT1204UZBEKISTAN: COTTON STILL KING AT 4th
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY. The Fourth International Uzbek Cotton Fair and Fourth International Cotton and Textile Conference took place in Tashkent on October 14-15, 2008. The conference and exhibition highlighted Uzbekistan's continued strong position as a leading producer and exporter of cotton. It a [...]
2008-10-21 06:16:00Embassy TashkentUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON SOCI PINR UZ
08TASHKENT1231UZBEKISTAN: RESPONSE TO GLOBAL INITIATIVE QUERIES
[...] No summary [...]
2008-10-27 09:16:00Embassy TashkentUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMCAP PARM PINR PINS PREL PTER KGIC UZ
08TASHKENT1232BIOGRAPHIC INFORMATION ON JAMSHID BOTIROVICH FAIZIEV
[...] (SBU) On October 22, 2008, Uzbekistan's Procurator-General Rashid Kadyrov signed an order (with President Karimov's approval) appointing Jamshid Botirovich Faiziev as Procurator of Ferghana Province. Faiziev, an ethnic Uzbek, was born in 1971 in Tashkent. In 1994, he graduated from the Tashken [...]
2008-10-27 09:18:00Embassy TashkentUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PINR UZ
08TASHKENT1247UZBEKISTAN STILL PLAYING HARD TO GET ON RULE OF
[...] (C) Summary: On October 10 we received a diplomatic note declining a proposal to use INL funds on a rule of law project that would have been implemented by the American Bar Association - Rule of Law Initiative (ABA-ROLI). This is the latest in a series of recent setbacks on efforts to invest i [...]
2008-10-28 12:02:00Embassy TashkentCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL ASEC PHUM KCRM EAID PINR UZ
08TASHKENT1253UZBEKISTAN: INTER-MINISTERIAL RIVALRIES SEEN AS
[...] (C) Reftel pointed to puzzling instances of rejection by Uzbek authorities of certain U.S. programs in such areas as rule of law, health and education -- puzzling because the proposed programs on the face of it do not appear threatening and because the general tenor of U.S.-Uzbek relations has [...]
2008-10-29 10:30:00Embassy TashkentCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINR PHUM EAID UZ
08TASHKENT1255 UZBEKISTAN: A PRIVATE CONSULTANT'S VIEWS
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The head of a private Uzbek consulting firm gave us his views on the current state of agriculture and water resource management in Uzbekistan. Confirming what we have heard from other sources, he told us that Uzbek farmers have little choice in choosing what to grow, with the [...]
2008-10-30 07:20:00Embassy TashkentUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV ECON SENV SOCI EAID PINR UZ
08TASHKENT1271UZBEKISTAN IDENTIFIES POINTS OF CONTACT FOR GLOBAL
[...] (SBU) On October 31, Uzbekistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs informed Post via diplomatic note that the following individuals are the Government of Uzbekistan's points of contact for activities related to the Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism: H. Halilov, Branch Chief at "Sanoatko [...]
2008-11-04 09:14:00Embassy TashkentUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMCAP PARM PINR PINS PREL PTER UZ
08TASHKENT1288"WHIRLPOOL OF DEATH:" UZBEK TV REPORTS ISLAMIC
[...] (C) Summary: On October 31, Uzbek state-controlled television broadcasted a 20-minute program claiming that members of the Islamic Jihad terrorist organization had recruited Uzbeks in the town of Khonobod in Andijon province and facilitated their travel to Pakistan to train in militant camps. [...]
2008-11-07 10:41:00Embassy TashkentCONFIDENTIALPHUM PTER KIRF KISL PINR PGOV PREL SOCI PK UZ
08TASHKENT1291PDAS CAMP'S MEETINGS WITH UZBEK FOREIGN MINISTER
[...] (C) Summary: SCA PDAS Donald Camp met with Uzbek Foreign Minister (FM) Norov and National Security Advisor (NSA) Atayev during an October 28-29 visit to Tashkent. Camp exchanged views on the situation in Afghanistan and Pakistan, pushing back on Uzbek statements that the solution to the probl [...]
2008-11-10 10:03:00Embassy TashkentCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PINR UZ
08TASHKENT1323UZBEKISTAN: A STEP AWAY FROM COTTON?
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY. On October 20 the President of Uzbekistan signed a decree reducing cotton planting areas in favor of food crops. The decree is a response to the challenges created by this year's water shortage and the growth of food prices on world markets. Beginning in 2009 raw cotton prod [...]
2008-11-18 10:56:00Embassy TashkentUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV ECON SENV SOCI EAID PINR UZ
08TASHKENT1341FATF Member Embassies Not United on Uzbekistan
[...] (C) Ambassador delivered reftel points to Uzbek Deputy Prime Minister Azimov and Foreign Minister Norov on November 19 on the margins of meetings with TRANSCOM Commander General Duncan McNabb. Azimov was already aware of the upcoming FATF team's visit and mentioned DAS Glaser by name. He nodded [...]
2008-11-21 10:44:00Embassy TashkentCONFIDENTIALECON EFIN PGOV PINR PREL KCRM UZ
08TASHKENT1430BIOGRAPHIC INFORMATION ON MUZAFFAR ISMAILOVICH KURBANBAYEV, NEW
[...] (SBU) On November 12th, 2008, Musa Yerniyazov, Chairman of the Jokargy Kenges (Parliament) of Uzbekistan's Autonomous Karakalpakstan Region, signed a decree appointing Muzaffar Ismailovich Kurbanbayev as the new Prosecutor of Karakalpakstan. Kurbanbayev replaced Hakimboy Ashirovich Halimov, who [...]
2008-12-05 12:27:00Embassy TashkentCONFIDENTIALPGOV PINR UZ KZ
08TASHKENT1476UZBEKISTAN: TERRORISM FINANCE DEMARCHE ON DESIGNATION OF AL-SHABAAB
[...] (C) On December 15, Poloff delivered reftel demarche on the U.S. designation of three members of al-Shabaab for supporting terrorism to Uzbekistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs Americas Desk Chief Ismat Fayzullaev, who promised to inform appropriate parts of the Government of Uzbekistan. NORLA [...]
2008-12-18 11:23:00Embassy TashkentCONFIDENTIALEFIN KTFN PTER ETTC PREL PINR UNSC KE ET UZ
08TASHKENT1477UZBEKISTAN: TERRORISM FINANCE DEMARCHE ON UNION OF GOOD DELIVERED
[...] (C) On December 15, Poloff delivered reftel demarche onthe U.S. domestic designation of Union of Good as a supporter of terrorism to Uzbekistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs Americas Desk Chief Ismat Fayzullaev, who promised to inform parts of the Government of Uzbekistan who work on the issue. [...]
2008-12-18 11:20:00Embassy TashkentCONFIDENTIALEFIN KTFN PTER ETTC PREL PINR KWBG KPAL IS SA WE GZ UZ
08TASHKENT1479UZBEKISTAN: GLOBAL INITIATIVE DEMARCHE DELIVERED
[...] (C) On December 19, Poloff and Russian Charge d'Affaires Alexey Mochulsky jointly delivered reftel demarche on the upcoming Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism plenary meeting to First Secretary Oybek Abdiev of Uzbekistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs United Nations and International [...]
2008-12-22 10:43:00Embassy TashkentCONFIDENTIALPARM PINR PINS PREL PTER KGIC UZ
08TASHKENT1521UZBEKISTAN: INFORMATION ON NEWLY-APPOINTED FOREIGN MINISTRY
[...] (C) Summary: Newly-appointed First Deputy Foreign Minister Karamatov made a favorable impression on the Ambassador in a meeting with him on December 17. Another recently-appointed Foreign Ministry official is Deputy Foreign Minister Islamov, whose responsibilities include Uzbekistan's relation [...]
2008-12-23 13:05:00Embassy TashkentCONFIDENTIALPGOV PINR PREL UZ
08TASHKENT1522Uzbekistan: CENTCOM Deputy Commander Lt. General Allen
[...] (C) Summary: On December 19 CENTCOM Deputy Commander Lt. General John Allen met separately with Uzbek Foreign Minister Vladimir Norov and Defense Minister Kabul Berdiyev in Tashkent. Lt. Gen. Allen's visit laid the groundwork for a planned visit by CENTCOM Commander General David Petraeus in J [...]
2008-12-24 08:52:00Embassy TashkentCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL MARR MASS ETRD PINR PHUM ECON KCOR TI AF UZ
08TASHKENT153GULNORA KARIMOVA APPOINTED DEPUTY MINISTER OF \
[...] (C) On February 4, the independent Uzmetronom website \ reported that Gulnora Karimova, President Karimov's eldest \ daughter, was appointed Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs \ for Cultural Issues. The article also reported that on \ February 1, President Karimov signed decree PP-787, creating \ [...]
2008-02-04 13:32:00Embassy TashkentCONFIDENTIALPGOV PINR SCUL UZ
08TASHKENT174SHANGHAI COOPERATION ORGANIZATION OFFICIALS
[...] (C) Summary: Ambassador Norland and Emboffs met with the Executive Committee of the Regional Antiterrorist Structure (RATS) of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) on January 31. Executive Committee officials provided a rundown on the structure, responsibilities, and key officials of th [...]
2008-02-08 07:51:00Embassy TashkentCONFIDENTIALPREL ASEC PTER SNAR PGOV PBTS PINR SOCI UZ
08TASHKENT177DIPLOMATS PONDER HOW TO LIFT EU SANCTIONS ON
[...] (C) Summary. The French, British and German Ambassadors in Tashkent were pleasantly suprised by a "qualitative improvement" in the Uzbek government's handling of human rights during a Feb. 5-6 visit by Commission representatives. These ambassadors (protect) uniformly endorse termination of [...]
2008-02-08 12:41:00Embassy TashkentCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PHUM PINR MARR EAID EU EUN NATO UZ
08TASHKENT229BIOGRAPHIC INFORMATION ON ALLABERGEN ALLABERGENOV, NEWLY
[...] (SBU) On February 15, 2008, President Karimov appointed Allabergen Allabergenov as Hokim (Governor) of Khorezm Province. Allabergenov, an ethnic Uzbek, was born in 1960, in Goibu Village, Urgench District, Khorezm Province. We do not know where he attended university - only that he did. After [...]
2008-02-21 08:39:00Embassy TashkentUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PINR UZ
08TASHKENT230BIOGRAPHIC INFORMATION ON NIGMATILLA TULKINOVICH YULDOSHEV
[...] (SBU) On February 4, 2008, President Karimov appointed Nigmatilla Tulkinovich Yuldoshev as Deputy Procurator General of Uzbekistan. Yuldoshev, an ethnic Uzbek, was born in 1962, in Tashkent. In 1985, after graduation from the Law Department of the Tashkent State University, he began his career [...]
2008-02-21 08:40:00Embassy TashkentUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PINR UZ
08TASHKENT232BIOGRAPHIC INFORMATION ON ZOKHID ABDUKAYUMOVICH DUSANOV
[...] (SBU) On February 4, 2008, President Karimov appointed Zokhid Abdukayumovich Dusanov as Chief of the Department for Fighting Tax and Currency Crimes and Criminal Income, under the Office of the Procurator-General of the Republic of Uzbekistan. 2. (SBU) Dusanov, an ethnic Uzbek, was born in 1 [...]
2008-02-21 09:43:00Embassy TashkentUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PINR UZ
08TASHKENT281AMBASSADOR MEETS WITH FREED SON OF HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (C) Summary: As part of a one-day visit to Jizzakh province on February 29, the Ambassador met with human rights activist Bakhtiyor Hamroev and his son Ikhtiyor, who was amnestied and released from prison on February 2 (ref A). Ikhtiyor told the Ambassador that his release was the result of t [...]
2008-03-04 11:45:00Embassy TashkentCONFIDENTIALPHUM PGOV PINR PREL UZ
08TASHKENT297C-DI8-00223: NO TENSION EXPECTED IN UZBEKISTAN
[...] (S) There will not likely be any reaction in Uzbekistan to the upcoming release of an anti-Islamic film by Dutch Parliamentarian Geert Wilders (reftel). The Government of Uzbekistan is perpetually concerned about the potential threat of Islamic extremism as a destabilizing force in the countr [...]
