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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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08TASHKENT634UZBEKISTAN'S OLDEST "POLITICAL PRISONER" RELEASED
[...] (SBU) Summary: On June 4, authorities released from prison 83-year old Akhmadjan Adilov, a highly controversial figure whom some human rights activists considered to be Uzbekistan's oldest political prisoner. Adilov, who operated Uzbekistan's largest agro-industrial complex in Namangan provin [...]
2008-06-06 12:46:00Embassy TashkentCONFIDENTIALPHUM PGOV PREL 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
08TASHKENT659BOEING UZBEKISTAN: DAMAGE CONTROL
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Boeing is in the midst of negotiations to replace 787 Dreamliners it had contracted to deliver to Uzbekistan Airways with 767s. Assuming the negotiations conclude successfully, it is expected the new contract will be signed later this summer. END SUMMARY. 2. (C) Ambassador [...]
2008-06-12 08:08:00Embassy TashkentCONFIDENTIALEAIR ECON ETRD PGOV PREL UZ
08TASHKENT671UZBEKISTAN: EMBASSY INPUT FOR OSCE HUMAN DIMENSION
[...] (SBU) Summary: Per reftel request on the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) Human Dimension Implementation Meeting (HDIM) in Warsaw (scheduled for September 29 - October 10),we are providing the following input for the pre-HDIM demarche to the Uzbek government. We wou [...]
2008-06-13 10:14:00Embassy TashkentUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM KDEM KIRF OSCE PGOV PREL UZ
08TASHKENT677UZBEK GOVERNMENT TO RE-REGISTER JEWISH-AMERICAN NGO
[...] (C) Summary: On June 12, regional coordinators of the Joint Distribution Committee (JDC),a Jewish-American humanitarian organization, reported being told by a Ministry of Justice official that their organization will soon be re-registered, pending the resolution of a minor legal issue. The r [...]
2008-06-16 07:05:00Embassy TashkentCONFIDENTIALPHUM KIRF PGOV PREL UZ
08TASHKENT701ACTIVIST REPORTS ON DEATH PENALTY COMMUTATIONS AND
[...] (C) Summary: On June 12, Mothers Against the Death Penalty and Torture Chairwoman Tamara Chikunova reported that Uzbekistan's Supreme Court had completed its review of more than forty death penalty cases following the abolishment of the death penalty on January 1, 2008. The Supreme Court com [...]
2008-06-19 12:05:00Embassy TashkentCONFIDENTIALPHUM PGOV PREL UZ
08TASHKENT706SUBJECT: UZBEK JOURNALIST DETAINED ON DRUG CHARGES
[...] (C) On June 17, Information Officer met with Bahram Abdurahmanov, the brother and lawyer of detained journalist Salijon Abdurahmanov, in the western city of Nukus, Autonomous Republic of Karakalpakstan. Abdurahmanov formerly worked for Voice of America, Radio Liberty, and Institute for War an [...]
2008-06-20 10:12:00Embassy TashkentCONFIDENTIALPGOV KPAO PHUM PREL UZ
08TASHKENT708UZBEKS TO RESPOND TO AMBASSADOR HANFORD'S LETTER
[...] (C) Summary: During a May 28-31 visit to Uzbekistan, Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom John Hanford met with government officials to discuss Uzbekistan's Country of Particular Concern (CPC) designation under the International Religious Freedom Act and the contents of a dr [...]
2008-06-23 05:10:00Embassy TashkentCONFIDENTIALPHUM KIRF PGOV PREL 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
08TASHKENT714UZBEKISTAN: SCO OFFICIALS DISCUSS PLANS, POSE
[...] (C) Summary: In a conversation with Poloff on June 17, Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure (RATS) Senior Experts Bakhram Auanassov and Kairbek Amenov discussed upcoming SCO plans and the role of observer states, but were reticent in discussing threat perce [...]
2008-06-23 10:54:00Embassy TashkentCONFIDENTIALPREL ASEC ECIN ECON EINV PGOV PINS PTER AF 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
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
08TASHKENT767UZBEKISTAN: HEALTH CONDITION OF RELEASED HUMAN
[...] (C) Summary: During a three-day visit to the Ferghana Valley on June 25 - 27, poloff visited human rights activist Mutabar Tojiboyeva at a private clinic in Margilan, where she has been receiving treatment since being released from prison on medical grounds on June 2. Tojiboyeva explained that [...]
2008-07-02 06:46:00Embassy TashkentCONFIDENTIALPHUM ICRC KWMN PGOV PREL UZ
08TASHKENT768UZBEKISTAN: AMBASSADOR'S VISIT TO TERMEZ
[...] (C) Summary: Ambassador Norland made his first trip to Surkhandarya Province June 25-27, visiting a number of strategic sites in and around Termez and meeting with local government officials, representatives of a USAID-supported NGO, and regional human rights activists. The visit highlighted T [...]
2008-07-02 06:52:00Embassy TashkentCONFIDENTIALPGOV ECON EINV ELTN ETRD KHIV MOPS PHUM PINS
08TASHKENT769UZBEK PARLIAMENT RATIFIES UNITED NATIONS TIP
[...] (U) On June 23 the lower house of the Uzbek Parliament (Oliy Majlis) adopted a draft law on ratification of the November 2000 United Nations Protocol on Trafficking in Persons (TIP). The Senate followed suit just four days later, on June 27, thereby completing the Parliamentary steps and pavi [...]
2008-07-02 11:52:00Embassy TashkentUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL PHUM UNCRIME KWMN KCRM 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
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
08TASHKENT787UZBEK GOVERNMENT REPORTS CONVICTION IN TRAFFICKING
[...] (U) A major state-run newspaper, Xalq Sozi (People's Word),ran a prominent 800-word article on July 1 reporting that a ring of Uzbek nationals was arrested for trafficking at least two Uzbek women to China with false employment offers. An Uzbek national, Aleksandr Rudenko, who worked in Chin [...]
2008-07-08 11:04:00Embassy TashkentUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL KCRM KWMN PHUM UZ
08TASHKENT79OPEN DIALOGUE PROJECT TO CO-SPONSOR HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (C) Summary: On January 16, poloff met with the directors of the Open Dialogue Project (ODP) and National Democratic Institute (NDI),who talked about their recent activities and plans. ODP Director Mjusa Sever described her organization's plans to co-sponsor a March conference on law enforcem [...]
2008-01-22 12:36:00Embassy TashkentCONFIDENTIALPHUM EUN PGOV PREL 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
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
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
08TASHKENT82SENSITIVE INVESTIGATIVE UNIT STILL FUNCTIONING AND
[...] (C) Summary: On January 17 poloff visited the Sensitive Investigative Unit (SIU) within the Ministry of Internal Affairs, which was established with the assistance of U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) expertise and funds as well as funds from the Bureau of International Narcotics and [...]
2008-01-22 14:21:00Embassy TashkentCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV KCRM EAID UZ
08TASHKENT821UZBEK AUTHORITIES REJECT CHRISTIAN LITERATURE
[...] (C) Summary: On July 8, the Ambassador and DCM met with Bible Society Director Sergei Mitin, who reported that Uzbek authorities ordered the return of a large shipment of Christian literature that the Bible Society attempted to import into Uzbekistan in May. The authorities did not provide a [...]
2008-07-15 08:16:00Embassy TashkentCONFIDENTIALPHUM KIRF PGOV PREL SOCI UZ
08TASHKENT835UZBEKISTAN: SIX MONTH SCORECARD ON HABEAS CORPUS
[...] (SBU) Summary: The USAID-funded Institute for New Democracies (IND) co-sponsored a workshop in Tashkent on July 9-10 to examine efforts to implement a law with habeas corpus elements that took effect in January 2008. There was high-level participation by the Government of Uzbekistan, includi [...]
2008-07-16 11:48:00Embassy TashkentUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL KCRM PHUM EAID 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
08TASHKENT854HEALTH OF IMPRISONED OPPOSITIONIST REPORTEDLY
[...] (C) On July 22, Free Farmers opposition party leader and Sunshine Coalition member Nigara Khidoyatova reported that the health of imprisoned Sunshine Coalition leader Sanjar Umarov has deteriorated again. She reported that Umarov's son Arslan has traveled to Uzbekistan from the United States [...]
2008-07-22 12:17:00Embassy TashkentCONFIDENTIALPHUM PGOV PREL UZ
08TASHKENT865AMBASSADOR HANFORD MEETS WITH RELIGIOUS LEADERS,
[...] (C) Summary: During a visit to Uzbekistan on May 29 - 30, Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom John Hanford met with a variety of religious leaders, scholars, and human rights activists. On May 30, Hanford met a local Jehovah's Witnesses community representative, historian a [...]
2008-07-25 07:44:00Embassy TashkentCONFIDENTIALPHUM KIRF PGOV PREL SOCI 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
08TASHKENT890UZBEKISTAN: DAS KROL MEETS WITH CIVIL SOCIETY
[...] (C) Summary: During a two-day visit to Uzbekistan on July 24 - 25, Deputy Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asia George Krol participated in an Embassy roundtable with human rights activists and the Director of the Bible Society of Uzbekistan, and had separate meetings with two human r [...]
2008-08-01 05:29:00Embassy TashkentCONFIDENTIALPHUM ECON ELAB KIRF PGOV PREL SOCI 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
08TASHKENT899SOUTH KOREA PLAYS ALONG WITH UZBEK DREAMS OF AIR
[...] (C) Summary: Surprised by the front page coverage of the Ambassador's July 22 meeting with President Karimov, the South Korean Embassy sent Second Secretary See-Hong Pak to call on poloff on July 29 for a readout of evolving U.S.-Uzbek relations. Pak noted that it appears Russia's influence [...]
2008-08-04 14:00:00Embassy TashkentCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL ECON KCOR ETRD KS 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
08TASHKENT924FREEDOM HOUSE TRIES TO UNITE LAWYERS AND HUMAN
[...] (C) Summary: On July 26-29, poloff observed an offshore Freedom House training conference for Uzbek human rights activists and state-licensed defense lawyers in Istanbul, the first to be conducted under Freedom House's new USAID grant. The conference sought to encourage greater cooperation bet [...]
2008-08-11 12:55:00Embassy TashkentCONFIDENTIALPHUM EAID KDEM PGOV PREL SOCI TU UZ
08TASHKENT926UZBEKISTAN: PUBLIC DEFENDER CENTERS IN NEED OF
[...] (C) Summary: During a July 26-29 Freedom House conference in Istanbul for Uzbek human rights activists and state-licensed defense lawyers (septel),poloff had the opportunity to meet with several lawyers who work at Public Defender Centers supported by the American Bar Association Rule of Law [...]
2008-08-12 08:43:00Embassy TashkentCONFIDENTIALPHUM EAID KJUS PGOV PREL SOCI 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
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
08TASHKENT945UZBEKISTAN: AGREEMENT TO HELP SECURE UZBEKISTAN'S
[...] (C) Summary: On August 5-8, representatives from the U.S. Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration and Pacific Northwest National Laboratory met with representatives from Uzbekistan's Institute of Nuclear Physics (INP) to negotiate a contract on maintenance of the radiat [...]
2008-08-14 09:23:00Embassy TashkentCONFIDENTIALKNNP ASEC PREL UZ
08TASHKENT947JOURNALIST, ACTIVIST, AND PROTESTANT FACE TRIAL IN
[...] (C) Summary: During a one-day visit to Uzbekistan's Autonomous Republic of Karakalpakstan on August 7, poloff met with acquaintances of journalist Salidjahon Abdurakhmanov (ref A),human rights activist Akzam Turgunov (ref B),and Protestant Aimurat Khayburahmanov (ref C),all of whom remain i [...]
2008-08-14 10:48:00Embassy TashkentCONFIDENTIALPHUM KIRF KPAO PGOV PREL SOCI UZ
08TASHKENT949EMBASSY TASHKENT HOSTS CHILD LABOR ROUNDTABLE
[...] (U) Summary: On August 11, poloff hosted an informal roundtable at the Embassy on child labor in Uzbekistan in conjunction with representatives from the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) and the International Labor Organization (ILO). The roundtable was also attended by the Charge, the [...]
2008-08-15 09:00:00Embassy TashkentCONFIDENTIALPHUM ECON ELAB KPAO PGOV PREL SOCI UZ
08TASHKENT951UZBEKISTAN: COST OF LIVING SOARS,
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY. Official GOU figures continue to show robust macroeconomic growth, but the benefits of this growth are slow to be seen in the economic lives of Uzbek citizens. Although gross national income per capita is growing, the official consumer price index of 6.5 percent stands in sha [...]
2008-08-18 07:47:00Embassy TashkentUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EFIN EAID EINV KCRM SOCI UZ
08TASHKENT964UZBEKISTAN: PRESIDENT KARIMOV SIGNS LAW RATIFYING
[...] (U) On June 27 the Senate followed the lower chamber (Oliy Majlis) in adopting a law to ratify the UN Convention Against Corruption. President Karimov then signed the law on July 7, completing the Government of Uzbekistan's ratification steps. The Head of the International Organizations Depar [...]
2008-08-20 10:28:00Embassy TashkentUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL KCOR PHUM KCRM UZ
08TASHKENT965UZBEKISTAN: SCENESETTER FOR THE VISIT OF CENTCOM
[...] (C) Summary: Embassy Tashkent warmly welcomes your visit to Uzbekistan as an important opportunity to cement recent improvements in U.S.-Uzbekistan cooperation. Recent months have shown increasing dialogue and net improvements in the relationship, particularly in the defense and security sect [...]
2008-08-20 12:30:00Embassy TashkentCONFIDENTIALPREL ASEC KNNP MARR MASS PBTS PGOV PINS SNAR
08TASHKENT988UZBEKISTAN: U.S.-FUNDED X-RAY VAN REPAIR IMPROVES
[...] (SBU) On August 20, Poloff and Embassy LES visited Tashkent International Airport, where representatives of the U.S.-based Allied Technical Services had completed repairs of an X-ray van for Uzbekistan's State Customs Committee (SCC) under the auspices of the Export Control and Related Border [...]
2008-08-26 10:34:00Embassy TashkentUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPBTS ASEC PGOV KZ UZ
08TASHKENT991UZBEKISTAN: EXPECTING RUSSIAN PRESSURE ON
[...] (C) On August 25, Charge d'Affaires met with Uzbekistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs Americas Department Chief Takhir Mamadjanov to urge the Government of Uzbekistan (GOU) to press Russia not to recognize the separatist regions of South Ossetia and Abkhazia, and to convey the other points in [...]
2008-08-26 12:50:00Embassy TashkentSECRET//NOFORNPREL PGOV MARR ASEC EAID GG RS UZ
08TBILISI1019GEORGIA CONCERNED ABOUT REPORTS OF GAZPROM
[...] (C) Georgia's Minister of Energy, Aleksandr Khetaguri, met with Embassy Econoff and the Director of USAID's Office of Energy and Environment on June 10. Khetaguri said that he is deeply concerned by reports published the week of June 2 that Gazprom is interested in purchasing Azeri gas. Kheta [...]
2008-06-13 13:28:00Embassy TbilisiCONFIDENTIALEPET ENRG PREL GG
08TBILISI1021CHRISTIAN DEMOCRATS, RULING PARTY NEGOTIATE; JOINT
[...] (C) Summary: On June 12, Giorgi Targamadze's Christian Democratic Movement (CDM) reached tentative agreement with Parliamentary Speaker Davit Bakradze and the ruling United National Movement (UNM) on many of the terms whereby the CDM would enter Parliament. These terms include changes to the [...]
2008-06-13 14:50:00Embassy TbilisiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PHUM KDEM GG
08TBILISI1026IMEDI TELEVISION RECOGNIZES THE CHANGED
[...] (C) Summary. Imedi television - once the voice of the opposition in Georgia - has resumed broadcasting, but currently only broadcasts entertainment programming. Emboff met with station general manager and director of programming on June 10, 2008 to discuss when the station would restart news [...]
2008-06-16 13:54:00Embassy TbilisiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM KDEM KPAO GG
08TBILISI10662008 PARLIAMENTARY ELECTION CAMPAIGN FINANCING
[...] Summary: Pursuant to campaign funding disclosure requirements, all four parties that crossed the 5 percent election threshold in the May 21 parliamentary elections have submitted campaign funding reports to the Central Election Commission (CEC). An audit group contracted by the CEC studied th [...]
2008-06-20 13:16:00Embassy TbilisiUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV GG
08TBILISI1072AFTER ELECTIONS: BURJANADZE ANNOUNCES FOUNDATION,
[...] Summary: On June 17, former Parliamentary Speaker Burjanadze announced she is establishing a think-tank called the "Foundation for Democratic Development." Burjanadze said she sees her foundation not as a purely analytical, apolitical think-tank, but rather as a "new way for her to participate [...]
2008-06-23 04:59:00Embassy TbilisiUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV PHUM KDEM GG
08TBILISI109GEORGIA'S LEGAL EAGLES PROSECUTE ELECTION CRIMES
[...] Summary: For the first time in its history, Georgia's Office of Public Prosecution Service (OPP) charged individuals with committing election crimes. U.S.-trained OPP prosecutors charged that two individuals, during the January 5, 2008, election, cast fraudulent ballots. To prepare the OPP fo [...]
2008-01-23 13:33:00Embassy TbilisiUNCLASSIFIEDSNAR PGOV PHUM KCRM KJUS GG
08TBILISI1121GEORGIAN TALKS WITH ABKHAZ IN SWEDEN:THE FAST
[...] (C) Summary and Comment. Temuri Yakobishvili, Georgian State Minister for Reintegration, told the Ambassador that last week,s talks in Sweden between de facto Abkhaz representatives yielded no progress in resolving the conflict. The talks confirmed Georgian thinking that the highest pr [...]
2008-06-27 14:00:00Embassy TbilisiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL GG
08TBILISI1123DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ISSUES GETTING ATTENTION IN
[...] (U) Summary and Comment: On June 9, 2006, President Saakashvili signed Georgia's first legislation on domestic violence. Although the law institutionalized a system designed to shield victims from their abusers, other provisions in the Domestic Violence Law Action Plan have languished due [...]
2008-06-27 14:00:00Embassy TbilisiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM KDEM GG
08TBILISI114DAS BRYZA MEETS WITH SRSG ARNAULT
[...] (C) Summary: In a January 19 meeting with Special Representative of the Secretary General (SRSG) Jean Arnault, DAS Bryza discussed the current situation in Abkhazia and progress on the self-assessment of the United Nations Observer Mission to Georgia (UNOMIG) operations. Arnault told Bryza [...]
2008-01-24 12:14:00Embassy TbilisiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV UNOMIG KPKO GG
08TBILISI116DAS BRYZA'S JANUARY 19 MEETING WITH GEORGIAN PRIME
[...] (S) Summary: In a January 19 meeting with Georgian Prime Minister Lado Gurgenidze, EUR DAS Matthew Bryza said that following Embassy Tbilisi's extensive review, the USG did not agree with opposition claims that massive fraud occurred or skewed the outcome of the January 5 presidential election, [...]
2008-01-24 12:46:00Embassy TbilisiSECRETPREL PGOV ETRD ENRG KCRM USTR GG RU
08TBILISI1163A/S KRAMER MEETINGS WITH OPPOSITION, PUBLIC
[...] (C) Summary and Comment: On June 25, Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) David J. Kramer and the Ambassador met with the Public Defender, Georgian opposition leaders, civil society and those involved in judicial reforms to discuss the state of human rights [...]
2008-07-04 08:07:00Embassy TbilisiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PHUM KDEM GG
08TBILISI1205ACTION REQUEST RESPONSE--PRISONERS OF CONSCIENCE
[...] No summary [...]
2008-07-11 13:30:00Embassy TbilisiUNCLASSIFIEDEUN PHUM PREL KDEM GG
08TBILISI122FIVE EASY PRESENTATIONS - AMERICAN FILM DIRECTOR BOB
[...] SUMMARY: Bob Rafelson was an ECA Cultural Envoy par excellence, representing the United States at the 8th Tbilisi International Film Festival from December 3-10, 2007. Mr. Rafelson is one of American cinema's leading figures, having distinguished himself over the past three decades as a directo [...]
2008-01-25 12:09:00Embassy TbilisiUNCLASSIFIEDSCUL KPAO GG
08TBILISI125PUBLIC DEMANDS, INTERNAL RIFTS IN GEORGIA'S
[...] (C) Summary: On January 28, opposition leaders laid out the United Council of Opposition's (UNC) demands for electoral and political reforms to the international diplomatic corps. The joint memorandum, to be signed by three opposition presidential candidates and the leaders of 12 opposition p [...]
2008-01-28 13:45:00Embassy TbilisiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PHUM GG
08TBILISI1273EKA BESELIA CLAIMS SON'S ARREST IS POLITICALLY
[...] (SBU) Summary: Eka Beselia, member of the Joint Opposition, activist and well-known defense lawyer, alleged her son's recent arrest is politically motivated and is the latest step by the GOG to repress members of the opposition. Beselia's son, Rati Milorava (age 15 or 16) is facing two to fiv [...]
2008-07-25 07:30:00Embassy TbilisiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV PHUM KDEM GG
08TBILISI1317GEORGIANS DEMAND ABKHAZ LEAVE ACHAMKHARA HEIGHTS
[...] (C) Begin Summary and Comment: In an August 1 meeting with Ambassadors from Western Friends of the Secretary General, Giga Bokeria, Deputy Foreign Minister, along with Vano Merabishvili, Minister of Internal Affairs (MOIA),and Shota Utiashvili, Chief, Analysis and Information, MOIA, relayed [...]
2008-08-01 14:27:00Embassy TbilisiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL RS GG
08TBILISI1336SITREP 1: FIGHTING IN SOUTH OSSETIA ESCALATES
[...] (C) Begin Summary: Intense fighting began in South Ossetia the evening of August 6 and continued into the daylight hours August 7. Intense fighting broke out west of Tskhinvali at approximiately 1800 in Avnevi and Nuli and continued until 2100, when explosions were noted northeast of Tskhinvali in [...]
2008-08-07 13:26:00Embassy TbilisiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL RU GG
08TBILISI1337SITREP 1: FIGHTING IN SOUTH OSSETIA ESCALATES
[...] (C) Begin Summary: Intense fighting began in South Ossetia the evening of August 6 and continued into the daylight hours August 7. Intense fighting broke out west of Tskhinvali at approximiately 1800 in Avnevi and Nuli and continued until 2100, when explosions were noted northeast of Tskhinvali in [...]
2008-08-07 13:27:00Embassy TbilisiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL RU GG
08TBILISI1341GEORGIA: SOUTH OSSETIA SITREP 2: GEORGIA CLAIMS
[...] (C) Summary: President Saakashvili in an August 8 conversation with the Ambassador, and Foreign Minister Eka Tkeshelashvili in a briefing to the diplomatic corps, claimed that Georgia now controlled most of South Ossetia, including Tskhinvali, although fighting was continuing near the northern to [...]
2008-08-08 10:05:00Embassy TbilisiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL RU GG
08TBILISI1343GEORGIA: SOUTH OSSETIA--SITREP 3: RUSSIAN BOMBS
[...] (C) Begin Summary and Comment: Multiple bases, airports, and Georgia's port of Poti were all bombed overnight by Russian aircraft, with bombing continuing in the daylight hours of August 9, with bombs hitting civilian targets in the Georgian city of Gori. Reports of casualties continue to come [...]
2008-08-09 07:56:00Embassy TbilisiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PHUM RU GG
08TBILISI1349GEORGIA: SITREP 5: GEORGIANS NEARLY EXHAUSTED;
[...] (C) Begin Summary: FM Tkeshelashvili briefed the diplomatic corps August 10 that Georgia has suffered huge casualties. The FM described the situation as no longer about South Ossetia but rather was Russia aggression against an independent country. She said Russian planes have bombed hospitals in Go [...]
2008-08-10 09:29:00Embassy TbilisiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PHUM RU GG
08TBILISI1350GEORGIANS LOOKING TO WEST FOR HELP, OPPOSITION AND
[...] (SBU) Post has reached out to notable opinion leaders in Georgia and found a common theme from all -- threats from Russia have unified the Georgian political class. Most have reported that Georgians are feeling terrorized by indiscriminate Russian bombing of Georgian cities, particularly Russ [...]
2008-08-10 12:15:00Embassy TbilisiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL GG
08TBILISI1355GEORGIA: SOUTH OSSETIA, SITREP 6
[...] (C) Summary and Comment: French FM Kouchner and Finnish FM Stubbs met with President Saakashvili August 11 in Tbilisi to discuss a cease-fire package, with the goal of presenting it to Russian officials in Moscow later the same day. Swedish FM Carl Bildt and EUR DAS Bryza are both expected to arriv [...]
2008-08-11 09:28:00Embassy TbilisiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL RU GG
08TBILISI1372GEORGIA: SITREP 9: RUSSIAN TROOPS REMAIN IN
[...] No summary [...]
2008-08-13 11:18:00Embassy TbilisiCONFIDENTIALGG RS PGOV PHUM PREL
08TBILISI1379GEORGIA: SITREP 10: RUSSIANS ON MOVE, IN GEORGIAN
[...] No summary [...]
2008-08-16 15:43:00Embassy TbilisiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PHUM RU GG
08TBILISI1380GEORGIA: SITREP 11: RUSSIANS HOLD IN PLACE,
[...] (SBU) Summary: There were few reports of Russian troops movements on August 17, following a day of conflicting reports on the status, location, and direction of Russian forces in Georgia. It is clear that Russian troops control the east-west corridor through Georgia from Poti north and eas [...]
2008-08-17 13:40:00Embassy TbilisiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PHUM RU GG
08TBILISI1386GEORGIA: DAS BRYZA MEETING WITH DEFENSE MINISTER
[...] (C) Begin Summary: On August 14, Minister of Defense David Kezerashvili spoke with DAS Bryza, the Ambassador, and DATT about the MOD's current situation following Russia's invasion. Kezerashvili said Georgia's army troops are now at Vaziani and other bases around Tbilisi, trying to regroup. [...]
2008-08-18 13:42:00Embassy TbilisiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PHUM RU GG
08TBILISI1387GEORGIA: DAS BRYZA MEETING WITH MOIA VANO
[...] (C) Begin Summary: On August 14, Minister of Internal Affairs (MOIA) Vano Merabishvili spoke with DAS Bryza and the Ambassador Tefft about the current situation following Russia's invasion, the status of Georgian troops, and how the attacks unfolded. Shota Utiashvili, nominally head of the [...]
2008-08-18 14:36:00Embassy TbilisiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM PREL GG RU
08TBILISI1403GEORGIA: SITREP 14 - THE WAITING GAME CONTINUES
[...] (C) Summary: Faint and uncertain signs of a Russian withdrawal are reported, but there is as yet no unmistakable sign of a pullback. Russian troops attempted August 19 to oust Georgian soldiers from a base in Western Georgia, to which the Georgians had retreated in conformity with the six-p [...]
2008-08-20 12:25:00Embassy TbilisiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PHUM ECON GG RU
08TBILISI1404THE CASE FOR INTENTIONAL TARGETING OF GEORGIA
[...] (C) Summary: After visiting the site of the August 9 and August 12 Russian bombings of the Western Route (Baku-Supsa) pipeline, the Embassy believes a reasonable case can be made that the bombings were intentional. Three lines of craters cross the pipeline, and one missile, reportedly an SS-26 [...]
2008-08-20 14:03:00Embassy TbilisiCONFIDENTIALEPET ENRG PREL MOPS GG RU
08TBILISI1412GEORGIA: SITREP 16: LOOKING FOR SIGNS OF A RUSSIAN
[...] (U) Summary. As of mid-day, there were no definite sign of a Russian withdrawal from Georgia, but OSCE reported columns of Russian vehicles lining up in Gori and Kashuri on August 21. On the other hand, there also continue to be reports of erecting fortifications and the continued demoliti [...]
2008-08-22 10:18:00Embassy TbilisiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PHUM RU GG
08TBILISI1417GEORGIA - REQUEST TO LIFT AUTHORIZED DEPARTURE
[...] This is an action request to M from Ambassador John Tefft. See paragraph 2. 2. Embassy Tbilisi's Emergency Action Committee met August 23 and concurs with the Ambassador's recommendation to request the lifting of Authorized Departure for Embassy Tbilisi. Based on our assessment of the c [...]
2008-08-23 11:28:00Embassy TbilisiUNCLASSIFIEDASEC AEMR AMGT CASC KFLO AFIN GG
08TBILISI143DAS BRYZA MEETS WITH OPPOSITION
[...] (C) Summary: On January 19, EUR DAS Matt Bryza and Ambassador Tefft met with key leaders of the United National Council of Opposition (UNC). The UNC's main contention was that Mikheil Saakashvili did not receive 50 percent of the vote in the January 5 election. Consequently, they said they a [...]
2008-01-30 14:29:00Embassy TbilisiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PHUM GG RU
08TBILISI1437GEORGIA: SITREP 18: ALL EYES ON AKHALGORI
[...] (C) Summary. The situation remains tense in Akhalgori, with South Ossetian militia in an apparent standoff with Georgian police and interior forces; the Georgian government considers the location a potential flashpoint. The Russian presence in the west continues, maintaining a level of ten [...]
2008-08-25 12:56:00Embassy TbilisiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PHUM RU GG
08TBILISI1470GEORGIA: SITREP 19: RESPONDING TO MEDVEDEV'S
[...] (C) Summary. Tbilisi is formulating its official response to Russian President Medvedev's announcement that Russia would recognize the breakaway republics of South Ossetia and Abkhazia and per DFM Vashadze, is looking for a strong reaction from the West (more details to be provided septel). [...]
2008-08-26 14:21:00Embassy TbilisiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PHUM RU GG
08TBILISI1472TFGG01: GEORGIA: REQUEST FOR STRONG WESTERN
[...] (C) Georgian DFM Vashadze called in the German, French, UK and U.S. Ambassadors August 26. Although the meeting was called initially for the MFA to present a non-paper (faxed to EUR/CARC) regarding principles and objectives for resolution of the conflict, President Medvedev's announcement tha [...]
2008-08-27 04:23:00Embassy TbilisiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL GG
08TBILISI1482GEORGIA: SITREP 21: PARLIAMENT SAYS ALL RUSSIAN
[...] (SBU) Summary: On August 28, the Georgian Parliament adopted a resolution that declared Abkhazia and South Ossetia "territories occupied by the Russian Federation"; appeared to nullify the legal basis for any Russian forces, including peacekeepers, to be on Georgian territory; and urged the g [...]
2008-08-29 11:54:00Embassy TbilisiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL PHUM RU GG
08TBILISI1496GEORGIA: SITREP 22: HUMAN CHAIN SHOWS GEORGIAN
[...] (C) Summary. On September 1 as many as 1.5 million Georgians rallied across the country to express national unity and opposition to Russia's actions. The OSCE did not observe any confrontations or movements, but did see the presence of heavy vehicles in an ethnically Georgian village southw [...]
2008-09-02 13:34:00Embassy TbilisiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PHUM RU GG
08TBILISI1514SENATOR CORKER SURVEYS DAMAGE IN GORI
[...] (SBU) Senator Robert Corker (R-TN) traveled to Gori August 30, visiting an IDP center and meeting with various GOG officials to survey damage and assess the impact of the Russian invasion and occupation of Georgia. Governor Lado Vardzelashvili explained that the resettlement of Gori is on s [...]
2008-09-05 05:45:00Embassy TbilisiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV PHUM GG RU
08TBILISI152REPUBLICANS VOTE FOR SEPARATE PARLIAMENTARY
[...] (C) Summary: On January 30, opposition leader and Republican Party Chairman David Usupashvili told the Ambassador that the Republican party will not join the United National Council of Opposition (UNC) on a joint party list for the coming parliamentary elections. Former presidential candidat [...]
2008-01-31 14:47:00Embassy TbilisiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PHUM GG
08TBILISI1523GEORGIA: SITREP 25: NO CONFIRMATION OF AN ABKHAZ
[...] (C) Summary. UNOMIG has been unable to confirm press reports of a wall planned by Abkhaz "authorities" along the administrative border. The OSCE was finally allowed to patrol north of Russian checkpoints and came within four km of Tskhinvali, but was again refused access to Akhalgori. Polit [...]
2008-09-05 15:04:00Embassy TbilisiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PHUM RU GG
08TBILISI1525GEORGIAN GOVERNMENT STABLE BUT THREATS LOOM
[...] (C) Summary and Comment. Russia's public push to force regime change in Georgia may have failed in the short term, but judging by continued public statements critical of President Saakashvili, a longer-term strategy of eroding support for Saakashvili by weakening the economy appears to be in [...]
2008-09-08 05:50:00Embassy TbilisiCONFIDENTIALPGOV ECON PREL GG
08TBILISI1527GEORGIA: SITREP 26: STORIES ABOUND IN ABKHAZIA,
[...] (SBU) Summary. Stories persist of Abkhaz plans to construct a wall along the border, but UNOMIG observers have discovered only limited evidence. Villagers are also reporting rumors of Abkhaz plans for Russian passports, conscription, and compulsory use of the Abkhaz language in schools. Th [...]
2008-09-08 13:17:00Embassy TbilisiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL PHUM RU GG
08TBILISI1550GEORGIA: SITREP 28: GEORGIAN POLICEMAN KILLED AT
[...] (C) Summary. A Georgian police officer was shot while manning his regular post in Karaleti, reportedly by an Ossetian irregular according to the Interior Ministry. Russian vehicles and South Ossetian militias seem to have begun withdrawing from positions inside Georgia proper on a limited ba [...]
2008-09-10 14:57:00Embassy TbilisiCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNPGOV PREL PHUM RU GG
08TBILISI1554GEORGIA: SITREP 29: UN ASSISTANCE CONVOY GAINS
[...] (C) Summary. The UN announced that a humanitarian assistance convoy was allowed to pass the Georgian checkpoint at Karaleti September 11, delivering four tons of assistance to the Georgian village of Patara Garadjivari. Georgia's Reintegration Minister formally announced a freeze on develop [...]
2008-09-11 14:50:00Embassy TbilisiCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNPGOV PREL PHUM RU GG
08TBILISI1595INSIDE GEORGIA'S MINISTRY FOR REINTEGRATION - NO
[...] (C) Summary and Comment: In a September 9 meeting with poloffs, Deputy Minister for Reintegration David Rakviashvili provided both the Ministry's and his own personal insights on Georgia's strategy on South Ossetia and Abkhazia. Rakviashvili's comments suggested the government does not yet h [...]