2008-03-07 09:28:00Embassy TashkentSECRETPGOV PREL PINR UZ
08TASHKENT305GOOD ATMOSPHERICS AS UZBEK AND TURKMEN LEADERS
[...] (SBU) A raft of documents was signed by the Uzbek and Turkmen leaders, as usual during visits involving former Soviet states, and the details of possible arrangements on gas deals and pipelines will no doubt emerge in due course. But one thing was visibly clear from the March 10-11 state vis [...]
2008-03-12 12:29:00Embassy TashkentCONFIDENTIALPREL PINR TX UZ
08TASHKENT312NOT QUITE HABEAS CORPUS, BUT A GOOD STEP
[...] (SBU) Summary: On March 6 a visiting U.S. Federal Judge met on the margins of a USAID-funded conference on human rights and law enforcement in Tashkent with Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs (MVD) Alisher Sharafutdinov and Tashkent State Law Institute Professor Umida Tukhtasheva. The priva [...]
2008-03-13 10:41:00Embassy TashkentUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM EAID PREL KCRM PGOV PINR ASEC UZ
08TASHKENT313FORMER MUFTI: RELIGIOUS EXTREMIST THREAT WEAKENING
[...] (C) Summary: Muhammad Sodiq Muhammad Yusuf, the former Mufti of Uzbekistan and Central Asia, received pol-econ chief and poloff at his Tashkent home on March 4. Muhammad Sodiq shared his view with Emboffs that religious extremism in Uzbekistan has become less of a threat now than before, whic [...]
2008-03-13 11:54:00Embassy TashkentCONFIDENTIALPHUM KIPR KIRF PGOV PINR PREL SOCI UZ
08TASHKENT344UPDATE ON ICRC PRISON VISITS IN UZBEKISTAN
[...] (C) On March 17 Charge d'Affaires and poloff met with International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Head of Regional Delegation Yves Giovannoni to get a status report on the recently announced prison visits in Uzbekistan (reftel). ICRC will only be able to visit some of the approximately 200 [...]
2008-03-19 14:18:00Embassy TashkentCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PHUM KCRM PINR UZ
08TASHKENT348(S/NF) COMPOSITION OF UZBEKISTAN'S PRESIDENTIAL
[...] (S/NF) Post has acquired an Uzbek-language internal Government of Uzbekistan document that outlines the structure of the Presidential Apparat and identifies its staff members. The Office of the State Adviser, the Service of the National Security Council, and the Office of the State Adviser for [...]
2008-03-20 06:49:00Embassy TashkentSECRET//NOFORNPINR PGOV UZ
08TASHKENT364AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL PRAISES UZBEKISTAN FOR
[...] (U) Summary: On March 26 the government-run press published a letter from an Amnesty International official praising UzbekistanQs recent steps to formally abolish capital punishment. The article noted UzbekistanQs actions were consistent with the requests specified in a 2007 United Nations r [...]
2008-03-26 12:54:00Embassy TashkentUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM PINR UZ
08TASHKENT416BIOGRAPHIC INFORMATION ON ALISHER OZATOVICH
[...] (SBU) On March 28, 2008, President Karimov appointed Alisher Ozatovich Sharafutdinov, who previously served as Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs, as Deputy Procurator-General of the Republic of Uzbekistan. Sharafutdinov, an ethnic Uzbek, was born in 1958 in Tashkent. In 1980, after graduatio [...]
2008-04-10 06:53:00Embassy TashkentUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PINR UZ
08TASHKENT441UZBEKISTAN: SENIOR GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS OFFER THE
[...] (C) Summary: Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary of State (A/DAS) Pamela Spratlen, Ambassador Norland and Emboffs participated in a series of meetings with high-ranking Government of Uzbekistan (GOU) officials March 28-31 in Tashkent and Bukhara. GOU authorities agreed to all requested meetings [...]
2008-04-16 05:02:00Embassy TashkentCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PINR PHUM SOCI ECON UZ
08TASHKENT446UZBEKISTAN: NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL CHIEF
[...] (C) Summary: On March 31, A/DAS, Ambassador, and DCM met with Secretary of the National Security Council (NSC) Murat Ataev. Like FM Norov (septel) and Parliamentarian Tashmukhamedova (septel),Ataev greeted the U.S. side warmly and announced that the GOU's Ministries and the NSC are ready fo [...]
2008-04-16 07:57:00Embassy TashkentCONFIDENTIALPREL ASEC ELTN KISL PBTS PGOV PHUM PINR PINS
08TASHKENT469SAMARQAND GOVERNOR THE LATEST TO GET SACKED AS
[...] (C) Summary: State-controlled press reported on April 16 that President Karimov traveled to Samarqand, where he relieved Provincial Governor (Hokim) Azamkhon Bakhromov of his duties, appointing the Bukharan-born Uktam Barnoev in his place. This is the fourth provincial governor to be fired s [...]
2008-04-21 11:52:00Embassy TashkentCONFIDENTIALPGOV SOCI PINR UZ
08TASHKENT493CENTRAL BANK ON MONEY LAUNDERING ISSUES
[...] (C) On April 23 emboffs met with Alisher Akmalov, Deputy Chairman of the Central Bank, to discuss the anti-money laundering regime in Uzbekistan. Akmalov initially presented the typical explanation of Uzbekistan's anti-money laundering regime. Clearly aware of the international perceptions, h [...]
2008-04-25 14:37:00Embassy TashkentCONFIDENTIALPGOV KCRM ASEC PREL ECON KCOR PINR UZ
08TASHKENT529BIOGRAPHIC INFORMATION ON UZBEKISTAN'S DEPUTY
[...] (C) Post has obtained a copy of a CV on Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Gulnara Karimova, provided by the head of Uzbekistan's OSCE mission in Vienna Yusupov to USOSCE Ambassador Finley in late April. Ms. Karimova is the eldest daughter of President Islom Karimov. The data is as follows: [...]
2008-05-06 10:59:00Embassy TashkentCONFIDENTIALPINR PGOV UZ
08TASHKENT530PRESIDENT KARIMOV APPOINTS NEW MINISTER OF PUBLIC
[...] No summary [...]
2008-05-06 11:50:00Embassy TashkentUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PINR UZ
08TASHKENT566UZBEKISTAN: SHEDDING MORE LIGHT ON THE SHADOWY
[...] (S/NF) A source inside the Government of Uzbekistan recently provided us with information on developments inside Uzbekistan's Presidential Apparat. Within the National Security Council (NSC),NSC Secretary Murat Ataev apparently has strengthened his influence considerably since last summer re [...]
2008-05-20 07:54:00Embassy TashkentSECRET//NOFORNPGOV PINR UZ
08TASHKENT577TASHKENTERS QUIETLY SEETHING OVER FATE OF ORPHANS
[...] (SBU) Summary: A statue commemmorating the adoption of orphans from the Western front during World War II was removed from a prominent Tashkent square in the dead of night on April 12. The move rankled ethnic Russians, who viewed the move as an assault on the city's history. Even ethnic Uzb [...]
2008-05-21 08:34:00Embassy TashkentUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV SOCI PINR RS UZ
08TASHKENT581BIOGRAPHIC INFORMATION ON NSC FIRST DEPUTY
[...] (SBU) Post has obtained the following biographic information on Mir-Akbar Hoji-Akbarovich Rakhmankulov, First Deputy Secretary of the National Security Council and Director of the Institute of Strategic and Regional Studies under the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan. 2. (SBU) Mir-Akb [...]
2008-05-21 10:50:00Embassy TashkentUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PINR UZ
08TASHKENT602UZBEKISTAN: NAMES, TITLES, CONTACT NUMBERS FOR
[...] (SBU) Country: Uzbekistan Date: 05/30/2007 Head of State Last/Family Name: Karimov First/Middle Names: Islam Abduganievich Conventional Usage: Islam Karimov Formal Title: President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Office Telephone Numbers: ( 998-71) 239-6996, ( 9 [...]
2008-05-29 12:46:00Embassy TashkentUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PINR PREL UZ
08TASHKENT610AMBASSADOR'S MAY 28 MEETING WITH UZBEK
[...] (C) Summary: Inoyatov told the Ambassador on May 28 that Mutabar Tojiboyeva might be released on medical grounds, that Sanjar Umarov would not be released anytime soon, that Human Rights Watch's office in Uzbekistan would remain open but its current representative would not receive accredit [...]
2008-05-30 13:25:00Embassy TashkentCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PHUM PINR CASC UZ
08TASHKENT623BOUCHER AND SENIOR UZBEKS REVIEW OBSTACLES AND
[...] (C) Summary: Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia Richard Boucher visited Uzbekistan May 30-June 3, stopping in Samarkand and Tashkent. In separate meetings June 2 with Uzbek Foreign Minister Norov and National Security Council Secretary Ataev, Assistant Secretary Boucher di [...]
2008-06-05 10:57:00Embassy TashkentSECRETPREL ASEC ELTN PBTS PGOV PHUM PINR PINS ECON
08TASHKENT624KARIMOV TO BOUCHER: PROGRESS POSSIBLE, BUT NOT
[...] (S) Summary. Meeting at the Presidential Palace in Tashkent on June 2, Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Richard Boucher and Uzbekistan President Islom Karimov agreed that the U.S. and Uzbekistan share important interests on Afghanistan, on political, economic [...]
2008-06-05 10:58:00Embassy TashkentSECRETPREL PGOV PHUM PINR UZ
08TASHKENT641FRENCH AMBASSADOR PURSUES KOUCHNER/RICE PULL-ASIDE
[...] (C) Summary. Praising Uzbek Foreign Minister Norov in Paris for releasing political prisoner Mutabar Tojiboeva could encourage the Uzbeks to do more of the same in coming weeks. This in turn would facilitate efforts to cooperate with Uzbekistan on ground transit of supplies to U.S. forces [...]
2008-06-10 10:16:00Embassy TashkentCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PHUM PINR FR UZ
08TASHKENT644UZBEK CENTRAL BANK ACCEPTS INVITATION FOR AML
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 3. 2. (C) On Monday, June 9, the Uzbek MFA delivered a diplomatic note saying that Central Bank Deputy Chairman Akmalov has accepted the U.S. invitation to come to Washington for consultations regarding Uzbekistan's anti-money laundering [...]
2008-06-10 11:03:00Embassy TashkentCONFIDENTIALPGOV KCRM ASEC PREL ECON KCOR PINR UZ
08TASHKENT713FRUSTRATED MFA OFFICIAL VENTS ABOUT UZBEK POWER
[...] (S) Summary: At a June 20 reception at the Ambassador's residence, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) Americas Desk Chief Ismat Fayzullaev expressed to poloff his deep frustration with the Uzbek government structure. He criticized Foreign Minister Norov as "weak" and noted that rank-and-file [...]
2008-06-23 09:19:00Embassy TashkentSECRETPGOV PREL PINR KCRM UZ
08TASHKENT722SURKHANDARYA PROVINCE ACTIVIST REPORTS
[...] (C) Summary: On June 20, human rights activist Fakhriddin Tilloev reported to poloffs the torture and imprisonment of four alleged Hizb ut-Tahrir (HT) members in Surkhandarya province. According to Tilloev, all four were allegedly linked to a Tajik HT leader named "Norillov," who invited the [...]
2008-06-24 09:13:00Embassy TashkentCONFIDENTIALPHUM KIRF PGOV PINR PREL TI UZ
08TASHKENT739UZBEKISTAN: OFFICIAL COMMENTS ON PROPOSED
[...] (C) Summary: In a June 24 meeting with Poloff, Bahromjon Aloev from Uzbekistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs criticized the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) and the Eurasian Economic Community (Eurasec) for slow activity and duplication of effort. He noted Uzbekistan's especiall [...]
2008-06-25 11:54:00Embassy TashkentCONFIDENTIALAORC ASEC ECIN KTIA PBTS PGOV PINR PREL UZ
08TASHKENT741UZBEKISTAN BAR ASSOCIATION PUSHES FOR A MEANINGFUL
[...] (C) On June 24 poloff met with Gulnora Ishankhanova, Chairperson of the Tashkent City Branch of the Uzbekistan Bar Association and Guljakhon Amanova, the organization's Projects and International Law Issues Consultant, to discuss the May 1 Presidential Decree on strengthening the bar associati [...]
2008-06-27 08:46:00Embassy TashkentCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PHUM PINR UZ
08TASHKENT763UZBEKISTAN/SCO: OFFICIAL DESCRIBES SCO'S
[...] (C) Bakhram Auanassov, a Senior Expert from the Shanghai Cooperation Organization's (SCO) Regional Antiterrorist Structure (RATS),recently provided Poloff with a speech on the SCO's role in Central Asian security. He had intended to give the speech during the Tashkent-hosted international co [...]
2008-07-01 10:46:00Embassy TashkentCONFIDENTIALAORC PREL ASEC KTIA PINR PINS PTER UZ
08TASHKENT764STRATEGIC TERMEZ RIVER PORT PLAYS QUIET ROLE IN
[...] (C) Summary: On June 27 the Ambassador and emboffs made a rare visit to the Termez City River Port on the southern border with Afghanistan. Barges at the Soviet-era facility transfer goods from road and rail links to the upstream Afghan town of Hayraton, returning with agricultural produce. [...]
2008-07-01 12:23:00Embassy TashkentCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINR ECON MCAP KCRM AF UZ
08TASHKENT777FERGHANA VALLEY ACTIVISTS AND IMAMS REPORT LESS
[...] (C) Summary: During a three-day visit to the Ferghana Valley on June 25 - 27, poloff met with several human rights activists and religious leaders who reported that religious extremist organizations like Hizb ut-Tahrir have become less active (or at least less visible) in recent years. While [...]
2008-07-03 11:22:00Embassy TashkentCONFIDENTIALPHUM KIRF PGOV PINR PREL SOCI UZ
08TASHKENT780UZBEKISTAN TERRORISM FINANCE: REVIVAL OF ISLAMIC
[...] No summary [...]
2008-07-07 08:21:00Embassy TashkentUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKTFN EFIN PTER ETTC PREL PINR UNSC KU UZ
08TASHKENT786UZBEKISTAN: INSTITUTE FOR NEW DEMOCRACIES FINALLY
[...] (SBU) Summary: The Ministry of Justice chose the symbolic date of July 4 to announce the formal registration of the USAID-supported Institute for New Democracies (IND) in Uzbekistan. Although IND has successfully functioned in a difficult environment for the past two years without registrati [...]
2008-07-08 11:02:00Embassy TashkentUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL PHUM EAID PINR UZ
08TASHKENT792UZBEKISTAN: AUTHORITIES MOVING TO DEPORT
[...] (C) Summary: During a three-day visit to the Ferghana Valley on June 25 - 27, poloff visited Birlik opposition political party Deputy Chairman Pulat Akhunov, who returned to Uzbekistan from exile in Sweden in March 2007 to renew his passport, at his family's estate in Andijon province. Akhunov [...]
2008-07-09 12:59:00Embassy TashkentCONFIDENTIALPHUM KDEM KIRF PGOV PINR PREL PTER SOCI UZ
08TASHKENT794UZBEKISTAN: LARGE EXPLOSIONS REPORTED IN TOWN NEAR
[...] (SBU) Several Embassy contacts reported a series of explosions occurring in or near the town of Kagan, about 15 kilometers away from Bukhara, during the early morning of July 10. Preliminary reports are sketchy, but it appears that some type of accident occurred at an army depot used to store [...]
2008-07-10 05:18:00Embassy TashkentCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM PINR PREL PTER SOCI UZ
08TASHKENT80AMBASSADOR RECEIVES WARM WELCOME IN CHILLY BUKHARA
[...] (C) Summary: Despite frigid temperatures outside, the Ambassador was warmly received by the hokim (governor) of Bukhara province during a trip to the province on January 10 and 11. The Ambassador also visited the Naqshbandi Sufi Shrine and met with Bukharan Jewish community leaders at a local [...]
2008-01-22 12:58:00Embassy TashkentCONFIDENTIALPGOV ECON ELAB KIRF PHUM PINR SOCI UZ
08TASHKENT802UZBEKISTAN: UPDATE ON EXPLOSIONS NEAR BUKHARA
[...] (SBU) Summary: As the day progresses, more reports have come in from Embassy contacts and local and international news sources regarding the series of explosions which occurred during the morning of July 10 in the town of Kagan, approximately 15 kilometers from Bukhara (reftel). All reports i [...]
2008-07-10 13:14:00Embassy TashkentCONFIDENTIALPGOV CASC PINR PREL PTER UZ
08TASHKENT807UZBEKISTAN: KAGAN EXPLOSIONS: DAY TWO
[...] (SBU) Summary: Later in the day and evening of July 10, the state-controlled media carried several stories on the series of explosions which occurred early that morning at an army depot in the town of Kagan, near Bukhara (reftels),reporting "preliminary data" as showing that 3 individuals wer [...]
2008-07-11 13:22:00Embassy TashkentCONFIDENTIALPGOV CASC PINR PREL PTER UZ
08TASHKENT818OSCE NOTES ON KARIMOV MEETING OFFER INSIGHTS INTO
[...] (C) Summary: On July 3 Bernard Rouault, Senior Project Officer at the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) Project Coordination Office in Tashkent, provided poloff with notes from the June 4 meeting between Alexander Stubb, visiting Chairman in Office of the OSCE and Fin [...]
2008-07-14 12:21:00Embassy TashkentCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL OSCE PHUM PINR AF KZ UZ
08TASHKENT836OFFICIAL HINTS AT GREATER ROLE FOR WESTERN NON
[...] (C) Summary: Furqat Sidikov, an Uzbek diplomat who previously served in Washington and now works at the government-sponsored International Center for Strategic Studies, sought out poloff at a July 15 reception to discuss the future role of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in Uzbekistan. [...]
2008-07-17 11:41:00Embassy TashkentCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL EAID PINR UZ
08TASHKENT838BUKHARA PANICS AS KAGAN IS EVACUATED AGAIN
[...] (SBU) Summary: On July 16, authorities again evacuated Kagan, a town near Bukhara that was the scene of a series of explosions at a nearby army munitions depot on July 10 (reftels). An official told poloff that authorities planned to divert a nearby canal to flood the munitions depot, which w [...]
2008-07-17 13:27:00Embassy TashkentCONFIDENTIALPGOV CASC PINR PREL PTER UZ
08TASHKENT878BUKHARA ACTIVIST: BETTER-TRAINED IMAMS FENDING OFF
[...] (C) Summary: During a two-day visit to Bukhara on July 15 - 16, poloff discussed the current state of the region's Muslim community with a prominent local human rights activist and imams at Sunni and Shiite mosques. The activist, Shukhrat Ganiev, observed that that Muslim religiosity, especia [...]
2008-07-29 12:43:00Embassy TashkentCONFIDENTIALPHUM KIRF PGOV PINR PREL SOCI EG SA RS UZ
08TASHKENT879DAS KROL MEETS UZBEK FOREIGN MINISTER NOROV IN
[...] (C) Summary: On July 25 Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia George Krol met with Foreign Minister Vladimir Norov in Tashkent. The atmosphere was warm and cordial, and Norov framed his remarks in the context of President Karimov's positive July 22 meeting with the A [...]
2008-07-30 03:48:00Embassy TashkentCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL SOCI PHUM KCOR PINR KTER ENRG UZ
08TASHKENT88HUMAN RIGHTS GROUP CLAIMS VICTORY OVER KHALILOV
[...] (C) Summary: According to government sources, Parliament Speaker Erkin Khalilov has been replaced by Dilorom Toshmuhammadova, the leader of the pro-government Adolat Social-Democratic party and one of the four officially-recognized presidential candidates who participated in the December 2007 [...]
2008-01-23 14:05:00Embassy TashkentCONFIDENTIALPGOV KWMN PHUM PINR UZ
08TASHKENT891DAS KROL'S MEETING WITH UZBEK NATIONAL SECURITY
[...] (C) Summary: On July 25 visiting Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia George Krol met with National Security Council (NSC) Secretary Murod Ataev in Tashkent. Ataev spoke at length about the recent munitions depot explosion in Kagan, thanking the U.S. government for [...]
2008-08-01 05:53:00Embassy TashkentCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL SOCI PHUM KCOR MARR PINR UZ
08TASHKENT91PARLIAMENTARY SPEAKER REPLACED BY FEMALE
[...] (C) Summary: According to government sources, Parliament Speaker Erkin Khalilov has been replaced by Dilorom Toshmuhammadova, the leader of the pro-government Adolat Social-Democratic party and one of the four officially-recognized presidential candidates who participated in the December 2007 [...]
2008-01-23 14:06:00Embassy TashkentCONFIDENTIALPGOV KWMN PHUM PINR UZ
08TASHKENT912UZBEKISTAN: PRESIDENTIAL DECREES ON SENIOR
[...] (C) An Embassy contact recently provided us with excerpts from a publication entitled "Official Bulletin of the Oliy Majlis (Parliament),2008," which include several Presidential decrees on appointments and dismissals of senior-level government officials. 2. (C) According to Presidential d [...]
2008-08-06 11:13:00Embassy TashkentCONFIDENTIALPGOV PINR UZ
08TASHKENT917UZBEK DEFENSE MINISTER LEADS TOUR OF KAGAN
[...] (C) Summary: On August 5 emboffs, visiting U.S. Army experts, and representatives of the Bureau of Political-Military Affairs met with Uzbek Minister of Defense Ruslan Mirzayev in Bukhara Province to tour the disaster site and discuss details of a U.S. military assistance package. Mirzayev ex [...]
2008-08-07 12:16:00Embassy TashkentCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL MARR EAID PHUM PINR UZ
08TASHKENT927EMBASSY TASHKENT HOSTS ROUNDTABLE ON IMPRISONED
[...] (SBU) Summary: On August 6, poloff hosted an informal roundtable at the Embassy with Arslan Umarov, the son of imprisoned Sunshine Coalition leader Sanjar Umarov. The roundtable was attended by the Charge, the Swiss Ambassador, the French and Italian DCMs, and officers from the German and Bri [...]
2008-08-12 08:51:00Embassy TashkentCONFIDENTIALPHUM KDEM KPAO ICRC PGOV PINR PREL UZ
08TASHKENT928UZBEKISTAN: OPPOSITION LEADER FORCIBLY DEPORTED TO
[...] (C) On August 12, Birlik opposition party General Secretary Vasila Inoyatova (who is also head of the Ezgulik human rights group) reported to poloff that Birlik Deputy Chairman Pulat Akhunov, who returned to Uzbekistan from exile in Sweden in March 2007 to renew his passport (reftel),was forc [...]
2008-08-12 12:21:00Embassy TashkentCONFIDENTIALPHUM KDEM PGOV PINR PREL KG UZ
08TASHKENT937UZBEKISTAN: KEY OFFICIALS CONFIDENT THAT
[...] (C) Summary: On August 7 Charge Butcher and emboffs met with Ravshan Gulyamov, Executive Director of the Uzbekistan Fund for Reconstruction and Development, and Alisher Akmalov, Deputy Chairman of the Central Bank, to discuss Uzbekistan's preparations for a September assessment of its anti-mon [...]
2008-08-13 05:27:00Embassy TashkentCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL KCRM EFIN ECON PINR UZ
08TASHKENT966UZBEKISTAN: BIOGRAPHIC INFORMATION ON HAKIMBOY
[...] (C) On August 1, 2008, President Karimov appointed Hakimboy Ashirovich Halimov as Deputy Procurator General of Uzbekistan. Halimov was born in 1954, in the Amurdaryo District of Karakalpakstan. In 1977, after graduation from the Law Department of Tashkent State University, he began his caree [...]
2008-08-20 12:35:00Embassy TashkentCONFIDENTIALPGOV PINR UZ
08TASHKENT977UZBEKISTAN: POLITICAL INTRIGUE, CONCERN ABOUT A
[...] (S/NF) According to an Embassy contact speaking in early August, Maruf Shakirovich Usmanov was Director of Uzbekistan's Civil Society Institute (CSI). While CSI's nominal purpose is to promote civil society, it is actually a branch of the National Security Service (NSS) and its true purpose i [...]