2008-09-16 14:55:00Embassy TbilisiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PHUM RU GG
08TBILISI1596GEORGIA: SITREP 32: RUSSIAN PROPAGANDA LEAFLETS
[...] (C) Summary. UNOMIG observers reported a Russian propaganda campaign in Abkhazia. OSCE observers said that they have access to the Russian "buffer zone," but still have no access beyond the former administrative border into South Ossetia (with the exception of Mission Head Hakala's Septembe [...]
2008-09-16 15:36:00Embassy TbilisiCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNPGOV PREL PHUM RU GG
08TBILISI1608GEORGIA: GOVERNMENT CONFIDENT OF PUBLIC SUPPORT
[...] (C) Introduction and Comment: Tbilisi Mayor and Saakashvili insider Gigi Ugulava told the Ambassador that polling data indicates that Saakashvili and his Government enjoy broad public support, but noted that the Government needed to use the next 12-18 months to focus on rehabilitation and reco [...]
2008-09-19 07:03:00Embassy TbilisiCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNPGOV PREL PHUM RU GG
08TBILISI1620GEORGIA: YOUR MEETING WITH PRESIDENT SAAKASHVILI
[...] (C) In your meeting with President Saakashvili on the margins of the UN General Assembly you will find a leader who is newly focused on the concept of strategic patience. He is circling his wagons around several key objectives: reconstruction of damaged infrastructure and Georgia's economy; [...]
2008-09-22 05:57:00Embassy TbilisiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL GG RU
08TBILISI164GEORGIA'S ANNUAL NATO ASSESSMENT: ON BALANCE
[...] (C) Summary: On January 31, NATO International Staff (IS) briefed NATO Ambassadors and Defense Attaches in Tbilisi on the highlights of their latest assessment of Georgia's International Partnership Action Plan (IPAP),the draft of which would be circulated to NATO Allies in Brussels by mid- [...]
2008-02-01 14:41:00Embassy TbilisiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV GG
08TBILISI17GEORGIAN ELECTION AND AFTERMATH: THE GOG ESTIMATE
[...] (C) In recent meetings, Prosecutor General (PG) Adeishvili and key officials at the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MoIA) have expressed serious concerns about security on election day and opposition protests after the election. Having uncovered Patarkatsishvili,s coup plot, the MoIA has taken [...]
2008-01-04 13:12:00Embassy TbilisiCONFIDENTIALPGOV KDEM GG
08TBILISI1751GEORGIA: WAR CRIMES ISSUES AMBASSADOR-AT-LARGE
[...] (C) Summary and Comment: Ambassador-at-Large Clint Williamson visited Georgia September 10-11 to highlight USG concerns over war crimes and ethnic cleansing allegations from the August conflict and to stress the need to hold perpetrators accountable. Williamson frankly told GOG officials t [...]
2008-09-25 14:26:00Embassy TbilisiCONFIDENTIALPREL PHUM KAWC RU GG
08TBILISI183DAS BRYZA MEETS ELECTION TASK FORCE MEMBERS
[...] (C) Summary: On January 18, EUR DAS Matt Bryza and Ambassador met with Elections Task Force Members MP Nino Nakashidze, and D/MOIA Eka Zguladze, as well as with key Saakashvili insider MP Giga Bokeria and UNM Spokesman David Bakradze on leave from his position as Minister of Conflict Resolu [...]
2008-02-05 09:26:00Embassy TbilisiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM PREL KDEM GG
08TBILISI1834ARMENIANS IN SAMTSKHE-JAVAKHETI EXPRESS SOLIDARITY
[...] (C) Begin Summary and Comment: During the Ambassador's September 10-11 trip to the Samtskhe-Javakheti region, the president's representative to the region and local officials in Akhalkalaki expressed their solidarity with the federal government against Russian aggression. They said there we [...]
2008-10-03 05:23:00Embassy TbilisiCONFIDENTIALPHUM PREL RU GG
08TBILISI1845GEORGIA NOT WILLING TO ACCEPT ARRIA IN EXCHANGE
[...] (S) Summary. Foreign Minister Eka Tkeshelashvili told the Ambassador October 3 that Georgia was opposed to inviting de facto Abkhaz and South Ossetian authorities to New York for an Arria-style meeting in exchange for the renewal of UNOMIG. She also asked for United States assistance in convin [...]
2008-10-06 10:11:00Embassy TbilisiSECRETPGOV PREL RU GG
08TBILISI186COMMERCE SECRETARY GUTIERREZ'S JANUARY 20 MEETING
[...] (C) Summary: During his January 20 visit to Tbilisi, Georgia for the inauguration of President Mikheil Saakashvili, Secretary of Commerce Carlos Gutierrez met with the Prime Minister of Kazakhstan, Karim Masimov, at Masimov's request. Masimov told the Secretary he is ready to come to the Unit [...]
2008-02-05 12:07:00Embassy TbilisiCONFIDENTIALPREL ECON ENRG GG KZ
08TBILISI188SCENESETTER FOR CODEL PRICE'S VISIT
[...] (SBU) Your visit to Tbilisi comes during the most politically significant period in Georgia since the 2003 Rose Revolution brought Mikheil Saakashvili to power. The January 5 presidential election was judged by the U.S. Embassy, the OSCE and the Council of Europe to be the most competitive in [...]
2008-02-05 14:12:00Embassy TbilisiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV ECON OVIP GG
08TBILISI1888GEORGIA: EU OBSERVER MISSION DISCUSSES POST
[...] (C) Begin Summary and Comment: European Monitoring Mission Head (EUMM) Hansjoerg Haber briefed Ambassadors on October 9 that Russian forces had withdrawn to positions outsid of Georgia proper. Several controversial observation posts remain, with competing claims regarding in which territor [...]
2008-10-10 14:37:00Embassy TbilisiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PHUM RU GG
08TBILISI19TBILISI ELECTIONS UPDATE 01/04/2008
[...] (U) On January 4, DCM, the diplomatic community, and ODIHR's Ambassador Boden, met with opposition members Levan Gachechiladze, United Opposition Candidate, Tina Khidasheli, Republican Party, Salome Zourabichvili, Georgia's Way, and Kakha Kukava, Conservative Party. The tone of the candidat [...]
2008-01-04 14:03:00Embassy TbilisiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM KDEM GG
08TBILISI190GEORGIA'S ECONOMY HOLDS ITS BREATH AS 2008 BEGINS
[...] (SBU) Summary: Georgia's GDP grew an estimated 12 percent in 2007, while inflation was reported at 11 percent for the year. Growth was based on increasing inflows of foreign investment and robust government spending. Because political turmoil has caused foreign investors to hesitate, although [...]
2008-02-06 04:25:00Embassy TbilisiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EINV PGOV GG
08TBILISI195SCENESETTER FOR A/S FRIED MEETING WITH PRESIDENT
[...] (C) Summary: Kosovo and the upcoming parliamentary elections will likely dominate your meeting with President Saakashvili at the Wehrkunde conference. Kosovo is nearly certain to be the first issue on Saakashvili's agenda, as he seeks more information about the timing of an independence decl [...]
2008-02-06 13:31:00Embassy TbilisiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PHUM RU GG
08TBILISI1982GEORGIA: A/S FRIED VISITS GORI, CHECKPOINTS
[...] (C) Begin Summary: EUR Assistant Secretary Daniel Fried and the Ambassador visited the Gori Field Office of the European Union Monitoring Mission (EUMM),which conducts patrols to the south and southwest of South Ossetia, October 19. So far, the EUMM has been denied access into South Ossetia [...]
2008-10-24 10:40:00Embassy TbilisiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PHUM RU GG
08TBILISI1987GEORGIA: IRI NATIONAL VOTER SURVEY: GEORGIANS
[...] (C) Summary: The latest USAID-funded International Republican Institute (IRI) poll, based on 1,500 surveys conducted from September 23 to October 1, showed that the August war with Russia dominated the national mood. IRI said the poll showed that Georgians believed that Russian aggression wa [...]
2008-10-24 13:16:00Embassy TbilisiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PHUM RU GG
08TBILISI1988GEORGIA: LACK OF ACCESS KEEPS HOTSPOTS HOT
[...] (C) Summary and comment. Georgia has so far avoided major provocations since Russian troops withdrew from most undisputed Georgian territory, but several potential sources of friction remain. Among them are Akhalgori; ongoing tension along the administrative boundaries of South Ossetia and [...]
2008-10-24 15:23:00Embassy TbilisiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL MOPS RU GG
08TBILISI199GEORGIA: INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT FOR 2008
[...] Per reftel, Embassy Tbilisi submits its Investment Climate Statement for Georgia for 2008. Introduction The dramatic change of government swept in by the 2003 peaceful "Rose Revolution" marked the start of serious political and economic reform in Georgia. Before 2003, Georgia's economic [...]
2008-02-07 05:52:00Embassy TbilisiUNCLASSIFIEDEINV PGOV OPIC KTDB USTR GG
08TBILISI2016GEORGIA: PARLIAMENTARY COMMISSION INVESTIGATES
[...] (SBU) Summary: An Ad-hoc Parliamentary Commission investigating the Georgian-Russian war of August 2008 began its hearings on October 25. The Commission was designed to obtain evidence from government officials, who "were directly or indirectly involved in decision-making during the August e [...]
2008-10-30 13:21:00Embassy TbilisiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PHUM KDEM GG
08TBILISI2017GEORGIA: RED CROSS STAFF MEMBER SHARES
[...] (C) Begin Summary and Comment: A Tbilisi-based International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) staff member shared her observations about IDPs and GoG efforts to address their situation with Poloff during an October 22 meeting. ICRC is currently the only international organizations that has [...]
2008-10-30 13:51:00Embassy TbilisiCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNPGOV PHUM GG
08TBILISI2025GEORGIA: CABINET RESHUFFLE DRAWS LITTLE REACTION
[...] (C) Summary/Comment: In a widely anticipated move, four new Cabinet members were nominated October 29 to head up the Ministries of Justice, Culture, Refugees, and Environment. The shakeup drew little reaction among the press or opposition as all are familiar names and loyal Saakashvili backe [...]
2008-10-31 09:30:00Embassy TbilisiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL GG
08TBILISI204DAS BRYZA MEETS CIVIL SOCIETY MEMBERS
[...] (SBU) Summary: In a meeting with DAS Bryza and Ambassador, representatives of civil society discussed the problems of the Presidential election and what impact it would have on Saakashvili's second term. The group was divided on whether Saakashvili won in the first round. Many thought that a [...]
2008-02-07 10:28:00Embassy TbilisiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL GG KDEM PHUM
08TBILISI2050GEORGIA: EUMM SEEKS TO FORMALIZE ARRANGEMENTS ON
[...] (C) Summary and comment. The EU Monitoring Mission (EUMM) has made some progress in expanding its reach and effectiveness by making initial contact with Russian and South Ossetian authorities, increasing its patrols, and initiating discussions with Georgian authorities on an agreement to pro [...]
2008-11-04 10:20:00Embassy TbilisiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL MOPS RU GG
08TBILISI207SCENESETTER FOR GEO MINDEF DAVIT KEZERASHVILI
[...] (C//NF) Summary: Continued U.S. support for Georgia's NATO aspirations and mil-mil cooperation will likely dominate your meeting with Minister of Defense Kezerashvili. The development and reform of the Georgian Armed Forces into a NATO interoperable force is part of the foundation for a Geo [...]
2008-02-08 04:40:00Embassy TbilisiSECRETPGOV PHUM PREL RU GG
08TBILISI2071GEORGIA: LAW ON OCCUPIED TERRITORIES SEEKS TO
[...] (C) Summary and comment. The "Law of Georgia on the Occupied Territories" was formally published with President Saakashvili's signature October 30. Georgian parliamentarians and staff described the law as a response to Russian aggression and an effort to prevent degradation of Georgian terri [...]
2008-11-06 13:47:00Embassy TbilisiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL KBTS RU GG
08TBILISI2072GEORGIA: POLITICIZATION OF THE PUBLIC DEFENDER
[...] (C) Begin Summary: Since November 2007, Public Defender Sozar Subari's statements have steadily become more politically charged, leading both the international community and his own staff to question his objectivity. As Georgia's Public Defender and Human Rights Ombudsman, Subari was appoi [...]
2008-11-06 13:47:00Embassy TbilisiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM GG
08TBILISI2085GEORGIA: GUIDANCE REQUESTED ON REMOVAL OF
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 5. 2. (C) Summary and Comment: In spite of the August conflict and loss of official Georgian access to the Abkhazia separatist region, MFA officials continue to seek U.S. assistance to develop a plan to remove four high-level radioactive [...]
2008-11-07 13:03:00Embassy TbilisiCONFIDENTIALKNNP PARM PGOV PREL GG GR
08TBILISI2086GEORGIA: OPPOSITION PROTEST FIZZLES OUT
[...] (C) Summary: The November 7 opposition demonstration to commemorate last year's rally that turned violent drew a very modest turnout and was not attended by many leading opposition leaders. Protests were peaceful and police presence was limited with various speakers standing in front of the [...]
2008-11-07 15:25:00Embassy TbilisiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL GG
08TBILISI2111GEORGIA: ARRIVAL OF OSSETIAN FORCES WORSENS
[...] (C) Summary and comment. Ossetian forces now control the primary checkpoint south of the village of Perevi, Russian forces have established a new checkpoint north of the village, and as many as 200 villagers may have fled. International organizations have been unable to gain access to the vil [...]
2008-11-13 05:05:00Embassy TbilisiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL MOPS GG
08TBILISI2173GEORGIA: TV NEWS MARKET LACKING BUT IMPROVEMENTS
[...] (C) Summary and Comment: Access to television airtime has long been a source of opposition dissatisfaction with President Saakashvili and the GOG. While there is substantial evidence that the playing field is not level between the government and the opposition on the televised airwaves, the [...]
2008-11-21 14:33:00Embassy TbilisiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL GG
08TBILISI2174GEORGIA: ABKHAZIA, TORN BETWEEN TWO LOVERS
[...] (C) Summary and comment. Two recent encounters with the Abkhaz de facto leadership produced two different perspectives on the current Abkhaz outlook. UN Special Representative Verbeke concluded that the Abkhaz realize they have burned their bridges with most of the international community a [...]
2008-11-21 14:35:00Embassy TbilisiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL MOPS RU GG
08TBILISI2190GEORGIA SIGNS 5 YEAR MOU FOR GAS WITH SOCAR
[...] (C) Summary and Comment: After months of discussion, the Georgian government signed a five-year memorandum of understanding (MOU) with SOCAR, the Azerbaijani state oil and gas company, to provide natural gas to Georgia. The agreement will, in principle, take effect on January 1, 2009 follow [...]
2008-11-24 13:55:00Embassy TbilisiCONFIDENTIALECON ENRG PGOV PREL RU AZ GG
08TBILISI2191GEORGIA: FORMER SPEAKER BURJANADZE LAUNCHES NEW
[...] (C) Summary. On the fifth anniversary of Georgia's Rose Revolution, former Speaker of the Parliament Nino Burjanadze (and twice interim President of Georgia) officially launched her new political party "Democratic Movement United Georgia" in a packed basketball arena of 1800 supporters. In [...]
2008-11-24 13:59:00Embassy TbilisiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL GG
08TBILISI2192GEORGIA QUIETLY MARKS ROSE REVOLUTION'S FIFTH
[...] (U) On November 23, the fifth anniversary of Georgia's Rose Revolution, the Government held a party and concert to commemorate the occasion. The Ambassador attended both events Only a small number of foreign dignitaries attended the events, including Polish President Lech Kaczynski, UK Speci [...]
2008-11-24 14:16:00Embassy TbilisiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL PHUM KDEM GG
08TBILISI2224GEORGIA: NEW JUSTICE MINISTER DISCUSSES BUSINESS
[...] (C) Summary: In a November 29 meeting, Ambassador raised two ongoing commercial cases involving U.S. companies with newly-appointed Justice Minister Zurab Adeishvili. Regarding the Basel case, Adeishvili acknowledged that he had heard of allegations of corruption and bribe-taking by the jud [...]
2008-12-01 14:26:00Embassy TbilisiCONFIDENTIALPHUM PGOV PREL EINV GG
08TBILISI2225GEORGIA: SAAKASHVILI TAKES HIS CASE PUBLIC, MAKES
[...] (U) Begin Summary: In an unprecedented development in modern Georgian history, Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili voluntarily testified on November 28 in front of Parliament's "Ad Hoc Commission Investigating the August events and Russia's invasion." The country watched on live TV as t [...]
2008-12-01 14:49:00Embassy TbilisiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PHUM KDEM GG
08TBILISI2254GEORGIAN LEADERS HAIL NATO MINISTERIAL AS SUCCESS,
[...] (U) Georgian government officials hailed this week's NATO Ministerial in Brussels as a victory for Georgia. They said the decision to intensify cooperation between Tbilisi and NATO and invigorate the NATO-Georgia Commission (NGC) would play a central role in moving Georgia toward membership. [...]
2008-12-08 05:30:00Embassy TbilisiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV GG
08TBILISI2268GEORGIA: CABINET RESHUFFLE TRIGGERED BY ALASANIA
[...] (C) Summary: Prime Minister Mgaloblishvili announced a cabinet reshuffle on December 6 almost immediately following the news that Irakli Alasania, Georgia's former Ambassador to the UN, had resigned. Grigol Vashadze, current Minister of Culture and former Deputy Foreign Minister, was named t [...]
2008-12-08 12:55:00Embassy TbilisiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL GG
08TBILISI2269GEORGIA: IMPOSSIBLE TO GOVERN WITHOUT GOD AND BIBLE
[...] (C) Summary: The Georgian Orthodox Church is a inherent part of Georgian society and for many, defines what it is to be Georgian. For those who are not ethnic Georgian, this close association threatens disenfranchisement. Most Georgians, even if not fervent parishioners, would not openly [...]
2008-12-08 13:27:00Embassy TbilisiCONFIDENTIALPREL PHUM PGOV RU GG
08TBILISI2271GEORGIA: ABKHAZIA SITUATION UNTENABLE
[...] (C) Summary and comment. During December 2-3 meetings in Zugdidi, government officials, EUMM and UNOMIG monitors, and NGO representatives all told the Ambassador that the security situation in and outside Abkhazia is precarious, with frequent violent incidents and provocations. Georgian poli [...]
2008-12-08 13:38:00Embassy TbilisiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL MOPS RU GG
08TBILISI229OPPOSITION SUSPENDS TALKS WITH GOVERNMENT
[...] Summary: Koba Davitashvili, United National Council (UNC) announced the decision to suspend talks with the ruling party United National Movement (UNM) representatives on the afternoon of February 8 following an impasse on resolution of two of the 17 demands made by the opposition. In a follow [...]
2008-02-08 15:05:00Embassy TbilisiCONFIDENTIALKDEM PHUM PGOV GG
08TBILISI2302GEORGIA: MOIA UPDATES IDP HOUSING STATUS
[...] (C) Begin Summary: On December 9, Minister of Internal Affairs (MOIA) Vano Merabishvili briefed members of the diplomatic community that internally displaced ersons (IDP) from South Ossetia and the Upper Kodori in Abkhazia would have homes or will receive compensation to repair existing home [...]
2008-12-09 14:03:00Embassy TbilisiCONFIDENTIALPHUM PGOV GG
08TBILISI2303GEORGIA: SCENESETTER FOR THE VISIT OF SENATOR JOHN
[...] (SBU) Summary: Your visit to Georgia comes in the aftermath of the August conflict, which resulted in Russia's occupation of and recognition of the independence of South Ossetia and Abkhazia. Tension along the de facto boundaries remains high, and no international monitors have had access [...]
2008-12-09 14:41:00Embassy TbilisiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL GG
08TBILISI2304GEORGIA: NEW OPPOSITION ALLIANCE UPS THE ANTE
[...] (C) Summary: David Usupashvili (Republicans) and David Gamkrelidze (New Rights),two of the more moderate leaders in the opposition outside of parliament, formally announced their alliance, thereby making public their plans to work together as an opposition voice. The two also extended a pu [...]
2008-12-09 14:58:00Embassy TbilisiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL GG
08TBILISI2336 A MAGICAL MYSTERY TOUR - - A YEAR OF REGIONAL MOCK JURY
[...] Summary: In preparation for the new, Western style Criminal Procedure Code (CPC),the U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Overseas Prosecutorial Development, Assistance and Training (DOJ/OPDAT) and the Government of Georgia (GOG) built upon their 2007 "train the trainers" program and conduct [...]
2008-12-12 10:22:00Embassy TbilisiUNCLASSIFIEDSNAR PGOV PHUM KCRM KJUS GG
08TBILISI2378GEORGIA: SCENESETTER FOR THE TBILISI VISIT OF
[...] (SBU) Summary: Your visit to Georgia comes in the aftermath of the August conflict, which resulted in Russia's occupation and recognition of the independence of South Ossetia and Abkhazia. Tension along the de facto boundaries remains high, and international monitors do not have access to So [...]
2008-12-15 11:44:00Embassy TbilisiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL PHUM KDEM GG
08TBILISI2413GEORGIA: RUSSIAN FORCES RE-ENTER PEREVI
[...] (C) Summary and Comment. Russian forces once again control the checkpoint at Perevi. After dismantling the checkpoint and withdrawing on December 11, Russian spetsnaz forces returned on December 13 after Georgian Ministry of Internal Police (MOIA) police, and later MOIA special forces, moved [...]
2008-12-17 15:06:00Embassy TbilisiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL MOPS GG
08TBILISI2439GEORGIAN PARLIAMENT ENDORSES INVESTIGATORY
[...] (SBU) Summary: In a unanimous vote of 88 to none on December 19, Georgia's Parliament formally endorsed the report and conclusion presented by the ad-hoc Committee to Investigate August Events (ref A). Parliamentary Speaker David Bakradze spoke highly of the Committee's work. Opposition Vice- [...]
2008-12-22 14:35:00Embassy TbilisiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL PHUM RU GG
08TBILISI2458GEORGIA: MILITARY MOVES FROM ABKHAZIA ON THE
[...] (C) Summary and comment. The chilly winter air in Georgia is rife with rumors that the Abkhaz and Russians are planning military action in the near future, possibly to annex undisputed Georgian territory north of the Enguri River and establish the river as the "border." Facts on the ground [...]
2008-12-23 12:18:00Embassy TbilisiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL MOPS RU GG
08TBILISI2493GEORGIA: SOCAR PURCHASES 22 OF GEORGIA'S INTERNAL
[...] (C) The Georgian Government has sold 22 regional natural gas distribution companies to the Azerbaijani State Oil and Gas Company SOCAR. Georgia had originally pledged to sell a number of its natural gas delivery systems to SOCAR during negotiations with Azerbaijan in November that resulted i [...]
2008-12-30 14:33:00Embassy TbilisiCONFIDENTIALENRG ECON PGOV PREL AZ GG
08TBILISI2494GEORGIA: AND JUSTICE FOR ALL--THE NEW POWER
[...] (U) Summary: In October, amendments to the Constitution of Georgia officially authorized the merger of the Prosecution Service of Georgia with the Ministry of Justice. The Probation and Penitentiary Department, National Forensics Bureau and Legal Aid services, which formerly were subordinate [...]
2008-12-30 14:33:00Embassy TbilisiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM GG
08TBILISI2495GEORGIA: SOUTH OSSETIA INCIDENTS: LESS FATAL, BUT
[...] (C) Summary. Although the area around South Ossetia has not seen any conflict-related fatalities since November 17, several recent incidents have caused injuries and shown a brazen attitude by the South Ossetian or Russian perpetrators. Georgian Interior Ministry forces have been the target [...]
2008-12-30 14:56:00Embassy TbilisiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL MOPS KBTS RU GG
08TBILISI2498SCENESETTER FOR SECRETARY RICE'S MEETING WITH
[...] (C) New Georgian Foreign Minister Grigol Vashadze's first visit to the United States will be an auspicious one, featuring the signing of the US-Georgian Charter on Strategic Partnership. The Georgian government is enthusiastic about the content and timing of the Charter, viewing it as a majo [...]
2008-12-31 10:52:00Embassy TbilisiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL RU GG
08TBILISI271OPPOSITION PROTESTS GEORGIAN GOVERNMENT MEMORANDUM
[...] No summary [...]
2008-02-15 14:43:00Embassy TbilisiCONFIDENTIALGG KDEM PGOV PHUM PREL
08TBILISI277GEORGIA RESPONDS TO KOSOVO'S INDEPENDENCE
[...] (SBU) Summary: Following Kosovo's unilateral declaration of independence on February 17, most Georgian leaders, from President Saakashvili to the Patriarch, stated publicly that Kosovo does not constitute a precedent that can be followed by other breakaway regions, including Abkhazia and South [...]
2008-02-19 10:28:00Embassy TbilisiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PHUM KDEM GG RU
08TBILISI304OPPOSITION POSTPONES HUNGER STRIKE, RESUMES
[...] (SBU) Summary: Early on February 22, the United National Council of Opposition (UNC) voted to postpone a hunger strike and street protest scheduled to begin that afternoon (reftel). Following the vote, UNC leader MP Levan Gachechiladze wrote and delivered an address explaining the opposition [...]
2008-02-25 14:01:00Embassy TbilisiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PHUM GG
08TBILISI318GOG AND OPPOSITION POINTS OF AGREEMENT
[...] (SBU) Summary: The Georgian government took concrete steps on February 26 in addressing the opposition's concerns (Reftel A,B,C) by releasing three more "political prisoners," replacing the board of the Georgian Public Broadcasting Station, and officially stating that Parliamentary elections [...]
2008-02-27 14:19:00Embassy TbilisiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM KDEM GG
08TBILISI346CODEL PRICE MEETS GEORGIAN PARLIAMENTARIANS,
[...] (SBU) Summary: On February 23-24 members of the House Democracy Assistance Commission (HDAC) visited Tbilisi to support democratic reform and fair elections. CODEL Price met with ruling National Movement MPs and Parliament staff over dinner and, on February 24, met with opposition leaders fr [...]
2008-02-29 14:16:00Embassy TbilisiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV PHUM OVIP KDEM GG
08TBILISI35SENATOR LUGAR'S JANUARY 10 MEETING WITH MIKHEIL
[...] (C) Summary: During a January 10 refueling stop in Tbilisi, Senator Richard Lugar met with Mikheil Saakashvili and Acting President Nino Burjanadze. Although Saakashvili's re-election as President of Georgia has not yet been confirmed, acting President Nino Burjanadze clearly deferred to his [...]
2008-01-10 13:52:00Embassy TbilisiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL EPET ENRG MARR GG
08TBILISI36TBILISI ELECTIONS UPDATE 01/10/2008
[...] (C) Summary: On January 10 Ambassador Dieter Boden, OSCE/ODIHR Observation Team Chief briefed the OSCE Ambassadorial Working group, stressing that no systemic fraud occurred during the January 5 Presidential Elections. On the same day, Chairman of the Central Elections Commission (CEC) Lev [...]
2008-01-10 14:35:00Embassy TbilisiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM KDEM GG
08TBILISI362NEW DIRECTION FOR PRISON REFORM?
[...] (U) Summary: Representatives from the Penitentiary Service (PS) and Ministry Of Justice (MOJ) announced March 4 that Tbilisi Prison Number 5 pre-trial detainment facility is now officially closed. All prisoners have been transferred to other facilities and MOJ plans to demolish the building [...]
2008-03-05 13:36:00Embassy TbilisiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM PREL KDEM GG
08TBILISI364ELECTION NEGOTIATIONS END (FOR NOW) IN
[...] (SBU) Summary: On March 4 Georgia's Parliament approved the first reading of an amendment to the Constitution on elections. The proposed amendment changes the composition of Parliament to 75 party list seats, and 75 "majoritarian" single mandate seats. This move was in opposition to the poli [...]
2008-03-05 14:29:00Embassy TbilisiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PHUM GG
08TBILISI37ALL ELECTIONS ALL THE TIME: PAS-TBILISI GOES ALL OUT IN
[...] Summary. On November 8, in an effort to resolve a growing political crisis in the country, President Saakashvili proposed snap presidential elections for January 5. PAS-Tbilisi sat down as a section to brainstorm and develop a robust series of public diplomacy programs to support the electio [...]
2008-01-10 15:46:00Embassy TbilisiUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP SCUL KPAO GG
08TBILISI387GEORGIA MINISTER OF ENERGY ON BTC PIPELINE
[...] (C) Summary: The Ambassador met with Georgian Minister of Energy Aleko Khetaguri on February 27. Khetaguri told the Ambassador that Georgia is not willing to approve expansion of the Baku Tbilisi Ceyhan (BTC) pipeline until it receives an explanation of BP's plans for re-opening the Baku-Supsa [...]
2008-03-07 14:41:00Embassy TbilisiCONFIDENTIALENRG EPET PGOV PREL GG
08TBILISI402AMBASSADOR'S MEETING WITH THE MINISTER OF JUSTICE
[...] (C) Summary: Ambassador used his first official meeting with Nick Gvaramia, Minister of Justice to underscore the importance of rectifying problems identified previously to permit Parliamentary elections to take place in a transparent and positive environment. Ambassador stressed the need t [...]
2008-03-11 14:55:00Embassy TbilisiCONFIDENTIALPHUM PREL PGOV KDEM GG
08TBILISI403RULING PARTY AGAINST CHANGING ELECTORAL SYSTEM,
[...] (C) Summary: The Ambassador and other Embassy officials raised the issue of the newly proposed Parliamentary electoral system with key MPs on March 11. Speaker Burjanadze told Ambassador Tefft that some in the opposition are now calling for a return to the "winner-take-all" system, although [...]
2008-03-11 14:55:00Embassy TbilisiCONFIDENTIALKDEM PGOV PREL PHUM GG
08TBILISI442IMF MISSION UPBEAT ON GEORGIA'S ECONOMIC PROSPECTS
[...] Summary: A March IMF mission to Georgia led by IMF senior advisor for the Caucasus David Owen offered a surprisingly upbeat assessment of Georgia's economy during a briefing of diplomats in Tbilisi at the conclusion of the mission. Overall, Owen said, "the economic outlook is pretty strong." [...]
2008-03-17 13:35:00Embassy TbilisiUNCLASSIFIEDECON PGOV USTR GG
08TBILISI473USUPASHVILI: UNITED OPPOSITION BROKEN, NO EASY END
[...] (C) Summary: On March 19, Republican Party Chairman David Usupashvili told Charge that the leadership of the United National Council of Opposition (UNC) and the New Rightists (NR) parties, weakened by their ongoing hunger strike (reftel),is nearly broken. According to Usupashvili, both the U [...]
2008-03-19 14:44:00Embassy TbilisiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PHUM KDEM GG
08TBILISI493THE POLICE: INL TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE UPDATE -
[...] Summary: INL Tbilisi activities in the first quarter of 2008 run the gamut from forensics to first aid. Some ongoing projects were completed with fanfare, e.g., opening of the Police Academy's English Language Center, while others are being launched, such as evaluation and assessment of Georgi [...]
2008-03-21 11:41:00Embassy TbilisiUNCLASSIFIEDSNAR PGOV MARR KCRM GG
08TBILISI496PATRIARCH CALLS FOR DIALOGUE, BURJANADZE REJECTS
[...] (SBU) Summary: On March 20, Georgian Patriarch Ilia II called on the United National Council of Opposition (UNC) and the New Rightists (NR) to end their hunger strike (reftel) and return to dialogue with the ruling National Movement (UNM). At the same time, Ilia II called on the UNM to "take [...]
2008-03-21 13:23:00Embassy TbilisiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PHUM KDEM GG
08TBILISI503THE TROUBLE WITH GEORGIA'S OPPOSITION
[...] (C) Summary: Recent protests and a hunger strike (ref A) by opposition MPs demonstrate the continuing radicalization of Georgia's opposition. The opposition's confrontational style and inability to negotiate effectively with the government beg the more important question: Why is Georgia's op [...]
2008-03-24 11:45:00Embassy TbilisiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PHUM GG
08TBILISI509ELECTION CODE AMENDED FOR MAY 21 PARLIAMENTARY ELECTIONS
[...] (U) Summary: On March 21, the Parliament of Georgia amended Georgia's election code (reftel) by a vote of 134-2. All but one opposition member of Parliament boycotted the proceeding. The deadline for registering political parties is March 26. This cable summarizes the main points of the amen [...]
2008-03-26 05:20:00Embassy TbilisiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL PHUM KDEM GG
08TBILISI51TBILISI ELECTIONS UPDATE 01/14/2008
[...] (C) Summary: Early January 13, the Central Election Commission (CEC) announced final results of Georgia's Presidential election. Mikheil Saakashvili won 53.4 percent of the votes. Levan Gachechiladze had 25.67 percent. The CEC denied nearly all of the election complaints filed by the oppos [...]
2008-01-14 15:08:00Embassy TbilisiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM KDEM GG
08TBILISI52SAAKASHVILI WINS A SECOND TERM IN GEORGIAN
[...] (C) Summary: On January 13, the Central Election Commission announced the final results of the January 5 presidential elections. Former president Saakashvili received 53.47% of the vote, giving him a narrow win on the first round. Leader of the 9-party opposition coalition Levan Gechachila [...]
2008-01-14 15:19:00Embassy TbilisiCONFIDENTIALKDEM PGOV PHUM GG
08TBILISI528GEORGIAN OPPOSITION HUNGER STRIKE ENDS, CAMPAIGN
[...] (C) Summary: On March 25, after 16 days, the United National Council of Opposition (UNC) and the New Rightists (NR) party ended their hunger strike. They said they could not ignore a second appeal to stop by the Patriarch of the Georgian Orthodox Church, Ilia II, after he visited them at Parl [...]
2008-03-28 12:57:00Embassy TbilisiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PHUM KDEM GG
08TBILISI545GEORGIANS LOOK TO MAY 21 ELECTIONS
[...] (U) Summary: A Presidential decree on March 21 set the date for upcoming parliamentary elections on May 21. Against the backdrop of campaign preparations, events are unfolding quickly. The ruling National Movement (UNM) party replaced its Secretary General, effectively sidelining a leading r [...]
2008-04-02 13:37:00Embassy TbilisiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PHUM KDEM GG
08TBILISI556PRELIMINARY LOOK--JUDICIAL REFORM INDICATORS
[...] (C) Summary: A independent judicial reform expert recently visited Georgia to evaluate progress since 2005. Preliminary results indicate much has been done to improve the professionalism, accountability and salaries of judges, but questions remain as to the independence of the judiciary. E [...]
2008-04-04 13:16:00Embassy TbilisiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM KDEM GG
08TBILISI568GEORGIA BI-WEEKLY UPDATE APRIL 4
[...] This cable contains current items of political, economic, and social interest concerning Georgia during the weeks of March 22-April 4. Transport Links with Russia Re-Opening -------------------------------------- 2. Russia's closure of air and sea links with Georgia -- in effect since Octo [...]