2008-08-25 06:30:00Embassy TashkentSECRET//NOFORNPGOV PINR UZ
08TBILISI123PM GURGENIDZE SUBMITS NEW CABINET TO PARLIAMENT
[...] (U) On January 24, Prime Minister Lado Gurgenidze held a press conference and announced President Saakashvili's nominations for his new cabinet of ministers. Gurgenidze submitted the list of nominees to the Georgian Parliament on January 25. Gurgenidze said that the new nominees are inclusiv [...]
2008-01-25 14:45:00Embassy TbilisiCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNPREL PGOV PHUM PINR GG RU
08TBILISI1844DEMARCHE ON EXERCISE PLANNING GROUP MEETING
[...] (U) Poloff delivered reftel demarche to the Georgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) on October 3, 2008. Present at the meeting was Head of the Americas Division Levan Nizharadze. He agreed to take the demarche into consideration and transmit it to the appropriate division for review. TEFF [...]
2008-10-03 14:49:00Embassy TbilisiUNCLASSIFIEDKGIC MCAP PARM PINR PINS PREL PTER GG
08TBILISI2316GEORGIA: TERRORISM FINANCE: U.S. DOMESTIC
[...] (U) Poloff delivered reftel demarche on December 5, to Otar Berdzenishvili, MFA's Counselor of the Americas Division. Mr. Berdzenishvili told Poloff that they would study the issue and take it under advisement. LOGSDON [...]
2008-12-10 14:28:00Embassy TbilisiUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN KTFN PTER ETTC PREL PINR KWBG KPAL IS
08TBILISI385EX-DEFENSE MINISTER OKRUASHVILI ATTACKS PRESIDENT
[...] On March 6, Georgian pro-opposition television station Kavkasia aired an interview with ex-Defense Minister of Georgia Irakli Okruashvili, leader of the opposition political party Movement for United Georgia. The interview was recorded in Paris, where Okruashvili is under home-arrest awaiting [...]
2008-03-07 12:00:00Embassy TbilisiUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL PINR KBIO GG
08TBILISI425GEORGIA'S REACTION TO ANTI ISLAM VIDEO
[...] No summary [...]
2008-03-13 13:57:00Embassy TbilisiSECRETPINR XX GG
08TBILISI64POST SUPPORTS EUCOM FY08 PROPOSAL FOR TACTICAL
[...] Chief of Mission fully supports EUCOM J2/USAREUR G2 FY08 proposal to train tactical military human intelligence (HUMINT) operators. This training program will provide the Georgian military a better understanding of the commander's intelligence needs, how to gather, report, analyze, and dissem [...]
2008-01-16 13:13:00Embassy TbilisiUNCLASSIFIEDMARR MCAP PINR GG
08TBILISI751PARTIES FOCUS ON MAJORITARIAN RACES IN GEORGIA'S
[...] Summary: On April 28, the Central Election Commission (CEC) approved the lists of candidates for the May 21 parliamentary elections that were submitted by political parties on April 21. Most of the party leaders, except Republicans, are both leading the party lists and running as majoritarian [...]
2008-05-05 14:51:00Embassy TbilisiUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL PHUM KDEM PINR GG
08TEGUCIGALPA1114(U) REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ON THE HONDURAN
[...] (U) Summary: Following is Post's response to ref A request for information on Honduran Economic Climate. Answers are keyed to questions in incoming telegram. End Summary. A. (U) ENERGY SECTOR: 1) (C/NF) WHAT IS THE OPERATING AND FINANCIAL STATUS OF THE HONDURAN STATE ENERGY COMPAN [...]
2008-12-10 21:35:00Embassy TegucigalpaCONFIDENTIALHO PINR ECON EFIN EINV ENRG
08TEGUCIGALPA459PRESIDENT JOSE MANUEL ZELAYA ROSALES: PERSONAL REFLECTIONS OF AMBASSADOR FORD REF: OFFICIAL BIOS ON FILE
[...] (S) Summary: Honduran President Jose Manuel &Mel8 Zelaya Rosales is a throwback to an earlier Central American era, almost a caricature of a land-owner &caudillo8 in terms of his leadership style and tone. Ever the rebellious teenager, Zelaya,s principal goal in office is to enrich himself and his [...]
2008-05-15 20:54:00Embassy TegucigalpaSECRETPGOV PINR PREL KDEM ECON SOCI KCRM ENRG EFIN
08TEGUCIGALPA6HONDURAN FOREIGN MINISTER MILTON JIMENEZ REMAINS
[...] (U) Despite press reports to the contrary, Honduran Foreign Minister Milton Jimenez remains in his position according to a diplomatic note sent to the Embassy and other foreign missions accredited to Honduras on January 4, 2008. The press initially reported that President Manuel "Mel" Zelaya [...]
2008-01-04 20:53:00Embassy TegucigalpaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PINR SOCI HO
08TELAVIV1080AMBASSADOR'S MEETING WITH SHIN BET CHIEF FOCUSES
[...] (S) In a May 13 meeting covering a range of subjects, Israeli Security Agency (ISA, or Shin Bet) Chief Yuval Diskin told Ambassador Jones the following: -- Israel's Arabs are materially better off than many Arabs in neighboring countries, but increasingly feel disconnected from the State, an [...]
2008-05-22 07:57:00Embassy Tel AvivSECRETPREL PTER PINR KPAL KWBG EG IS
08TELAVIV1081MOUNTING TENSIONS BETWEEN ISRAEL'S ARAB AND JEWISH CITIZENS
[...] (SBU) Summary and Comment: Over the past few years, Israel has witnessed a slow but steady worsening of relations between its Jewish and Arab citizens. Populist and in some cases extremist rhetoric from leaders in both communities has inflamed passions and become an increasingly acceptable d [...]
2008-05-22 08:58:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PINR PHUM SOCI IS
08TELAVIV1127OLMERT'S PREDICAMENT LOOKING DESPERATE
[...] (C) Summary: Following dramatic televised testimony May 27 by American businessman Morris Talansky that riveted the country and revealed a long history of alleged transfers of large sums of money to PM Ehud Olmert while he was Mayor of Jerusalem and Minister of Industry and Trade, Defense Min [...]
2008-05-28 15:10:00Embassy Tel AvivCONFIDENTIALPGOV PINR IS
08TELAVIV1180 KADIMA PARTY PRIMARIES AND/OR EARLY ELECTIONS
[...] (SBU) Less than a week after Morris Talansky testified that he gave numerous envelopes of cash to the Prime Minister (reftel),Olmert has given no indication he intends to step down. Assailed by the media, and by members of his own party, the Prime Minister is trying to maintain a business-as [...]
2008-06-03 15:05:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV PINR IS
08TELAVIV1192MOD DG BUCHRIS ON WEST BANK AND GAZA
[...] (C) Summary: The Ambassador met with MOD Director General (DG) Pinchas Buchris to reaffirm MOD support for ongoing efforts to promote Israeli-Palestinian security cooperation in the northern West Bank. The Ambassador offered to assist the MOD should they require U.S. forensic expertise to i [...]
2008-06-04 13:08:00Embassy Tel AvivCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PINR IS KPAL
08TELAVIV1334NEAR-TERM KNESSET DISSOLUTION UNLIKELY
[...] (C) Summary: The Knesset is scheduled to hold its first vote on Likud MK Silvan Shalom's bill to dissolve the Knesset on June 25. Labor and Shas party leaders have indicated that their parties will vote in favor of this preliminary reading of Shalom's bill, but most political observers think [...]
2008-06-20 16:47:00Embassy Tel AvivCONFIDENTIALPGOV PINR IS
08TELAVIV1363BOTH SIDES BLINKED: BARAK-OLMERT DEAL KEEPS
[...] (C) Summary: PM Olmert and MOD Barak reached political agreement on a way forward that resolves the coalition crisis sparked by the opposition's plan (now abandoned) to vote on a bill to dissolve the Knesset (reftel). In essence, Olmert agreed to Barak's demand that he spell out a time-frame [...]
2008-06-25 16:10:00Embassy Tel AvivCONFIDENTIALPGOV PINR IS
08TELAVIV1530RESHUFFLE KERFUFFLE
[...] (C) Summary: On July 14, PM Olmert's coalition experienced political tremors as Labor and Kadima jousted over the terms of the latest government reshuffle. The Likud Party attempted to capitalize on intra-coalition squabbling by requesting that the Knesset plenum votes on the appointments [...]
2008-07-15 18:43:00Embassy Tel AvivCONFIDENTIALPGOV PINR IS
08TELAVIV1632 THE LIVNI CAMPAIGN MANTRA: CLEAN GOVERNMENT
[...] (SBU) Summary: FM Tzipi Livni launched her public campaign for the leadership of the Kadima Party in June - well before the Kadima Council formally decided in July to hold primaries in September. Livni's consistent campaign message to the Kadima electorate has been a call for a clean slate of [...]
2008-07-29 14:57:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PINR PGOV IS
08TELAVIV1689DEMARCHE DELIVERED: GLOBAL INITIATIVE TO COMBAT
[...] No summary [...]
2008-08-04 07:38:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDPTER KNNP MCAP PINR PARM PREL IS
08TELAVIV1694OLMERT SUCCESSION SCENARIOS
[...] (C) Summary: Prime Minister Olmert's surprise announcement July 30 that he intends to resign his office when Kadima elects a new chairperson coincided with the very end of the summer session of the Knesset, a time when FM Tzipi Livni, DefMin Ehud Barak and Minister of Transportation Shaul Mof [...]
2008-08-04 14:03:00Embassy Tel AvivCONFIDENTIALPGOV PINR PINS IS
08TELAVIV1702 MOURNING BECOMES MOFAZ
[...] (SBU) Summary: The morning after the festive Jerusalem launch of his campaign for the leadership of the Kadima party, Transport Minister Shaul Mofaz received lead-story status in two major Hebrew language dailies. The August 6 headlines, however, captured a negative storyline regarding possi [...]
2008-08-06 15:36:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV PINR KPAL KDEM IS
08TELAVIV1967 THE OLMERT SUCCESSION: PROSPECTS FOR A SMOOTH TRANSITION
[...] (SBU) A rumor floated by the Prime Minister's office around midnight August 24 raised the media specter of PM Olmert's resignation. The background: the absence of a government majority for passage of the 2009 draft budget, although strenuous negotiations past midnight secured the budget's pass [...]
2008-08-29 04:08:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PINR IS
08TELAVIV203 Codel Voinovich Meeting with Prime Minister Olmert
[...] Summary: On January 2, Codel Voinovich met with Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert at the Prime MinisterQs Office in Jerusalem. Senator Voinovich was accompanied by Representatives Rob Bishop (R, Utah); Phil Gingrey (R, Georgia); Steve Pearce (R, New Mexico) and Michael Turner (R, Ohio) as w [...]
2008-01-24 15:07:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PINR OREP IS
08TELAVIV204CODEL Voinovich Discusses the Way Forward in Gaza with
[...] Summary: On January 2, 2008 Codel Voinovich met with Israeli Minister of Internal Security, Avraham QAvi Dicter, at the Knesset in Jerusalem. Senator Voinovich was accompanied by Representatives Rob Bishop (R, Utah); Phil Gingrey (R, Georgia); Steve Pearce (R, New Mexico) and Michael Turner [...]
2008-01-24 15:10:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PINR OREP IS
08TELAVIV2078 THE POLITICAL COUNTDOWN: TOWARDS KADIMA PRIMARIES SEPT 17
[...] (SBU) The Kadima primaries are only a week away. Front-runners Tzipi Livni and Shaul Mofaz, already labeled by the local media as the Obama and McCain of Israeli politics, are locked in campaign combat. They offer daily interviews, sound bites and policy statements to a public weary with the [...]
2008-09-10 13:36:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV PINR IS
08TELAVIV2120 KADIMA: FORWARD -- ON YOUR MARK, GET SET...
[...] (SBU) Olmert recently reiterated his July 30 commitment to resign from the office of Prime Minister after the Kadima primaries for party leader, clarifying that he will do so "immediately" to enable the elected candidate to form a new government. The first round of voting gets under way in le [...]
2008-09-16 15:39:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV PINR IS
08TELAVIV2134TZIPI LIVNI SQUEAKS BY TO WIN KADIMA PRIMARY OVER
[...] (C) Summary: FM Livni eked out a very narrow victory over Shaul Mofaz, Meir Sheetrit and Avi Dichter to win the Kadima Party primaries by just 431 votes. Pollsters faced a glum morning-after -- what some commentators have called the "Yom Kippur of polls" after exit polls substantially overest [...]
2008-09-18 14:45:00Embassy Tel AvivCONFIDENTIALPGOV PINR IS
08TELAVIV2166LIVNI BEGINS WORK TOWARD BUILDING A NEW COALITION
[...] (SBU) Summary: President Shimon Peres gave FM Tzipi Livni the nod to try to form a new coalition from the existing Knesset on the evening of September 22. She must do so no later than November 4 or early elections must be held within 90 days. Negative media coverage of a meeting between Lab [...]
2008-09-23 16:37:00Embassy Tel AvivCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PINR IS
08TELAVIV2167LIVNI BEGINS WORK TOWARD BUILDING A NEW COALITION
[...] (SBU) Summary: President Shimon Peres gave FM Tzipi Livni the nod to try to form a new coalition from the existing Knesset on the evening of September 22. She must do so no later than November 4 or early elections must be held within 90 days. Negative media coverage of a meeting between Labo [...]
2008-09-24 04:13:00Embassy Tel AvivCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PINR IS
08TELAVIV2218EXTREME RIGHT WING VIOLENCE REEMERGES AS
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Late in the night of September 24, Israel Prize winner Ze'ev Sternhell was wounded in the leg by a pipe-bomb that exploded next to the gate of his Jerusalem residence. Sternhell, a political science professor known for his opposition to the settlers and the nationalist right-win [...]
2008-09-26 11:02:00Embassy Tel AvivCONFIDENTIALPTER PGOV PINR IS
08TELAVIV2247U.S./IS DIALOGUE ON LEBANON: SUPPORT MODERATES,
[...] (C) SUMMARY: On September 17, NEA Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for NEA Jeffrey Feltman chaired an Embassy Tel Aviv-Washington interagency delegation participating in the first joint U.S./Israeli dialogue on Lebanon at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) in Jerusalem. Overall, the Israelis [...]
2008-09-29 12:05:00Embassy Tel AvivSECRETPREL PGOV PINR PTER MARR IS LE SY IR UN
08TELAVIV2252OLMERT'S "SWAN SONG" INTERVIEW SPARKS DEBATE AND
[...] (C) Summary: Olmert's widely read Jewish New Year interview on the Palestinian and Syrian negotiation tracks (see paras 2 and 3 below) struck Israeli pundits as both bold and problematic. Commentators on the left, such as Meretz MK Yossi Beilin, criticized Olmert for talking the talk on the [...]
2008-10-02 15:53:00Embassy Tel AvivCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PINR IS KPAL IR SY LE KWBG
08TELAVIV2293COALITION UPDATE: WAITING ON BARAK
[...] (C) Summary: Halfway through her first two weeks' effort at coalition building, FM Tzipi Livni is laying the groundwork for an agreement with Labor that could lead to a coalition deal sometime after the end of the upcoming string of high holidays that conclude on October 21. This timeframe w [...]
2008-10-07 16:44:00Embassy Tel AvivCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PINR ECON EFIN IS
08TELAVIV2330YOM KIPPUR RIOTS IN THE MIXED CITY OF AKKO
[...] (SBU) Summary: On October 8, at the beginning of the Jewish holy day of Yom Kippur, the drive of an Arab resident of the mixed Arab-Jewish city of Akko (Acre) into the predominantly Jewish neighborhood of "Ben Gurion" became the proximate cause for riots between the two communities for more t [...]
2008-10-15 13:53:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PINS PINR SOCI CASC IS
08TELAVIV2339KADIMA AND LABOR PLEDGE COALITION PARTNERSHIP:
[...] (C) Summary: Kadima and Labor negotiators reached a draft agreement October 13 that would allow Tzipi Livni to form a new coalition with Ehud Barak. After marathon negotiations, Labor obtained several commitments from Kadima: 1) full partnership in the Syrian and Palestinian negotiations; [...]
2008-10-16 16:11:00Embassy Tel AvivCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PINR IS
08TELAVIV2370LIVNI HAS LESS THAN TWO WEEKS TO FORM A
[...] (C) Summary: Tzipi Livni's target of producing a coalition by the date the Knesset reopens for its winter session on October 27 lost momentum when Shaul Mofaz (Kadima) and Rafi Eitan (Pensioners) decried the idea of a "narrow coalition" comprising just 59-60 MK's of Kadima, Labor, Meretz and [...]
2008-10-22 17:08:00Embassy Tel AvivCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PINR IS
08TELAVIV238RAMIFICATIONS OF WINOGRAD FINAL REPORT
[...] (C) Summary: Anticipation of the January 30 rollout of the final report of the Winograd Committee has generated renewed calls for Olmert's resignation from predictable quarters (the opposition, the extreme left and the extreme right),and from some bereaved families and reservists. PM Ehud O [...]
2008-01-30 05:03:00Embassy Tel AvivCONFIDENTIALPGOV PINR MOPS LE IS
08TELAVIV239RAMIFICATIONS OF WINOGRAD FINAL REPORT
[...] (C) Summary: Anticipation of the January 30 rollout of the final report of the Winograd Committee has generated renewed calls for Olmert's resignation from predictable quarters (the opposition, the extreme left and the extreme right),and from some bereaved families and reservists. PM Ehud O [...]
2008-01-30 05:03:00Embassy Tel AvivCONFIDENTIALPGOV PINR MOPS LE IS
08TELAVIV2391KADIMA AND SHAS BRINKMANSHIP
[...] (C) Summary: Late on October 23, Kadima Party leader Tzipi Livni issued an ultimatum to the Shas Party. Kadima reportedly offered Shas some 650 million NIS (approximately 170 million USD) for family allowances, and Livni told party activists that it was now time for Shas to decide. She also [...]
2008-10-24 15:40:00Embassy Tel AvivCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PINR IS
08TELAVIV245WINOGRAD FINAL REPORT -- HARSHER ON IDF THAN ON
[...] (C) Jerusalem's first snowstorm of the season coincided with the public release of the Winograd report that has created a political storm of its own. How the media describe the findings of the report will determine, in large measure, the magnitude of that storm. Our initial assessment is tha [...]
2008-01-30 18:23:00Embassy Tel AvivCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PINR MOPS IS LE
08TELAVIV2534MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS: WHERE THE CANDIDATE IS KING
[...] Summary: Israeli voters went to the polls November 11 to choose their mayors and municipal councils. Incumbent Ron Huldai won re-election in Tel Aviv, while secular candidate Nir Barkat (formerly affiliated with Kadima) defeated ultra-Orthodox (Haredi) candidate Meir Porush (UTJ) in Jerusale [...]
2008-11-13 17:15:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV KDEM PINR IS
08TELAVIV2617NETANYAHU OUTLINES FOR AMBASSADOR LIKUD'S WAY
[...] (S) SUMMARY: In a private meeting with the Ambassador on November 20, Likud Party leader Benjamin Netanyahu confidently described his prospects to become the next Israeli prime minister and outlined his intent to form a broad, center-right coalition if his party prevails in February. Netanyah [...]
2008-11-24 14:39:00Embassy Tel AvivCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PINR IS
08TELAVIV2636ISRAELI ECONOMISTS SEE SILVER LINING IN CRISIS
[...] (U) Two academic economists, with very different world views, explained to Dep EconCouns recently that they are sanguine about the ultimate effect of the international financial crisis on Israel. "Social" economist Momi Dahan, a Professor at Hebrew University and former senior adviser to the [...]
2008-11-26 16:02:00Embassy Tel AvivCONFIDENTIALECON EFIN PGOV PINR IS
08TELAVIV2647OLMERT'S TRAVELGATE - ATTORNEY GENERAL BEGINS MARCH TOWARD
[...] No summary [...]
2008-11-28 15:41:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PINR IS
08TELAVIV2728BROAD POLITICAL SUPPORT FOR BARAK'S FIRM HAND
[...] (C) Summary: The Israeli Defense Forces and Border Police evacuated more than 100 right-wing settlers and their supporters from the disputed "House of Contention" in Hebron on December 4 in a lightning operation that took just 36 minutes to complete (reftel). Although PM Olmert and Public S [...]
2008-12-05 17:23:00Embassy Tel AvivCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PINR KWBG PINS IS
08TELAVIV277WINOGRAD REVERBERATES BUT BARAK STAYS WITH OLMERT
[...] Summary: MOD Barak has decided to keep the Labor Party in the coalition -- for now, and refrained from demanding early elections. His decision led Ma'ariv journalist Ben Caspit to predict that "Barak, who hoped to steal Kadima away from Olmert and to face Bibi (Netanyahu) alone in a year's [...]
2008-02-05 16:31:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PINR MOPS KDEM IS LE
08TELAVIV2793LABOR PRIMARIES BENEFIT BARAK WHILE LIKUD PARTY
[...] (C) Summary: The Labor and Likud primaries are over, and the results provide some insight into what the two historic, mainstream Israeli parties may look like, as those on the rank-ordered slate will become members of the Knesset depending on the percentage of the popular vote that the party [...]
2008-12-12 18:06:00Embassy Tel AvivCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PINR IS
08TELAVIV2899ISRAEL: PLANNING TO PARTICIPATE IN FIFTH GLOBAL
[...] No summary [...]
2008-12-24 14:01:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDPARM PINR PINS PREL PTER KGIC IS
08TELAVIV2906GAZA SITUATION REPORT, DECEMBER 29, 18:00
[...] (C) Summary: The IDF continued its deployment of ground forces around the Gaza periphery on December 29, with elements of at least three armored and two infatry brigades taking up positions opposite Gaza City and Beit Hanoun. Air strikes against strategic and tactical targets continued throug [...]
2008-12-29 16:41:00Embassy Tel AvivSECRET//NOFORNKWBG MOPS PREL PTER PINR EAID EFIN IS
08TELAVIV2922GAZA SITUATION REPORT, DECEMBER 30, 18:00
[...] (S) Summary: The IDF continued to reinforce and increase ground forces around the Gaza periphery, including robust logistical support and elements from brigades not typically deployed in the Gaza sector. No ground operations have been initiated; the senior GOI leadership is discussing a range [...]
2008-12-30 17:26:00Embassy Tel AvivSECRET//NOFORNKWBG MOPS PREL PTER PINR EAID EFIN IS
08TELAVIV2930GAZA SITUATION REPORT, DECEMBER 31, 14:30
[...] (S) SUMMARY: While IDF troops remained on hold but still poised for a ground attack, rocket fire continues into Israel from Gaza, including increased attacks beyond 30km, and the first hit in the city of Be'er Sheva. Israeli airstrikes are ongoing, although at a slowed tempo, with attacks rep [...]
2008-12-31 13:37:00Embassy Tel AvivSECRET//NOFORNKWBG MOPS PREL PTER PINR EAID EFIN IS
08TELAVIV466ISRAELI GOVERNMENT UNDER INCREASING PRESSURE TO
[...] (C) Prime Minister Olmert's government is under increasing pressure to respond decisively to barrages of Qassam and Katyusha-like "Grad" rockets being launched against the Israeli communities of Sderot and Ashkelon from the Gaza Strip. On February 27, an Israeli father of four was killed when [...]
2008-02-28 16:38:00Embassy Tel AvivCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER PINR MOPS IS
08TELAVIV592PRIVATE ISRAELI COMPANY COLLECTS COUNTER-TERRORISM
[...] (S) On March 7, Econoff received a briefing from senior executives at Hazard Threat Analysis, Ltd. (HTA),a private company specializing in internet-based counter-terrorism (CT) intelligence gathering. Founder and CEO Aviram Halevi explained that all of HTA's research is based on open source [...]
2008-03-13 12:23:00Embassy Tel AvivSECRETPINR PTER KOGL KTFN IR IS
08THEHAGUE102UPDATE ON DUTCH CONTINGENCY PLANNING FOR RELEASE
[...] (S) Summary. Dutch government sources continue to anticipate an early March release of Geert Wilders' film on the Koran; they are confident that Wilders will give the government 24 hours notice before the film is released. The government is actively engaging key figures in the Muslim world to stres [...]