2008-04-04 13:51:00Embassy TbilisiUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV PHUM ECON KDEM GG
08TBILISI589INTERNATIONAL ROMA DAY--RESPONSE TO ACTION REQUEST
[...] SUMMARY: On April 8 the National Minorities Council of the Public Defender's Office hosted a roundtable in honor of International Roma Day. Representatives from government ministries and NGOs discussed information contained in the 2008 European Center for Minority Issue (ECMI) report which [...]
2008-04-10 14:24:00Embassy TbilisiUNCLASSIFIEDAPER PHUM KPAO GG
08TBILISI658GEORGIANS EXPRESS CONCERN OVER EXPULSION OF PRIEST
[...] (SBU) The Ambassador received the following letter, dated April 11, from Deputy Foreign Minister Grigol Vashadze, drawing attention to the apprehension of an ethnic Georgian priest by "Abkhazian military intelligence" and his expulsion from Abkhazia. Vashadze describes this case as a violation [...]
2008-04-17 14:14:00Embassy TbilisiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PGOV PREL KIRF GG
08TBILISI665GEORGIA BI-WEEKLY UPDATE APRIL 18
[...] (U) This cable contains current items of Political, Economic, and social interest concerning Georgia during the weeks of April 4-18. New Director of Public TV ------------------------- 2. (U) Levan Kubaneishvili, the new Director of Public Television, is the former head of TBC Studios, a [...]
2008-04-18 14:28:00Embassy TbilisiUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV PHUM ECON KDEM GG
08TBILISI666GEORGIA PARLIAMENTARY ELECTIONS UPDATE
[...] (C) On April 8, the Central Election Commission (CEC) kicked off Georgia's parliamentary elections and presented their election strategy to the international community. OSCE's Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights' (ODIHR) election observation mission (EOM) began operations on Ap [...]
2008-04-18 14:35:00Embassy TbilisiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PHUM KDEM GG
08TBILISI69WILL A WEAKER SAAKASHVILI GIVES RISE TO A STRONGER
[...] (C) By narrowly crossing the fifty-percent threshold to gain a first-round victory January 5, Mikheil Saakashvili won another five-year term as Georgia's president. Nevertheless, the close result suggests that Georgian politics will be decidedly different in this term than in the first, when t [...]
2008-01-17 09:38:00Embassy TbilisiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL KDEM GG
08TBILISI707GEORGIA PARLIAMENTARY ELECTION UPDATE APRIL 24
[...] (U) Summary: On the evening of April 21, Speaker of Parliament Nino Burjanadze surprised most of Georgia and announced that she would not seek re-election May 21. Foreign Minister Davit Bakradze took her place atop the ruling United National Movement's (UNM) party list. Her announcement was [...]
2008-04-24 15:17:00Embassy TbilisiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PHUM KDEM GG
08TBILISI720GEORGIA FREEZES NEGOTIATIONS WITH RUSSIA ON WTO
[...] (C) On April 28 the GOG issued a statement to the members of the working party on the accession of the Russian Federation to the World Trade Organization (WTO) wherein it announced that it is temporarily halting its bilateral negotiations with Russia until Russia rescinds the instructions issu [...]
2008-04-30 13:57:00Embassy TbilisiCONFIDENTIALETRD PREL WTO USTR GG RU
08TBILISI724STATE MINISTER YAKOBASHVILI ON THE ABKHAZIA CRISIS
[...] (C) State Minister for Reintegration Temuri Yakobashvili summarized his view of the situation in Abkhazia in a meeting with DCM on May 1, 2008, before departing on a tour of European capitals to build support for the Georgian peace initiative and discuss ideas for implementing it. Yakobashvil [...]
2008-05-01 14:17:00Embassy TbilisiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV MOPS GG
08TBILISI726GEORGIA PARLIAMENTARY ELECTION UPDATE MAY 1
[...] (C) Summary: On April 30, the United National Movement's (UNM) pollster told the Ambassador that the UNM is polling around 57 percent among likely voters in the May 21 election. This will likely result in another UNM constitutional majority. He expects at least three other opposition parties [...]
2008-05-01 14:42:00Embassy TbilisiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PHUM KDEM GG
08TBILISI741RESPONSE: IMPACT OF RISING FOOD/COMMODITY PRICES
[...] Summary: Food price inflation was 14 percent in 2007 in Georgia. Higher food prices make meeting calorie intake needs more difficult for many Georgians, especially those living in poverty. The government does not subsidize agriculture, other than to provide some equipment that can be rented [...]
2008-05-02 14:22:00Embassy TbilisiUNCLASSIFIEDEAGR ECON PGOV GG
08TBILISI749GEORGIA BI-WEEKLY UPDATE MAY 2
[...] This cable contains current items of political, economic, and social interest concerning Georgia during the weeks of April 19-May 2. Two New Ministers, One New Deputy for Reintegration --------------------------------------------- ------ 2. Even before voters go to the polls, the May 21 par [...]
2008-05-05 13:53:00Embassy TbilisiUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV PHUM ECON KDEM GG
08TBILISI755PRE-ELECTION TRIP TO SAMTSKHE-JAVAKHETI
[...] (SBU) Summary: Poloff visited the towns of Borjomi, Akhaltsikhe, Ninotsminda and Akhalkalaki in the region of Samtskhe-Javakheti May 1-2 to gauge the pre-election mood of the political parties, NGOS, press, local government officials and general populace in the lead-up to the May 21 Parliam [...]
2008-05-06 14:12:00Embassy TbilisiUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM KDEM GG
08TBILISI756GEORGIA PARLIAMENTARY ELECTION UPDATE MAY 6
[...] (SBU) Summary: The environment surrounding Georgia's parliamentary election campaign degraded during the week. The Joint Opposition scuffled outside the Central Election Commission (CEC),while their youth wing did the same near the CEC Chairman's home. The Joint Opposition called for rallie [...]
2008-05-06 14:13:00Embassy TbilisiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV PHUM KDEM GG
08TBILISI77SCENESETTER FOR COMMERCE SECRETARY GUTIERREZ'S
[...] (SBU) Your visit to Tbilisi comes during the most significant period of political uncertainty in Georgia since the 2003 Rose Revolution brought Mikheil Saakashvili to power. The January 5 presidential election was judged by the U.S. Embassy, the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Eu [...]
2008-01-17 15:34:00Embassy TbilisiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV ECON GG
08TBILISI775ODIHR TELLS AMBASSADORS: SO FAR, SO GOOD ON
[...] (SBU) Summary: ODIHR's Election Observation Mission (EOM) monitoring Georgia's parliamentary elections briefed the Diplomatic Corps on May 8. The EOM said neither the government nor opposition was pleased with its first interim report, suggesting its balance was accurate. Overall, ODIHR Hea [...]
2008-05-08 16:47:00Embassy TbilisiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV PHUM KDEM GG
08TBILISI808DAS BRYZA'S MEETINGS WITH GEORGIA MINISTRY OF
[...] (C) Summary: EUR Deputy Assistant Secretary Matt Bryza met on May 9 in Tbilisi with Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs (MOIA) Eka Zguladze and the Head of the MOIA Analytical Department, Shota Utiashvili. On May 12, he met separately with Minister of Internal Affairs Vano Merabishvili. Bryza [...]
2008-05-16 11:57:00Embassy TbilisiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL GG RU
08TBILISI828GEORGIA PARLIAMENTARY ELECTION UPDATE MAY 20
[...] (SBU) Summary: As the election campaign entered its last week, ODIHR released its Second Interim Report on May 15. The report highlights active GOG election preparations, an extended deadline to check voter lists, increased campaign activity by opposition parties, and the broadly-equal TV cov [...]
2008-05-20 15:16:00Embassy TbilisiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV PHUM KDEM GG
08TBILISI829WEST GEORGIAN AUTHORITIES READY, OPPOSITION
[...] (SBU) Summary: Poloff visited the city of Zugdidi in Georgia's Western Samegrelo region for a pre-election visit May 6-7. Poloff met with regional government, the District Election Commission (DEC),four political parties, NGOs and journalists, and conducted an interview on free and fair elec [...]
2008-05-20 15:30:00Embassy TbilisiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV PHUM KDEM GG
08TBILISI832COMPETITIVE PARLIAMENTARY RACES SHAPE UP IN ADJARA
[...] (SBU) Summary: The autonomous region of Adjara will elect five majoritarian members of parliament on May 21, in addition to party list candidates that will be chosen according to the nationwide vote. Although the United National Movement (UNM) is strong in Adjara and is likely to win all but [...]
2008-05-20 17:08:00Embassy TbilisiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM KDEM GG
08TBILISI833PRE-ELECTION TRIP TO KUTAISI
[...] (SBU) Summary. On May 1 and 2 Emboff visited Kutaisi, Georgia's second largest city to gauge the pre-election mood in the lead-up to the May 21 Parliamentary elections. Kutaisi is the capitol of Imereti, and remains a pocket of persistent unemployment, with shuttered automobile factories that [...]
2008-05-20 17:14:00Embassy TbilisiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM PREL KDEM GG
08TBILISI844DAS BRYZA DISCUSSES ABKHAZIA WITH SRSG ARNAULT
[...] (C) Summary: In a May 9 meeting with DAS Bryza, UN Special Representative of the Secretary General (SRSG) Jean Arnault gave his assessment of the recent reinforcement of Russian peacekeepers in Abkhazia, Georgian unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) overflights and the prospects for changing the neg [...]
2008-05-23 08:23:00Embassy TbilisiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV GG
08TBILISI867SCENESETTER FOR CODEL WEXLER VISIT MAY 28-30, 2008
[...] (SBU) Your visit to Tbilisi comes just on the heels of the May 21 Parliamentary elections, with Saakashvili's United National Movement easily obtaining a strong majority in the new Parliament. These elections are the culmination of domestic tensions which peaked last fall between the dominant [...]
2008-05-23 14:02:00Embassy TbilisiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV ECON PHUM OVIP GG
08TBILISI900EPISODE III - - THE DEFENSE BAR STRIKES BACK
[...] Summary: In 2007, the U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Overseas Prosecutorial Development, Assistance and Training (DOJ/OPDAT) and the Government of Georgia (GOG) conducted a series of in-court trial advocacy skills workshops using what will soon be Georgia's new Criminal Procedure Code ( [...]
2008-05-30 10:21:00Embassy TbilisiUNCLASSIFIEDSNAR PGOV KCRM KJUS GG
08TBILISI901PM GURGENIDZE: GEORGIA BUILDING "IDIOT-PROOF"
[...] (U) Summary: Prime Minister Lado Gurgenidze told the American Chamber of Commerce on April 30 that Georgia is living proof that "supply side economics works". His speech to the group was essentially the same as he presents to potential investors at the "Invest in Georgia" conferences the gov [...]
2008-05-30 11:33:00Embassy TbilisiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EINV PGOV GG
08TBILISI904DAS BRYZA MEETS WITH FM TKESHELASHVILI
[...] (C) Summary: In a May 9 meeting with DAS Bryza, Foreign Minister Eka Tkeshelashvili expressed appreciation for the strong support from the United States in response to recent Russian actions in Abkhazia. She said it was clear that the Russian troops in Abkhazia were no longer performing a p [...]
2008-05-30 13:17:00Embassy TbilisiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV GG
08TBILISI907DAS BRYZA MEETS WITH REPUBLICAN USUPASHVILI
[...] (C) Summary: On May 9, EUR DAS Matthew Bryza, the Ambassador, and EU Special Representative Peter Semneby met with Republican Party Chairman David Usupashvili. Usupashvili said that democratic development is currently stalled. His prediction that Parliamentary Speaker Burjanadze would lose po [...]
2008-05-30 13:55:00Embassy TbilisiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PHUM GG
08TBILISI909DAS BRYZA MEETS WITH CEC CHAIRMAN TARKHNISHVILI
[...] (C) Summary: On May 12, EUR DAS Matthew Bryza and the Ambassador met with the Chairman of the Central Election Commission (CEC),Levan Tarkhnishvili. Noting recent threats of violence around the elections, Tarkhnishvili said he considers violent protests at district (DEC) and precinct (PEC) e [...]
2008-05-30 14:03:00Embassy TbilisiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PHUM GG
08TBILISI910DAS BRYZA MEETS WITH TARGAMADZE
[...] (C) Summary: On May 12, EUR DAS Matthew Bryza and the Ambassador met with Chairman of the new opposition Christian Democratic Movement (CDM) party, Giorgi Targamadze. Before the meeting, Targamadze briefed the Ambassador on Imedi TV's current status, saying that a dispute regarding government [...]
2008-05-30 14:27:00Embassy TbilisiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PHUM GG
08TBILISI923DAS BRYZA VISIT WITH DEFENSE MINISTER KEZERASHVILI
[...] (C) Summary: On May 9, Georgian Defense Minister Kezerashvili and First Deputy Defense Minister Kutelia told DAS Bryza that they were very concerned by the build-up of Russian forces in Abkhazia, claiming that at least 600 of the forces that purported to be peacekeepers are actually paratroo [...]
2008-06-02 13:20:00Embassy TbilisiCONFIDENTIALPREL PHUM KGOV RS GG
08TBILISI925OPPOSITION LEADERS: ANGRY, CONFUSED, UNDER
[...] (C) Summary: From May 27 through May 30, opposition leaders of the Christian-Democratic Movement (CDM),Republicans, and the New Rightists met the Ambassador to explain their positions and distance themselves from Joint Opposition leader Levan Gachechiladze's anti-U.S. comments at the May 26 o [...]
2008-06-02 13:39:00Embassy TbilisiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PHUM KDEM GG
08TBILISI926WHAT THE PARLIAMENTARY ELECTIONS MEAN FOR
[...] (C) Introduction and Summary: Initial results from the May 21 Parliamentary elections indicate that President Saakashvili's ruling United National Movement (UNM) will receive an overwhelming majority in the new Parliament, taking some 120 out of 150 seats. Three factors appear to have contr [...]
2008-06-02 13:44:00Embassy TbilisiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PHUM KDEM GG
08TBILISI935DAS BRYZA MEETS WITH CIVIL SOCIETY
[...] (C) Summary. On May 9, EUR DAS Matt Bryza, Ambassador Tefft and EU Representative Peter Semneby met with leading members of Georgian civil society. During a wide ranging lunch discussion, they discussed the upcoming May 21 Parliamentary elections and the current tension in Abkhazia. Much of t [...]
2008-06-04 07:00:00Embassy TbilisiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PHUM KDEM GG
08TBILISI963GEORGIAN OPPOSITION, BURJANADZE REPORTEDLY
[...] (C) Summary: As the first meeting of Georgia's next Parliament nears on June 10, the Joint Opposition and the Labor Party continue to talk about boycotting the new Parliament and even blocking access to the building, to reinforce their position that the May 21 election was invalidated by fraud [...]
2008-06-09 14:03:00Embassy TbilisiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PHUM KDEM GG
08TBILISI970GEORGIA PREPARES TO OFFICIALLY CALL FOR
[...] (C) Summary: Georgian Foreign Minister Tkeshalashvili provided the Ambassador on June 9 with a non-paper outlining the steps the Georgian government plans to take to replace the (all-Russian) CIS peacekeepers currently stationed in Abkhazia with an international police force. The paper state [...]
2008-06-10 14:25:00Embassy TbilisiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV GG
08TBILISI9722008 INVESTMENT DISPUTES REPORT FOR GEORGIA
[...] Post submits the following information in response to reftel request for information on investment disputes. 2. A. Claimant A B. Year dispute arose: 2006. C. Case History: Claimant A and his partners purchased the shares of a company that owns a defunct garment factory in T [...]
2008-06-10 14:27:00Embassy TbilisiUNCLASSIFIEDEINV PREL PGOV KIDE OPIC CASC GG
08TEGUCIGALPA1002 TREMEMDOUS HONDURAN INTEREST IN U.S. ELECTION
[...] Summary. Hondurans have been extremely interested in the outcome of the U.S. election. All major Honduran media outlets followed the campaigns closely from the primaries through the election November 4. Election results were front page news in all major dailies and television news programs [...]
2008-11-06 15:09:00Embassy TegucigalpaUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OIIP OPRC PGOV PREL KCOR KEIM SOCI HO
08TEGUCIGALPA1006EFFECT OF GLOBAL FINANCIAL CRISIS ON HONDURAS
[...] (SBU) Summary: The Honduran financial sector is beginning to feel an impact from the global financial crisis in the form of reduced credit flows and higher interest rates on correspondent bank relationships. However, because of its limited exposure to the U.S. and global financial systems, the [...]
2008-11-07 17:56:00Embassy TegucigalpaCONFIDENTIALEAGR EFIN ETRD HO
08TEGUCIGALPA1009AMBASSADOR'S COURTESY CALLS WITH IMF AND CENTRAL
[...] (SBU) Summary: Ambassador Llorens continued economic courtesy calls this week with visits from IMF Resrep Mario Garza and Central Bank (BCH) President Edwin Araque. Both meetings focused on the probable effects of the financial crisis (reftel),further complication to the Honduran economy be [...]
2008-11-10 15:26:00Embassy TegucigalpaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEFIN ECON ETRD EAGR HO
08TEGUCIGALPA1021SUPREME COURT ROLLS BACK 2001 CONSTITUTIONAL
[...] (C) Summary: The Supreme Court ruled on November 14 to turn back 2001 reforms to the Constitution that established the office of the Vice President. The case effectively abolishes the office and returns Honduras to a system with three presidential designates. Those candidates running for pre [...]
2008-11-14 20:44:00Embassy TegucigalpaCONFIDENTIALPGOV KDEM KJUS SOCI HO
08TEGUCIGALPA1034VICE PRESIDENT ELVIN SANTOS RESIGNS
[...] (C) Summary. Vice President Elvin Santos announced his resignation on November 18, in an attempt to circumvent suspected efforts by the Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE) and the Congress to legally bar him from running for President. Santos has thwarted these efforts, for now, by jumping ship, [...]
2008-11-18 20:00:00Embassy TegucigalpaCONFIDENTIALPGOV KDEM SOCI HO
08TEGUCIGALPA1064ZELAYA CONSULTS WITH AMBASSADOR ON ELECTIONS,
[...] (C) SUMMARY: The Ambassador hosted President Manuel "Mel" Zelaya for a one-on-one lunch at the Residence on November 21 where they covered a number of issues, including the upcoming primary elections, Zelaya's proposal for a constitutional referendum, the impact of the global economic crisis o [...]
2008-11-25 19:23:00Embassy TegucigalpaCONFIDENTIALPGOV KDEM SOCI EFIN ECON VE HO
08TEGUCIGALPA1072ALL SET FOR THE KEY HONDURAN PRIMARY ELECTIONS
[...] (C) Summary. The primary elections of November 30 are a critical event in Honduras. Our Mission had been intimately involved with supporting democracy and the primary election process in Honduras for months. We have worked through our Democracy Working Group, in conjunction with the Group of [...]
2008-11-28 20:56:00Embassy TegucigalpaSECRETPGOV KDEM PREL SOCI EFIN HO
08TEGUCIGALPA1073PRELIMINARY RESULTS OF HONDURAN PRIMARIES: LOBO
[...] (C) Summary. Honduran voters from the two main parties (National and Liberal) went to the polls November 30 to elect the candidates from their respective parties. The election process was smoothly run, with all observers and the press describing them as a clear success. At this point, they a [...]
2008-12-01 02:38:00Embassy TegucigalpaCONFIDENTIALKDEM PGOV SOCI EFIN EAID HO
08TEGUCIGALPA1079UPDATE ON HONDURAN PRIMARY ELECTION RESULTS
[...] (C) Summary. Preliminary results confirm that Porfirio "Pepe" Lobo won in a landslide in the National Party primary election and Vice President Elvin Santos' stand-in Mauricio Villeda won a decisive victory over President of the Congress Roberto Micheletti in the Liberal Party primary election, [...]
2008-12-02 18:51:00Embassy TegucigalpaCONFIDENTIALKDEM PGOV SOCI EFIN EAID HO
08TEGUCIGALPA1125RENEWABLE ENERGY COOPERATION With HONDURAS
[...] This is an action request. See para 8. 2. Summary: Embassy Tegucigalpa is launching an initiative to deepen cooperation with Honduras on renewable energy. Recent steps, such as the approval of a 100 MW wind energy project and Honduras' inclusion in the U.S.-Brazil biofuels assistance prog [...]
2008-12-15 20:36:00Embassy TegucigalpaUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP ECON ENRG EINV KGHG KPAO SENV HO
08TEGUCIGALPA1127POLITICAL MOMENTUM INDICATES ELVIN SANTOS WILL
[...] C) Summary Although powerful political figures tried their hardest to keep Vice President Elvin Santos from running for President, he was still able to win the primary elections with a stand-in candidate. Pundits and political rivals like President Manuel "Mel" Zelaya and President of the Cong [...]
2008-12-15 23:40:00Embassy TegucigalpaCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL KDEM SOCI HO
08TEGUCIGALPA1135AMBASSADOR LLORENS' MEETING WITH MINISTER OF THE
[...] (C) Summary: Ambassador Llorens met with Victor Meza, the Honduran Minister of the Interior, on November 17, discussing delivery of humanitarian assistance following recent country-wide floods, the Minister's de-centralization efforts, migration issues, and a recent alien smuggling scandal un [...]
2008-12-17 16:22:00Embassy TegucigalpaCONFIDENTIALKCRM KJUS PGOV SMIG HO
08TEGUCIGALPA1136HONDURAN CARDINAL RODRIGUEZ CRITICAL OF PRESIDENT
[...] (S) Summary. Cardinal Oscar Andres Rodriguez, the most respected person in Honduras, reviewed the current political situation with the Ambassador during a December 11 courtesy call. Rodriguez said that he was completely surprised with the results of the primaries and the transparent way the p [...]
2008-12-17 16:44:00Embassy TegucigalpaSECRETPGOV KDEM EFIN SOCI HO
08TEGUCIGALPA1149HONDURAN CONGRESS ACCEPTS VP SANTOS RESIGNATION
[...] (C) Summary: The Honduran National Congress accepted the resignation of Vice President Elvin Santos, reversing their previous stance and paving the way for approval of his presidential candidacy, in an extraordinary session on December 18. Congress also instructed the Supreme Electoral Tribun [...]
2008-12-19 23:02:00Embassy TegucigalpaCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL KDEM SOCI HO
08TEGUCIGALPA1152HONDURAN CONGRESS ACCEPTS VP SANTOS RESIGNATION
[...] (C) Summary: The Honduran National Congress accepted the resignation of Vice President Elvin Santos, reversing their previous stance and paving the way for approval of his presidential candidacy, in an extraordinary session on December 18. Congress also instructed the Supreme Electoral Tribun [...]
2008-12-22 12:34:00Embassy TegucigalpaCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL KDEM SOCI HO
08TEGUCIGALPA123ARRESTS IN CASE OF MURDERED HONDURAN LAWYER
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Honduran police arrested two suspects on January 31, 2008, for the killing of human rights lawyer Dionisio Diaz Garcia on December 4, 2006. The two are accused of shooting the lawyer from a motorcycle while the victim was driving a vehicle on his way to prepare a case against th [...]
2008-02-08 17:37:00Embassy TegucigalpaCONFIDENTIALKCRM KJUS PGOV PHUM SOCI HO
08TEGUCIGALPA165ZELAYA ADMINISTRATION AT THE MIDPOINT: SECURITY
[...] (U) Summary. In the fall of 2005, Embassy Country team engaged in an off-site exercise to determine the USG priorities in Honduras, dividing them into five categories. This cable, third in a series, analyzes Manuel Zelaya's administration at the midpoint in regards to one of those priorities: [...]
2008-02-26 18:31:00Embassy TegucigalpaCONFIDENTIALKCRM KHLS MARR MCAP PGOV PINS PTER SMIG SNAR
08TEGUCIGALPA171VICE PRESIDENT SANTOS' BID FOR PRESIDENCY
[...] (C) Summary: After President of the Congress Micheletti was allowed to run for President of Honduras (see reftel) Vice President Elvin Santos was also emboldened to make a run for it. Analysts initially wrote off this bid, as the constitution states that no person who has acted as president [...]
2008-02-27 19:30:00Embassy TegucigalpaCONFIDENTIALPGOV KDEM HO
08TEGUCIGALPA213THE OLANCHO REGION OF HONDURAS
[...] (U) Summary: Considered the "Wild East" of Honduras, Olancho is famous for its meat, milk and cheese. Nonetheless, new industries, including aquiculture, mainly sugar and corn, are doing well in this fertile land. The family farm is slowly disappearing, being replaced by corporate farms. S [...]
2008-03-07 19:49:00Embassy TegucigalpaUNCLASSIFIEDEAGR EINV ECON HO
08TEGUCIGALPA216LABOR PAINS BEGIN FOR THE NEW HEALTH MINISTER:
[...] (C) Summary: The February 29 decision to privatize a cleaning contract at a public hospital in Tegucigalpa triggered a series of gradually strengthening protests by the 7800-member hospital workers union, SITRAMEDHYS. Nationwide protests ended March 6 after late night negotiations led to a t [...]
2008-03-07 20:08:00Embassy TegucigalpaCONFIDENTIALELAB ECON PGOV SOCI HO
08TEGUCIGALPA229PARTY BUSINESS TAKES A BACKSEAT AT HONDURAS,
[...] (C) Summary. On Saturday March 8, 2008, the Honduran National Party held a party convention in the capital city of Tegucigalpa. Though party business was alleged to be on the agenda, the event more closely resembled a political rally for party boss Pepe Lobo, while his competitors for the pa [...]
2008-03-11 22:46:00Embassy TegucigalpaCONFIDENTIALPGOV KDEM HO
08TEGUCIGALPA242GOH NEAR AGREEMENT WITH IMF ON STANDBY
[...] (C) Summary: Sources here expect the IMF Board next month to approve a Precautionary Standby Agreement with Honduras. Under this agreement, which represents a lower level of ambition than what was being discussed in January (ref B),Honduras is to stabilize its international reserves and deval [...]
2008-03-14 14:20:00Embassy TegucigalpaCONFIDENTIALEFIN EAID IMF HO
08TEGUCIGALPA260RASH OF DRUG AND CASH SEIZURES AND ARRESTS IN
[...] (SBU) On March 11, Colombian armed forces and police interdicted the Honduran-flagged fishing vessel Captain Cooley while it was docked at San Andres waiting to depart to Honduras. Inside three barrels located in the main cabin, they found bags containing a total of 1,375 pellets filled with [...]
2008-03-17 23:07:00Embassy TegucigalpaCONFIDENTIALSNAR KCRM KJUS HO
08TEGUCIGALPA27ZELAYA CABINET SHUFFLE: NEW MINISTERS ARE EITHER
[...] (C) Summary. On January 6, President Manuel "Mel" Zelaya announced the cabinet changes he had been considering since the raids on Hondutel and its Director, Marcello Chimirri, on November 9, 2007. The changes seem to be geared towards installing those who are either more compliant or more loya [...]
2008-01-10 13:09:00Embassy TegucigalpaCONFIDENTIALPGOV ECON EFIN HO
08TEGUCIGALPA295DEADLY CATCH: DIVING FOR LOBSTER OFF THE MOSQUITO
[...] (U) Summary: At least 258 divers have been killed and 850 injured diving for lobster on the Honduran North Coast over the last two decades. The Honduran Fisheries Association states that Honduras has among the highest rates of lobster diver casualties in the world. Dangerous diving proced [...]
2008-03-31 20:54:00Embassy TegucigalpaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEFIS ELAB ETRD SOCI HO
08TEGUCIGALPA322(C) FORMER MINISTER OF SECURITY OSCAR ALVAREZ TO
[...] (C) On April 7 the Ambassador met with Oscar Alvarez, the enormously popular former Minister of Security under President Ricardo Maduro. Alvarez told the Ambassador that Porfirio "Pepe" Lobo had asked him to be his running mate, and he had accepted, effectively stopping rumors that former Cen [...]
2008-04-08 19:09:00Embassy TegucigalpaCONFIDENTIALPGOV KDEM MARR PINS HN
08TEGUCIGALPA386STARVING FOR ATTENTION, HONDURAN PROSECUTORS
[...] (C) Summary: Week two of a hunger strike by seven career Honduran fiscales (prosecutors) ended Sunday, April 20, with another blow to a possible settlement as the strikers rejected the latest compromise from the Public Ministry (MP). The strikers allege politics and corruption are behind sy [...]
2008-04-23 15:54:00Embassy TegucigalpaCONFIDENTIALPGOV KDEM EFIN HO
08TEGUCIGALPA438PROSECUTORS, STRIKE REACHES 33 DAYS: CONGRESS
[...] (C) Summary. The prosecutors' strike has now reached day 33 (ref a). It has become clear that the strikers (with the support of President Manuel Zelaya) are not negotiating in good faith, as they reject every proposal and make new demands. Even Zelaya has been publicly accused of this after [...]
2008-05-09 15:55:00Embassy TegucigalpaCONFIDENTIALPGOV KDEM MARR PHUM PREL SOCI HO
08TEGUCIGALPA45BIODIESEL, ENERGY & CARBON CREDITS FROM HONDURAN
[...] Summary: Most of the building blocks are now in place for Honduras to begin substantial production of biodiesel from African Palm trees. In 2005 a Honduran company succeeded in producing biodiesel to fuel 240 company vehicles and six Tegucigalpa public busses. Another company was the first [...]
2008-01-14 19:13:00Embassy TegucigalpaUNCLASSIFIEDENRG ECON EIND EINV SENV HO
08TEGUCIGALPA452GOH THREATENS TO NATIONALIZE ENERGY ASSETS
[...] (SBU) Summary: Confronting widespread public discontent with rising fuel and energy prices and embroiled in a constitutional crisis with public prosecutors, the Zelaya Administration in recent days has reactivated threats to nationalize fuel import terminals and is now threatening to take over [...]
2008-05-14 16:42:00Embassy TegucigalpaCONFIDENTIALEPET EFIN ENRG EINV PGOV HO
08TEGUCIGALPA454VULNERABILITIES OF HONDURAN IDENTITY DOCUMENTS
[...] (SBU) Summary: Despite significant progress in improving the security of document issuance systems and the physical integrity of Honduran passports and national identification (ID) cards, serious vulnerabilities remain. Low salaries at Honduran Immigration and the National Registry of Person [...]
2008-05-14 19:47:00Embassy TegucigalpaCONFIDENTIALKFRD CVIS SMIG HO
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
08TEGUCIGALPA468STATE OF THE ELECTIONS: GOH FINALLY FUNDS THE
[...] (C) Summary. After months of dragging its feet, the Executive branch finally agreed on May 14 to release the funding of the National Register of Persons (RNP),that issues national identity documents, and the Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE),that runs the elections and counts the votes. The [...]
2008-05-16 19:28:00Embassy TegucigalpaCONFIDENTIALPGOV KDEM HO
08TEGUCIGALPA469SCENESETTER FOR TRIP OF DEPUTY SECRETARY TO
[...] (C) Summary: As you prepare to visit Tegucigalpa, relations between the United States Government (USG) and the current administration of Honduran President Jose Manuel "Mel" Zelaya are strained, however, cooperation and relations on the working level remain good. Honduras faces many challeng [...]
2008-05-19 16:30:00Embassy TegucigalpaCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL KDEM EFIN ETRD ECON MARR MOPS SNAR
08TEGUCIGALPA518HONDURAS: IMF MISSION ASSESSES GOH RESPONSE TO
[...] 1. (C) Summary: An IMF team that visited Honduras May 13-21 left satisfied with GOH efforts on the fiscal side to accommodate food and fuel price shocks. Meetings with the Central Bank on monetary policy were very tense, but the Central Bank followed IMF advice by raising its base interest r [...]
2008-05-30 21:14:00Embassy TegucigalpaCONFIDENTIALEFIN EAID ENRG EPET PGOV PREL IMF HO
08TEGUCIGALPA526GOH RESPONSE TO ENERGY CRISIS MAKING RICH RICHER
[...] (C) Summary: The surge in global energy prices the past three years has left the GOH in an increasingly untenable position due to unsustainable fuel subsidies and financial losses at the National Electric Company (ENEE). Although the external price shock is the immediate cause of the crisis, [...]
2008-06-02 22:37:00Embassy TegucigalpaCONFIDENTIALEPET EFIN ENRG EINV PGOV HO
08TEGUCIGALPA527IN REPONSE TO CRASH OF TACA 390, PRESIDENT ZELAYA
[...] (C) Summary: Following the May 30 crash of Taca flight 390 in which 5 people were killed, President Manuel Zelaya immediately closed the Tegucigalpa airport at Toncontin and announced that commercial flights would be sent to the airstrip at Soto Cano, which houses U.S. Joint Task Force-Bravo. [...]
2008-06-02 22:55:00Embassy TegucigalpaCONFIDENTIALMARR MASS MOPS PGOV PREL EAIR HO
08TEGUCIGALPA541AT A HIGH COST OF LIVES AND MONEY, ZELAYA
[...] (C) SUMMARY and ACTION REQUEST: Twelve days after the TACA 390 crash at Tegucigalpa's Toncontin International airport (Reftel A),the initial investigation points mostly to pilot error, and the fuselage should be completely removed from the highway by Wednesday. President Zelaya has found hims [...]
2008-06-10 23:37:00Embassy TegucigalpaCONFIDENTIALEAIR EFIN ECON MARR MASS MCAP MOPS PBPTS PGOV
08TEGUCIGALPA569THE DEPUTY SECRETARY'S MEETING WITH HONDURAN
[...] (C) Summary: On June 4, the Deputy Secretary met with President Manuel "Mel" Zelaya to discuss several issues of mutual interest, including: Temporary Protected Status; U.S. Assistance to Honduras; security and identity documents; trade; the deteriorating U.S. image in the region; and commerc [...]
2008-06-16 22:28:00Embassy TegucigalpaCONFIDENTIALOVIP PGOV PREL ENRG MARR MOPS ETRD SMIG KCRM
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
08TEGUCIGALPA615MERIDA IS APPROVED: NOW WHAT?
[...] (C) Summary: Now that the Merida Initiative has been signed by the President, the embassy team has put together an update to the critical security sector needs in Honduras, the current political situation that may affect our efforts, and our recommendations for areas of focus within the Merida [...]
2008-07-01 11:38:00Embassy TegucigalpaCONFIDENTIALPREL PINS PTER SNAR KCRM HO
08TEGUCIGALPA637ZELAYA RELENTS ON TONCONTIN BUT PUSHES AHEAD ON
[...] (C) Summary: Normal flights are expected to resume at Tegucigalpa's Toncontin Airport this week, more than five weeks after a Taca Airlines crash landing prompted President Zelaya to restrict operations there to small aircraft. Zelaya reversed himself over the weekend after the release of flig [...]