2008-02-01 15:55:00Embassy The HagueSECRETPTER KISL KIRF PINR PREL PGOV NL
08THEHAGUE1050NETHERLANDS/GICNT; DUTCH PREPARING TO HOST JUNE
[...] No summary [...]
2008-12-24 13:18:00Embassy The HagueUNCLASSIFIEDPARM PINR PINS PREL PTER KGIC NL
08THEHAGUE250NETHERLANDS/IRAN: ELECTIONS ASSESSMENT
[...] (C) SUMMARY: On March 12, 2008, POLOFF raised reftel A questions with Loek ten Hagen, MFA Senior Policy Officer in the North Africa and Middle East Department of the Dutch MFA. Ten Hagen commented on factional infighting and the mechanics of the upcoming Iranian election. Responses below fo [...]
2008-03-13 17:02:00Embassy The HagueCONFIDENTIALPREL KDEM PHUM PINR NL IR
08THEHAGUE268NETHERLANDS/IRAN: IRAN DEPUTY FM SAFARI VISITS
[...] No summary [...]
2008-03-18 11:39:00Embassy The HagueCONFIDENTIALPREL PINR NL IR
08THEHAGUE342NETHERLANDS/EU: SELLING THE EU TO EUROPE
[...] (U) SUMMARY: On April 15, Austrian State Secretary for Foreign Affairs Hans Winkler and Dutch Minister for European Affairs Frans Timmermans discussed promoting the EU. Addressing an audience of approximately thirty diplomats at the Netherlands Institute for International Relations (Clingenda [...]
2008-04-18 11:46:00Embassy The HagueUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL OPRC PINR EU NL AU
08THEHAGUE412NETHERLANDS/TERRORISM FINANCE: PRE-NOTIFICATION
[...] (S) On May 9, Econoff shared reftel points concerning the upcoming UNSCR 1267 listing request of the Revival of Islamic Heritage Society (RIHS) with Anne-Chris Visser, Senior Policy Advisor, Financial Integrity Division, Ministry of Finance. Econoff shared same points May 13 with Kim de Jong, P [...]
2008-05-15 15:49:00Embassy The HagueSECRETEFIN KTFN PTER PINR PREL NL KU
08THEHAGUE413NETHERLANDS/TERRORISM FINANCE: PRE-NOTIFICATION OF
[...] (S) On May 13, Econoff shared reftel points concerning the upcoming UNSCR 1267 listing request of 'Abd al-Rahman Muhammad Jaffar 'Ali, Adil Muhammad Mahmud Abd al-Khalique, and Khalifa Muhammad Turki al-Subaiy with Kim de Jong, Policy Officer, Terrorism and New Threats Unit, Ministry of Foreign [...]
2008-05-15 15:50:00Embassy The HagueSECRETEFIN KTFN PTER PINR PREL NL BA QA
08THEHAGUE495NETHERLANDS/TERRORISM FINANCE: AL RASHID TRUST AND
[...] (S) On June 9, Econoff shared reftel points concerning the upcoming UNSCR 1267 listing request of alternative names being used by Al Rashid Trust and Al-Akhtbar Trust International with Eric Ligthart, Deputy Director, and Anne-Chris Visser, Senior Policy Advisor, Financial Integrity Division, [...]
2008-06-09 12:24:00Embassy The HagueSECRETEFIN KTFN PTER PINR PREL PK NL
08THEHAGUE61DUTCH PREPARED TO BE PROACTIVE ON RELEASE OF
[...] (C) Summary. The Dutch government and major municipalities are preparing contingency plans to respond to the anticipated release in early February of a short film expected to be critical of the Koran and of Islam made by Dutch Parliamentarian Geert Wilders. Extensive Dutch and international press r [...]
2008-01-17 17:31:00Embassy The HagueCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER PGOV KINF KISL PINR NL
08THEHAGUE687NETHERLANDS: EU'S MEK DECISION (C-RE8-01539)
[...] No summary [...]
2008-08-14 08:46:00Embassy The HagueSECRETPREL PGOV PTER PINR NL
08THEHAGUE810NETHERLANDS/BOLIVIA: DUTCH EXPRESS CONCERN TO
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Dutch DG for Political Affairs De Gooijer told visiting Bolivian Vice Minister for Foreign Relations Fernandez on September 12 that the Netherlands feels "uncomfortable about the declaration of persona non grata of Ambassador Goldberg." Fernandez responded that the U.S. is interv [...]
2008-09-26 14:04:00Embassy The HagueCONFIDENTIALKDEM PGOV PREL ASEC PINR NL BL
08THEHAGUE927NETHERLANDS/SYRIA: "REAL CHANGE" BEFORE EU
[...] (C) SUMMARY: The Dutch state they want "real change" in Syria's behavior before expanding relations. At the same time, the Dutch have exchanged high-level visits with Syria, including an October 22 meeting between FM Verhagen and D/PM Dardari. The Dutch requested more information on the repo [...]
2008-11-04 15:31:00Embassy The HagueCONFIDENTIALPREL PINR SY EU NL
08THEHAGUE95NETHERLANDS/IRAQ: DPM SALIH MAKES GOOD IMPRESSION
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: MFA Iraq desk officer Dirk Jan Wierenga told poloff that Deputy PM Salih made a "good impression" during his visit to the Netherlands January 21-22. Dutch agreement to a trade mission to northern Iraq later this year was a highlight of the visit. END SUMMARY. 2. (SBU) Salih [...]
2008-02-01 11:39:00Embassy The HagueUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL ECON PINR NL IZ
08TIRANA222DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER OKETA TO BE NEXT DEFENSE
[...] No summary [...]
2008-03-21 17:06:00Embassy TiranaCONFIDENTIALPREL PINR NATO AL
08TIRANA378 ALBANIA: FORMER INTELLIGENCE SERVICE DIRECTOR, NOW
[...] (SBU) Prime Minister Berisha has refused to dismiss a senior government official facing criminal investigation. The General Director of Tax Administration, Arben Sefgjini, was formally charged by the Prosecutor's office for kidnapping and torture with grave consequences during his previous se [...]
2008-05-13 18:03:00Embassy TiranaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKCRM PINR PGOV AL
08TIRANA56ALBANIA: ASSESSMENT OF NATO READINESS
[...] (U) The following headings track those in Ref A: All Intel Topics ---------------- 2. (SBU) Please see Ref B for an overview of Albania's intelligence services. 3. (C) Successive democratic Albanian governments, both Democratic Party (DP) and Socialist Party (SP) led, have worked to [...]
2008-01-22 15:07:00Embassy TiranaCONFIDENTIALNATO PREL PINR AL
08TIRANA565ALBANIA CONTACT INFORMATION UPDATE
[...] No summary [...]
2008-07-28 09:21:00Embassy TiranaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PINR PREL AL
08TIRANA675PM BERISHA'S DEMOCRATIC BACKSLIDING
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Since the Bucharest Summit in April, Prime Minister Berisha has embarkedon eries of attempts to consolidate his powerat the expense of key independent institutions, ncluding efforts to undermine and interfere in te work of the Prosecutor General, obstruct the onging investigatio [...]
2008-09-05 11:12:00Embassy TiranaCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL KJUS PHUM PINR AL
08TIRANA686PM PLAYS NICE, PRESIDENT EXPRESSES CONCERN IN
[...] (C) SUMMARY: In separate meetings on September 4 and 5, a conciliatory Prime Minister Berisha and a frustrated President Topi discussed NATO ratification and the draft media, intelligence agency and Prosecutor General laws with Ambassador Withers. In response to the Ambassador's concerns tha [...]
2008-09-11 05:53:00Embassy TiranaCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL KJUS PHUM PINR ECPS AL
08TOKYO1006SENIOR RULING PARTY LEADERS ON DOMESTIC POLITICAL
[...] (C) Embassy Tokyo Political Officers called recently on senior ruling LDP politicians Makoto Koga, Kaoru Yosano, and Hidenao Nakagawa in separate meetings to discuss the ongoing impasse in the Diet and possible near-term political scenarios. Although the three offered differing opinions on de [...]
2008-04-11 07:36:00Embassy TokyoCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINR JA
08TOKYO1008 DAILY SUMMARY OF JAPANESE PRESS 04/11/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-04-11 08:20:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO1014JAPANESE MORNING PRESS HIGHLIGHTS 04/14/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-04-14 01:25:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO1020 DAILY SUMMARY OF JAPANESE PRESS 04/14/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-04-14 08:26:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO1024JAPANESE MORNING PRESS HIGHLIGHTS 04/15/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-04-15 01:07:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO103 DAILY SUMMARY OF JAPANESE PRESS 01/11/08
[...] A bill becomes a law on passage by both Houses, except as otherwise provided by the Constitution. 2. A bill which is passed by the House of Representatives, and upon which the House of Councillors makes a decision different from that of the House of Representatives, becomes a law when passed a [...]
2008-01-11 08:08:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO1030 DAILY SUMMARY OF JAPANESE PRESS 04/15/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-04-15 08:07:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO1032JAPANESE MORNING PRESS HIGHLIGHTS 04/16/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-04-16 01:26:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO1043 DAILY SUMMARY OF JAPANESE PRESS 04/16/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-04-16 08:12:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO1048JAPANESE MORNING PRESS HIGHLIGHTS 04/17/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-04-17 00:59:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO1051DEMOCRATIC PARTY OF JAPAN GROUPS AND THEIR
[...] (C) The Democratic Party of Japan (DPJ),Japan's largest opposition party and controller of the Diet's Upper House, until recently had only one party grouping that was considered effective and influential: DPJ head Ichiro Ozawa's inner circle. Over the past several months, however, other DPJ [...]
2008-04-17 04:25:00Embassy TokyoCONFIDENTIALPGOV PINR PREL JA
08TOKYO1061 DAILY SUMMARY OF JAPANESE PRESS 04/17/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-04-17 08:11:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO1065JAPANESE MORNING PRESS HIGHLIGHTS 04/18/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-04-18 01:13:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO1072 DAILY SUMMARY OF JAPANESE PRESS 04/18/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-04-18 08:08:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO108JAPANESE MORNING PRESS HIGHLIGHTS 01/15/08
[...] On the high seas (Indian Ocean including the Persian Gulf) 2. Territories of other countries (limited to cases where there are concurrences of countries concerned regarding Japan's refueling support activities) TOKYO 00000108 012 OF 015 Definitions  [...]
2008-01-15 01:18:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO1082JAPANESE MORNING PRESS HIGHLIGHTS 04/21/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-04-21 01:14:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO1096 DAILY SUMMARY OF JAPANESE PRESS 04/21/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-04-21 08:24:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO1101JAPANESE MORNING PRESS HIGHLIGHTS 04/22/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-04-22 06:58:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO1109 DAILY SUMMARY OF JAPANESE PRESS 04/22/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-04-22 08:19:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO1115JAPANESE MORNING PRESS HIGHLIGHTS 04/23/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-04-23 01:02:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO1122 DAILY SUMMARY OF JAPANESE PRESS 04/23/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-04-23 08:29:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO1124JAPANESE MORNING PRESS HIGHLIGHTS 04/24/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-04-24 01:27:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO1134 DAILY SUMMARY OF JAPANESE PRESS 04/24/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-04-24 08:17:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO1136CONGRESSMAN ROHRABACHER'S MEETINGS IN TOKYO
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Ranking Member of the International Organizations, Human Rights, and Oversight Subcommittee of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, and senior member on the House Committee on Science and Technology, Congressman Dana Rohrabacher, met with senior Japanese government members and [...]