2008-07-07 20:38:00Embassy TegucigalpaCONFIDENTIALEAIR PGOV PREL MARR HO
08TEGUCIGALPA659HONDURAN ELECTION SEASON KICK-OFF
[...] (C) Summary: July 15 marks the official beginning of Honduran election season when leaders of political party factions turn in their slates to the party councils. By August 24, the names of the official primary candidates will be known. The two main parties are the Liberal Party and the Nat [...]
2008-07-14 18:03:00Embassy TegucigalpaCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV EAID SOCI SCUL ECON KCOR HO
08TEGUCIGALPA662HONDURAS' CHORTI INDIANS TAKE OVER COPAN
[...] (U) Summary: June 22 at 2:00 a.m., 3,000 Indians from the Maya Chorti tribe took over the archeological ruins of Copan demanding that promises made to the tribe by previous governments, including lands and bilingual education, be fulfilled. After two days of negotiations with both local and n [...]
2008-07-15 19:33:00Embassy TegucigalpaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PREL KDEM SOCI HO
08TEGUCIGALPA671MADAME VICE PRESIDENT: HONDURAS' FIVE MAJOR
[...] (C) Summary. In accordance with the law, on July 15, five Presidential candidates (two National Party and three Liberal Party) submitted their slates to their respective party headquarters in order to compete in the primary elections of November 16. All five candidates chose female running ma [...]
2008-07-17 17:31:00Embassy TegucigalpaCONFIDENTIALPGOV SOCI KWMN HO
08TEGUCIGALPA683FEELING PRESSED INTO A CORNER, ZELAYA INTERRUPTS
[...] (C) Summary: On July 22, President Manuel Zelaya interrupted the airways for a ten minute rant against the United States, the European Union, international companies, and the rich of Honduras, ending by stating that Honduras is now a non-aligned country. This was brought on by Chavez having p [...]
2008-07-23 20:51:00Embassy TegucigalpaCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV KDEM HO
08TEGUCIGALPA716AUDIT OF GRAY TRAFFIC AT HONDUTEL REVEALS
[...] (C) Summary: An audit of state-run telecom company Hondutel and its alleged involvement in illegal "gray trafficking" of international calls was completed by a World Bank-sponsored consultant this week and is now in the hands of the Supreme Accounting Tribunal (TSC - the Honduran equivalent [...]
2008-07-30 21:02:00Embassy TegucigalpaCONFIDENTIALECPS PGOV ETRD HO
08TEGUCIGALPA722CONSUMER PROTECTION LAW REFLECTS STATIST MENTALITY
[...] (SBU) Summary: A new "Consumer Protection Law" that went into effect July 7 reflects a distrust of markets and the principles underlying the World Trade Organization and CAFTA-DR. It creates a new Executive Branch "authority" that can fix prices for any "essential" goods and services if that [...]
2008-08-04 11:52:00Embassy TegucigalpaCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNECON ETRD EINV EFIN EAGR HO
08TEGUCIGALPA765ALBA EXPECTED TO BE SIGNED ON AUGUST 25 AT A HUGE
[...] (C) Summary: Local press continues to spin about the Honduran government's impending signature to Hugo Chavez's Bolivarian Alternative for the Americas (ALBA),currently scheduled to take place with much fanfare on August 25. The private sector has publicly announced its opposition to the agr [...]
2008-08-20 11:50:00Embassy TegucigalpaCONFIDENTIALPREL ECIN ETRD PGOV HO
08TEGUCIGALPA772FAINT HOPE FOR IMF STANDBY AGREEMENT IN HONDURAS
[...] (C) Summary. After a reluctant IMF assessment visit August 12-15, the IMF officially concluded that fiscal policies are broadly on track, while advising the GOH to strengthen its monetary and exchange rate policies. Underlying the terse public statement was a private consensus among IMF offic [...]
2008-08-21 13:42:00Embassy TegucigalpaCONFIDENTIALEFIN EAID ENRG EPET PGOV PREL IMF VE HO
08TEGUCIGALPA787ELECTORAL TRIBUNAL DISQUALIFIES VICE PRESIDENT
[...] (C) Summary: The Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE) disqualified Vice President Elvin Santos as a presidential candidate based on constitutional rules on candidates' qualifications. This action was taken despite the fact that the TSE 48 hours earlier had found Santos and his slates technically [...]
2008-08-25 19:55:00Embassy TegucigalpaCONFIDENTIALPGOV KDEM MOPS HO
08TEGUCIGALPA795HONDURAS THE MORNING AFTER ALBA: THE POLITICAL
[...] (SBU) Summary: Hondurans were largely offended by the tone and language of the ALBA signing ceremony, especially in Hugo Chavez' speech. President Manuel "Mel" Zelaya has reacted to the public, media and private sector response with his own angry comments, while attempting to mend fences wit [...]
2008-08-28 18:50:00Embassy TegucigalpaCONFIDENTIALETRD HO KDEM KPAO PGOV PREL
08TEGUCIGALPA813PEPE LOBO'S VICE PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE A POSITIVE
[...] (C) Summary. PolCouns met with Porfirio Lobo's (National Party) vice presidential candidate Maria Antonieta Guillen de Bogran to discuss her candidacy and the Lobo campaign strategy. Guillen said she believes deeply in Lobo and his ability to make positive changes in Honduras, and said the c [...]
2008-09-03 18:32:00Embassy TegucigalpaCONFIDENTIALPGOV KDEM SOCI HO
08TEGUCIGALPA832VP ELVIN SANTOS' MARCH GARNERS MORE SUPPORTERS
[...] (C) Vice President and current Liberal Party presidential candidate Elvin Santos led a march to the Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE) on September 8 that garnered the support of over 20,000 people. Santos was protesting the fact that the TSE disqualified him as a candidate (see reftel). He tol [...]
2008-09-09 23:25:00Embassy TegucigalpaCONFIDENTIALPGOV KDEM SOCI HO
08TEGUCIGALPA86PETROCARIBE AS HONDURAN POLITICAL THEATER
[...] (C) Summary: Local media report President Manuel Zelaya will sign an agreement today (January 28) to import Venezuelan fuel on concessional terms through Petrocaribe. Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez reportedly signed the agreement in Caracas over the weekend. The Honduran Congress approved the out [...]
2008-01-28 22:17:00Embassy TegucigalpaCONFIDENTIALEPET EFIN ENRG PREL PGOV VE HO
08TEGUCIGALPA863CAN PRESIDENT ZELAYA BE BROUGHT BACK TO THE FOLD?
[...] (C) Summary: Zelaya is a contrarian with a chip on his shoulder who has nonetheless made it to the pinnacle of Honduran politics. We think his move to the left was in part prompted by his group of leftist advisors, his declining popularity, increasingly shrill personal attacks on him by the c [...]
2008-09-19 18:24:00Embassy TegucigalpaCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL KDEM EFIN EAID ECON SOCI HO
08TEGUCIGALPA864HONDURAS REACTION TO PATHWAYS TO PROSPERITY IN THE
[...] (SBU) Summary: Post has discussed preparations for the President's PPA initiative with the highest levels of the Honduran Government, including in Ambassador's introductory call with President Zelaya September 19. Based on those conversations and recent developments here, we do not expect Zel [...]
2008-09-20 02:24:00Embassy TegucigalpaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECIN ETRD HO
08TEGUCIGALPA886AMBASSADOR LLORENS BEGINS COURTESY CALLS ON GOH
[...] (C) Summary. After presenting credentials on September 19, the Ambassador began his round of courtesy calls, making sure to see key executive, judicial and legislative contacts first. He paid calls on Vice President Elvin Santos, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court Vilma Morales, and President [...]
2008-09-24 19:34:00Embassy TegucigalpaCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL HO
08TEGUCIGALPA905AMBASSADOR'S COURTESY CALL ON FOREIGN MINISTER
[...] (C) Summary: Ambassador Llorens paid a courtesy call on Foreign Minister Edmundo "Mundo" Orellana, whom he knew from his previous posting, on September 30. Orellana confirmed his stance against ALBA and Chavez, and his belief that Honduras' relationship with the United States is paramount. H [...]
2008-10-07 18:45:00Embassy TegucigalpaCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PBTS PINS HO
08TEGUCIGALPA928ZELAYA ENDS TEACHERS STRIKE WITH PROMISES TO PAY
[...] Summary: Honduran President "Mel" Manuel Zelaya ended the latest teacher strike over unpaid back-wages by promising to pay over 300 million Lempira (USD 15.8 million) to the teachers by year,s end. Protests this year have cost over 2.5 million primary and secondary schoolchildren nearly two [...]
2008-10-10 19:51:00Embassy TegucigalpaUNCLASSIFIEDELAB ECON SCUL HO
08TEGUCIGALPA931HONDURAN CONGRESS PASSES ALBA IN EMERGENCY SESSION
[...] (C) Summary. In an emergency session of Congress called October 9, the legislature acceded to the Bolivarian Alternative for the Americas (ALBA) agreement that was signed by President Manuel "Mel" Zelaya on August 25. The members added several "reservations" to the document, but it passed ea [...]
2008-10-10 21:10:00Embassy TegucigalpaCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV EAID ETRD EAGR VE HO
08TEGUCIGALPA932HONDURAN CONGRESS PASSES ALBA IN EMERGENCY SESSION
[...] (C) Summary. In an emergency session of Congress called October 9, the legislature ratified the Bolivarian Alternative for the Americas (ALBA) agreement that was signed by President Manuel "Mel" Zelaya on August 25. The members added several "reservations" to the document, but it passed easi [...]
2008-10-11 00:42:00Embassy TegucigalpaCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV EAID ETRD EAGR VE HO
08TEGUCIGALPA935ZELAYA ENDS TEACHERS STRIKE WITH PROMISES TO PAY
[...] Summary: Honduran President "Mel" Manuel Zelaya ended the latest teacher strike over unpaid back-wages by promising to pay over 300 million Lempira (USD 15.8 million) to the teachers by year,s end. Protests this year have cost over 2.5 million primary and secondary schoolchildren nearly two [...]
2008-10-14 20:07:00Embassy TegucigalpaCONFIDENTIALELAB ECON SCUL HO
08TELAVIV1005SCENESETTER FOR PRESIDENT BUSH'S VISIT TO ISRAEL
[...] (C) Israel is preparing to celebrate the sixtieth anniversary of its declaration of independence on May 8 with a characteristically Israeli mix of pride in their achievements and worry about the future. One point that unites virtually all Israelis -- except for the extreme left and right -- is [...]
2008-05-06 17:59:00Embassy Tel AvivSECRETPREL PGOV MASS IS XF
08TELAVIV1010ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] Israel's 60th Independence Day 2. Mideast ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- All media, except the ultra-Orthodox papers, prominently and extensively covered, and commented on, events related to Israel's Memorial Day and 60th Independence D [...]
2008-05-07 10:09:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV1012CLUSTER MUNITIONS: ISRAELI'S OPERATIONAL DEFENSIVE
[...] (S) During the May 1 inaugural meeting of the U.S.-Israeli Cluster Munitions Working Group (CMWG),Israeli MOD, IDF and MFA officials warned that the current U.S. legislative prohibition on exporting cluster munitions seriously degrades Israel's operational capabilities to defend itself. The [...]
2008-05-07 12:58:00Embassy Tel AvivSECRETMASS MARR MCAP PTER LE SY IS
08TELAVIV1013HUMAN RIGHTS LAWYER SAYS E-1 POLICE STATION DEAL
[...] (C) Human Rights Lawyer Danny Seidemann met with PolOffs on April 29 to discuss the new police station in E-1 and the planned creation of a new Jewish neighborhood on the site of the old police station in Ras al-Amud, East Jerusalem. Seidemann said that Israeli officials did not follow the pro [...]
2008-05-07 14:55:00Embassy Tel AvivCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV KWBG IS
08TELAVIV1021THE TALANSKY AFFAIR: JUST ANOTHER OLMERT
[...] (C) Summary: PM Olmert held a late night press conference on May 8 to deny allegations of unlawful activity in accepting political contributions from an American fund-raiser, Morris Talansky. Allegations surfaced in the media that Olmert received illicit funds from Talansky over the course o [...]
2008-05-09 16:20:00Embassy Tel AvivCONFIDENTIALPGOV KJUS IS
08TELAVIV1036SPECIAL ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] No summary [...]
2008-05-14 09:44:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV1038SPECIAL ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] No summary [...]
2008-05-15 08:42:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV1040SPECIAL ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] No summary [...]
2008-05-16 08:28:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV1051ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] No summary [...]
2008-05-19 10:10:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV1053ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] Mideast 2. Iran 3. U.S.-Israel Relations ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- Ha'aretz reported that the Gaza cease-fire (tahdiya) deal is expected to take effect in a couple of days. Maariv reported that Defense Minister Barak durin [...]
2008-05-20 10:25:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV1075GOI STILL UNCERTAIN THAT POSTAL BANK WILL MANAGE
[...] No summary [...]
2008-05-22 06:46:00Embassy Tel AvivCONFIDENTIALECON EFIN KWBG KTFN
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
08TELAVIV1084ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] Israel-Syria Talks 2. Iran ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- The top story in all of the major media outlets was the announcement of indirect peace talks with Syria. Most media linked the timing of the announcement with the lifting of the [...]
2008-05-22 10:43:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV1092ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] No summary [...]
2008-05-23 10:36:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV1105ISRAELI COMMENTS ON SYRIAN PEACE TALKS
[...] (C) SUMMARY: On May 21, PM Olmert's office announced that Israel is holding serious indirect talks with Syria over a comprehensive peace agreement. Embassy Tel Aviv has reported the existence of this channel since the summer of 2007, but PM Olmert first announced indirect contacts with Syria [...]
2008-05-23 14:24:00Embassy Tel AvivCONFIDENTIALPREL TU SY IS
08TELAVIV1114ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] No summary [...]
2008-05-27 11:01:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV1123ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] No summary [...]
2008-05-28 11:15:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR 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
08TELAVIV1133ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] PM Olmert's Alleged Corruption Affair 2. Mideast ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- All media led with Defense Minister Barak's call for PM Olmert to "detach himself from the day-to-day leadership of the country." Media reported that Barak [...]
2008-05-29 10:52:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV114ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] No summary [...]
2008-01-14 12:42:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV1144ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] No summary [...]
2008-05-30 10:02:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV1147BIBLE BURNING HIGHLIGHTS GROWING ANTI-MISSIONARY
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The May 15 mass public burning of New Testaments in the Tel Aviv suburb of Or Yehuda highlights a growing trend toward anti-missionary incitement in Jewish neighborhoods throughout Israel. Other notable incidents include the October firebombing of a Jerusalem church shared by [...]
2008-05-30 10:43:00Embassy Tel AvivCONFIDENTIALKIRF PGOV IS
08TELAVIV1170ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] Mideast 2. U.S.-Israel Relations ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- Ha'aretz quoted associates of PM Ehud Olmert as justifying his trip to Washington in spite of the political crisis, by saying that the security dialogue began by President [...]
2008-06-03 10:13:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR 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
08TELAVIV1191PROJECT PROPOSAL FOR THE PRM AMBASSADOR'S FUND FOR REFUGEES
[...] (SBU) Summary. Post is pleased to endorse the African Refugee Development Center's (ARDC) project proposal to establish a community center for African asylum-seekers in Israel. Over 10,000 African asylum-seekers have entered Israel in the past two years. While UNHCR is working with Israeli aut [...]
2008-06-04 12:58:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDPREF
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
08TELAVIV1205FINANCE MINISTER BAR-ON SHOCKED AT FAYYAD OECD
[...] (C) In a June 5 meeting between Ministry of Finance (MOF) DG Yarom Ariav, his Senior Advisor Michal Finkelstein, and the Ambassador, Ariav said that Finance Minister Bar-On was "shocked" that Palestinian Prime Minister Fayyad had sent a letter seeking to block Israeli accession to the OECD. [...]
2008-06-05 14:19:00Embassy Tel AvivCONFIDENTIALECON EFIN PREL PGOV IS KWBG
08TELAVIV1208Israel Passes Incentives for Household Solar
[...] (U) Israel's Public Utilities Authority under the Ministry for National Infrastructure approved a plan June 2 to buy electricity from independent power producers (i.e. private individuals or businesses) who install photovoltaic panel power systems on their roofs. Both corporate and individual [...]
2008-06-06 08:54:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYENGR EINV IS
08TELAVIV1211ISRAELI CABINET APPROVES EMERGENCY WATER PLAN
[...] No summary [...]
2008-06-06 13:27:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYSENV EAGR IS PA JO
08TELAVIV1214ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] Mideast 2. Iran 3. U.S.-Israel Relations ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- The media reported that PM Olmert, Defense Minister Ehud Barak, and Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni are scheduled to meet today to discuss a proposed Egyptian-bro [...]
2008-06-10 10:30:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV1226ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] No summary [...]
2008-06-11 10:32:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV1237ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] No summary [...]
2008-06-12 09:58:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV1258ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] No summary [...]
2008-06-13 10:31:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV127ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] No summary [...]
2008-01-15 11:12:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV1272SPECIAL ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] No summary [...]
2008-06-16 05:35:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV1273ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] No summary [...]
2008-06-16 05:52:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV1292ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] Mideast 2. Iran ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- Ha'aretz reported that Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice ended her sixth trip to the region this year, with no sign of progress on the Israeli-Palestinian track The paper quoted Israeli [...]
2008-06-17 10:26:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV1304ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] Mideast 2. Iran 3. U.S.-Israel Relations ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- All media reported that Egypt and Hamas announced on Tuesday that a cease-fire (tahdiya) between Israel and the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip will go into eff [...]
2008-06-18 10:32:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV1314ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] No summary [...]
2008-06-19 09:22:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV1322HISTADRUT THREATENS NATIONAL STRIKE OVER REPEAL OF
[...] Summary: The Israel national labor federation Histadrut has threatened a national strike to begin on June 30 if Finance Minister Ronnie Bar-On does not rescind his proposal to cut tax exemptions for long-term savings plans for training programs. Previous finance ministers have attempted to [...]
2008-06-19 14:23:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDELAB IS
08TELAVIV1326ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] No summary [...]
2008-06-20 10:01:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV1332JEC -- "ATMOSPHERE EXCELLENT"
[...] (C) In a telcom with A/EconCouns, Michal Finkelstein, the Senior Advisor to the Ministry of Finance (MOF) DG, said that the third Joint Economic Committee (JEC) meeting held on June 16 between the Israelis and Palestinians went extremely well, with both sides arriving well prepared. She said [...]
2008-06-20 13:54:00Embassy Tel AvivCONFIDENTIALECON PREL OECD EU KPAL IS
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
08TELAVIV1337ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] No summary [...]
2008-06-23 10:21:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV1346ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] Mideast 2. Iran ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- All media reported (lead stories in the three main Hebrew-language stories) that the chief military rabbi, Brig. Gen. Avihai Ronsky, began deliberations yesterday on whether the soldiers ki [...]
2008-06-24 10:11:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV1359ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] No summary [...]
2008-06-25 09:54:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR 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
08TELAVIV1370ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] No summary [...]
2008-06-26 10:23:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV1383ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] No summary [...]
2008-06-27 10:36:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV1390ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] Mideast 2. Darfur ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- All media reported that the Israeli reservists held by Hizbullah, Eldad Regev and Ehud Goldwasser, are set to be released after the cabinet approved an exchange deal yesterday. After fiv [...]
2008-06-30 10:56:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV1400TRILATERAL WATER MEETING: PLANNING TO MEET SCARCITY
[...] No summary [...]
2008-06-30 13:48:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYSENV EINV TBIO IS PA JO
08TELAVIV1413ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] Iran 2. Mideast ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- The electronic media reported that at noon today, a bulldozer driver went on a rampage in Jerusalem traffic and plowed his vehicle into cars and a crowded public bus near the old Central Bu [...]
2008-07-02 10:10:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV1421ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] Mideast 2. Iran ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- All media led with yesterday's bulldozer rampage in Jerusalem. The media reported that three were killed and 80 injured. The media highlighted the fate of a baby whose mother was crushed [...]
2008-07-03 10:22:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV144ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] Mideast 2. Israeli Politics ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- All media continued to lead with the situation in and around Gaza. The media reported that on Wednesday over 50 Qassam rockets and at least a dozen mortar shells landed in Sdero [...]
2008-01-17 11:41:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV1442ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] Iran 2. Mideast ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- Major media reported that preparations for the prisoner swap with Hizbullah continue. The radio also reported today that the family of policeman Eliyahu Shahar, a victim of Samir Kuntar, w [...]
2008-07-07 11:23:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV1470ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] Mideast 2. U.S.-Israel Relations ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- All media (lead stories in The Jerusalem Post and Makor Rishon-Hatzofe) reported that yesterday the Water Authority unveiled an emergency plan to combat the "worst water cr [...]
2008-07-09 10:00:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV1503ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] Iran 2. Mideast 3. U.S. Presidential Elections ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- All media highlighted the renewed questioning by the police of PM Ehud Olmert today about the hundreds of thousands of dollars he allegedly received [...]
2008-07-11 10:22:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV1508ISRAELI BANK DETERMINED TO CUT GAZA BANKING TIES
[...] (C) Bank Hapoalim (BH) informed the Bank of Palestine (BOP) in a July 6 letter that it will no longer provide it with cash transfer services. The decision was made independent of any consultation with or approval by the GOI or the Bank of Israel (BOI) and was triggered by a BOP request for [...]
2008-07-11 13:47:00Embassy Tel AvivCONFIDENTIALECON PREL KWBG IS
08TELAVIV1512ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] PM Olmert's Legal Entanglement 2. Mideast ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- Over the weekend all media reported on new police accusations against PM Ehud Olmert that 12 of his trips received multiple funding -- one trip was allegedly funde [...]
2008-07-14 10:15:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV1523ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] Mideast 2. Iran ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- Major media reported on the "handshake that wasn't" between PM Ehud Olmert and Syrian President Bashar Assad at the Bastille Day ceremony in Paris. Makor Rishon-Hatzofe quoted Likud MK Yuv [...]
2008-07-15 09:54:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR 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
08TELAVIV1531ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] No summary [...]
2008-07-16 10:45:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV1536PEACE NOW REPORT: MOCH PLANS TO BUILD 73,300 NEW
[...] (C) Summary and Comment: On July 7, Peace Now's Settlement Watch Coordinator Hagit Ofran provided econoff with an advanced copy of a soon-to-be published report (please protect until published) detailing the Ministry of Construction and Housing's (MOCH) plans to build 73,300 housing units i [...]
2008-07-17 07:11:00Embassy Tel AvivCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL IS KPAL KWBG
08TELAVIV1560ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] Mideast 2. Iran ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- Ha'aretz reported that Israel and Hamas have not yet agreed to renew negotiations over Gilad Shalit's release, despite the completion of the Hizbullah prisoner swap and the relative quiet o [...]
2008-07-18 09:51:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV157ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] No summary [...]
2008-01-18 12:00:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV1570ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] Mideast 2. Iran ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- Today most media focused on the third day of Morris Talansky's cross-examination by PM Ehud Olmert's lawyers. Leading media reported that Talansky could not remember details of cash transf [...]
2008-07-21 12:58:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV1574ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] Iran 2. Mideast ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- Major media (lead story in The Jerusalem Post) reported that PM Ehud Olmert will be replaced as Kadima leader in mid-September, barring unforeseen circumstances, after the Kadima council re [...]
2008-07-22 10:31:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV1578 KNESSET SUBCOMITTEE ON COMBATING TRAFFICKING IN WOMEN
[...] (SBU) Chairperson Zahava Gal-On (Meretz) convened July 2 the Knesset subcommittee on Trafficking in Women for its annual hearing on the findings of the State Department's Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report for 2007. Discussion focused on new developments in trafficking in women: specifically [...]
2008-07-23 04:07:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPTER PGOV KWBG IS
08TELAVIV1585ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] Mideast 2. Iran ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- All media reported that a Palestinian terrorist from East Jerusalem, Ghassan Abu-Tir, went on a rampage with a bulldozer in central Jerusalem. One of his relatives is senior Hamas member M [...]
2008-07-23 10:28:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV159 THE RIGHT TAKES ON THE JUDICIARY OVER AMBASSADOR'S MEETING
[...] (SBU) On the eve of the Annapolis conference in November 2007, a group of right-wing Israeli parliamentarians accused the President of Israel's Supreme Court of violating professional ethics by meeting with the US Ambassador to Israel (reftel) to discuss settlement and separation fence construc [...]
2008-01-18 12:08:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV KJUS KWBG IS
08TELAVIV1591ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] No summary [...]
2008-07-24 10:26:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV1599MOD CONFIRMS BARAK APPROVED NEW MASKIYYOT
[...] (C) On July 24, Oded Herman, Senior Advisor to Ministry of Defense (MOD) Pol-Mil Director Amos Gilad, confirmed to econoff press reports indicating that Defense Minister Barak approved the construction of 20 new homes in the Maskiyyot settlement, located in the Jordan Valley. In response to [...]
2008-07-24 13:44:00Embassy Tel AvivCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL IS KPAL KWBG
08TELAVIV1607ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] No summary [...]
2008-07-25 10:24:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV1617ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] No summary [...]
2008-07-28 10:59:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV1624ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] Global War on Terror 2. Lebanon 3. Israel: Governance ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- The Jerusalem Post reported that diplomatic officials told the newspaper yesterday that while acknowledging that an agreement with the Palestinian [...]
2008-07-29 09:18:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV1635ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] Mideast 2. Muslim-Jewish Interfaith Dialogue ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- All major media covered Defense Minister Ehud Barak's visit to the U.S. Barak was quoted as saying that Defense Secretary Robert Gates promised that the U.S. w [...]
2008-07-30 11:01:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV1636KNESSET SEEKS SCAPEGOATS FOR WATER CRISIS
[...] No summary [...]
2008-07-30 11:52:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYSENV EAGR EINV IS
08TELAVIV1646ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] No summary [...]
2008-07-31 09:55:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV1657ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] No summary [...]
2008-08-01 09:50:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV168BUDGET PASSES EASILY BUT SPENDING PRESSURE GROWS
[...] (C) For the first time in years, the Israeli budget was approved prior to the beginning of the budget year, as required by law. The NIS 315.8 billion (USD 84 billion at the current exchange rate of 3.75 NIS to the dollar) Israeli government budget for 2008 passed the Knesset on December 27 b [...]
2008-01-18 16:04:00Embassy Tel AvivCONFIDENTIALECON EFIN PGOV 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
08TELAVIV1696ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] No summary [...]
2008-08-05 10:48:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV1700ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] Iran 2. Mideast ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- Ha'aretz quoted senior PA officials as saying that a victory by Transportation Minister Shaul Mofaz in next month's Kadima Party leadership race would be a disaster for the peace process. [...]
2008-08-06 14:37:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR 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
08TELAVIV1705TERRORISM FINANCE: GOI SAYS NOW IS THE TIME TO
[...] No summary [...]
2008-08-07 09:36:00Embassy Tel AvivSECRETKTFN EFIN ECON KWBG IR IS
08TELAVIV1706ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] No summary [...]
2008-08-07 10:26:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV171MUGHRABI GATE: NEW PLANS CALL FOR EXPANSION OF
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Revised plans for construction of a new access ramp for the Mughrabi Gate of the Temple Mount/Haram al-Sharif were deposited with the Interior Ministry for public review on December 27. A review of the plans indicates that in addition to constructing a new ramp, planners also in [...]
2008-01-18 17:07:00Embassy Tel AvivCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV KISL KIRF KPAL JO IS
08TELAVIV1713GOI PUBLISHES TENDERS FOR 416 HOUSING UNITS IN HAR
[...] (C) Summary: On August 7, Ministry of Construction and Housing (MOCH) Director General Chaim Fialkoff called econoff to inform Embassy Tel Aviv that the MOCH had published tenders to build 416 new housing units in the settlements of Har Homa and Betar Illit. The MOCH's publication of tender [...]
2008-08-07 14:37:00Embassy Tel AvivCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL IS KPAL KWBG
08TELAVIV1742TERRORISM FINANCE: GOI SAYS NOW IS THE TIME TO ACT AGAINST THE CENTRAL BANK OF IRAN AND INCREASES ITS FINANCIAL ISOLATION OF GAZA
[...] No summary [...]
2008-08-08 09:45:00Embassy Tel AvivSECRETECON EFIN IR IS KTFN KWBG
08TELAVIV1743ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] Mideast 2. China Olympics ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- The Jerusalem Post reported that a top Israeli defense official has told the daily that if Russia goes through with the sale of its most advanced anti-aircraft missile system to I [...]
2008-08-08 09:58:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV1755ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] Fighting in Georgia 2. Mideast ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- Over the weekend almost all media led with the fighting in Georgia. Today Yediot bannered: "Russia's Iron Fist." Ha'aretz quoted Foreign Ministry officials as saying that Is [...]
2008-08-11 12:06:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV1763ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] Iran 3. Mideast ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- Ha'aretz reported that PM Ehud Olmert has presented Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas with a detailed proposal for an agreement in principle on borders, refugees, and security arrangement [...]
2008-08-12 14:05:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV1770ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] Mideast 2. Iran ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- Ha'aretz reported that the U.S. administration has rejected an Israeli request for military equipment and support that would improve Israel's ability to attack Iran's nuclear facilities. A [...]
2008-08-13 10:30:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV178ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] No summary [...]
2008-01-22 11:09:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV1792ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] Iran 2. Mideast ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- All media repotted that yesterday Defense Minister Ehud Barak unleashed a fierce attacks against FM Tzipi Livni. He was quoted as saying: "The Foreign Minister, with her background as it i [...]
2008-08-14 10:15:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV1805MOD: NO FINAL AGREEMENT REACHED TO EVACUATE
[...] (C) On August 14, Oded Herman, Senior Advisor to MOD Pol-Mil Director Amos Gilad, debunked press reports saying that the Ministry of Defense (MOD) and settlers have reached an agreement on evacuating the Migron outpost. According to Herman, the MOD and settler leaders have a general underst [...]
2008-08-15 11:07:00Embassy Tel AvivCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL IS KPAL KWBG
08TELAVIV1806ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] Mideast 2. Georgia ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- Israel Radio quoted UNIFIL Force Commander Maj. Gen. Claudio Graziano as saying that Israel violated UN Security Council Resolution 1701 in at least three areas: overflights of Lebanon; [...]
2008-08-15 11:22:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV1814ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] Iran 2. Mideast ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- Yesterday Maariv listed security arrangements that Israel has drafted for any future final status arrangement with the Palestinians. The Israelis would like to submit this list and to hav [...]
2008-08-18 10:16:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV1826ISRAEL: MFA DISCUSSES RESPONSE TO CRISIS IN GEORGIA
[...] (C) SUMMARY: On August 14, PolOff and Pol-MilOff met with several MFA officials to discuss the crisis in Georgia and Israel's response. In separate meetings, EmbOffs met Hillel Newman, FM Livni's chief policy advisor on Europe and Eurasia; Gary Koren, Director of the Eurasia Department; and [...]
2008-08-18 14:59:00Embassy Tel AvivCONFIDENTIALPREL MOPS RS GG AJ IS
08TELAVIV1831ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] Mideast 2. Iran ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- The media reported that PM Ehud Olmert is considering firing Defense Minister Ehud Barak for opposing the budget draft. Ha'aretz reported that clashes over the budget could bring down the [...]
2008-08-19 10:23:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV1834CABINET APPROVES RELEASE OF 199 PALESTINIAN
[...] (C) Summary: The ministerial committee charged with prisoner issues voted August 18 to approve a list of 199 Palestinian prisoners to be released August 25, just before Ramadan, as a concession to PA President Abbas. The list is comprised exclusively of Fatah and affiliated prisoners, and inc [...]
2008-08-19 15:16:00Embassy Tel AvivCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV KPAL IS
08TELAVIV1837ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] Israel: Governance 2. Pakistan: Musharraf Resignation ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- Major media reported that PM Olmert sent a stern warning to Beirut yesterday, pledging that Israel would not restrain itself if Lebanon sanctioned a ne [...]
2008-08-20 10:58:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV1844ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] Mideast 2. Islamic Extremism ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- The Jerusalem Post reported that in an atmosphere of heightened tensions, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev called PM Ehud Olmert yesterday to affirm the ties between the two c [...]
2008-08-21 10:25:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV1845ISRAEL PASSES STRONG NEW ENVIRONMENTAL LEGISLATION
[...] (U) SUMMARY. During the legislative session that concluded in July, Israel's parliament (Knesset) passed several new laws significantly strengthening environmental regulation. These included a Clean Air Act, a "Polluter Pays" law, and a stronger enforcement law. Israel's business, academic an [...]
2008-08-21 10:26:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYSENV ENRG TBIO IS
08TELAVIV186ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] Mideast 2. World Financial Crunch ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- Ha'aretz reported that according to defense sources, Israel intends to keep the crossings into the Gaza Strip permanently closed and will only allow emergency humanitaria [...]
2008-01-23 13:32:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV1878ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] No summary [...]
2008-08-25 10:39:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV19ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] No summary [...]
2008-01-03 11:25:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV1933ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] No summary [...]
2008-08-26 05:23:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV195ISRAEL ENERGIZES ANTI-POLLUTION CAMPAIGN
[...] No summary [...]
2008-01-24 11:46:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDSENV ENRG TBIO KGCC IS
08TELAVIV1954ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] Mideast 2. Iran 2. Muslims in European Society ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- Leading media quoted Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice as saying during a press conference with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in Ramallah yesterd [...]
2008-08-27 11:17:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV1958ISRAEL: SEEKING INPUT ON U.S. PLANS IN GEORGIA
[...] (C) Summary: MFA officials are seeking input on U.S. plans on the ground in Georgia prior to their interagency examination of a resumption of Israeli military assistance to Georgia. At the same time, Israel is reviewing -- and has approved several -- requests from Tbilisi for military assista [...]
2008-08-27 13:14:00Embassy Tel AvivCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV MARR KPKO RU GG IS
08TELAVIV1959ISRAEL: SEEKING INPUT ON U.S. PLANS IN GEORGIA
[...] (C) Summary: MFA officials are seeking input on U.S. plans on the ground in Georgia prior to their interagency examination of a resumption of Israeli military assistance to Georgia. At the same time, Israel is reviewing -- and has approved several -- requests from Tbilisi for military assista [...]
2008-08-27 13:59:00Embassy Tel AvivSECRETPREL PGOV MARR KPKO RU GG IS
08TELAVIV1961ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] Mideast 2. Iran ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- Ha'aretz cited a Reuters report of a Russian diplomat as saying that the Russian navy will make more use of Syrian ports as part of an increased military presence in the Mediterranean. The [...]