2008-04-24 08:23:00Embassy TokyoCONFIDENTIALENRG KNNP PGOV PINR PREL JA
08TOKYO1143JAPANESE MORNING PRESS HIGHLIGHTS 04/25/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-04-25 01:21:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO1153 DAILY SUMMARY OF JAPANESE PRESS 04/25/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-04-25 08:16:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO1159JAPANESE MORNING PRESS HIGHLIGHTS 04/28/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-04-28 01:24:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO116 DAILY SUMMARY OF JAPANESE PRESS 01/15/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-01-15 08:04:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO1170 DAILY SUMMARY OF JAPANESE PRESS 04/28/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-04-28 08:05:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO1177JAPANESE MORNING PRESS HIGHLIGHTS 04/30/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-04-30 07:06:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO1182 DAILY SUMMARY OF JAPANESE PRESS 04/30/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-04-30 08:20:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO1185JAPANESE MORNING PRESS HIGHLIGHTS 05/01/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-05-01 01:20:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO1190 DAILY SUMMARY OF JAPANESE PRESS 05//08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-05-01 08:19:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO120JAPANESE MORNING PRESS HIGHLIGHTS 01/16/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-01-16 01:53:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO1200JAPANESE MORNING PRESS HIGHLIGHTS 05//08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-05-02 01:18:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO1216 DAILY SUMMARY OF JAPANESE PRESS 05/02/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-05-02 08:16:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO1226JAPANESE MORNING PRESS HIGHLIGHTS 05/07/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-05-07 04:07:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO1233 DAILY SUMMARY OF JAPANESE PRESS 05/07/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-05-07 08:34:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO1241JAPANESE MORNING PRESS HIGHLIGHTS 05/08/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-05-08 05:41:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO1252 DAILY SUMMARY OF JAPANESE PRESS 05/08/08
[...] The governments of Japan and China (hereinafter called "both sides") recognized the need to make efforts together hand-in-hand and to cooperate on climate change, a common threat facing human beings. 2. Both sides confirmed the goals and the principles promised in the "United Nations Framew [...]
2008-05-09 02:09:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO1253JAPANESE MORNING PRESS HIGHLIGHTS 05/09/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-05-09 02:12:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO1264 DAILY SUMMARY OF JAPANESE PRESS 05//08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-05-09 08:25:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO127 DAILY SUMMARY OF JAPANESE PRESS 01/16/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-01-16 08:35:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO1271DEPUTY SECRETARY MEETS WITH JAPANESE DEFENSE
[...] (C) SUMMARY: During a May 9 meeting with the Deputy Secretary, Minister of Defense Shigeru Ishiba emphasized that Japan remains committed to cooperating with the United States on a wide range of issues, including aid to Afghanistan, China's military buildup, and the realignment of U.S. forces [...]
2008-05-10 01:30:00Embassy TokyoCONFIDENTIALMARR PINR PREL JA
08TOKYO128JAPANESE MORNING PRESS HIGHLIGHTS 01/17/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-01-17 01:30:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO1280JAPANESE MORNING PRESS HIGHLIGHTS 05/12/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-05-12 07:14:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO1286TERRORISM FINANCE: CO-SPONSORSHIP AND
[...] (C) Embassy Tokyo Political Officer and Deputy Financial Attache conveyed reftel demarche on May 8 to Ministry of Foreign Affairs International Counterterrorism Cooperation Division official Miyako Ishimura and Ministry of Finance Legal Office Deputy Division Chief Shunichi Fukushima. Both cou [...]
2008-05-12 08:09:00Embassy TokyoCONFIDENTIALEFIN KTFN PTER PINR PREL KU JA
08TOKYO1288 DAILY SUMMARY OF JAPANESE PRESS 05/12/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-05-12 08:16:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO1296JAPANESE MORNING PRESS HIGHLIGHTS 05/13/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-05-13 00:56:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO1308 DAILY SUMMARY OF JAPANESE PRESS 05/13/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-05-13 08:11:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO1311JAPANESE MORNING PRESS HIGHLIGHTS 05/14/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-05-14 01:29:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO1321 DAILY SUMMARY OF JAPANESE PRESS 05/14/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-05-14 08:35:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO1324JAPANESE MORNING PRESS HIGHLIGHTS 05/15/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-05-15 01:14:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO1335 DAILY SUMMARY OF JAPANESE PRESS 05/15/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-05-15 08:25:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO134 DAILY SUMMARY OF JAPANESE PRESS 01/17/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-01-17 08:25:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO1342JAPANESE MORNING PRESS HIGHLIGHTS 05/16/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-05-16 01:34:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO1348 DAILY SUMMARY OF JAPANESE PRESS 05/16/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-05-16 08:08:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO135JAPANESE MORNING PRESS HIGHLIGHTS 01/18/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-01-18 01:36:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO1357JAPANESE MORNING PRESS HIGHLIGHTS 05/19/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-05-19 01:05:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO1364 DAILY SUMMARY OF JAPANESE PRESS 05/19/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-05-19 08:20:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO1367JAPANESE MORNING PRESS HIGHLIGHTS 05/20/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-05-20 01:18:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO1378TERRORISM FINANCE: PRE-NOTIFICATION OF UPCOMING
[...] (C) Embassy Tokyo Political Officer and Deputy Financial Attache conveyed reftel demarche on May 15 and May 13, respectively, to Ministry of Foreign Affairs International Counterterrorism Cooperation Division official Miyako Ishimura and Ministry of Finance Legal Office Deputy Division Chief [...]
2008-05-20 08:23:00Embassy TokyoCONFIDENTIALEFIN KTFN PINR PREL PTER JA BA
08TOKYO1379 DAILY SUMMARY OF JAPANESE PRESS 05/20/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-05-20 08:26:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO1386JAPANESE MORNING PRESS HIGHLIGHTS 05/21/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-05-21 02:00:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO1398 DAILY SUMMARY OF JAPANESE PRESS 05/21/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-05-21 21:57:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO1402JAPANESE MORNING PRESS HIGHLIGHTS 05/22/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-05-22 01:25:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO1409 DAILY SUMMARY OF JAPANESE PRESS 05/22/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-05-22 08:21:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO1419JAPANESE MORNING PRESS HIGHLIGHTS 05/23/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-05-23 01:00:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO1434 DAILY SUMMARY OF JAPANESE PRESS 05/23/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-05-23 08:07:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO1438JAPANESE MORNING PRESS HIGHLIGHTS 05/27/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-05-27 01:13:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO1447 DAILY SUMMARY OF JAPANESE PRESS 05/27/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-05-27 22:47:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO145 DAILY SUMMARY OF JAPANESE PRESS 01/18/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-01-18 08:19:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO1451JAPANESE MORNING PRESS HIGHLIGHTS 05/28/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-05-28 01:10:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO1463 DAILY SUMMARY OF JAPANESE PRESS 05/28/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-05-28 08:32:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO1471JAPANESE MORNING PRESS HIGHLIGHTS 05/29/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-05-29 01:22:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO1474 DAILY SUMMARY OF JAPANESE PRESS 05/29/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-05-29 08:12:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO1479JAPANESE MORNING PRESS HIGHLIGHTS 05/30/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-05-30 01:19:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO1492 DAILY SUMMARY OF JAPANESE PRESS 05/30/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-05-30 07:58:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO1497JAPANESE MORNING PRESS HIGHLIGHTS 06//08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-06-02 01:23:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO1504 DAILY SUMMARY OF JAPANESE PRESS 06/02/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-06-02 08:19:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO1513JAPANESE MORNING PRESS HIGHLIGHTS 06/03/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-06-03 01:14:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO1516 DAILY SUMMARY OF JAPANESE PRESS 06/03/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-06-03 08:16:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO1519JAPANESE MORNING PRESS HIGHLIGHTS 06/04/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-06-04 02:04:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO152JAPANESE MORNING PRESS HIGHLIGHTS 01/22/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-01-22 01:25:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO1526 DAILY SUMMARY OF JAPANESE PRESS 06/04/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-06-04 08:30:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO1527PARLIAMENTARY GROUP STRONGLY DISCOURAGES DE-LISTING
[...] (C) Independent lawmaker Takeo Hiranuma, Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) Diet member Keiji Furuya and the Democratic Party of Japan's (DPJ) Hiroshi Nakai told the Ambassador June 3 that the &unprincipled8 de-listing of North Korea before the abductee issue is resolved might adversely affect U.S [...]
2008-06-04 08:45:00Embassy TokyoCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PINR JA KN
08TOKYO1532JAPANESE MORNING PRESS HIGHLIGHTS 06/05/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-06-05 01:38:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO1538 DAILY SUMMARY OF JAPANESE PRESS 06/05/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-06-05 08:29:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO1543JAPANESE MORNING PRESS HIGHLIGHTS 06/06/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-06-06 01:20:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO1551 DAILY SUMMARY OF JAPANESE PRESS 06/06/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-06-06 08:14:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO1558JAPANESE MORNING PRESS HIGHLIGHTS 06/09/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-06-09 01:30:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO1573 DAILY SUMMARY OF JAPANESE PRESS 06/09/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-06-09 22:58:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO1574JAPANESE MORNING PRESS HIGHLIGHTS 06/10/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-06-10 06:21:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO1583 DAILY SUMMARY OF JAPANESE PRESS 06/10/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-06-10 08:10:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO1588JAPANESE MORNING PRESS HIGHLIGHTS 06/11/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-06-11 01:09:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO1595 DAILY SUMMARY OF JAPANESE PRESS 06/11/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-06-11 08:10:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO1600JAPANESE MORNING PRESS HIGHLIGHTS 06/12/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-06-12 01:15:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO1609 DAILY SUMMARY OF JAPANESE PRESS 06/12/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-06-12 08:08:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO161 DAILY SUMMARY OF JAPANESE PRESS 01/22/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-01-22 08:26:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO1613JAPANESE MORNING PRESS HIGHLIGHTS 06/13/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-06-13 01:24:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO1620 DAILY SUMMARY OF JAPANESE PRESS 06/13/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-06-13 07:55:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO1628JAPANESE MORNING PRESS HIGHLIGHTS 06/16/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-06-16 01:31:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO1633ATTORNEY GENERAL MUKASEY'S MEETING WITH JAPANESE
[...] (C) Attorney General Mukasey and Ambassador Schieffer met National Public Safety Commission Chairman and Minister of State Shinya Izumi on June 13 in Tokyo to discuss: --Ways to improve information sharing and terrorist watch information; --The possibility of Japan joining the FBI's Fingerprin [...]
2008-06-16 05:28:00Embassy TokyoCONFIDENTIALKHLS PINR PGOV PREL PTER KTIA JA
08TOKYO1638 DAILY SUMMARY OF JAPANESE PRESS 06/16/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-06-16 08:01:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO1643JAPANESE MORNING PRESS HIGHLIGHTS 06/17/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-06-17 01:04:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO1653 DAILY SUMMARY OF JAPANESE PRESS 06/17/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-06-17 08:18:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO166JAPANESE MORNING PRESS HIGHLIGHTS 01/23/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-01-23 01:32:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO1667JAPANESE MORNING PRESS HIGHLIGHTS 06/18/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-06-18 01:24:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO1679 DAILY SUMMARY OF JAPANESE PRESS 06/18/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-06-18 08:33:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO1683JAPANESE MORNING PRESS HIGHLIGHTS 06/19/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-06-19 01:34:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO1694 DAILY SUMMARY OF JAPANESE PRESS 06/19/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-06-19 08:21:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO1699JAPANESE MORNING PRESS HIGHLIGHTS 06/20/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-06-20 01:22:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO1707 DAILY SUMMARY OF JAPANESE PRESS 06/20/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-06-20 08:28:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO1717JAPANESE MORNING PRESS HIGHLIGHTS 06/23/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-06-23 04:21:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO1719 DAILY SUMMARY OF JAPANESE PRESS 06/23/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-06-23 08:31:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO172 DAILY SUMMARY OF JAPANESE PRESS 01/23/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-01-23 08:08:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO1726JAPANESE MORNING PRESS HIGHLIGHTS 06/24/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-06-24 01:10:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO1735JAPANESE MORNING PRESS HIGHLIGHTS 06/25/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-06-25 01:18:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO1745ASD SHINN PRESSES JAPAN ON REALIGNMENT, PLANNING
[...] (S) SUMMARY: Assistant Secretary of Defense for Asian and Pacific Security Affairs Shinn used June 16 meetings with Ministry of Defense (MOD) and Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) counterparts to register strong concerns about delays in base realignment, emphasize the importance of robust bi [...]