2008-08-28 11:00:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR 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
08TELAVIV197ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] No summary [...]
2008-01-24 12:15:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV1979ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] Mideast 2. U.S.-Israel Relations ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- Ha'aretz quoted a senior GOI source as saying that Hamas recently increased the number of Palestinian prisoners it wants released in exchange for Gilad Shalit, from 1,000 t [...]
2008-08-29 10:39:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV1982ASYLUM-SEEKERS IN ISRAEL FACE DEPORTATION AND
[...] (C) Summary. On August 28, African Refugee Development Center Director Yohannes Lemma reported to RefCoord that, in the past few days, Israeli authorities had returned at least 15 African asylum-seekers to Egypt. UNHCR Senior Liaison Officer Mike Alford separately told RefCoord that an IDF s [...]
2008-08-29 13:16:00Embassy Tel AvivCONFIDENTIALPREF PHUM PREL PGOV IS EG
08TELAVIV1984DEFENSE MINISTER BARAK'S DISCUSSIONS IN EGYPT
[...] (S) Summary. Defense Minister Ehud Barak's August 23 visit to Egypt was a success, according to MOD Arab Affairs Adviser David Hacham. Barak's meetings with President Mubarak, Intelligence Minister Soliman, and Defense Minister Tantawi focused on reviving negotiations for the release of Corporal [...]
2008-08-29 14:23:00Embassy Tel AvivSECRETPREL PGOV PTER EG KPAL IR IS
08TELAVIV1990ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] No summary [...]
2008-09-02 10:38:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV1994STATUS ON ISRAEL'S ACCESSION TO THE OECD
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Ministry of Finance (MOF) Senior Deputy Director General Oded Brook noted to Econ officers during a meeting on August 27 that Israel was using the Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) accession process to accomplish domestic goals on the environment, taxa [...]
2008-09-02 14:38:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON ETRD OECD IS
08TELAVIV2002ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] No summary [...]
2008-09-03 10:29:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV2007ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] No summary [...]
2008-09-04 10:20:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV2020ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] No summary [...]
2008-09-05 10:20:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV2040ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] Mideast: ------------ Summary: -------- Diplomatic correspondent Ben Caspit wrote on page one of the popular, pluralist Maariv: "[The Americans] want to promote [some kind of agreement with the Palestinians] with the Israeli government, but where is the Israeli government? There is no I [...]
2008-09-08 10:59:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV2043ISRAELI AND JORDANIAN VIEWS ON DETERIORATING
[...] (C) Summary: PolOff met with Jordanian PolOff Asem Ababneh (please protect) September 2 to discuss the rising tensions between Jordan and Israel. Ababneh complained that Israel is taking Jordan for granted and is no longer acting in good faith on a range of issues, including the peace proces [...]
2008-09-08 12:02:00Embassy Tel AvivCONFIDENTIALPREL KWBG KPAL KISL JO IS
08TELAVIV2057ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] PM Olmert's Legal Entanglement 2. Global War on Terror ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- Ha'aretz quoted a police source as saying yesterday that there is a good chance that PM Ehud Olmert could be convicted of money laundering, a crime wh [...]
2008-09-09 10:18:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR 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
08TELAVIV2084ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] Mideast 2. 9/11 Anniversary ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- All media led with the killing of two IAF airmen yesterday evening when their Cobra attack helicopter crashed in the Galilee, apparently due to a technical failure. Ha'aretz [...]
2008-09-11 10:55:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV2106ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] Mideast 2. 9/11 Anniversary ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- Israel Radio reported that until a few months ago back-channel talks took place in Turkey, London, and Israel/the occupied territories between Israelis, headed by journalist Yit [...]
2008-09-15 10:47:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV211ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] No summary [...]
2008-01-25 11:15:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR 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
08TELAVIV2124ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] World Financial Crisis 2. Mideast 3. U.S./India Nuclear Agreement ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- The headlines in today's media were split between the world financial crisis, the Kadima primaries, and Iran's nuclear threat. The m [...]
2008-09-17 09:17:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV2132ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] Mideast: ------------ Summary: -------- Diplomatic correspondent Aluf Benn wrote in the independent, left-leaning Ha'aretz: "Whoever succeeds Olmert will ... have to choose among less than stellar options.... There is no reason to be jealous of the winner." Veteran journalist Hemmi S [...]
2008-09-18 10:47:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV2139ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] No summary [...]
2008-09-19 09:52:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV2153ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] Mideast 2. Iran ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- All media reported that yesterday PM Ehud Olmert tendered his resignation to President Shimon Peres. Ha'aretz reported that in private conversations yesterday, FM Tzipi Livni said that if [...]
2008-09-22 10:04:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV2162ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] Jerusalem's Vehicle Terror Incident 2. Tzipi Livni's efforts to Form a Government PLEASE NOTE: Block Quotes only, Tuesday, September 23, 2008. -------------------------------------- Â [...]
2008-09-23 15:47:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR 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
08TELAVIV2175ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] Mideast 2. Iran ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- All media quoted Defense Minister Ehud Barak as saying yesterday that the Labor Party will make every effort to form a national unity government with Kadima leader Tzipi Livn. Ha'aretz quo [...]
2008-09-24 10:41:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV219MOD COMMENTS ON RAFAH SITUATION
[...] (C) Summary. MOD Arab Affairs Adviser David Hacham briefed PolCouns January 24 on the Israeli reaction to the January 23 breaching of the border fence between Egypt and Gaza. Hacham, who is a regular MOD interlocutor with the Egyptian General Intelligence Service (EGIS),said he had deliver [...]
2008-01-25 15:29:00Embassy Tel AvivCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER PHUM EG KPAL IS
08TELAVIV220RESETTLEMENT OF MIGRON'S RESIDENTS MAY COUNTER
[...] (C) Summary: On January 23, the State Prosecutor's Office announced that Prime Minister Olmert and Defense Minister Barak will strive within six months to achieve a consensual evacuation of the Migron outpost, whereby these settlers would be relocated to an alternative site. The announceme [...]
2008-01-25 16:31:00Embassy Tel AvivCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL IS KPAL KWBG
08TELAVIV2201ISRAEL AT A TURNING POINT IN ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
[...] (SBU) Summary. Through sixty years of statehood, Israel has traditionally relegated environmental concerns towards the bottom of the agenda, with the predictable results. Knowledgeable observers fault the government's pre-occupation with defense and growth and reliance on short-term tactical [...]
2008-09-24 14:28:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYSENV ENRG TBIO IS
08TELAVIV2204ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] Iran 2. Mideast ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- Major media reported that yesterday President Shimon Peres told the UN General Assembly that Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's speech on Tuesday constituted the "darkest anti-Semitic [...]
2008-09-25 11:04:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV221ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] No summary [...]
2008-01-28 11:20:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV2217ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] Attack on Professor Sternhell 2. Iran ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- The Jerusalem Post reported that the chances of new Kadima leader Tzipi Livni quickly forming a coalition took a hit on Thursday when talks broke down in a secret chan [...]
2008-09-26 10:22:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR 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
08TELAVIV2236THE AMBASSADOR'S MEETING WITH MOD DG BUCHRIS:
[...] (S) Summary. During a September 24 meeting with the Ambassador, Ministry of Defense Director General Pinchas Buchris stressed the strategic importance of Israel's relations with the U.S. He said he hoped Iran's nuclear program could be stopped without the use of force, but made clear that Israel wi [...]
2008-09-26 15:30:00Embassy Tel AvivSECRETPREL PTER MOPS MASS KPAL LE SY IR RU IS
08TELAVIV2238THE AMBASSADOR'S MEETING WITH MOD DG BUCHRIS:
[...] (S) Summary. During a September 24 meeting with the Ambassador, Ministry of Defense Director General Pinchas Buchris stressed the strategic importance of Israel's relations with the U.S. He said he hoped Iran's nuclear program could be stopped without the use of force, but made clear that I [...]
2008-09-29 05:42:00Embassy Tel AvivSECRETPREL PTER MOPS MASS KPAL LE SY IR RU IS
08TELAVIV2246ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] Mideast 2. U.S.-Israel Relations ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- The most important interview that PM Ehud Olmert granted the pre- Jewish New Year Holiday media is the one with Yediot, in which he declared that Israel must withdraw from [...]
2008-09-29 10:58:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR 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
08TELAVIV2250ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] No summary [...]
2008-10-02 11:45:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
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
08TELAVIV2255ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] Mideast 2. Iran ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- The media reported that the index of the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange dropped by 4.5% yesterday. Both Yediot and Maariv listed the losses sustained by the richest Israelis. Maariv bannered: QT [...]
2008-10-03 10:30:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV2271ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] Mideast 2. Iran ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- All media reported that yesterday the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange fell to its lowest level since September 2006. The blue-chip TA-25 index lost 6.3 percent to fall below 800 for the first time [...]
2008-10-06 12:49:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV2282ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] No summary [...]
2008-10-07 10:11:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV2291ISRAELI-PALESTINIAN CORRESPONDENT BANKING
[...] (C) BEGIN SUMMARY AND COMMENT: On Sunday, September 29, Bank Hapoalim (BH),one of only two Israeli commercial banks providing correspondent services to Palestinian banks, informed the Bank of Israel (BOI) that it would end its business relationship and cease all services to Palestinian commer [...]
2008-10-07 13:24:00Embassy Tel AvivCONFIDENTIALECON EFIN KWBG KTFN
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
08TELAVIV2306PALESTINIANS SUE GOI OVER INACTION TO EVACUATE
[...] (C) Summary: On October 5, five Palestinian landowners, through the Yesh Din human rights organization, filed a civil suit for NIS 1.5 million against the GOI for damages caused by its failure to evacuate the Migron outpost. According to Yesh Din legal advisor Michael Sfard, not only had the [...]
2008-10-08 10:27:00Embassy Tel AvivCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL IS KPAL KWBG
08TELAVIV2308MFA CONFERENCE PROVIDES PLATFORM FOR LIVNI
[...] (SBU) Summary. Foreign Minister Livni used the MFA's first annual policy and strategy conference as a platform to elucidate her cautious approach to peace negotiations, stressing her views that negotiations must be grounded in political reality, should not be accelerated to accommodate polit [...]
2008-10-08 11:10:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV KNNP IR KPAL IS
08TELAVIV2311ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] No summary [...]
2008-10-08 12:01:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV232ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] Final Winograd Report 2. Mideast ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- All major media led with the political situation on the eve of the publication of the final Winograd report. Ha'aretz and other media quoted associates of PM Ehud Olmert a [...]
2008-01-29 11:51:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV2326ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] Iran 2. Mideast ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- HaQaretz and The Jerusalem Post quoted Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice as saying yesterday that she would leave "no stone unturned" in order to reach an Israeli-Palestinian peace deal b [...]
2008-10-15 12:27:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV2329IDF REGIONAL COMMANDERS SPEAK OUT IN PRESS
[...] (S) Summary and Comment: Within the span of several days, the Israeli Defense Force Regional Commanders made direct and frank comments in separate interviews to the press regarding the state-of-play in Israel's northern, central, and southern regions. On the northern border, Maj. Gen. Gadi [...]
2008-10-15 13:10:00Embassy Tel AvivSECRETMARR PGOV MOPS MCAP IS
08TELAVIV2337ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] Iran 2. Mideast ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- All media reported that PM-designate Tzipi Livni was supposed to meet with Shas Chairman Eli Yishai last night, but the meeting was canceled. A statement released jointly by their bureaus s [...]
2008-10-16 13:25:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR 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
08TELAVIV2342ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] Mideast 2. Iran ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- Major media reported that the global financial crisis is sparking a local job market crunch, with Maariv predicting that up to 55,000 Israelis would lose their jobs. (Yesterday the Israel E [...]
2008-10-17 10:24:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV2360ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] No summary [...]
2008-10-20 10:52:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV2368ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] Iran 2. Mideast 3. U.S.-Israel Relations ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- HaQaretz reported that a senior Islamic Republic official told foreign diplomats two weeks ago in London that senior Tehran officials are recommending a pr [...]
2008-10-22 10:43:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR 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
08TELAVIV2384ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] Mideast 2. U.S. Elections ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- Israel Radio reported this morning that Shas spiritual leader Rabbi Ovadia Yosef held a telephone consultation with the Council of Torah Sages and nixed the partyQs entrance into [...]
2008-10-24 10:49:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR 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
08TELAVIV2400ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] Israeli Politics 2. U.S. Operation against Syria ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- All media reported that yesterday PM-designate Tzipi Livni told President Shimon Peres that she has exhausted all options of forming a government. Peres is [...]
2008-10-27 10:13:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV241ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] Final Winograd Report 2. Mideast 3. U.S.-Israel Relations ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- All media led with the final Winograd report, which will be made public this afternoon after 17 months of work. Banners: in Yediot: "The Mome [...]
2008-01-30 11:20:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV2419ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] No summary [...]
2008-10-30 13:42:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV242ISRAEL AND PA FACE WORSENING WATER SITUATION
[...] No summary [...]
2008-01-30 14:07:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYSENV EAGR ENRG IS JO
08TELAVIV2427ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] U.S. Elections 2. Mideast ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- The Jerusalem Post cited a Post/ Smith Research poll, which found that the Rightist bloc led by Likud will defeat the Left, led by Kadima and Labor, by eight Knesset seats (see be [...]
2008-10-31 10:29:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV2432THE AMBASSADOR'S MEETING WITH INTERNAL SECURITY
[...] (C) Summary. The Ambassador called on Internal Security Minister Avi Dichter October 30. They discussed the GOI's plans for dealing with extremist settler violence, Israeli security cooperation with the Palestinian Authority, and Hamas' ongoing efforts to develop its military capabilities in [...]
2008-10-31 16:57:00Embassy Tel AvivCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PTER KPAL EG IS
08TELAVIV2434THE AMBASSADOR DISCUSSES IRAN WITH EXPERTS AT THE
[...] (C) Summary. The Ambassador met with Institute for National Security Studies (INSS) Director Oded Eran and members of the INSS staff October 29. INSS is the premier security studies center, with close links to the Israeli military and intelligence communities. The discussion focused on Isra [...]
2008-11-03 05:14:00Embassy Tel AvivCONFIDENTIALPREL KNNP MOPS IR CH RU IS
08TELAVIV2436THE AMBASSADOR DISCUSSES IRAN WITH EXPERTS AT THE
[...] (C) Summary. The Ambassador met with Institute for National Security Studies (INSS) Director Oded Eran and members of the INSS staff October 29. INSS is the premier security studies center, with close links to the Israeli military and intelligence communities. The discussion focused on Isra [...]
2008-11-03 07:17:00Embassy Tel AvivCONFIDENTIALPREL KNNP MOPS IR CH RU IS
08TELAVIV2446ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] Mideast 2. Iran 3. U.S. Elections ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- Leading media reported that Shin Bet security service chief Yuval Diskin warned at yesterday's cabinet meeting that a government decision to evacuate more territory m [...]
2008-11-03 11:41:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV2454ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] No summary [...]
2008-11-04 13:05:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV249ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] No summary [...]
2008-01-31 10:34:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV2500ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] No summary [...]
2008-11-05 11:36:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV2505ISRAELI MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS ON NOVEMBER 11 PREVIEW
[...] SUMMARY Israeli voters go to the polls on November 11 to choose their mayors and local councils in municipal elections across the country, with Kadima -- in its first municipal elections -- making the biggest push of any major party in advance of the February 2009 national elections. Women ar [...]
2008-11-05 18:04:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV KDEM
08TELAVIV2509ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] No summary [...]
2008-11-12 12:01:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV2520ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] Mideast 2. Iran ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- All media reported on a wave of layoffs in Israel, and quoted Finance Minister Roni Bar-On as saying that Qthe man in the street wonQt pay for the tycoonsQ ills. The media reported that [...]
2008-11-13 11:35:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV2521MEETING WITH SETTLER REPRESENTATIVES
[...] (C) SUMMARY: In coordination with Knesset Deputy Speaker Otniel Schneller, Pol Couns, EconOff and PolOff met with representatives of the settler community on November 5 to discuss the settlers' role in internal Israeli politics and the rise in settler violence. Pol Couns led off by reviewing [...]
2008-11-13 11:41:00Embassy Tel AvivCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV KWBG IS
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
08TELAVIV2544ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] Mideast 2. Iran 3. U.S.-Israel Relations ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- HaQaretz reported that DM Ehud Barak has approved dozens of construction projects in the West Bank in recent months, contradicting Israel's commitments under t [...]
2008-11-14 12:14:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV2553ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] No summary [...]
2008-11-17 11:24:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV2568ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] Mideast 2. U.S.-Israel Relations ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- HaQaretz reported that senior American officials fear that opening a U.S. interests section in Tehran could strengthen President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and help him win the pr [...]
2008-11-18 11:07:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV2569A/S DESUTTER'S COMPLIANCE DIPLOMACY VISIT TO ISRAEL
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Assistant Secretary for Verification, Compliance, and Implementation (VCI) Paula DeSutter held consultations with GOI officials and Israeli think tanks October 30 as a part of her Compliance Diplomacy visit to the Middle East. The purpose of these consultations was to discuss t [...]
2008-11-18 12:40:00Embassy Tel AvivSECRETPARM KNNP KTIA IS
08TELAVIV2571ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] U.S.-Israel Relations 2. Iran 3. Mideast ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- HaQaretz quoted President Shimon Peres as saying in London yesterday that U.S. President-elect Barack Obama proclaimed himself Qvery impressed with the Arab Le [...]
2008-11-19 12:03:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV2572 WATER - ENERGY LINK EXPLORED AT PM'S CONFERENCE
[...] (U) Summary: The Prime Minister's Conference on Export and International Cooperation on November 12 devoted a quarter of its program to the link between water and energy issues, in the context of green technologies and the business opportunities these present for Israeli exports. Israel's ongo [...]
2008-11-19 13:16:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDSENV ENRG EINV IS
08TELAVIV2578HISTADRUT THREATENS NATIONAL STRIKE
[...] Summary. The Histadrut Labor Federation threatened November 19 to call a national strike to protest the lack of a pension safety net in the economic stimulus plan (Septel) the Government announced earlier that day. Histadrut Chairman Ofer Eini, who did not announce a specific strike date, ca [...]
2008-11-20 14:05:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDELAB IS PGOV SOCI
08TELAVIV2582ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] No summary [...]
2008-11-21 13:39:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV2586EPA ADMINISTRATOR VISITS ISRAEL
[...] No summary [...]
2008-11-21 14:31:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDSENV EINV TBIO IS
08TELAVIV2591US-ISRAEL CONSULTATIONS ON UN AFFAIRS
[...] (S) SUMMARY: On October 28, Assistant Secretary Brian Hook and MFA Deputy DG for International Organizations Evyatar Manor led a bilateral consultation on United Nations Affairs with the Foreign Ministry. The discussions covered the Security Council role in the ongoing peace negotiations, Leb [...]
2008-11-21 16:23:00Embassy Tel AvivSECRETPREL UNEP MOPS KPKO UN LE PA IS
08TELAVIV2598ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] No summary [...]
2008-11-24 12:03:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV2610UPDATE: GOI MASTER PLANS FOR AREA C WEST BANK
[...] (C/NF) Oded Hermann, MOD POL-MIL advisor to Amos Gilad, called EconCouns November 18 with an update on the 14 outstanding master plans being developed/approved for Palestinian communities in Area C. Hermann reported that draft plans had been developed for half of these communities, and are [...]
2008-11-24 13:29:00Embassy Tel AvivCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNKPAL KWBG PA 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
08TELAVIV2618NETANYAHU 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 15:03:00Embassy Tel AvivSECRETPGOV PREL KPAL ECON IS IR
08TELAVIV2619USSC GEN. DAYTON'S NOVEMBER 18 MEETING WITH IDF
[...] (SBU) Summary: The United States Security Coordinator (USSC) LTG Keith W. Dayton and members of his staff met with IDF OC Central Command MG Gadi Shamni and members of his Command at Shamni's Neve Yaakov Headquarters on November 18. The USSC discussed the establishment of a base for the Pales [...]
2008-11-24 17:17:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PTER KPAL IS
08TELAVIV262ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] No summary [...]
2008-02-01 11:02:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV2623ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] Mideast 2. Iran ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- Yediot reported that yesterday in Washington PM Ehud Olmert asked the U.S. administration to speed up the diplomatic process with the Palestinians. He was quoted as saying that President-e [...]
2008-11-25 11:10:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV263A/S BURNS' JANUARY 24 MEETING WITH MFA DG
[...] (C) Summary: Israeli MFA Director General Aharon Abramovitch updated U/S Burns January 24 on recent meetings between Israeli and Palestinian negotiating teams, noting that despite the previous day's incidents on the Egypt-Gaza border, the teams met that day. Abramovitch expressed the GOI,s h [...]
2008-02-01 11:37:00Embassy Tel AvivCONFIDENTIALCASC IS KWBG MCAP MOPS PREL UNSC
08TELAVIV2634ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] No summary [...]
2008-11-26 12:21:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR 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
08TELAVIV2640MFA OFFICIALS DISCUSS REGIONAL PEACE, DEVELOPMENTS
[...] (C) SUMMARY. Director of Policy Planning Dr. David Gordon on November 16 met separately with Eran Etzion, MFA Director of Policy Planning, Tal Becker, MFA Foreign Policy Advisor, and Yaakov Hadas, Deputy Director General of the Middle East and Peace Process Division to discuss Israeli views [...]
2008-11-28 11:42:00Embassy Tel AvivCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER KWBG KPAL SY XF IS
08TELAVIV2644ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] Mideast 2. Mumbai Terror Attacks ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- Over the past two days all media highlighted the multiple terror attacks in Mumbai, in particular on the cityQs Chabad Hasidic headquarters, where up to 20 Israelis are bei [...]
2008-11-28 14:06:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR 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
08TELAVIV2663ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] Aftermath of Mumbai Terror Attacks 2. Mideast ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- The media reported that an IDF soldier lost a leg on Friday in a mortar attack from Gaza on his base. The Jerusalem Post reported that he is no longer at risk [...]
2008-12-01 11:39:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV2711ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] No summary [...]
2008-12-04 12:38:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV2720ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] Hebron Violence 2. Obama Administration 3. Global Economy ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- All media reported that the IDF and police are preparing for a wave of violence by extremist West Bank settlers against Palestinians after yes [...]
2008-12-05 11:51:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV2733ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] Mideast 2. Iran ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- The headlines of major media (lead story in HaQaretz) quoted President-elect Barack Obama as saying yesterday on NBCQs QMeet the PressQ program that the West must engage in "tough but direc [...]
2008-12-08 11:53:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV2739CORPORATE BONDS: ISRAEL'S "SUBPRIME CRISIS"
[...] (SBU) Gil Buffman, the Chief Economist at Bank Leumi, says that the GOI is only now waking up to the trouble in the Israeli corporate bond market. The problems were brought on by deregulation and the import of the global financial criQQQ 1QQQQQavings funds have been rather mild, he nonetheles [...]
2008-12-08 13:56:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EFIN PGOV IS
08TELAVIV274ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] No summary [...]
2008-02-04 15:01:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV2741SPECIAL ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] No summary [...]
2008-12-08 14:14:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV2744GOI RELAXES RESTRICTIONS AROUND NABLUS
[...] (SBU) Coordinator for Government Action in the Territories (COGAT) External Relations Director Uri Singer informed EconCouns on December 7 that the GOI would relax a number of movement and access restrictions in the West Bank for the Eid al-Adha holiday season. He also gave an update on long [...]
2008-12-08 14:34:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON KWBG PREL IS
08TELAVIV2745CODEL WEXLER'S MEETING WITH MILITARY INTELLIGENCE
[...] (S) Summary. In his December 3 meeting with Israel Defense Intelligence Director Yadlin, Representative Robert Wexler (D-Florida) referred to his previous meeting with Likud Party leader Netanyahu (reftel) and asked for Yadlin's assessment of the possibility of Israel and the Palestinian movin [...]
2008-12-08 15:41:00Embassy Tel AvivSECRETPREL PGOV PTER KWBG IS
08TELAVIV2750ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] Mideast 2. Iran 3. Islamic Extremism ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- All media reported on the Likud primaries. According to the electronic media MK Gideon Saar came in first, followed by Gilad Erdan, Reuven Rivlin, Benny Begin, Mo [...]
2008-12-09 11:22:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV2757SHAS: YES WE CAN?
[...] (C) Summary: The Sephardi ultra-orthodox Shas party, which officially launched its election campaign at a rally on December 3, has adopted President-elect Obama's campaign slogan, "Yes We Can," in attempt to capitalize on a political moment when minorities feel empowered by Obama,s victory in [...]
2008-12-09 14:52:00Embassy Tel AvivCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL IS
08TELAVIV2763ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] No summary [...]
2008-12-10 11:53:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR 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
08TELAVIV2774ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] Iran 2. Mideast 3. Human Rights ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- HaQaretz reported that Likud Chairman Benjamin Netanyahu told the newspaper that Likud is behind him and far-right-winger Moshe Feiglin will soon disappear. The Jerusal [...]
2008-12-11 12:07:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV2786PRESIDENT PERES TALKS POLITICS, REGIONAL ISSUES
[...] (C) SUMMARY: The Deputy Secretary and the Ambassador met with Israeli President Shimon Peres on December 9 to discuss upcoming Israeli elections, the peace process with the Palestinians, and other regional developments. Peres predicted that there would not be dramatic policy shifts followin [...]
2008-12-12 13:32:00Embassy Tel AvivCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL KPAL TU IS
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
08TELAVIV2797ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] Mideast 2. Iran 3. Global War on Terror ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- All media quoted Khaled Mashal, the head of HamasQs political bureau, as saying that Hamas does not plan to extend its truce with Israel beyond this Friday, Dec [...]
2008-12-15 11:44:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV2809A PROLIFERATION OF MESSAGES AS ISRAEL AND HAMAS APPROACH
[...] In the absence of any published policy directive on Gaza from the December 10 trilateral meeting of Olmert, Barak and Livni, the Israeli media is focused on perceived policy differences within the GOI. The media reports that Minister of Defense Barak favors renewal of the truce between Israel [...]
2008-12-15 17:15:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PINS PTER KWBG KPAL MOPS IS EG
08TELAVIV2816ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] Mideast 2. Iraq ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- Israel Radio quoted Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice as saying that important progress had been made in the talks between Israel and the Palestinians even though the goal of an agreement [...]
2008-12-16 11:38:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV2822ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] No summary [...]
2008-12-17 11:51:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV2833ISRAELI ECONOMIC CRISIS PLANS
[...] The Ministry of Finance (MOF) has recently come out with several plans to deal with a serious economic slowdown in Israel caused by the global financial crisis. The first plan introduced by the MOF is aimed at accelerating economic growth, with a primary emphasis on investment in infrastructur [...]
2008-12-17 15:36:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDECON EFIN PGOV ELAB IS
08TELAVIV2839ISRAELI ISLAMIC MOVEMENT GAINING INFLUENCE
[...] (SBU) Summary: The official goal of the Islamic Movement in Israel is to bring Muslims living in "Palestine of 1948" back to Islam. The Movement has focused its efforts on three primary fronts -- the social, the religious, and the political. While efforts on the political front have been limi [...]
2008-12-18 13:40:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV KISL KIRF SOCI IS
08TELAVIV2841KADIMA'S FIRST PRIMARY A MODEST SUCCESS FOR LIVNI
[...] (SBU) Foreign Minister and leader of the governing Kadima party, Tzipi Livni appeared visibly relieved if not positively jubilant over the outcome of her party's first-ever primary late Wednesday. Her loyalists, Tzachi Hanegbi and Roni Bar-On, earned the fourth and fifth seats despite the fact [...]
2008-12-18 15:28:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV IS
08TELAVIV2854ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] Mideast 2. Iran ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- Leading media quoted PM Olmert as saying yesterday in London that he hopes for peace with Syria. Media reported that on Monday he will travel to Ankara for a meeting with Turkish PM Recep [...]
2008-12-19 11:58:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV2860ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] Mideast 2. Iran ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- All media reported that dozens of rockets and mortar shells fell on southern Israel from Gaza over the weekend. The media reported that the attacks have sparked a heated debate in Israel o [...]
2008-12-22 11:39:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV2864PREPARING FOR AN ISRAELI MILITARY OPERATION IN GAZA
[...] (S) Summary. Since Hamas announced the end of the "tahdiya" truce agreement December 19, pressure has been building in Israel for the IDF to respond more aggressively to daily barrages of rockets and mortars from Gaza. The Israeli cabinet meeting December 21 was largely devoted to a lively [...]
2008-12-22 15:19:00Embassy Tel AvivSECRETPREL PTER PHUM MOPS KWBG IS
08TELAVIV2865ISRAEL: 2008 COUNTRY REPORTS ON TERRORISM
[...] The following is Post's submission for the 2008 Country Report on Terrorism for Israel. Embassy Tel Aviv's point of contact for this report is: Jason Grubb, Political-Military Officer, Tel: 972-3-519-7460; e-mail: GrubbJB@State.gov. 2. Begin Text: Israel Twenty-four Israeli civilians [...]
2008-12-22 16:07:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDPTER ASEC IS
08TELAVIV2882ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] Mideast 2. FAA Downgrading of Israeli Aviation Status ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- All media quoted Syrian President Bashar Assad as saying yesterday, following PM Ehud OlmertQs talks in Ankara, that he believes direct peace talks wit [...]
2008-12-23 11:34:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV2893ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] Mideast 2. Iran ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- Major media led with a possible resumption of the cease-fire with Hamas. HaQaretz quoted a senior Hamas official as saying in a published interview that his organization would be willing t [...]
2008-12-24 11:30:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV29ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] No summary [...]
2008-01-04 11:13:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV290ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] Mideast 2. Chad ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- All media reported that in response to the Hamas suicide bombing in Dimona, Israel killed nine Hamas operatives in the Gaza Strip. Palestinians in turn fired heavy barrages of rockets at so [...]
2008-02-06 11:24:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV2903ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] Gaza Operation 2. Mideast ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- Over the weekend all media led with the IAF strikes in Gaza, which have killed over 300 Palestinians since Saturday (QOperation Cast LeadQ). The latest developments on Sunday wer [...]
2008-12-29 11:18:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR 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
08TELAVIV2918ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] No summary [...]
2008-12-30 10:53:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR 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
08TELAVIV2928ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] Mideast: ------------ Summary: -------- Senior Middle East affairs analyst Zvi Bar'el wrote in the independent, left-leaning Ha'aretz: QHamas can rack up its first victory, as several European countries are already talking about a QhumanitarianQ cease-fire, and Egypt has been fixed in t [...]
2008-12-31 11:32:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR 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
08TELAVIV296ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] Aftermath of Final Winograd Report 2. Mideast 3. Iran ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- Ha'aretz and other media quoted Dr. Abu-Osama Abed Al-Makati, Hamas's representative in Iran, as saying on Wednesday that Israel can expect a wave [...]
2008-02-07 11:02:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV316ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] Mideast 2. U.S.-Israel Relations ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- Leading media reported that last night Israel cut power supply to Gaza by less than 1%. The media reported that Israel will eventually lower the amount of electricity it s [...]
2008-02-08 11:38:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV318AMBASSADOR AND INTERIOR MINISTER SHEETRIT DISCUSS
[...] (C) SUMMARY: The Ambassador called on Interior Minister Meir Sheetrit (Kadima) February 7 to discuss political and bilateral issues. Sheetrit thought DefMin Barak had made a mistake and destroyed his credibility by not resigning, as promised, following the release of the Winograd report. He [...]
2008-02-08 17:03:00Embassy Tel AvivCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV KPAL KIRF CASC BEXP IS
08TELAVIV324ISRAEL ENVIRONMENT & SCIENCE NOTES
[...] (U) Two visiting NASA astronauts, the Mars Rover project director from the NASA Jet Propulsion Lab, and the General of US Space Command were a hit with their hyper-active five-day schedule in Israel last week. They headlined the Ilan Ramon Space Sciences Conference, where they lectured on Livi [...]
2008-02-11 10:49:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDSENV TSPA ENRG KGHG IS
08TELAVIV343ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] Mideast 2. Islam and Democracy ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- Leading media reported that Defense Minister Ehud Barak told the Knesset's Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee on Monday that one of Israel's goals in the Gaza Strip is to [...]
2008-02-12 11:24:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV347EMBASSY TEL AVIV SUBMISSION FOR TRAFFICKING IN
[...] Embassy Tel Aviv submits the following four anti-trafficking in persons project proposals for consideration of funding from FY 2008 INCLE and ESF appropriations. 2. High priority. NAME OF APPLICANT Center for International Migration and Integration REQUESTED FUNDING AMOUNT $126,88 [...]
2008-02-12 15:44:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDASEC ELAB KCRM PHUM PREL SMIG
08TELAVIV357ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] Mideast 2. U.S.-Israel Relations ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- Israel Radio and other media quoted Hizbullah as saying that Imad Mughniyah, the senior Hizbullah military leader believed to be the mastermind behind the attack against a [...]
2008-02-13 11:47:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV367ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] No summary [...]
2008-02-14 11:24:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV39ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] No summary [...]
2008-01-07 12:18:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV394ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] Mideast 2. Kosovo ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- Most media highlighted the issue of negotiations with the PA over Jerusalem. Ha'aretz reported that PM Ehud Olmert and Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice agreed to defer talks on Jerusa [...]
2008-02-19 11:37:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV426ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] Mideast 2. Iran 3. U.S.-Israel Relations ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- Major media reported that UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon promised on Wednesday to respond "firmly" to Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's verbal attacks [...]
2008-02-21 12:31:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV437ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] Mideast 2. Kosovo 3. U.S.-Israel Relations ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- Yediot reported that preparations are well underway for President Bush's "farewell" visit to Israel in May. Ha'aretz reported that PM Ehud Olmert will meet [...]
2008-02-22 11:50:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV441AFRICAN ASYLUM-SEEKERS LIVING IN DEPLORABLE
[...] (SBU) Summary. UNHCR reported February 7 that African asylum-seekers in Israel now number nearly 7,000 and continue arriving at a rate of roughly 200 per week. Without asylum laws or regulations, the GOI's capacity to respond to the growing number is severely limited. Meanwhile, African mi [...]
2008-02-25 11:55:00Embassy Tel AvivCONFIDENTIALPREF PREL PGOV KPAL IS EG SU ER IV NI GH
08TELAVIV442ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] Mideast: ------------ Summary: -------- Senior columnist Nahum Barnea wrote on page one of the mass-circulation, pluralist Yediot Aharonot: "When the malice of Hamas meets the confusion of an Israeli government that has no solution to the Qassam rocket fire, the outcome means playing wi [...]
2008-02-25 11:57:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV448ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] Iran 2. Islamic Extremism ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- Ha'aretz's web site quoted PM Ehud Olmert as saying today before a business conference in Tokyo that he is not certain that Israel and the PA will be able to reach a peace agreeme [...]