2008-06-25 07:48:00Embassy TokyoSECRETPREL MARR PINR PGOV JA
08TOKYO1746 DAILY SUMMARY OF JAPANESE PRESS 06/25/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-06-25 08:33:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO1753JAPANESE MORNING PRESS HIGHLIGHTS 06/26/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-06-26 02:18:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO1763 DAILY SUMMARY OF JAPANESE PRESS 06/26/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-06-26 08:22:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO1772 DAILY SUMMARY OF JAPANESE PRESS 06/27/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-06-27 08:15:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO1774JAPANESE MORNING PRESS HIGHLIGHTS 06/27/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-06-27 08:18:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO1783JAPANESE MORNING PRESS HIGHLIGHTS 06/30/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-06-30 06:27:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO1791 DAILY SUMMARY OF JAPANESE PRESS 06/30/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-06-30 08:10:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO1795JAPANESE MORNING PRESS HIGHLIGHTS 07/01/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-07-01 01:22:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO180JAPANESE MORNING PRESS HIGHLIGHTS 01/24/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-01-24 01:24:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO1802 DAILY SUMMARY OF JAPANESE PRESS 07//08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-07-01 08:08:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO1808JAPANESE MORNING PRESS HIGHLIGHTS 07/02/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-07-02 01:17:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO1821 DAILY SUMMARY OF JAPANESE PRESS 07/02/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-07-02 22:49:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO1824 DAILY SUMMARY OF JAPANESE PRESS 07//08
[...] Japan and the United States last held a meeting of their leaders when Fukuda visited the United States last November. This is the second time for Fukuda and Bush to meet. Wilder indicated that Japan and the United States would confirm cooperation within the framework of the six-party talks i [...]
2008-07-03 01:22:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO1828 DAILY SUMMARY OF JAPANESE PRESS 07/03/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-07-03 08:08:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO1844JAPANESE MORNING PRESS HIGHLIGHTS 07/07/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-07-07 03:54:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO1851JAPAN "STRICTLY" ENFORCING SANCTIONS AGAINST IRISL
[...] No summary [...]
2008-07-07 04:05:00Embassy TokyoCONFIDENTIALECON EFIN EWWT ETRD PARM PINR PREL KNNP IR JA
08TOKYO1859 DAILY SUMMARY OF JAPANESE PRESS 07/07/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-07-07 08:11:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO1864JAPANESE MORNING PRESS HIGHLIGHTS 07/08/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-07-08 01:20:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO1878 DAILY SUMMARY OF JAPANESE PRESS 07/08/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-07-08 07:58:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO1882JAPANESE MORNING PRESS HIGHLIGHTS 07/09/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-07-09 01:10:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO1887 DAILY SUMMARY OF JAPANESE PRESS 07/09/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-07-09 08:07:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO189 DAILY SUMMARY OF JAPANESE PRESS 01/24/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-01-24 08:05:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO1895JAPANESE MORNING PRESS HIGHLIGHTS 07/10/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-07-10 01:13:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO19 DAILY SUMMARY OF JAPANESE PRESS 01/03/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-01-03 07:58:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO1909 DAILY SUMMARY OF JAPANESE PRESS 07/10/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-07-10 22:50:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO1915JAPANESE MORNING PRESS HIGHLIGHTS 07/11/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-07-11 01:07:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO193JAPANESE MORNING PRESS HIGHLIGHTS 01/25/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-01-25 01:31:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO1934 DAILY SUMMARY OF JAPANESE PRESS 07/11/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-07-11 08:01:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO1942JAPANESE MORNING PRESS HIGHLIGHTS 07//08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-07-15 01:26:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO1952 DAILY SUMMARY OF JAPANESE PRESS 07/15/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-07-15 08:13:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO1963JAPANESE MORNING PRESS HIGHLIGHTS 07/16/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-07-16 01:13:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO1971 DAILY SUMMARY OF JAPANESE PRESS 07/16/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-07-16 08:04:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO1978JAPANESE MORNING PRESS HIGHLIGHTS 07/17/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-07-17 01:11:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO1988 DAILY SUMMARY OF JAPANESE PRESS 07/17/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-07-17 07:59:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO1991JAPANESE MORNING PRESS HIGHLIGHTS 07/18/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-07-18 02:52:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO2000 DAILY SUMMARY OF JAPANESE PRESS 07/18/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-07-18 08:09:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO2006JAPANESE MORNING PRESS HIGHLIGHTS 07/22/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-07-22 00:55:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO2018 DAILY SUMMARY OF JAPANESE PRESS 07/22/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-07-22 08:10:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO2021JAPANESE MORNING PRESS HIGHLIGHTS 07/23/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-07-23 06:19:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO2030 DAILY SUMMARY OF JAPANESE PRESS 07/23/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-07-23 22:28:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO2036JAPANESE MORNING PRESS HIGHLIGHTS 07/24/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-07-24 01:03:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO2045 DAILY SUMMARY OF JAPANESE PRESS 07/24/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-07-24 22:35:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO2047JAPANESE MORNING PRESS HIGHLIGHTS 07/25/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-07-25 03:25:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO2054 DAILY SUMMARY OF JAPANESE PRESS 07/25/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-07-26 11:40:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO2058JAPANESE MORNING PRESS HIGHLIGHTS 07/28/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-07-28 01:14:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO206 DAILY SUMMARY OF JAPANESE PRESS 01/25/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-01-25 09:33:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO2065 DAILY SUMMARY OF JAPANESE PRESS 07/28/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-07-28 07:52:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO2067JAPANESE MORNING PRESS HIGHLIGHTS 07/29/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-07-29 01:01:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO2071 DAILY SUMMARY OF JAPANESE PRESS 07/29/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-07-29 08:01:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO2075 DAILY SUMMARY OF JAPANESE PRESS 07/30/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-07-30 01:06:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO2085 DAILY SUMMARY OF JAPANESE PRESS 07/30/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-07-30 08:04:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO2089JAPANESE MORNING PRESS HIGHLIGHTS 07//08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-07-31 01:19:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO2097DASD MAHNKEN MEETINGS IN JAPAN ON BILATERAL
[...] (S) SUMMARY: Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Policy Planning Dr. Thomas Mahnken met with Japanese counterparts from the Ministries of Defense and Foreign Affairs (MOD and MOFA),Cabinet Secretariat and the Japan Self Defense Forces Joint Staff Office (JSDF JSO) on July 17 to encourag [...]
2008-07-31 05:27:00Embassy TokyoSECRETPGOV JA MARR PARM PINR PREL
08TOKYO21JAPANESE MORNING PRESS HIGHLIGHTS 01/04/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-01-04 03:14:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO2107 DAILY SUMMARY OF JAPANESE PRESS 07/31/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-07-31 07:56:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO2112JAPANESE MORNING PRESS HIGHLIGHTS 08/01/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-08-01 01:09:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO2120 DAILY SUMMARY OF JAPANESE PRESS 08//08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-08-01 08:00:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO2122JAPANESE CABINET RESHUFFLED: PLAYING IT SAFE
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Japanese Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda August 1 announced a new cabinet and a new leadership lineup for the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP). The new cabinet reflects a cautious balance of party factions that may strengthen Fukuda's base within the ruling coalition but will likely do [...]
2008-08-03 22:51:00Embassy TokyoCONFIDENTIALPGOV PINR JA
08TOKYO2123JAPANESE MORNING PRESS HIGHLIGHTS 08/04/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-08-04 01:52:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO2129 DAILY SUMMARY OF JAPANESE PRESS 08//08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-08-04 07:55:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO2135JAPANESE MORNING PRESS HIGHLIGHTS 08/05/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-08-05 01:57:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO214JAPANESE MORNING PRESS HIGHLIGHTS 01/28/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-01-28 08:22:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO2144 DAILY SUMMARY OF JAPANESE PRESS 08/05/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-08-05 08:03:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO2149JAPANESE MORNING PRESS HIGHLIGHTS 08/06/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-08-06 01:08:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO215 DAILY SUMMARY OF JAPANESE PRESS 01/28/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-01-28 08:27:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO2159 DAILY SUMMARY OF JAPANESE PRESS 08/06/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-08-06 08:20:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO2163JAPANESE MORNING PRESS HIGHLIGHTS 08/07/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-08-07 01:35:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO2176 DAILY SUMMARY OF JAPANESE PRESS 08/07/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-08-07 08:08:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO2179JAPANESE MORNING PRESS HIGHLIGHTS 08/08/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-08-08 02:00:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO2185 DAILY SUMMARY OF JAPANESE PRESS 08/08/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-08-08 07:53:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO2196JAPANESE MORNING PRESS HIGHLIGHTS 08/11/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-08-11 01:06:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO2201 DAILY SUMMARY OF JAPANESE PRESS 08/11/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-08-11 08:01:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO2209JAPANESE MORNING PRESS HIGHLIGHTS 08/12/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-08-12 01:03:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO2215 DAILY SUMMARY OF JAPANESE PRESS 08/12/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-08-12 07:51:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO222JAPANESE MORNING PRESS HIGHLIGHTS 01/29/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-01-29 01:20:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO2221JAPANESE MORNING PRESS HIGHLIGHTS 08/13/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-08-13 00:49:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO2225 DAILY SUMMARY OF JAPANESE PRESS 08/13/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-08-13 08:15:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO2229JAPANESE MORNING PRESS HIGHLIGHTS 08/14/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-08-14 00:55:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO2242 DAILY SUMMARY OF JAPANESE PRESS 08/14/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-08-14 22:42:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO2244JAPANESE MORNING PRESS HIGHLIGHTS 08/15/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-08-15 06:31:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO2259 DAILY SUMMARY OF JAPANESE PRESS 08/15/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-08-17 22:48:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO2264JAPANESE MORNING PRESS HIGHLIGHTS 08/18/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-08-18 00:45:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO2273 DAILY SUMMARY OF JAPANESE PRESS 08/19/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-08-18 07:48:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO2277JAPANESE MORNING PRESS HIGHLIGHTS 08/19/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-08-19 00:55:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO2285 DAILY SUMMARY OF JAPANESE PRESS 08/19/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-08-19 07:50:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO2287AMBASSADOR AND VFM YABUNAKA ON AFGHANISTAN, NORTH
[...] (S) Japan's failure to extend its Indian Ocean refueling operations in support of OEF would be a shock to the United States and others in the coalition whose forces are in harm's way in Afghanistan, and would marginalize Japan internationally, the Ambassador told Vice Foreign Minister Yabunaka [...]
2008-08-19 08:06:00Embassy TokyoSECRETPREL MARR MOPS PINR ETRD EAID EAGR RU IN GG
08TOKYO2288JAPANESE MORNING PRESS HIGHLIGHTS 08/20/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-08-20 00:47:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO229 DAILY SUMMARY OF JAPANESE PRESS 01/29/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-01-29 08:28:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO2293 DAILY SUMMARY OF JAPANESE PRESS 08/20/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-08-20 07:43:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO2301JAPANESE MORNING PRESS HIGHLIGHTS 08/21/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-08-21 00:43:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO2307 DAILY SUMMARY OF JAPANESE PRESS 08/21/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-08-21 08:06:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO2308JAPANESE MORNING PRESS HIGHLIGHTS 08/22/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-08-22 00:39:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO2316 DAILY SUMMARY OF JAPANESE PRESS 08/22/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-08-22 07:40:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO2323JAPANESE MORNING PRESS HIGHLIGHTS 08/25/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-08-25 00:43:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO2330 DAILY SUMMARY OF JAPANESE PRESS 08/25/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-08-25 07:44:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO2332JAPANESE MORNING PRESS HIGHLIGHTS 08/26/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-08-26 01:16:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO2339 DAILY SUMMARY OF JAPANESE PRESS 08/26/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-08-26 07:19:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO2342JAPANESE MORNING PRESS HIGHLIGHTS 08/27/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-08-27 01:23:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO2351 DAILY SUMMARY OF JAPANESE PRESS 08/27/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-08-27 07:40:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO2357JAPANESE MORNING PRESS HIGHLIGHTS 08/28/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-08-28 05:47:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO236JAPANESE MORNING PRESS HIGHLIGHTS 01/30/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-01-30 01:17:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO2364 DAILY SUMMARY OF JAPANESE PRESS 08/28/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-08-28 07:55:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
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