2008-02-26 11:51:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV453ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] Mideast 2. U.S.-Israel Relations ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- The Jerusalem Post reported that both PM Ehud Olmert in Tokyo and FM Tzipi Livni in Jerusalem voiced skepticism publicly for the first time on Tuesday about concluding a pe [...]
2008-02-27 10:56:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV460ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] Mideast 2. Iran 3. U.S.-Israel Relations 4. DPRK ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- All media reported that on Wednesday afternoon a student at the Sapir College near Sderot was killed by a Qassam rocket and that Grad-style Katyus [...]
2008-02-28 11:06:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV475ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] Mideast 2. U.S.-Israel Relations ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- Yediot reported that Vice President Dick Cheney will arrive in Israel in late March for a farewell visit and to pay tribute to Israel's 60th anniversary. A few media (ba [...]
2008-02-29 11:14:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV479Antiquities Authority Archeologist Criticizes
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: In a meeting with emboffs February 20, Israeli archeologist Gideon Suleimani, a staff archeologist with the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) and former head of the Authority's Jerusalem district, explained what he described as the ongoing "co-optation" of archeological digs by [...]
2008-02-29 14:29:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV KPAL KIRF IS
08TELAVIV489ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] Mideast 2. Ahmadinejad in Baghdad ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- This morning the electronic media reported that the IDF's "Operation Hot Winter" in Gaza has come to an end. The pull out of Infantry and armored forces was completed in [...]
2008-03-03 11:13:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV500ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] Mideast 2. Iran-Iraq Relations ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- The Jerusalem Post reported that the prevalent feeling in Jerusalem is that despite the recent flare-up in Gaza, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice's discussions in Cairo wi [...]
2008-03-04 12:22:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV501ISRAELI FM LIVNI MEETS CODEL, SAYS FATAH CANNOT OVERTAKE
[...] No summary [...]
2008-03-04 13:03:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV KPAL KWBG IS IR
08TELAVIV518ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] No summary [...]
2008-03-06 11:06:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV524ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] No summary [...]
2008-03-07 11:13:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV545ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] No summary [...]
2008-03-10 11:18:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV548EMBASSY TEL AVIV RESPONSE FOR TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2008-03-10 13:42:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC ELAB IS KCRM KFRD KWMN PHUM PREF SMIG
08TELAVIV559ISRAEL EXPEDITING CUSTOMS REVENUE TRANSFERS TO PA
[...] (C) Michal Finkelstein, Senior Advisor to the Ministry of Finance (MOF) Director General, told EconCouns and DeputyCouns on March 3 that the GOI is doing everything possible to expedite the transfer of the customs revenue it collects on the Palestinian Authority's behalf. She said that Israe [...]
2008-03-11 15:11:00Embassy Tel AvivCONFIDENTIALECON EFIN EAID PGOV PREL IS KWBG KPAL
08TELAVIV61ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] No summary [...]
2008-01-08 12:47:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV612BANK OF ISRAEL INTERVENES TO HALT DOLLAR FREE FALL
[...] (U) On Thursday, March 13, the Bank of Israel (BOI) intervened in the foreign exchange market to purchase dollars. This is the first time since June 1997 that the BOI has staged such an intervention, and followed several pronouncements over the past few months that it would not interfere in t [...]
2008-03-14 14:52:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDECON EFIN PGOV IS
08TELAVIV614 ONE NATION, MANY ROADMAPS -- THE AFTERMATH OF THE MERKAZ
[...] (SBU) The 7-day mourning period for eight yeshiva students gunned down by an East Jerusalem Palestinian was fraught with controversy which exacerbated the already deep divisions in Israeli society over the conflict with the Palestinians. Israel Television reported that unnamed yeshiva students [...]
2008-03-17 05:06:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPTER PGOV KWBG IS
08TELAVIV620ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] No summary [...]
2008-03-17 10:25:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV622SCENESETTER FOR D/HHS VISIT TO ISRAEL
[...] (U) Post welcomes the visit to Israel of HHS Deputy Secretary Tevi Troy on April 2. Post offers the following update on its social and public health situation. Your visit presents an opportunity to underscore our shared interests in matters of primary health care and global public health, incl [...]
2008-03-17 14:56:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDTBIO KIPR KWBG KPAL IS
08TELAVIV624ISRAELI-PALESTINIAN CORRESPONDENT RELATIONSHIP IN
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Israel's Bank Hapoalim and Israel Discount Bank (IDB) threatened to sever correspondent relations with Palestinian banks by the end of 2007. Nevertheless, business continues between the two sides and it appears that the Bank of Israel (BOI) has prevented the banks from severing t [...]
2008-03-18 09:22:00Embassy Tel AvivCONFIDENTIALECON EFIN KTFN KWBG IS
08TELAVIV641ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] Mideast 2. Israel-Germany Relations 3. Global Stock Exchange ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- Ha'aretz reported that Israel and Egypt are conducting intensive negotiations in an effort to reach a long-term cease-fire in the Gaza Stri [...]
2008-03-19 10:09:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV653ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] Iran 2. Mideast 3. Global Stock Market --------- Â [...]
2008-03-20 10:33:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV662BOI GOVERNOR FISCHER -- FINANCIAL CRISIS HAS NOT
[...] (C) Meeting on the day after a major decline in stock markets worldwide, Governor of the Bank of Israel Stanley Fischer told the Ambassador on March 18 that the world economy is still closely tied to the U.S. He said that the Federal Reserve Board and EU Central Banks have both performed we [...]
2008-03-20 13:04:00Embassy Tel AvivCONFIDENTIALECON EFIN PGOV OECD PREL IS KWBG
08TELAVIV669ISRAELIS SEE PROGRESS AT JEC
[...] (C) On March 18, Michal Finkelstein, Senior Advisor to the Ministry of Finance (MOF),gave EconCouns a readout of the March 11 Joint Economic Committee (JEC) meeting between the GOI and the Palestinian Authority (PA). Finkelstein said that the talks were constructive and would lead to signif [...]
2008-03-21 14:23:00Embassy Tel AvivCONFIDENTIALECON ETRD KPAL IS
08TELAVIV678WATER AND WASTE: A CHALLENGE TO ISRAELI POLICY
[...] No summary [...]
2008-03-24 11:05:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYSENV EAGR ENRG IS
08TELAVIV691ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] Mideast 2. U.S.-Israel Relations ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- The Jerusalem Post reported that Vice President Dick Cheney's second meeting with PM Ehud Olmert on Monday morning, like their first meeting on Saturday night, was shrouded [...]
2008-03-25 10:25:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV701MARCH SETTLEMENT ACTIVITIES
[...] (C) The following paragraphs seek to capture Israeli settlement activity in March, and where possible, provide GOI clarification or confirmation to reports of approved or planned GOI settlement construction. -------------------------- MOD Moves Against Outposts -------------------------- [...]
2008-03-26 06:09:00Embassy Tel AvivCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL IS KPAL KWBG
08TELAVIV716CODEL KYL AND BROWNBACK MEETING WITH PRIME
[...] (C) Summary. CODELs Kyl and Brownback met with Prime Minister Olmert February 18 at the Knesset. Olmert expressed appreciation for Congressional support for Israel and said that he expected U.S.-Israeli ties to remain strong whoever is elected President. Regarding Gaza, Olmert defended the [...]
2008-03-27 06:20:00Embassy Tel AvivCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PTER KWBG EG IR IS
08TELAVIV721LOYALTY VERSUS DISCONTENT AMONG ISRAEL'S DRUZE
[...] (C) Summary and Comment: During an MFA-sponsored Druze Study Day for members of the diplomatic corps on March 20, Deputy Foreign Minister Majaleh Wahbeh (Kadima) and other Druze community leaders emphasized the Druze community's loyalty to Israel during the past sixty years and its desire to [...]
2008-03-27 10:53:00Embassy Tel AvivCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL KIRF IS
08TELAVIV724ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] Mideast 2. Intellectual Property Rights ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- The Jerusalem Post and Israel Radio reported that at a press conference with the foreign media last night, PM Ehud Olmert hinted at the prospect of secret talks with [...]
2008-03-27 12:24:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV736ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] No summary [...]
2008-03-28 10:15:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV738CODEL BOEHNER'S MEETING WITH PRIME MINISTER OLMERT
[...] (S) Summary. CODEL Boehner met with Prime Minister Ehud Olmert March 23. They discussed Israeli-Palestinian peace negotiations and Olmert's concerns about Hamas-Fatah discussions in Yemen, Vice President Cheney's visit and the Iranian nuclear threat, the possibility of Israel negotiating wi [...]
2008-03-28 11:16:00Embassy Tel AvivSECRETPREL PTER IR SY KWBG XG IS
08TELAVIV757ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] Mideast 2. Dutch Film on Islam ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- The Jerusalem Post and other media reported that PM Ehud Olmert told Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice as well as his Kadima faction on SIPDIS Monday that he would conti [...]
2008-04-01 10:07:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV761CORRECTED COPY: LIVNI MEETS MCCAIN, DISCUSSES
[...] (U) This cable replaces Tel Aviv 732. Please see correction in paragraph 8. 2. (C) Summary. On March 19, Israeli Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni met with U.S. Senators John McCain, Joseph Lieberman, and Lindsey Graham. Their discussion centered on the growing public support for Hamas, and th [...]
2008-04-01 11:51:00Embassy Tel AvivCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV IS OVIP
08TELAVIV762CORRECTED COPY: PERES MEETS MCCAIN, WARNS OF
[...] (U) This cable replaces Tel Aviv 731. Please see correction in paragraph 6. 2. (C) Summary. On 18 March, U.S. Senators John McCain, Joseph Lieberman, and Lindsey Graham met with Israeli President Shimon Peres to discuss security concerns in the region. Their discussion centered on the grow [...]
2008-04-01 11:51:00Embassy Tel AvivSECRETPREL PGOV IS OVIP IR
08TELAVIV78SPECIAL ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] No summary [...]
2008-01-10 04:25:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV785ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] Mideast 2. Zimbabwe Elections ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- Yediot reported that senior advisers of President Bush (headed by National Security Advisor Stephen Hadley) and PM Ehud Olmert (Yoram Turbowicz and Shalom Turgeman) met over t [...]
2008-04-03 11:14:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV790ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] Mideast 2. U.S.-Israel Relations ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- The media continued to report on Syrian military movements, which intelligence officials attributed "more to nervousness than a likelihood of conflict" (The Jerusalem Post) [...]
2008-04-04 10:25:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV805ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] No summary [...]
2008-04-07 11:15:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV812ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] Mideast 2. Iran ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- The media reported that PM Ehud Olmert and PA President Mahmoud Abbas have decided to meet every two weeks until the November 4 deadline for striking a deal, regardless of developments on t [...]
2008-04-08 10:22:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV824ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] No summary [...]
2008-04-09 11:21:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV830ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] Mideast 2. U.S.-Israel Relations ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- Ha'aretz quoted U.S. sources as saying yesterday that President George Bush is likely to visit Masada during his visit to Israel next month. The newspaper reported that PM [...]
2008-04-10 10:17:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV835ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] Mideast 2. Iran ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- Ha'aretz reported that PM Olmert has called on IDF commanders in the West Bank to understand that the roadblocks are causing suffering to the Palestinians, whose needs should be taken into [...]
2008-04-11 10:04:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV837COORDINATOR FOR GOVERNMENT ACTIVITY IN THE
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Coordinator for Government Activity in the Territories (COGAT) Major General Yossef Mishlev heard the Ambassador's concerns about stalled U.S. commercial imports into the West Bank, continued demolitions of Palestinian homes, and ground clearing in Area E-1. Mishlev was not able [...]
2008-04-11 12:24:00Embassy Tel AvivCONFIDENTIALECON ETRD PHUM KPAL IS
08TELAVIV84SPECIAL ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] No summary [...]
2008-01-10 11:11:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV854NETANYAHU MEETS MCCAIN, DESCRIBES OWN "SEAMLINE
[...] (C) On March 19, Likud Party (Opposition) Chairman Binyamin Netanyahu met with U.S. Senators John McCain, Joseph Lieberman and Lindsey Graham to discuss some of the lessons learned in the Lebanon and Gaza withdrawals and the challenges that would be involved in the creation of a Palestinian st [...]
2008-04-14 12:33:00Embassy Tel AvivCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV IS OVIP ECON JO PTER
08TELAVIV881ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] Iran 2. Mideast ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- Israel Radio reported that three IDF soldiers were killed in a Hamas ambush in Gaza and four others were injured. The radio quoted Palestinian sources as saying that four Hamas activists [...]
2008-04-16 14:00:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV887ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] Mideast 2. Italy: Parliamentary Elections ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- All media reported on the killing of three IDF soldiers and the wounding of three others in a Hamas ambush yesterday. Major media characterized what was the most int [...]
2008-04-17 11:58:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV900GENERAL JONES' MEETING WITH SHIMON PERES
[...] (C) Summary. Special Envoy for Middle East Regional Security (SEMERS) General James Jones met with President Shimon Peres April 13. General Jones briefed Peres on his mission, including the Jenin project that is being coordinated with Tony Blair. Peres said he was skeptical that a politica [...]
2008-04-18 07:20:00Embassy Tel AvivCONFIDENTIALPREL ECON KPAL IS JO TU GE JA
08TELAVIV906ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] Mideast 2. Iran ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- Ha'aretz reported that Deputy Prime Minister Eli Yishai asked former U.S. President Jimmy Carter on Monday to tell Hamas leaders, including Khaled Mashal, that he would like to meet in orde [...]
2008-04-18 10:07:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV912ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] Mideast: ------------ Summary: -------- Editor-in-Chief Amos Regev wrote on page one of the independent Israel Hayom: "Israel must now remove the constraints it placed on itself.... The target should be the elimination of Hamas as a fighting force." Senior Middle East affairs analyst [...]
2008-04-21 10:34:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV916ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] No summary [...]
2008-04-22 10:19:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV918ISRAEL'S WATER POLICY OPTIONS DEBATED
[...] No summary [...]
2008-04-22 14:02:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYSENV EAGR IS PA JO
08TELAVIV924ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] Arrest of Ben-Ami Kadish 2. Iran ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- Leading electronic media cited a report published today by the Syrian news agency Sham-Press that PM Ehud Olmert has relayed messages to Syrian President Bashar Assad affir [...]
2008-04-23 10:12:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV935ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] Syria 2. Mideast 3. Ben-Ami Kadish Affair ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- The media cited The Los Angeles Times as saying yesterday that Congress will hear from the CIA that the facility destroyed in the IAF attack on Syria was a nu [...]
2008-04-24 10:46:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV941U.S.-ISRAEL JOINT COUNTERTERRORISM GROUP (JCG)
[...] (S) Summary: On February 26, the Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) hosted the latest meeting of the U.S.-Israel JCG. State S/CT Coordinator Ambassador Dell Dailey led the interagency U.S. delegation. The two sides discussed the spread of Islamic extremism and changing regional threat [...]
2008-04-24 13:58:00Embassy Tel AvivSECRETPREL PTER IS IR SY LE EG JO IZ
08TELAVIV944ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] Syria 2. Mideast ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- Most media featured the intelligence briefings yesterday to Congress on the alleged Syria - North Korea nuclear connection. The media quoted senior Bush administration members as saying [...]
2008-04-25 11:03:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV95SPECIAL ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] No summary [...]
2008-01-11 10:00:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV954ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] No summary [...]
2008-04-28 10:09:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV967ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] No summary [...]
2008-04-30 10:25:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV969ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] No summary [...]
2008-05-01 10:19:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV978SPECIAL ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] No summary [...]
2008-05-05 05:00:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08TELAVIV996ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] No summary [...]
2008-05-06 10:31:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
08THEHAGUE1013NETHERLANDS: DUTCH CONCERN ON IRAN STEALTH
[...] (C) Summary. The Dutch are concerned that Iran's slick use of media and events may have ensnared the incoming European Union (EU) Presidency and numbed other EU members to Iran's nuclear program. Head of the Nuclear Affairs and Non-Proliferation Division, Henk cor Van der Kwast, told PolMil [...]
2008-12-10 07:04:00Embassy The HagueCONFIDENTIALPARM MOPS PREL NATO MNUC TRGY IR NL
08THEHAGUE1018NETHERLANDS: GLOOMY ECONOMIC INDICATORS GENERATE
[...] (U) SUMMARY: The Netherlands' leading statistical agency forecasts a recession in 2009 and only slight GDP growth of 1.0 percent in 2010. Although the Netherlands likely will weather the economic crisis better than many of its EU neighbors, it still faces rising unemployment and significant de [...]
2008-12-15 07:00:00Embassy The HagueUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EFIN PGOV PREL NL
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
08THEHAGUE1041NETHERLANDS: ECONOMIC MINISTER VISITS RUSSIA,
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY. Dutch Economic Affairs Minister Maria van der Hoeven returned from her December 4-5 Moscow visit with a handful of energy announcements. Her meeting with Gazprom's CEO touched on Nord Stream, a gas storage project in the Netherlands, and selling future output from Yamal gas fie [...]
2008-12-22 07:04:00Embassy The HagueUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYENRG EPET NL RS
08THEHAGUE109NETHERLANDS/AFGHANISTAN: EXTENSION PLANS IN
[...] (C) Summary: Dutch MOD working-level officials agree enhanced task force and Operational Mentoring and Liaison Team (OMLT) training is vital for new partners contributing toward the Dutch-led ISAF extension in Uruzgan, but argue obtaining financial and political support for such training will [...]
2008-02-04 16:00:00Embassy The HagueCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNPGOV PREL NATO AF NL
08THEHAGUE134NETHERLANDS/OSCE/KOSOVO: RESPONSE TO BERLIN
[...] (C) Summary: The GONL understands from its mission to the OSCE that Serbia is no longer interested in pursuing an emergency session under the Berlin Mechanism, but rather will seek an "extra session" of the Permanent Council to voice its concerns over a Kosovo declaration of independence. Acco [...]
2008-02-13 12:49:00Embassy The HagueCONFIDENTIALPREL UNAUS UNMIK PGOV YI EU OSCE NL
08THEHAGUE152CHEMICAL WEAPONS CONVENTION (CWC): WRAP UP FOR TWO
[...] (SBU) This report covers the first two weeks in February and quite a number of meetings at the OPCW and behind the scenes. The Open Ended Working Group for the Review Conference met on February 8 and 14, primarily to review the final three blocks of draft text for the conference report, but t [...]
2008-02-19 15:29:00Embassy The HagueUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPARM PREL CWC
08THEHAGUE180CHEMICAL WEAPONS CONVENTION (CWC): WRAP UP FOR
[...] (U) The week of February 18 saw quite a number of meetings and consultations, several of which were convening for the first time this year ) Article X (February 18),the entire industry cluster followed by sampling and analysis and transfer discrepancies (February 19),the Host Country Commit [...]
2008-02-26 14:45:00Embassy The HagueUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPARM PREL CWC
08THEHAGUE222CHEMICAL WEAPONS CONVENTION (CWC): WRAP UP FOR
[...] (U) The week of February 25)29 primarily marched in place. Delegations spent a lot of time on the provisional agenda for the Review Conference, with no agreement except growing convergence that the only broadly acceptable agenda would closely track that of the first Review Conference. Due to [...]
2008-03-05 15:23:00Embassy The HagueUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPARM PREL CWC
08THEHAGUE228NETHERLANDS/KOSOVO: DUTCH RECOGNIZE KOSOVAR
[...] (U) SUMMARY: At a press conference with Sweden,s FM Carl Bildt on March 4, FM Maxime Verhagen announced that the Netherlands recognizes Kosovar independence. Poloff reviewed Dutch thinking with Mr. Cees Roels, Head of the Western Balkans Division at the Dutch MFA, on March 4, and also attende [...]
2008-03-06 13:18:00Embassy The HagueCONFIDENTIALPREL NL KV
08THEHAGUE247COUNTERTERRORISM COORDINATOR ANTICIPATES LATE
[...] (C) Summary. National Counterterrorism Coordinator Tjibbe Joustra told Charge March 11 that the government now anticipated a late March release date for MP Geert Wilders' controversial film on the Koran. He said Wilders could release the film on the Internet earlier than March 28, the date [...]
2008-03-13 11:53:00Embassy The HagueCONFIDENTIALPTER KISL KIRF PREL ASEC PGOV NL
08THEHAGUE249CHEMICAL WEAPONS CONVENTION (CWC): WRAP UP FOR
[...] (SBU) Executive Council 52 (EC-52) followed the unfortunate recent pattern of deferring a large proportion of its substantive business to the next session )- not only the facility and verification documents, but also some routine reports from the Technical Secretariat (TS) and Director General [...]
2008-03-13 14:47:00Embassy The HagueCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNPARM PREL CWC
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
08THEHAGUE264CHEMICAL WEAPONS CONVENTION (CWC): WRAP UP FOR
[...] (SBU) Two events dominated the week of March 10-14 -- Iraq's delivery of its draft initial declaration of its chemical weapons facilities as it joins the Chemical Weapons Convention, and the Cuban Ambassador's dramatic delivery of the Non Aligned Movement's preliminary comments on the draft Re [...]
2008-03-18 09:44:00Embassy The HagueUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPARM PREL CWC
08THEHAGUE281WIREC FOLLOW-UP: DUTCH GOVERNMENT MAKES PLEDGE
[...] As requested reftel, Econoff contacted Femke Hoogeveen, Senior Policy Advisor for Energy, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on March 19 regarding a Dutch government WIREC pledge to accelerate the uptake of renewable energy. The Dutch head of delegation to WIREC, Minister for European Affairs Frans [...]
2008-03-25 16:44:00Embassy The HagueUNCLASSIFIEDSENV ENRG TRGY KGHG NL
08THEHAGUE285WALKING THE BEAT IN THE HAGUE'S RED LIGHT DISTRICT TO
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: During a March 5 briefing and tour of the red light district in The Hague, Henry Koper, the coordinator of The Hague regional police prostitution and child pornography unit, provided an overview of Dutch police efforts to combat TIP in the regulated prostitution sector. Koper s [...]
2008-03-26 12:32:00Embassy The HagueUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKCRM PHUM KWMN ELAB SMIG ASEC KFRD PREF NL
08THEHAGUE330NETHERLANDS/AFGHANISTAN: CONCERN OVER RUMORED
[...] (SBU) This is a request for guidance. Please see para 8. 2. (S//NF) Summary: The GONL is concerned about rumors expressed in a recent Daily Telegraph article laying out U.S./UK plans to replace the Dutch during their upcoming command rotation of NATO operations in southern Afghanistan. Ac [...]
2008-04-10 15:19:00Embassy The HagueSECRET//NOFORNPGOV PREL NATO AF NL
08THEHAGUE331DUTCH MOVING AHEAD WITH CONTROVERSIAL AVIATION TAX
[...] (C) SUMMARY: The new Dutch aviation tax is on track to take effect July 1, despite opposition from parts of the business community and the public. A March 19 court ruling dismissed complaints brought by the air travel industry, clearing a potential obstacle to implementation. Dutch aviation [...]
2008-04-10 15:39:00Embassy The HagueCONFIDENTIALEAIR ECON ETRD SENV EUN NL
08THEHAGUE340DUTCH ASSISTANCE TO PAKISTAN
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Dutch assistance to Pakistan totals EUR 40 million per year. Development Minister Bert Koenders announced April 8 that the GONL would resume some assistance programs that had been suspended in November 2007 after Musharraf declared a state of emergency. Dutch assistance to Paki [...]
2008-04-16 16:50:00Embassy The HagueCONFIDENTIALEAID PGOV PREL PK NL
08THEHAGUE343GONL EXPECTS RATIFICATION OF U.S.-EU GPS-GALILEO
[...] (SBU) EconOffs met April 17 with Wim Ploeg, European Division Deputy Head, Ministry of Transport, Public Works and Water Management, to ascertain the ratification status of the U.S.-EU GPS-Galileo Cooperation Agreement. Ploeg, who coordinates the GONL's interagency "Galileo group," said that [...]
2008-04-18 13:02:00Embassy The HagueUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYTSPA TSPL PREL SENV IMO ICAO ITU NL EUN
08THEHAGUE344NETHERLANDS/GEORGIA: DUTCH SUPPORT EU STATEMENTS
[...] (C) Summary: The GONL supports the recent statement by the Slovenian EU Presidency noting "serious concern" over the April 15 Russian Presidential instructions enhancing relations with Abkhazia and South Ossetia. According to MFA Deputy Director for South Eastern and Eastern Europe Henk Voska [...]
2008-04-21 14:05:00Embassy The HagueCONFIDENTIALPREL GG RS NL
08THEHAGUE349CHEMICAL WEAPONS CONVENTION (CWC): SECOND REVIEW
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The Second Special Conference to Review the Operation of the Chemical Weapons Convention (RevCon),after difficult and protracted negotiations, adopted a 152-paragraph substantive report reviewing all aspects of the Convention and setting the course for the future. The key U.S [...]
2008-04-21 16:11:00Embassy The HagueUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPARM PREL CWC
08THEHAGUE368NETHERLANDS/BLUE LANTERN CHECK ON APPLICATION
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Emboffs conducted a site visit per reftel of Applied Research Laboratory Europe BV (ARLE) on April 18. Although a sole proprietorship, ARLE appears to be a bona fide intermediary. ARLE stores items in a safe drilled into the concrete floor of a garage which is connected to a ho [...]
2008-04-28 12:12:00Embassy The HagueUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETTC KOMC NL JO
08THEHAGUE377RESPONSE: IMPACT OF RISING FOOD/COMMODITY PRICES - THE
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY. While there has been a steady increase in Dutch food producers' prices over the last two years, these increases have only been partially passed on to domestic Dutch consumers. Despite its role as a leading agricultural exporter (in value terms),there are no indications of an [...]
2008-04-29 14:55:00Embassy The HagueUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAGR ETRD EAID ECON PGOV PREL NL
08THEHAGUE38NETHERLANDS/WIREC: DUTCH FORMING DELEGATION
[...] Post forwarded on January 7 ref A letter for the Dutch to attend WIREC to Minister of Economic Affairs Maria van der Hoeven. Post also received and delivered on January 8 ref B invitation for van der Hoeven to serve on WIREC's Bioenergy Feedstocks Panel. 2. On January 10, Econoff spoke w [...]
2008-01-14 15:51:00Embassy The HagueUNCLASSIFIEDKSCA KPAO ENRG SENV TRGY EPET EAID SOCI KGHG
08THEHAGUE396CHEMICAL WEAPONS CONVENTION (CWC): WRAP UP FOR
[...] (U) The weeks following the CWC Second Review Conference (RevCon) have been fairly quiet, due no doubt in part to post-RevCon exhaustion as well as a series of official holidays. The only consultations held were within the industry cluster, although two WEOG meetings, an Irish-hosted lunch, a [...]
2008-05-09 16:06:00Embassy The HagueUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPARM PREL CWC
08THEHAGUE41NETHERLANDS/SUDAN: DUTCH SUPPORT JOINT INTEGRATED
[...] (U) SUMMARY: On January 10, 2008 Poloff delivered reftel points to Mr. Huub Buise, Head of the Dutch MFA's Sudan Task Force and Horn of Africa section. Buise was accompanied by Lisette den Breems, senior policy officer for Sudan, Erwin van Veen, policy advisor in the Unit for Peacebuilding and [...]
2008-01-15 12:09:00Embassy The HagueCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM PREL NL SU
08THEHAGUE419CHEMICAL WEAPONS CONVENTION (CWC): PARIS SEMINAR
[...] (U) The French Ministry of Defense through its Delegation for Strategic Affairs and its Foundation for Strategic Research sponsored a seminar limited to Australia Group members plus China and Russia March 25 and 26 at the Ecole Militaire in Paris. The seminar was held to provide background in [...]
2008-05-16 14:16:00Embassy The HagueUNCLASSIFIEDPARM PREL CWC FR
08THEHAGUE425CWC REVIEW CONFERENCE PART II: EVENTS AND
[...] (U) This cable is part of a series on the Second Chemical Weapons Convention Review Conference (RevCon) April 7-18, 2008. It follows the initial report at the end of the Conference (ref a),and the opening plenary sessions of the Conference and the general debate (ref b). Other cables will f [...]
2008-05-19 15:24:00Embassy The HagueCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNPARM PREL CWC
08THEHAGUE433CWC REVIEW CONFERENCE PART III: ANALYSIS OF THE
[...] (U) This cable is part of a series on the Second Chemical Weapons Convention Review Conference (RevCon) April 7-18, 2008. It follows the initial report at the end of the Conference (ref b),and reports on the opening plenary sessions of the Conference and the general debate (ref c) and events [...]
2008-05-21 15:48:00Embassy The HagueUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPARM PREL CWC
08THEHAGUE442NETHERLANDS: FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS LOSE BILLIONS BUT WILL
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY. Dutch financial institutions have posted EUR 9 billion ($14 billion) in losses to date as a result of the subprime mortgage/credit crisis. The recent takeover of ABN Amro and liquidity issues at medium-sized bank NIB Capital have also rattled the Dutch financial sector. Despit [...]
2008-05-23 14:00:00Embassy The HagueUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EFIN EINV NL
08THEHAGUE455CHEMICAL WEAPONS CONVENTION (CWC): WRAP UP FOR TWO
[...] (SBU) While OPCW has had a very lean schedule since the Review Conference, the U.S. delegation continued to meet May 13 - 23 with Technical Secretariat officials and other delegations on upcoming issues. Ambassador Javits met with the new Executive Council Chairperson to discuss future activ [...]
2008-05-29 15:21:00Embassy The HagueCONFIDENTIALPARM PREL CWC
08THEHAGUE460NETHERLANDS: SPECIAL ENVOY RICKMAN FINDS LITTLE
[...] SUMMARY: During a May 22-25 visit to Amsterdam, Special Envoy for Monitoring and Combating Anti-Semitism Gregg Rickman and Karen Paikin met with Jewish community leaders, local government officials, scholars, and NGOs. Rickman found relatively little anti-Semitism in the Netherlands during [...]
2008-05-30 08:58:00Embassy The HagueUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM KPAO NL
08THEHAGUE48NETHERLANDS/AFGHANISTAN: DUTCH SUFFER FRIENDLY
[...] (C) Summary: The GONL suffered its first casualties due to friendly fire January 12 when two Dutch and two Afghan soldiers were apparently killed by Dutch troops during a firefight in the southwestern part of the Afghan province of Uruzgan. Two investigations have been launched to determine [...]
2008-01-16 09:42:00Embassy The HagueCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL NATO AF NL
08THEHAGUE482CHEMICAL WEAPONS CONVENTION (CWC): CONVERSION OF
[...] (SBU) On June 3 and 4, U.S. Delreps met with representatives of the UK and Italy, and separately with Libya, to share the non-paper from Reftel and discuss Libyan steps necessary for the U.S. to approve the request to retain the sandbag wall around the former chemical weapons production facili [...]
2008-06-05 15:50:00Embassy The HagueUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYLY PARM PREL CWC
08THEHAGUE502NETHERLANDS: ADDRESSING FINANCIAL RISK AT THE ICAO
[...] (SBU) Econoff delivered reftel demarche May 30 to Eline Attema, Senior Policy Advisor for Market Access and International Aviation, Civil Aviation Directorate, Ministry of Transport. Attema subsequently informed Econoff on June 9 that her Ministry has taken the U.S. points on board and better [...]
2008-06-10 12:33:00Embassy The HagueUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAFIN AORC EAIR ICAO NL
08THEHAGUE503CWC: WRAP UP FOR WEEK ENDING JUNE 6, 2008
[...] (U) During the weeks of May 27 and June 2, no official OPCW meetings took place. The Western European and Others Group (WEOG) met twice and was briefed by the new head of public affairs for the Technical Secretariat (TS). The Dutch government hosted a visit to a DuPont plant site on May 29. [...]
2008-06-10 12:50:00Embassy The HagueUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPARM PREL CWC
08THEHAGUE510NETHERLANDS/VENEZUELA: AIMING TO BOOST DIALOGUE
[...] (C) Summary: On June 4, Poloff discussed Venezuelan affairs with Dutch MFA Director for the Western Hemisphere Department Laurent Stokvis and Venezuela desk officer Wendy Engelberts. Stokvis discussed the May 27 meeting between Dutch DG for Political Affairs Pieter De Gooijer and Alberto Muel [...]
2008-06-12 16:06:00Embassy The HagueCONFIDENTIALNL PHUM PREL VE
08THEHAGUE513NETHERLANDS/IAEA: EVALUATING THE CSC, NO POSITION
[...] (SBU) EconOff met June 11 with Michel Deelen, Deputy Head, Environment and Nuclear Safety Division, and Hendrik Koets, Advisor, Economic and Environmental Affairs Department, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) to follow up on reftel demarche. Deelen and Koets said the Dutch position rega [...]
2008-06-13 11:24:00Embassy The HagueUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKNNP TRGY ENRG KSTC IAEA PARM NL
08THEHAGUE569CWC: WRAP-UP FOR PREPARATORY MEETINGS AND THE
[...] (SBU) Under the new leadership of Executive Council Chairperson, Ambassador Oksana Tomova (Slovakia),Executive Council 53 was both efficient and productive. A notable accomplishment was the approval all together of the U.S. and Russian facility agreements, verification plans and amendments [...]
2008-07-03 15:38:00Embassy The HagueSECRETPARM PREL CWC
08THEHAGUE571DUTCH PARLIAMENT RATIFIES U.S.-EU EXTRADITION AND MLAT
[...] On July 1, the First Chamber (Upper House) adopted the ratification package for the U.S.-EU extradition and MLAT treaties without any debate. This means that, since the package was already approved by the Second Chamber (Lower House) on June 5, the ratification process has now been completed. [...]
2008-07-07 14:35:00Embassy The HagueUNCLASSIFIEDCJAN CJUS KCRM PGOV PREL NL
08THEHAGUE584NETHERLANDS/BURMA: DUTCH SUPPORT U.S. VIEW ON AID
[...] No summary [...]
2008-07-11 09:54:00Embassy The HagueCONFIDENTIALPGOV EAID BM NL
08THEHAGUE588NETHERLANDS/TRITIUM: SHIPMENT DETAILS / IAEA
[...] (S) SUMMARY: On July 9, Dutch MFA Senior Advisor for Nonproliferation and Nuclear Affairs Ceta Noland provided poloff with further details on the tritium gas shipment reviewed in reftels, including background on the Dutch company involved and the likely location of the tritium, and the Dutch b [...]
2008-07-11 09:56:00Embassy The HagueSECRETPARM PREL IR NL
08THEHAGUE589DUTCH PARTICIPATION IN GAZPROM'S NORD STREAM
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Gasunie CEO Marcel Kramer told us that the Nord Stream natural gas pipeline enhances European energy security. GONL-owned Gasunie has a 9 percent stake in Nord Stream. Kramer described his positive experience partnering with Gazprom, Nord Stream's controlling shareholder. He [...]
2008-07-11 10:16:00Embassy The HagueUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYENRG EPET NL
08THEHAGUE590NETHERLANDS SUPPORTS U.S. POSITIONS AT UPCOMING
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The Netherlands broadly supports U.S. positions for the upcoming Universal Postal Union (UPU) quadrennial Congress in Geneva. The two-person Dutch delegation does not expect this Congress to be especially controversial as there are few reform issues on the agenda. They favor [...]
2008-07-11 10:16:00Embassy The HagueUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAORC ECON ETRD WTRO NL
08THEHAGUE595 ICC PROSECUTION FILES APPLICATION FOR BASHIR'S ARREST
[...] (U) The Prosecutor's Office has filed an application for an arrest warrant against Sudanese President, Omar Hassan Ahmad AL BASHIR. It is now up to the Pre-Trial Chamber (PTC) to decide whether there are reasonable grounds to believe that AL BASHIR committed one or more of the alleged crimes [...]
2008-07-14 17:05:00Embassy The HagueUNCLASSIFIEDKAWC PGOV PREL NL
08THEHAGUE598NETHERLANDS/KOSOVO: SUPPORTING IMF, WORLD BANK
[...] (SBU) The Dutch Finance Ministry's Head of International Financial Institutions (IFIs),Freek Keppels, told PolEconCouns July 15 that the Netherlands supports Kosovo's application for membership in the IMF and World Bank. Keppels estimated that countries which have recognized Kosovo represent [...]
2008-07-17 07:56:00Embassy The HagueUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAID PREL KV NL
08THEHAGUE599NETHERLANDS/KOSOVO: SUPPORTING IMF, WORLD BANK
[...] (SBU) The Dutch Finance Ministry's Head of International Financial Institutions (IFIs),Freek Keppels, told PolEconCouns July 15 that the Netherlands supports Kosovo's application for membership in the IMF and World Bank. Keppels estimated that countries which have recognized Kosovo represent [...]
2008-07-17 10:55:00Embassy The HagueUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAID PREL KV NL
08THEHAGUE606NETHERLANDS/IRAQ: DUTCH EXTEND NATO TRAINING
[...] No summary [...]
2008-07-18 12:54:00Embassy The HagueCONFIDENTIALPREL NATO MARR IZ NL
08THEHAGUE609CWC: WRAP-UP FOR TWO WEEKS ENDING JULY 11, 2008
[...] (U) This report covers the two weeks following Executive Council 53 (EC-53),from June 30 through July 11. Consideration of the draft 2009 budget began with preliminary consultations held on July 7 by the new budget facilitator. The facilitator for the Office of Internal Oversight (OIO) held [...]
2008-07-18 15:38:00Embassy The HagueUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPARM PREL CWC
08THEHAGUE632NETHERLANDS/SYRIA: FURTHER CONCESSIONS MUST BE
[...] No summary [...]
2008-07-25 12:54:00Embassy The HagueCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL NL SY
08THEHAGUE633Dutch Coalition Government Holds Steady (For Now)
[...] Summary: The three coalition parties of Balkenende IV look back at a turbulent year but the difficulties they faced have helped cement stronger relations. This enabled them to resolve major disputes and make some ground-breaking decisions. After the summer recess, however, they will face toug [...]
2008-07-25 13:09:00Embassy The HagueUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV NL
08THEHAGUE67CHEMICAL WEAPONS CONVENTION (CWC): WRAP UP FOR TWO
[...] (U) January 14-18 saw a gradual increase in scheduled OPCW activities following the December/January holiday period. Discussions during the French-hosted P-5 meeting seem to be an early indicator that the objectives of the P-5 States Parties for the Second Review Conference will be marked by a [...]
2008-01-24 07:40:00Embassy The HagueUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPARM PREL CWC
08THEHAGUE721CWC: WRAP-UP FOR JULY 28 TO AUGUST 22, 2008
[...] (U) August, the traditional European vacation month, has been slow, but meetings at the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) will begin again September 1-5 for the Advisory Body on Administrative and Financial Matters (ABAF),on September 2 for the Western European and [...]
2008-08-25 15:29:00Embassy The HagueUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPARM PREL CWC
08THEHAGUE755CWC: WRAP-UP FOR AUGUST 25 TO SEPTEMBER 5, 2008
[...] (SBU) August ended along with the dry spell of formal meetings at the OPCW. Delrep met with Technical Secretariat (TS) officials to discuss the final inspection of the U.S. Chemical Weapons Storage Facility at Newport, Indiana on August 26 and 27. The Western European and Others Group (WEOG) [...]
2008-09-15 10:32:00Embassy The HagueCONFIDENTIALPARM PREL CWC
08THEHAGUE776CWC: WRAP-UP FOR SEPTEMBER 8-12, 2008
[...] (SBU) Budget negotiations began in earnest September 8 and a consultation on the External Auditor's Report was held on September 10. The Western European and Others Group (WEOG) met twice, once for its regular weekly discussion and again on September 11 as the "WEOG PLUS" (including non-WEOG [...]
2008-09-22 10:35:00Embassy The HagueUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPARM PREL CWC
08THEHAGUE789NETHERLANDS/GEORGIA: STEP ONE, DEPLOY OBSERVERS
[...] (C) SUMMARY: The Dutch want to keep the deployment of observers to Georgia on track. S/WCI Ambassador Williamson urged the Dutch to press within the EU for access to affected areas and an open investigation into war crimes, but the Dutch responded cautiously. Post assesses that the Dutch are [...]
2008-09-23 09:57:00Embassy The HagueCONFIDENTIALPHUM PREL PGOV NL GG EU
08THEHAGUE790NETHERLANDS: S/WCI AMB. WILLIAMSON DISCUSSES
[...] (C) SUMMARY: S/WCI Ambassador Williamson explained U.S. priorities on Serbia, Kosovo, Belarus, and international tribunals during a September 16 meeting at the Dutch MFA. (Recent Georgia discussions, including those with Ambassador Williamson, reported reftel A.) The Dutch will firmly resist [...]
2008-09-23 11:12:00Embassy The HagueCONFIDENTIALPREL UNGA 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
08THEHAGUE811NETHERLANDS/UN: DUTCH COULD "LIVE WITH" USG CHOICE
[...] No summary [...]
2008-09-29 10:53:00Embassy The HagueUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKHIV UNGA EAID NL
08THEHAGUE814BAIL-OUT OF DUTCH-BELGIAN BANKING GIANT FORTIS
[...] (SBU) Summary: Following a weekend of intense negotiations, Fortis Bank announced September 29 that the governments of the Netherlands, Belgium, and Luxembourg will invest a total of EUR 11.2 billion in return for a 49 percent share in the bank's institutions in each country. While the U.S. [...]
2008-09-29 16:00:00Embassy The HagueUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EFIN PGOV NL
08THEHAGUE820NETHERLANDS: BULLISH ON EU BIOFUELS SUSTAINABILITY
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The Dutch coordinators for biofuels policy have "no real concerns" with the biofuels proposals in Brussels and are anxious for the EU climate and energy package to move forward. If anything, the Dutch position on biofuels is closer to the European Parliament´s view than the Europe [...]
2008-09-30 13:21:00Embassy The HagueUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKGHG EAGR SENV ENRG TRGY EUN NL
08THEHAGUE825CWC: SCENE-SETTER FOR OPCW EXECUTIVE COUNCIL 54TH
[...] (U) This is an action request -- see paragraphs 18, 21 and 27. ------------------------ SUMMARY AND INTRODUCTION ------------------------ 2. (SBU) After the success of the last Executive Council (EC) session (ref A),delegations' hopes are high that this EC will continue the refreshingl [...]
2008-10-02 09:17:00Embassy The HagueUNCLASSIFIEDPARM PREL CWC
08THEHAGUE826CWC: WRAP-UP FOR SEPTEMBER 22-26, 2008
[...] (SBU) Informal consultations continued on the budget September 25, as well as a final consultation on the External Auditor's Report on September 22. The Western European and Others Group (WEOG) compared notes on the various facilitations and the upcoming Executive Council (EC),with concern in [...]
2008-10-02 09:17:00Embassy The HagueSECRETPARM PREL CWC
08THEHAGUE829NETHERLANDS/GEORGIA: DUTCH ASSISTANCE
[...] No summary [...]
2008-10-02 13:33:00Embassy The HagueCONFIDENTIALEAID EFIN PREL GG NL
08THEHAGUE832(S/NF) NETHERLANDS FM VERY CONCERNED ABOUT AFGHAN
[...] (S/NF) SUMMARY: FM Verhagen has serious concerns over the status of Afghan detainee, Mulla Bari Gul, who is reportedly in U.S. custody in Iraq. On November 5 the Foreign Minister must report to Parliament on detainees in Afghanistan and will be questioned as to the status of each detainee the Dutch [...]
2008-10-03 14:32:00Embassy The HagueSECRET//NOFORNPREL PHUM AF IZ NL
08THEHAGUE840NETHERLANDS: FORTIS BANK NATIONALIZED AS DUTCH
[...] (U) Summary: The Dutch government announced October 3 that it will buy all of Fortis, Dutch operations for EUR 16.8 billion, including its Dutch insurance activities and the Dutch operations of ABN AMRO. The Dutch government decided to effectively nationalize Fortis, in-country activities af [...]
2008-10-07 07:26:00Embassy The HagueUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EFIN PGOV PREL NL
08THEHAGUE860CWC: WRAP-UP FOR OCTOBER 6-10, 2008
[...] (U) Consultations continued at what is, for the OPCW, a rapid pace with three budget meetings, and facilitations on Articles VII, X, XI and universality. None made much progress, but the budget discussions reached a climax with new documents proposing a 531,540 Euro adjustment that would req [...]
2008-10-14 12:14:00Embassy The HagueUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPARM PREL CWC
08THEHAGUE885NETHERLANDS: GOVERNMENT AND INDUSTRY SPLIT ON
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Although clear, objective data has yet to be published, the Dutch government and industry remain divided over the new aviation "green" tax's impact on Dutch airports and passenger numbers. The tax will likely have only limited commercial implications for U.S. passengers and carrie [...]
2008-10-21 10:30:00Embassy The HagueCONFIDENTIALEAIR ECON ETRD SENV EUN NL
08THEHAGUE89CHEMICAL WEAPONS CONVENTION (CWC): WRAP UP FOR
[...] (U) The Open-Ended Working Group (OEWG) for Preparations for the Second Review Conference (RevCon) began its work on the draft report in earnest this week. Many delegations offered substantive interventions on "Block 1" of the Chairman's draft text, drawing early lines on the relative import [...]
2008-01-30 14:52:00Embassy The HagueUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPARM PREL CWC
08THEHAGUE896CWC: DISCUSSION WITH LIBYA ON DESTRUCTION AND
[...] (U) On October 16, Delreps met with Dr. Hesnawy (from the Libyan National Authority) and Mr. Gheton (Libyan Representative to the OPCW) to discuss the status of and issues related to proliferation sensitive equipment, progress on the Rabta CW Destruction Facility progress on the Rabta CW Pro [...]
2008-10-24 14:01:00Embassy The HagueCONFIDENTIALPARM PREL CWC
08THEHAGUE898CWC: WRAP-UP FOR OPCW EXECUTIVE COUNCIL SESSION,
[...] (U) Like the Dutch weather, the sunshine and progress of Executive Council 53 in June (Ref A) returned to more typical dark clouds and rain in Executive Council 54, October 14-17. Despite daily meetings, lobbying, and a small group of key delegations meeting to try and find compromise, the w [...]
2008-10-24 16:30:00Embassy The HagueUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPARM PREL CWC
08THEHAGUE900CWC: COORDINATION MEETING AND OPCW DESTRUCTION
[...] (U) On October 13, the U.S. delegation participated in the Donor Coordination Meeting hosted by the Dutch MFA to review progress in international contributions to Russia's chemical weapons destruction program. Del also participated in the EC Chairperson's Destruction Informals meeting, at whi [...]
2008-10-27 13:42:00Embassy The HagueSECRETPARM PREL CWC
08THEHAGUE910NETHERLANDS: DUTCH GOVERNMENT TAKES STEPS TO SHORE
[...] (SBU) Summary: The Government of the Netherlands (GONL) instituted a series of preemptive measures in October to protect the vulnerable Dutch financial sector from the external shocks of the global financial crisis. Following the United Kingdom,s lead, the GONL announced a EUR 20 billion (US [...]
2008-10-30 08:01:00Embassy The HagueUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEFIN ECON PGOV PREL NL
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
08THEHAGUE928CWC: WRAP UP FOR OCTOBER 20-31, 2008
[...] (U) Following the busy schedule leading up to and during the Executive Council's Fifty-fourth Session (EC-54),life at the OPCW geared down to a slower pace. In addition to weekly meetings of the Western European and Others Group (WEOG),only one consultation -- on Article VII -- was held dur [...]
2008-11-04 16:09:00Embassy The HagueCONFIDENTIALPARM PREL CWC
08THEHAGUE94NETHERLANDS: STATUS OF FORCES AGREEMENT UPDATE
[...] (C) Summary: The GONL and the Government of the Netherlands Antilles have concluded a draft long-term status of forces agreement (SOFA) based closely on the 1954 U.S.-Netherlands agreement relating to the stationing of U.S. armed forces in the Netherlands. According to Dutch MFA Legal Counsel [...]
2008-02-01 10:45:00Embassy The HagueCONFIDENTIALPREL PARM MARR MOPS XL NT VE NL
08THEHAGUE957NETHERLANDS/EU: DUTCH PRESS RUSSIA ON GEORGIA
[...] (C) SUMMARY: On October 30, Dutch FM Verhagen urged Russian FM Lavrov to comply with the 6-point ceasefire plan for Russia and Georgia. Verhagen and Lavrov disagreed on Iran, with Lavrov suggesting Iran is being unfairly pressured. Lavrov urged support for the Medvedev plan for European secu [...]
2008-11-17 16:06:00Embassy The HagueCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV ETRD EU NL GG RS IR
08THEHAGUE972CWC: WRAP UP FOR NOVEMBER 3-12, 2008
[...] (U) ACTION REQUEST: Please see para 26. ------- SUMMARY ------- 2. (U) The pace of meetings began to speed up in anticipation of the Conference of the States Parties (CSP-13). The Western European and Others Group (WEOG) held regular weekly meetings on November 4 and November 12. In [...]
2008-11-20 15:07:00Embassy The HagueCONFIDENTIALPARM PREL CWC
08THEHAGUE981NETHERLANDS: NEW ECONOMIC STIMULUS PACKAGE, MERGER
[...] (SBU) Summary: The Government of the Netherlands (GONL) has introduced a 6 billion euro (USD 7.5 billion) economic stimulus package (equivalent to one percent of Dutch GNP) to help Dutch businesses weather the economic downturn. Highlights include corporate tax breaks, shorter working hours a [...]
2008-11-24 16:32:00Embassy The HagueUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EFIN PGOV PREL NL
08THEHAGUE983NETHERLANDS/UNGA: LIKELY ABSTENTION ON ANTI-ISRAEL
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The Dutch will likely follow the EU position and abstain on the anti-Israel resolutions at the UN General Assembly. The Dutch noted their strong relations with Israel, and urged active U.S. engagement on the Middle East Peace Process. END SUMMARY. 2. (SBU) On November 21, po [...]
2008-11-25 15:26:00Embassy The HagueCONFIDENTIALPREL UNGA EU IS NL
08THEHAGUE984CWC: SCENESETTER FOR THE CONFERENCE OF THE STATES
[...] (U) Meetings continued apace in anticipation of the Conference of the States Parties (CSP),without any significant progress on the budget or other CSP issues. The budget consultations remain in the same deadlock reached at the Executive Council (EC) in October, with the key difference remain [...]
2008-11-26 09:16:00Embassy The HagueCONFIDENTIALPARM PREL CWC
08THEHAGUE988NETHERLANDS/PAKISTAN: EXPECTING AID DECISION SOON
[...] (C) SUMMARY: The Dutch expect to offer 112 million euros in Pakistan development aid over the next three years, in support of education, environment and governance initiatives. Funding is limited primarily by Dutch capacity to oversee the aid programs. The Dutch will work quickly to determine [...]
2008-11-28 10:08:00Embassy The HagueCONFIDENTIALPREL EAID ECON EFIN NL PK
08THESSALONIKI1NORTHERN NOTES DECEMBER 2007
[...] Turkish Foreign Minister Ali Babacan visited Komotini in Thrace on December 6, following a two-day official visit to Athens (Reftel.) The government of Greece tried to downplay the visit and present it as private, but local media reported extensively and negatively on Babacan's activities in [...]
2008-01-02 09:36:00Consulate ThessalonikiUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV PHUM SMIG ECON TU BU GR
08THESSALONIKI11NORTHERN NOTES JANUARY 2008
[...] Things heated up in January with regard to the long-discussed privatization of the cargo facility at the Port of Thessaloniki. In early January, Minister of Merchant Marine George Voulgarakas provided a detailed description of the plans for the port's privatization and stressed the significan [...]
2008-02-06 16:17:00Consulate ThessalonikiUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM SMIG ECON GR
08THESSALONIKI14NORTHERN GREEKS MAINTAIN HARD LINE ON MACEDONIAN NAME ISSUE,
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: 93 percent of northern Greeks favor a veto of Macedonia's NATO accession absent a mutually acceptable name. Extreme right LA.OS and other nationalists plan to hold two rallies in downtown Thessaloniki on March 5, but no one expects a repetition of the huge 1992 demonstrations on [...]
2008-02-29 16:43:00Consulate ThessalonikiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV MK GR
08THESSALONIKI15NORTHERN NOTES FEBRUARY 2008
[...] The Macedonian name dispute remains the dominant issue in northern Greece, especially in the Greek province of Macedonia. Far right and nationalist groups have organized two separate rallies on March 5 (Ref A, B). One will be indoors and will include Metropolitan Anthimos and the governor (pr [...]
2008-03-05 07:36:00Consulate ThessalonikiUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV ECON GR
08THESSALONIKI46NORTHERN NOTES - MAY 2008
[...] Three companies submitted bids for leasing the Thessaloniki Port Cargo Station, by the deadline of May 15. The three companies bidding were Cosco Pacific Limited (China),Peninsular & Oriental Steam Navigation Company (subsidiary of Dubai Ports World) and Hutchison Port Holding Limited (Hong [...]
2008-06-03 15:18:00Consulate ThessalonikiUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM SMIG CH GR
08THESSALONIKI58NORTHERN NOTES JULY 2008
[...] On July 23, the Port of Thessaloniki announced that the Hutchison-Alapis consortium (Hong Kong-based) submitted the highest bid for the management of Thessaloniki port's cargo station and was therefore declared tentative winner of the competition, pending parliamentary approval (Ref A). Hutch [...]
2008-08-04 13:12:00Consulate ThessalonikiUNCLASSIFIEDECON EINV PGOV PHUM PREL SOCI SMIG CH MK TU HK
08THESSALONIKI84NORTHERN NOTES - NOVEMBER 2008
[...] (U) On November 7, a Rodopi First Instance Court issued a decision that was originally rendered, but immediately suppressed, in 2003, which ruled that Vistonida Lake and its surrounding area do not belong to Vatopedi Monastery but rather, to the Greek state. Vatopedi reportedly made a profit [...]
2008-12-04 14:39:00Consulate ThessalonikiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EAGR EINV PGOV PREL PHUM SOCI SNAR GR
08THESSALONIKI86THESSALONIKI: DEMONSTRATIONS CONTINUE WITH DIMINISHING
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Anti-police, anti-government demonstrations continued in Thessaloniki the weekend beginning on Friday evening, December 12 and including the following Saturday and Sunday, but with only minor violence and damage. Aristotle University, which was seriously damaged by last week's [...]
2008-12-15 18:43:00Consulate ThessalonikiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL PHUM ASEC GR
08TIJUANA1203THE PRD IN PARADISE: BAJA CALIFORNIA SUR
[...] No summary [...]
2008-12-10 23:28:00Consulate TijuanaUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV ECON EINV
08TIJUANA1253EAC AMCONSULATE TIJUANA - REPORTED THREAT OF PLANNED SNIPER
[...] No summary [...]
2008-12-24 23:59:00Consulate TijuanaCONFIDENTIALASEC PINS CASC SNAR MX
08TIJUANA698HUDDLED MASSES ON THE BORDER: TIJUANA'S MIGRANT COMMUNITY
[...] SUMMARY: Tijuana is a magnet for migrants and is dotted with shelters serving those who have either tried, and failed, to cross illegally into the United States or, more commonly, those that have been recently deported or repatriated. NGOs that work with migrants report an increase in deportati [...]
2008-06-27 18:16:00Consulate TijuanaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL MX
08TIRANA102 FOOD PRICES SKYROCKET AS GOA PINES FOR NATO
[...] (SBU) Fears that 2008 will bring rising inflation grew as local media extensively reported on price increases for basic food items. Prices for food products, which represent the largest share in the government's basket of consumer goods for measuring inflation, have increased in recent years. [...]
2008-02-11 06:29:00Embassy TiranaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON PGOV AL
08TIRANA103ALBANIA'S INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT: 2007
[...] No summary [...]
2008-02-11 06:29:00Embassy TiranaUNCLASSIFIEDAL ECON ETRD KTDB OPIC USTR
08TIRANA116THIS WEEK IN ALBANIA, KOSOVO INDEPENDENCE SPECIAL (FEBRUARY
[...] (U) The following is a weekly report prepared by Embassy Tirana's local staff to provide political and economic context and insight into developments in Albania. This special edition focuses on the average Albanian's impressions and expectations of an expectecd declaration of independence by [...]
2008-02-15 15:31:00Embassy TiranaUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL PHUM KV AL
08TIRANA136THIS WEEK IN ALBANIA, FEBRUARY 16-22, 2008)
[...] (U) The following is a weekly report prepared by Embassy Tirana's local staff to provide political and economic context and insight into developments in Albania. ---------------------- POLITICAL DEVELOPMENTS ---------------------- 2. (U) Love is in the Air: After weeks of bipartisan del [...]
2008-02-22 17:12:00Embassy TiranaUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL PHUM KV AL
08TIRANA152ALBANIA: 2007 TRFFICKING IN PERSONS REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2008-02-28 11:10:00Embassy TiranaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL PHUM AL KCRM KWMN SMIG KRD ASEC PREF
08TIRANA161THIS WEEK IN ALBANIA, FEBRUARY 23-29, 2008
[...] (U) The following is a weekly report prepared by Embassy Tirana's local staff to provide political and economic context and insight into developments in Albania. ---------------------- POLITICAL DEVELOPMENTS ---------------------- 2. (U) The Honeymoon is Over: It was to be expected, bu [...]
2008-02-29 16:59:00Embassy TiranaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL PHUM KV AL
08TIRANA162POSTCARD FROM ALBANIA: NEW KIDS ON THE POLITICAL AND
[...] (U) This cable is part of an occasional series entitled "Postcards from Albania." These messages are prepared by our locally employed staff to provide analysis, opinions and commentary on Albanian reality from an Albanian perspective. This cable was contributed by a member of the Front Offi [...]
2008-03-01 16:00:00Embassy TiranaUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL AL
08TIRANA174ELECTORAL REFORMS FOR NATO LEAD TO A "THIRD POLE"
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The Albanian political spectrum changed abruptly when Socialist Movement for Integration (LSI) Chairman Ilir Meta declared that his party would no longer participate in the left-wing coalition. Rather, Meta registered a new, competing coalition, to which he hopes to attract [...]
2008-03-07 13:32:00Embassy TiranaCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL NATO AL
08TIRANA175 EXBS: ALBANIA MARITIME, ADRIATIC REGION REPORTING CABLE
[...] (U) BROAD ITEMS OF INTEREST TO ADVISORS AND AGENCY MANAGERS -- February 17, KOSOVO: Formerly declared independence; the event was at the forefront of regional media (Albania, Croatia, Bosnia I Herzegovina, Montenegro, Macedonia and Serbia) reports. 2. (U) COMPLETED ACTIONS FOR THE REPORTI [...]
2008-03-07 14:30:00Embassy TiranaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETTC MNUC PARM PREL KSTC KNNP AL
08TIRANA177CONSTITUTIONAL COURT TO DECLARE DISMISSAL OF
[...] (C) SUMMARY: In a decision that is yet to be announced, the Albanian Constitutional Court has ruled in favor of former Prosecutor General (PG) Theodor Sollaku, finding the Parliamentary Commission that headed the dismissal procedure against Sollaku violated the constitutional principle of s [...]
2008-03-07 16:52:00Embassy TiranaCONFIDENTIALPGOV AL
08TIRANA179THIS WEEK IN ALBANIA, MARCH 1-7, 2008
[...] (U) The following is a weekly report prepared by Embassy Tirana's local staff to provide political and economic context and insight into developments in Albania. ---------------------- POLITICAL DEVELOPMENTS ---------------------- 2. (U) BUSINESS AS USUAL? NOT ANYMORE: This week in Al [...]
2008-03-10 06:21:00Embassy TiranaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL PHUM AL
08TIRANA180THIS WEEK IN ALBANIA, MARCH 1-7, 2008
[...] (U) The following is a weekly report prepared by Embassy Tirana's local staff to provide political and economic context and insight into developments in Albania. ---------------------- POLITICAL DEVELOPMENTS ---------------------- 2. (U) BUSINESS AS USUAL? NOT ANYMORE: This week in Al [...]
2008-03-10 07:29:00Embassy TiranaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL PHUM AL
08TIRANA187REPORT ON ALBANIA'S FISCAL TRANSPARENCY
[...] Per Reftel, post submits the following report for the Department's congressionally-mandated report on fiscal transparency in countries receiving USG assistance: 2. With continual prodding from the U.S., EU, and International Financial Institutions, the Government of Albania (GOA) has taken [...]
2008-03-11 06:23:00Embassy TiranaUNCLASSIFIEDEAID ECON PREL AL
08TIRANA195THIS WEEK IN ALBANIA, MARCH 8-14, 2008
[...] (U) The following is a weekly report prepared by Embassy Tirana's local staff to provide political and economic context and insight into developments in Albania. ---------------------- POLITICAL DEVELOPMENTS ---------------------- 2. (U) CAUGHT BETWEEN TWO WORLDS - MUSLIM GIRLS AND THE [...]
2008-03-14 15:26:00Embassy TiranaUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL PHUM AL
08TIRANA200ALBANIA: FATAL EXPLOSION IN MUNITIONS DEPOT
[...] (U) At approximately 11:45 AM (local) March 15, an ammunition storage facility near the town of Gerdec (N41 deg 24 min 40 sec, E19 deg 37 min 52 sec),between Tirana and Durres, caught fire. Shortly after 12:00, a violent explosion destroyed homes in the immediate vicinity of the depot and cau [...]
2008-03-17 19:15:00Embassy TiranaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMASS EAID NATO SENV AL
08TIRANA204 ALBANIAN PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE SEEKS URGENT ASSISTANCE TO
[...] (U) This is an action request -- please see para 3. 2. (U) Prosecutor General Ina Rama has assigned the chief of the Tirana district prosecutor's office, Genti Xholi, to head the criminal investigation into the causes of the fatal March 15 explosion. (Note: Xholi is well and favorably [...]
2008-03-19 14:53:00Embassy TiranaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKCRM EAID PREL PGOV SENV ASEC AL
08TIRANA218THIS WEEK IN ALBANIA, MARCH 15-21, 2008
[...] (U) The following is a weekly report prepared by Embassy Tirana's local staff to provide political and economic context and insight into developments in Albania. This week's report is dedicated to the victims and survivors of the disastrous explosions at Gerdec on March 15, and focuses on the [...]
2008-03-21 16:13:00Embassy TiranaUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL PHUM PARM MASS AL
08TIRANA220ALBANIA ASKS FOR VICTIM IDENTIFICATION ASSISTANCE -- SECOND
[...] (U) In the aftermath of the tragic Gervec munitions explosion (ref A),the MOI has now seconded PG Ina Rama's request (ref B) for USG assistance to identify victims' remains through DNA analysis. Interior Minister Nishani sent the following letter to Ambassador Withers on March 21. 2. (SBU) [...]
2008-03-21 16:26:00Embassy TiranaUNCLASSIFIEDMASS EAID NATO SENV AL
08TIRANA23GOA EXTENDS DEADLINE FOR ELECTORAL REFORM PROJECT
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The GOA has extended the deadline for tender proposals for a concession to produce a new national identification card and biometric passport to February 28. On November 8, following a prolonged and controversial drafting process that took almost a year, the GOA announced the o [...]
2008-01-11 10:36:00Embassy TiranaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EINV PGOV AL
08TIRANA252 Macedonia's Ahmeti Visits Tirana
[...] (U) Ali Ahmeti, the Macedonian Chairman of the Democratic Union of Integration (DUI),visited Tirana on March 25, where he was received by Prime Minister Berisha, President Topi, Speaker Topalli and Albania's opposition leaders. Ahmeti expressed solidarity from the Albanian community in Maced [...]
2008-03-31 05:30:00Embassy TiranaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL MK AL
08TIRANA262THIS WEEK IN ALBANIA, MARCH 29-APRIL 4, 2008
[...] (U) The following is a weekly report prepared by Embassy Tirana's local staff to provide political and economic context and insight into developments in Albania. This week's report focuses on the invitation to NATO membership extended by the Allies April 3 in Bucharest, Romania. ---------- [...]
2008-04-04 16:01:00Embassy TiranaUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL AL
08TIRANA27ALBANIA PERPLEXED BY MACEDONIA'S PROPOSED VISA
[...] (C) SUMMARY: According to Albanian press reports, starting on March 1 Macedonia will require most Albanian citizens to get visas from the Macedonian Embassy in Tirana instead of, as is currently possible, at the border crossing. Macedonia, an EU candidate country, claims the move is the re [...]
2008-01-11 17:44:00Embassy TiranaCONFIDENTIALPREL NATO AL
08TIRANA28THIS WEEK IN ALBANIA, JANUARY 4-10, 2008
[...] (U) The following is a weekly report prepared by Embassy Tirana's local staff to provide political and economic context and insight into developments in Albania. These updates will supplement post's DAR reports and reporting cables. ---------------------- POLITICAL DEVELOPMENTS ---------- [...]
2008-01-11 18:07:00Embassy TiranaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON PGOV PREL AL
08TIRANA308THIS WEEK IN ALBANIA, APRIL 12-18, 2008
[...] (U) The following is a weekly report prepared by Embassy Tirana's local staff to provide political and economic context and insight into developments in Albania. ---------------------- POLITICAL DEVELOPMENTS ---------------------- 2. (U) DIVISION WITHIN THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY: Until now [...]
2008-04-18 16:31:00Embassy TiranaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL ECON AL
08TIRANA314META USES ELECTORAL REFORM TO HIS ADVANTAGE
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Ilir Meta, Chair of the Socialist Movement for Integration (LSI) party, has increased public attacks on opposition leader Edi Rama as he has worked to build a stronger political base outside of the opposition Socialist Party (SP)-led coalition. Following his public break-up with [...]
2008-04-21 12:16:00Embassy TiranaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV AL
08TIRANA33 PRESIDENT TOPI TO EMPHASIZE TOLERANCE IN JANUARY 25-27
[...] (SBU) Deputy Foreign Minister Edith Harxhi told us on Janury 11 of upcoming plans for President Topi to visit Kosovo January 25-27. Harxhi said he would travel with a delegation of some 90 people. This trip has now been released in the press, which reported the entourage could reach 100, to i [...]
2008-01-15 09:33:00Embassy TiranaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL AL
08TIRANA332MINISTER OF DEFENSE WANTS TO GIVE UP MANPADS
[...] (C) CDA, DATT, ODC Chief and Polmil Off on April 23 met with Minister of Defense Oketa to clarify the status of MANPADS destruction, requested by Oketa in a March 21 letter to Ambassador Withers (ref A). Contacts with the Minister and CHOD since that request indicated that Oketa might be reco [...]
2008-04-24 12:12:00Embassy TiranaCONFIDENTIALMASS PARM PREL 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
08TIRANA382ALBANIA, SCENESETTER FOR HENRIETTA FORE, ADMINISTRATOR OF
[...] (SBU) Henrietta Fore, Administrator, U.S. Agency for International Development and Director of United States Foreign Assistance will visit Albania from May 17-19, 2008. Administrator Fore's purpose in visiting Albania is to convey to the Government of Albania (GoA),judicial officials, busines [...]
2008-05-15 08:55:00Embassy TiranaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL EAID AL
08TIRANA386THIS WEEK IN ALBANIA, MAY 10-16, 2008
[...] (U) The following is a weekly report prepared by Embassy Tirana's local staff to provide political and economic context and insight into developments in Albania. ---------------------- ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTS ---------------------- 2. (U) WHERE REAL ESTATE IS STILL BOOMING: This week, t [...]
2008-05-16 14:25:00Embassy TiranaUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL AL
08TIRANA394 CONTINUING PROBLEMS WITH TIMS DATACOM SYSTEM IN ALBANIA
[...] (SBU) As part of the combined donor effort to improve rule of law in Albania, the Department of Justice's International Criminal Investigative Training Assistance Program (ICITAP) in Albania has worked with the Albanian State Police (ASP) to install Total Information Management System (TIMS),a [...]
2008-05-22 15:36:00Embassy TiranaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKCRM PREL PGOV AL
08TIRANA399THIS WEEK IN ALBANIA, MAY 17-23, 2008
[...] (U) The following is a weekly report prepared by Embassy Tirana's local staff to provide political and economic context and insight into developments in Albania. ---------------------- POLITICAL DEVELOPMENTS ---------------------- 2. (U) CHANGE, YES WE CAN: The newest Albanian politica [...]
2008-05-23 16:04:00Embassy TiranaUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL AL
08TIRANA411UIGHURS (AND OTHERS) IN ALBANIA
[...] (SBU) The Government of Albania accepted eight former Guantanamo detainees as refugees -- five Uighurs, and one each Algerian, Egyptian, and Uzbek. All the refugees now live outside Albania's Babrru Refugee Center in apartments rented for them by the GOA. The GOA is providing language and [...]
2008-06-02 08:59:00Embassy TiranaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREF PHUM PREL AL
08TIRANA444GERDEC SURVIVORS' HUNGER STRIKE PRESSURES GOA
[...] (U) Twelve weeks after the March 15 explosion at Gerdec, compensation remains a key demand for many survivors. Eight former employees of the Gerdec ammunition disassembly plant began a hunger strike June 6, demanding additional financial compensation and other reimbursements from the GOA. Wh [...]
2008-06-13 15:07:00Embassy TiranaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL AL
08TIRANA496THIS WEEK IN ALBANIA, JUNE 28 - JULY 3, 2008
[...] The following is a weekly report prepared by Embassy Tirana's local staff to provide political and economic context and insight into developments in Albania. ----------------------------- CRIMINAL JUSTICE DEVELOPMETNS ----------------------------- 2. NOTORIOUS CRIME GANG TRIAL FINALLY [...]
2008-07-03 15:12:00Embassy TiranaUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL ECON 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
08TIRANA58ALBANIA WILL CONTINUE TO HELP KEEP PEACE IN KOSOVO
[...] (C) As instructed reftel, Ambassador Withers on January 22 urged Albania's continued constructive and stabilizing role in the region with respect to the question of Kosovo's independence in separate meetings with Prime Minister Berisha and Foreign Minister Basha. He added that we are now ente [...]
2008-01-23 13:47:00Embassy TiranaCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV AL
08TIRANA59 First Criminal Terrorism Finance Case Hits Albanian
[...] (U) SUMMARY: In December 2007, Hamzeh Abu Rayyan, the administrator for UN 1267 designated terrorist financier Yassin al-Qadi, was criminally charged with hiding funds used to finance terror. This marks the first time that an individual has been charged with terrorism financing in Albania. [...]
2008-01-23 14:20:00Embassy TiranaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKTFN PTER PREL AL
08TIRANA653IS ALBANIA FACING A BANKING CRISIS?
[...] (C) Despite slowing economic growth in the U.S. and EU, Albania continues to report a six percent GDP growth. However, one prominent Albanian banker worries that the rapidly rising number of non-performing retail loans could soon lead to bank failures and consolidations and weaken the banking [...]
2008-08-26 15:15:00Embassy TiranaCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNEFIN ECON AL
08TIRANA67Criminal Prosecutions Increase in Albania
[...] (U) Summary: Criminal prosecutions in Albania have accelerated since the creation of the Joint Investigative Unit (JIU) to fight Economic Crime and Corruption in the Tirana District Prosecution Office in September, 2007. Two corruption cases against government officials are currently being tr [...]
2008-01-26 06:38:00Embassy TiranaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV KCRM PREL 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
08TIRANA7THIS WEEK IN ALBANIA, DECEMBER 28, 2007-
[...] (U) The following is a weekly report prepared by Embassy Tirana's local staff to provide political and economic context and insight into developments in Albania. These updates will supplement post's DAR reports and reporting cables. ----------------------------------- ECONOMIC AND CULTURAL [...]
2008-01-04 15:25:00Embassy TiranaUNCLASSIFIEDECON PGOV SOCI PHUM AL
08TIRANA770SCENESETTER FOR EUR DAS STUART JONES' VISIT TO
[...] (U) Embassy Tirana warmly welcomes your visit to Tirana, a city you will find unrecognizable since your last visit to Albania 14 years ago. 2. (C) Your visit comes at a time of growing uncertainty for the Albanian public and especially for Albania's political class. Although the past yea [...]
2008-10-24 09:30:00Embassy TiranaCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PHUM KJUS ECON MARR AL
08TIRANA775REQUEST FOR DOD EOD SUPPORT TO ALBANIA
[...] (U) SUMMARY AND ACTION REQUEST - SEE ALSO PARAGRAPHS 7 AND 8. Post requests Department assistance in securing EOD support from the Department of Defense to assist the government of Albania in its efforts to eliminate 100,000 tons of destabilized unexploded conventional munitions (DUCMs) that [...]
2008-10-27 10:21:00Embassy TiranaSECRETMARR PREL MASS AL
08TIRANA786Embassy Tirana Weekly Report
[...] As Albania enters the rainy season, common citizens are waiting for the rain to provide some security in the supply of electricity over the winter season. The government is looking forward to a rain of money, which is expected to hit Albania due to large projects currently in the planning sta [...]
2008-10-31 15:10:00Embassy TiranaUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV ENRG EFIN PREL PHUM AL
08TIRANA790ALBANIA'S BANKING SECTOR SEEMS OK - FOR NOW
[...] (SBU) International financial experts and the Governor of the Albanian Central Bank (CB) believe that Albania is weathering the global financial crisis quite well due to precautionary moves by the CB to keep deposits in Albania as well as a much lower ratio of loans to deposits than is common i [...]
2008-11-04 12:25:00Embassy TiranaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEFIN ECON PGOV AL
08TIRANA796EUR DAS JONES' MEETING WITH PRESIDENT TOPI
[...] (C) Summary: On October 30, President Bamir Topi told DAS Jones that Albania is moving forward with governmental reforms, although at times the debate is "harsh." He specifically cited Ambassador Withers, public statements as playing a helpful role in promoting independent institutions, thank [...]
2008-11-05 13:33:00Embassy TiranaCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PHUM AL
08TIRANA797DAS JONES MEETING WITH PM BERISHA
[...] (C) Summary: In an October 29 meeting with DAS Jones, a tired and unhealthy-looking PM Sali Berisha offered both effusive praise for the U.S., as well as a rambling but spirited denial that he or the GOA were trying to undermine independent institutions, especially the judiciary. Berisha outl [...]
2008-11-05 13:34:00Embassy TiranaCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PHUM AL
08TIRANA806GOA: WE UNDERSTAND THE CHAMS' COMPLAINTS, BUT. . .
[...] (SBU) Summary: The Chams, ethnic Albanians expelled from Greece after World War II, are preparing to file a legal case in an undecided venue seeking Greek citizenship and/or compensation from the Greek government for the mistreatment they received during their forced expulsion. Little has been [...]
2008-11-10 15:48:00Embassy TiranaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM PREL GR AL
08TIRANA823HUNGER STRIKE ENDS, ELECTORAL CODE PASSES
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: After an nine-day hunger strike on the floor of Parliament, eleven disheveled and defiant MPs left the chamber on the evening of November 18, shortly before the remaining MPs overwhelmingly voted in favor of the new electoral code by the lopsided score of 113-1. The ringleader [...]
2008-11-19 14:14:00Embassy TiranaCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PHUM AL
08TIRANA825GOA STRUGGLING TO CONTROL SOUTHERN BORDER
[...] (C) Summary: On a November 14 visit to Gjirokaster and the Kakavije border point, GOA officials, while generally positive, bemoaned a lack of resources to effectively patrol the border for traffickers of humans, arms, narcotics and contraband. Working level cooperation with the Greek police s [...]
2008-11-20 11:45:00Embassy TiranaCONFIDENTIALSMIG PREL KWMN KTIP PHUM SNAR PGOV AL GR
08TIRANA827DEMOCRATIC PARTY LOOKING (CAUTIOUSLY) TOWARDS LIFE
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Seven months before the 2009 parliamentary elections, Prime Minister Sali Berisha maintains a tight grip on his Democratic Party (DP). With nearly complete control over who gets on the party lists for the upcoming elections and no credible rivals within the party, Berisha is like [...]
2008-11-20 15:23:00Embassy TiranaCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV AL
08TIRANA867OSCE PROGRESS REPORT ON PARLIAMENTARY ELECTION PREPARTIONS
[...] (SBU) Summary: On December 5, the Deputy Minister of the Interior said the GOA was making satisfactory progress on registering addresses in the country (the first step toward issuing voter ID cards),although he admitted they are behind schedule. The Deputy Minister expressed confidence that a [...]
2008-12-09 12:14:00Embassy TiranaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKDEM PGOV PHUM PREL AL
08TIRANA870Embassy Tirana Weekly Report
[...] (SBU) The legal defense team of Foreign Minister Basha (and former Minister of Transportation) appears determined this week to use any procedural trick possible to keep Basha from facing trial on crimes allegedly committed during the tendering process of the construction of the Durres-Kukes ro [...]
2008-12-09 15:46:00Embassy TiranaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV ENRG EFIN PREL PHUM KJUS AL
08TIRANA884ALBANIA'S 2009 (ELECTORAL) BUDGET
[...] (SBU) PM Berisha declared that the 2009 budget, approved by Parliament on November 29, is an important instrument to finish his 2005 electoral promises, mainly the increase of salaries and pensions and the completion of several infrastructure projects. The opposition claims the budget is desig [...]
2008-12-17 07:33:00Embassy TiranaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEFIN ECON PGOV AL
08TIRANA892ALBANIA'S INSURANCE PRIVATIZATION: DIRTY MONEY?
[...] (C) Dallas-based American Reserve Life Insurance Company (ARL) on December 9 was awarded the tender for the GOA's 61 percent of Albanian insurance company INSIG for 25 million euro. The remaining 39 percent is owned by EBRD and IFC. The Ministry of Finance organized the tender, which to many [...]
2008-12-19 15:25:00Embassy TiranaCONFIDENTIALEFIN ECON KCRM PREL AL
08TIRANA895RE: THE WAY AHEAD ON ALBANIANS MUNITIONS
[...] Summary. On December 16, Ambassador delivered talking points in reftel a to Minister of Defense Gazmend Oketa. In response, Oketa noted that he has agreed to provide a letter to either Secretary Rice or Assistant Secretary Kimmit reporting progress in Albania's demil efforts. Oketa reported [...]
2008-12-22 06:25:00Embassy TiranaCONFIDENTIALPARM PGOV PREL NATO AL
08TIRANA899LUSTRATION LAW PASSES, BUT WHAT NEXT?
[...] (C) SUMMARY: On December 22 Parliament passed the controversial Lustration Law by a vote of 74-2, with one abstention. Sixty four opposition MPs boycotted the session. The Lustration Law now moves to the President, who has 20 days to either sign the bill into law, send it back to Parliament [...]
2008-12-23 14:48:00Embassy TiranaCONFIDENTIALKJUS KDEM PREL PGOV AL
08TIRANA916ALBANIA STRENGTHENS ARMO
[...] (SBU) A ban on imports of D2 diesel fuel has given the recently-privatized petroleum refiner ARMO a monopoly over the market for cheap but dirty D2 diesel fuel, Albanians' diesel of choice. ARMO is Albania's only refiner, and has, by a decision of the Council of Ministers, until January 1, 201 [...]
2008-12-29 12:05:00Embassy TiranaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEPET ETRD ENRG ECON AL
08TOKYO100AFRICANS WELCOME JAPAN'S RESPONSIVENESS IN TICAD
[...] (SBU) Summary. The Fourth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD IV) taking place May 28 - 30 in Yokohama will focus on four main topics: economic growth and investment; human security; environment and climate and; consolidation of peace. The GOJ has invited all African [...]
2008-01-11 07:58:00Embassy TokyoCONFIDENTIALEAID ECON JA PREL AF
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
08TOKYO1009JAPAN'S ASSISTANCE TO PAKISTAN SHIFTING FROM
[...] (SBU) Summary: The GOJ's initial estimates indicate Japanese grant aid and technical assistance to Pakistan in FY 2007 declined from the 2006 total of JPY 7.7 billion ($75.7 million) in funding, according to an official in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA). Yen loan assistance, however, [...]
2008-04-11 08:40:00Embassy TokyoCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV EAID PK JA
08TOKYO101The Japan Economic Scope--January 10, 2008
[...] (U) This cable contains the Japan Economic Scope from January 10, 2008 2. (SBU) Table of Contents Planes, Trains and Automobiles 3. Japan's Auto Sales Hit 25-year Low in a Shrinking Domestic Market 4. Aviation--A Change of Pressure? 5. Local Governments Accept Change in Itami Airp [...]
2008-01-11 08:00:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETRD ECON JA ZO EAGR
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
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
08TOKYO107FUKUDA FORCES PASSAGE OF NEW TERROR LAW; OEF
[...] (C) Summary. Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda carried through on his promise to the international community on January 11, forcing passage of new anti-terror legislation through the Diet over the objections of the opposition-controlled Upper House. Passage of the new law will enable Japan to resum [...]
2008-01-14 22:51:00Embassy TokyoCONFIDENTIALPGOV MOPS PREL 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
08TOKYO1074RUSSIAN FM LAVROV SAYS AIM AND INTENT OF JAPAN
[...] (C) Summary. The aim and intent of Japan's ballistic missile defense system are "obvious" and "understandable," Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov told visiting Japanese Foreign Minister Masahiko Koumura on April 14. The Russian FM "indirectly admitted" that a Russian strategic bomber in [...]
2008-04-18 09:29:00Embassy TokyoCONFIDENTIALPREL MARR PARM ENRG JA RS
08TOKYO1075PRC EMBASSY ON HU MAY VISIT TO JAPAN, TIBET, AND
[...] (C) Summary: Despite failure to make progress on the East China Sea energy dispute during Vice Foreign Minister Mitoji Yabunaka's April 14-15 visit to Beijing, Beijing and Tokyo are working hard to reach a compromise before President Hu Jintao's visit to Japan on May 6, Chinese Embassy Politica [...]
2008-04-18 10:04:00Embassy TokyoCONFIDENTIALENRG PGOV PHUM PREL BM CH 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
08TOKYO1093CRITICISM ON CHINA,S RESPONSE TO TIBET ESCALATING
[...] (C) Summary: Foreign Minister Koumura raised Tibet with Chinese Foreign Minister Yang on April 17, and senior ruling party and opposition politicians have stepped up public criticism on China's handling of the demonstrations in Tibet in the past several days. Increased concern about protests [...]
2008-04-21 07:41:00Embassy TokyoCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PHUM CH 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
08TOKYO1102TOKYO MEDIA REACTION - NORTH KOREA AND ANTI-
[...] LEAD STORIES: Top stories on Tuesday morning include alleged insider trading by a Nomura Securities employee and Monday's rocket attack on a Japanese tanker by a small unidentified vessel off Yemen. 2. "Japan-ROK Summit Should Be Start of New Ties" The top-circulation, moderate Yomiuri argu [...]
2008-04-22 07:00:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO 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
08TOKYO1111KOMEITO SOLIDLY BEHIND FUKUDA, AGAINST EARLY
[...] (C) Summary. Komeito Election Strategy Chief Yosuke Takagi emphasized his party's commitment to the ruling coalition with the LDP, in a recent meeting with the Embassy, and confirmed that Komeito will stand by Prime Minister Fukuda on use of a second vote in the Lower House to re-instate the [...]
2008-04-22 08:46:00Embassy TokyoCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL 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
08TOKYO1139MARGINAL PROGRESS ON RESTARTING JAPAN-KOREA TRADE
[...] (C) Summary: Despite a decision to engage in working-level discussions with Japan, Korea is hesitant to restart full negotiations on a trade agreement, according to an official of Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry (METI). The Koreans hope to establish "industrial cooperation [...]
2008-04-24 08:32:00Embassy TokyoCONFIDENTIALETRD ECON PREL PGOV JA KS OECD
08TOKYO1143JAPANESE MORNING PRESS HIGHLIGHTS 04/25/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-04-25 01:21:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO1148JAPAN: YAMAGUCHI BY-ELECTION CLOSE BUT LDP
[...] (C) The April 27 by-election in Yamaguchi District 2 is shaping up to be a major test of the strengths of Japan,s two main parties. Taking place just three days before the ruling coalition's probable use of its supermajority to override opposition objections to the controversial gas tax, each [...]
2008-04-25 04:41:00Embassy TokyoCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL JA
08TOKYO115TOKYO MEDIA REACTION - BUSH VISIT TO MIDDLE
[...] "U.S. Calls for Encirclement of Iran" A correspondent for the top-circulation, moderate Yomiuri wrote from Riyadh (1/15): "During his speech in the United Arab Emirates on Sunday, President Bush called Iran the world's 'leading sponsor of terrorism' and expressed his resolve to tighten the net [...]
2008-01-15 06:52:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO 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
08TOKYO118THE DOCTOR WILL NOT SEE YOU NOW - JAPAN'S
[...] (SBU) Summary: Japan faces an acute shortage of hospital physicians, particularly in rural areas. One expert estimated the country needs 55,000 new doctors to staff adequately its hospitals. Harsh working conditions and low pay cause many doctors to enter private practice, a step which mean [...]
2008-01-15 09:01:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDECON ETRD JA PGOV
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
08TOKYO1193CONSUMERS CALM AS FUKUDA REINSTATES THE GAS TAX
[...] (C) Gas prices are going back up in Japan after the government re-instated the gasoline and other road-related taxes April 30, despite the predicted opposition from the Democratic Party of Japan. Attention now turns to a vote on May 12 or 13 to pass legislation governing earmarks on the rei [...]
2008-05-01 10:48:00Embassy TokyoCONFIDENTIALECON EFIN ENRG PGOV JA
08TOKYO1199FOREIGN INVESTMENT IN JAPAN: DIFFERENT REGIONAL APPROACHES
[...] (SBU) Summary: Japanese regional authorities' attitudes toward foreign direct investment are largely positive, but when it comes to attracting foreign investors, while some are aggressive, others are ineffective or downright clueless. Limited authority to offer tax or other incentives to pote [...]
2008-05-02 01:09:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEINV PREL ECON OECD 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
08TOKYO1212CLUSTER MUNITIONS: JAPAN STILL WORKING CCW AND
[...] (S) SUMMARY: An Oslo Process agreement that criminalizes the possession of cluster munitions (CM) and/or penalizes countries that support states that possess CM could block future peacekeeping operations (PKO) and embarrass Japan during the July G-8 Hokkaido Summit, PM Deputy Assistant Secreta [...]
2008-05-02 07:02:00Embassy TokyoSECRETPREL MOPS PARM JA NATO
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
08TOKYO1220JAPANESE RICE STOCKS AND FOOD AID
[...] (U) Japan is sensitive to emerging world rice shortages and spiking prices and has announced plans to contribute $100 million in food aid over the next three months. So far, however, the GOJ has indicated it will not release minimum access stocks that it has imported under its Uruguay Round [...]
2008-05-02 09:08:00Embassy TokyoCONFIDENTIALEAGR ECON JA
08TOKYO1226JAPANESE MORNING PRESS HIGHLIGHTS 05/07/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-05-07 04:07:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO1230SCENESETTER FOR G-8 LABOR MINISTERS' MEETING MAY
[...] (SBU) Japan's economy is in its longest postwar expansion, but for many it does not feel that way. Japanese consumers are pinched by rising commodity prices and stagnant wages, and the country is facing long-term fiscal and demographic challenges. Reform, particularly in the labor market, wou [...]
2008-05-07 07:32:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYELAB PGOV OVIP 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
08TOKYO1238SCENESETTER FOR THE DEPUTY SECRETARY'S MAY 08-11
[...] No summary [...]
2008-05-08 05:33:00Embassy TokyoSECRETECON EFIN JA IZ KN KGHG PGOV PREL
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
08TOKYO1263DEPUTY SECRETARY'S MEETING WITH JAPANESE VFM
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Japanese Vice Foreign Minister Yabunaka, at dinner with Deputy Secretary May 8, said Chinese President Hu's visit to Japan was focused on the future of the relationship and that the Chinese had avoided comments about difficult historical issues. Yabunaka expressed strong dissatis [...]
2008-05-09 08:13:00Embassy TokyoCONFIDENTIALPREL PHUM CASC EAID KDEM KOCI KNNP XA AF BM
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
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
08TOKYO1284EEB DAS MANISHA SINGH'S APRIL 25 TOKYO MEETINGS
[...] (SBU) Summary: April 25 meetings in Tokyo between officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) and the Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry (METI) and EEB Deputy Assistant Secretary Manisha Singh reviewed progress on the current World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations, Japan' [...]
2008-05-12 08:06:00Embassy TokyoCONFIDENTIALECON ETRD EAGR PREL PGOV 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
08TOKYO1317FUKUDA OVERRIDES OPPOSITION AGAIN; CENSURE THREAT
[...] (C) Summary. The Lower House has overruled the opposition-controlled Upper House for the third time in less than four months, passing a bill on May 13 to restore earmarks allocating certain road-related taxes to road construction for the next 10 years. However, Prime Minister Fukuda and his [...]
2008-05-14 05:38:00Embassy TokyoCONFIDENTIALPGOV ECON EFIN 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
08TOKYO1322JAPAN OFFERS ASSISTANCE TO CHINA
[...] Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda sent a message to Chinese President Hu Jintao offering disaster assistance following the May 12 earthquake in Sichuan. Foreign Minister Masahiko Koumura sent a similar message to State Councilor Dai Bingguo and Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi. Chief Cabinet Secretary [...]
2008-05-14 10:09:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDEAID PREL PHUM CH 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
08TOKYO1344CHINESE PRESIDENT HU'S JAPAN VISIT SIGNALS EFFORTS
[...] (C) Summary: Both MOFA and the PRC Embassy in Tokyo told Embassy Tokyo Prime Minister Fukuda's summit meeting with President Hu Jintao was a success and important step forward in advancing bilateral ties. Both sides regarded the Fukuda-Hu summit, fourth joint communique, and joint press state [...]
2008-05-16 05:45:00Embassy TokyoCONFIDENTIALENRG PREL PGOV PHUM CH 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
08TOKYO1353CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT REBUKES JAPAN'S
[...] The Asian Corporate Governance Association (ACGA) released its first "White Paper on Corporate Governance in Japan" May 15 in Tokyo. The paper, endorsed by seven leading global pension funds, highlights six areas in which institutional investors believe Japanese corporate governance must be [...]
2008-05-16 08:47:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDEINV ECON OECD JA
08TOKYO1354CLUSTER MUNITIONS: JAPAN PREVIEWS DUBLIN MEETING
[...] (S) SUMMARY: Japan remains committed to handling cluster munitions (CM) in the Convention on Conventional Weapons (CCW) but will likely join an expected consensus reached at the Dublin meeting of the Oslo Process, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Deputy Director-General Masatoshi Shimbo told Embassy [...]
2008-05-16 10:00:00Embassy TokyoSECRETPREL MOPS PARM JA NATO
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
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
08TOKYO1383SCENESETTER FOR G-8 KOBE ENVIRONMENT MINISTERS'
[...] (C) SUMMARY: The agenda for the Kobe G-8 Environment Ministerial includes biodiversity and the 3Rs - reduce, reuse, recycle, but much of the public focus will be on climate change and the steps Japan and other economies will take. This focus seems likely to remain despite the GOJ's strong su [...]
2008-05-20 22:31:00Embassy TokyoCONFIDENTIALSENV KGHG PREL OECD 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
08TOKYO141FOCUS SHIFTS TO DOMESTIC ISSUES, AS DIVIDED DIET
[...] (C) Summary. The Diet opened on January 18, with the division between the ruling party-controlled Lower House and the opposition-controlled Upper House remaining as the Legislature's organizing principle. The session opens just three days after the close of the especially contentious extraor [...]
2008-01-18 07:52:00Embassy TokyoCONFIDENTIALPGOV EFIN PREL JA
08TOKYO1419JAPANESE MORNING PRESS HIGHLIGHTS 05/23/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-05-23 01:00:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO142FOCUS SHIFTS TO DOMESTIC ISSUES, AS DIVIDED DIET
[...] (C) Summary. The Diet opened on January 18, with the division between the ruling party-controlled Lower House and the opposition-controlled Upper House remaining as the Legislature's organizing principle. The session opens just three days after the close of the especially contentious extraor [...]
2008-01-18 07:52:00Embassy TokyoCONFIDENTIALPGOV EFIN PREL 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
08TOKYO1495INVESTOR REVOLT SHOCKS CORPORATE JAPAN
[...] (SBU) Summary: The May 29 ousting of the directors of a mid-sized Japanese company by a group of investors led by controversial U.S. fund Steel Partners set a new precedent for shareholder activism in Japan. Unlike Steel Partners' previous moves, this latest has drawn only muted GOJ reactio [...]
2008-05-30 08:23:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDEINV ECON OECD 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
08TOKYO1505G8 ENERGY MINISTERIAL -- JAPANESE GOALS
[...] (C) SUMMARY: The agenda for the June 8 Aomori G-8 Energy Ministerial includes the world oil and gas markets and the energy investment climate. Much of the press and public focus in Japan, however, will be on climate change and the steps Japan and other economies will take to reduce greenhous [...]
2008-06-02 08:26:00Embassy TokyoCONFIDENTIALENRG KGHG AADP OVIP 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
08TOKYO1517SEN. LIEBERMAN'S MEETINGS WITH JAPANESE POLITICIANS
[...] (C) Summary. During a May 28 visit to Tokyo, Senator Joe Lieberman (I-CT) exchanged views on climate change, Japanese politics, and regional security with ranking Diet Members from the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and Democratic Party of Japan (DPJ). Senator Lieberman underscored that the c [...]
2008-06-03 10:20:00Embassy TokyoCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV SENV OVIP 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
08TOKYO1531TOKYO MEDIA REACTION - 19TH ANNIVERSARY OF
[...] LEAD STORIES: All Thursday morning papers led with Wednesday's ruling by Japan's Supreme Court declaring unconstitutional a legal clause stipulating that Japanese nationality is limited to children born to 'married' Japanese parents. 2. "Hope for Democratization through Olympics Evaporates [...]
2008-06-05 01:34:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO JA
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
08TOKYO1547CLIMATE CHANGE: FURTHER GOJ THOUGHTS ON KOBE AND
[...] (C) Summary: Foreign Ministry Director-General for Global Issues, Koji Tsuruoka, told EMIN Japanese Prime Minister Fukuda and Chief Cabinet Secretary Machimura are now concerned that the U.S. is focused on the Major Economies Meeting at the expense of the G8. At the same time they are asking [...]
2008-06-06 06:50:00Embassy TokyoCONFIDENTIALSENV ENRG KGHG 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
08TOKYO1555SCENESETTER FOR UNDER SECRETARY BURNS' VISIT TO
[...] (S) While your upcoming visit to Tokyo will focus primarily on multilateral and G-8 issues, the Mission would like to share with you some background on where our relations with Japan now stand. Your meetings with Vice Foreign Minister Yabunaka and your host, Deputy Foreign Minister Sasae, w [...]
2008-06-08 23:10:00Embassy TokyoSECRETPREL 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
08TOKYO1575TOKYO MEDIA REACTION - EU-U.S. SUMMIT
[...] LEAD STORIES: Top stories on Tuesday morning included Tuesday's press conference by Prime Minister Fukuda, in which he unveiled a "vision" regarding Japan's efforts to combat global warming. 2. "Europeans Distancing Themselves from U.S." The top- circulation, moderate Yomiuri wrote from Lju [...]
2008-06-10 06:21:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO 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
08TOKYO1585"FUKUDA VISION" ON CLIMATE CHANGE
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Prime Minister Fukuda's speech outlining the "Fukuda Vision" for international climate change negotiations and domestic climate policies contained few surprises. The PM confirmed Japan's long-term goal to reduce its emissions 60-80% by 2050, with the main new proposal being a tri [...]
2008-06-10 08:24:00Embassy TokyoCONFIDENTIALSENV KGHG ENRG JA
08TOKYO1587U/S BURNS PARTICIPATES IN TRILAT SOM IN TOKYO
[...] (C) Summary. The political directors from the United States, Japan, and Australia met for more than two and a half hours in Tokyo on June 9 for a Senior Officials Meeting of the Trilateral Security Dialogue (TSD SOM). The principals included Under Secretary Burns, Deputy Foreign Minister Sas [...]
2008-06-10 08:47:00Embassy TokyoCONFIDENTIALPREL ECON EAID MOPS JA AU
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
08TOKYO1608CENSURE MOTION PASSES; FUKUDA STANDS FIRM
[...] (C) Summary. The opposition followed through on its threat to pass a largely symbolic censure motion against Prime Minister Fukuda on June 11 over his handling of the new medical insurance program for the elderly and other domestic issues. The response, thus far, has been underwhelming. Pass [...]
2008-06-12 07:41:00Embassy TokyoCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL 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
08TOKYO1625JAPAN'S DISASTER RELIEF ASSISTANCE TO CHINA
[...] (S) Summary: Japan is continuing efforts to provide disaster relief assistance to China following the earthquake in Sichuan Province in an effort to improve ties with Beijing. Japan has provided one billion yen in aid and disaster relief supplies in addition to the three emergency and medical [...]
2008-06-13 09:19:00Embassy TokyoSECRETPREL PGOV EAID CH JA
08TOKYO1628JAPANESE MORNING PRESS HIGHLIGHTS 06/16/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-06-16 01:31:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO163JAPAN MARKET VIEW: WORST TWO DAY DROP IN 17 YEARS
[...] (U) In its worst two-day drop in 17 years, Japan,s benchmark Nikkei 225 Stock Average dropped 5.6 percent on Tuesday, January 22. The broader Topix index fell 5.7 percent, as Japanese markets mirrored Asian markets, downward trajectory. The Nikkei,s 9.3 percent fall over the last two days [...]
2008-01-22 09:41:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDECON EFIN 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
08TOKYO1642G8 POLITICAL DIRECTORS MEETINGS IN TOKYO, JUNE 10,
[...] (C) Summary: Under Secretary Bill Burns participated in the June 9-10, 2008 Tokyo meetings of the G8 Political Directors, hosted by Japanese Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Kenichiro Sasae. Discussion topics included Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iran, Zimbabwe and a review of the plan [...]
2008-06-16 22:50:00Embassy TokyoCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PTER UK IT GM RS CA SI AF PK
08TOKYO1643JAPANESE MORNING PRESS HIGHLIGHTS 06/17/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-06-17 01:04:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO165JAPAN, ROK SPECIAL ENVOYS PUSH FOR CLOSER TIES
[...] (C) Summary. Prime Minister Fukuda,s special envoy (and former Prime Minister) Yoshiro Mori expressed Tokyo's desire for a "new-age" bilateral relationship and invited President-elect Lee to visit Japan, during a January 10-11 visit to Seoul. A Deputy Foreign Minister who accompanied Mori sai [...]
2008-01-22 09:56:00Embassy TokyoCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV JA KN
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
08TOKYO1657SHAPING JAPAN'S AFGHAN DEPLOYMENT DECISIONS
[...] (S/NF) Summary: The Japanese government is struggling to find a strategy to terminate its C-130 mission to Iraq and start a new deployment to Afghanistan to ""off-set"" its decision to opt-out of the Iraq coalition. The U.S. political calendar appears to weigh heavily on Japanese deliberation [...]
2008-06-17 09:03:00Embassy TokyoSECRET//NOFORNPREL MARR PGOV IZ AF 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
08TOKYO1675LDP LEADER YAMASAKI AND DIET GROUP SUPPORT LIFTING
[...] (C) Summary: Japan should lift sanctions and provide immediate energy assistance in exchange for the DPRK reopening its inquiry into the abduction issue, senior LDP Lower House member Taku Yamasaki has told the Embassy. However, Yamasaki and his 40-member supra-partisan group of Diet members [...]
2008-06-18 08:22:00Embassy TokyoCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV 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
08TOKYO169POLLS SHOW FUKUDA SUPPORT TRENDING DOWN
[...] (C) Opinion polls conducted over the January 12-13 weekend underscore that Prime Minister Fukuda's support rate continues on a downward trend. Each of Japan's dailies reflects a particular political bias and often the papers produce polling results that closely mirror their readership base. [...]
2008-01-23 04:43:00Embassy TokyoCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV MOPS 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
08TOKYO1711VISA WAIVER PROGRAM: ELECTRONIC SYSTEM FOR TRAVEL
[...] SUMMARY: This is an ACTION CABLE, please see PARA 4. On June 3, DHS Secretary Chertoff introduced the ESTA program. Since then, post has conducted numerous outreach activities to inform the Japanese Government and public of this initiative. This cable also contains information on future outr [...]
2008-06-22 22:53:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYCVIS CMGT PREL PGOV EUN 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
08TOKYO1748OSLO CONVENTION ON CLUSTER MUNITIONS WILL NOT
[...] (S) SUMMARY: Japan believes the Oslo Convention on Cluster Munitions (CM) will not interfere with United States Forces in Japan's (USFJ) operations or restrict interoperability with Japan's Self Defense Forces (JSDF),Ministry of Foreign Affairs Deputy Director General Shimbo told the Embassy's [...]
2008-06-25 09:27:00Embassy TokyoSECRETPREL MARR MOPS PGOV JA NATO
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
08TOKYO1779JAPAN REACHES COMPROMISES ON COPY LEVIES AND
[...] (SBU) Summary: The Cultural Affairs Agency (Bunkacho) and the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) announced June 17 a compromise on the contentious issue of copy levies. The agencies decided not to wait for the conclusions of a study group that had become deadlocked over the differi [...]
2008-06-27 09:57:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETRD KIPR PGOV JA
08TOKYO178AMB. WILLIAMSON'S MEETING WITH JAPANESE OFFICIALS
[...] (C) Summary. The international community will need to convince the Cambodian government that it must take immediate action with regard to the corruption issue at the ECCC, visiting Ambassador at-Large for War Crimes Issues Clint Williamson told Japanese officials on December 3. Amb. William [...]
2008-01-23 09:50:00Embassy TokyoCONFIDENTIALPREL KJUS PHUM JA TH BM CB
08TOKYO1782JAPAN'S GENERIC DRUG MARKET - SMALL NOW BUT WITH
[...] (SBU) Summary. With public debt nearly double GDP and upward pressure on national health insurance expenditures due to Japan's aging society, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) hopes to increase generic drugs' market share from 17% to 30% by 2012, saving the healthcare system an [...]
2008-06-30 05:33:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EINV ETRD JA PGOV SOCI
08TOKYO1783JAPANESE MORNING PRESS HIGHLIGHTS 06/30/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-06-30 06:27:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO1790TOKYO MEDIA REACTION - DPRK NUCLEAR PROGRAM
[...] LEAD STORIES: Top stories on Monday morning included a plan among Japan, China, and South Korea to hold a joint medical response drill in October aimed at dealing with a possible influenza pandemic. 2. "U.S., China Enhance Security Coordination" A correspondent for the top-circulation, mode [...]
2008-06-30 08:06:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO 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
08TOKYO1817TOKYO SCENESETTER FOR USTR SCHWAB
[...] (C) Our economic engagement with Japan remains less than it should be given that Japan is our fourth largest trading partner with over USD 700 million in goods and services trade flowing each day between our two countries. However, while "trade disputes" may no longer be the first phrase th [...]
2008-07-02 09:19:00Embassy TokyoCONFIDENTIALECON ETRD EAGR PREL 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
08TOKYO1843ABDUCTEE PARENTS MEET WITH THE AMBASSADOR AND THE
[...] (C) SUMMARY: The Ambassador July 2 invited to his residence Shigeru and Sakie Yokota, parents of 13-year old abductee Megumi Yokota to discuss the recent decision to being the delisting process to remove North Korea from the Department's States Sponsors of Terrorism list. The Yokotas were acc [...]
2008-07-06 22:46:00Embassy TokyoCONFIDENTIALPREL KNNP PHUM PTER NK JA
08TOKYO1844JAPANESE MORNING PRESS HIGHLIGHTS 07/07/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-07-07 03:54:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO1845TOKYO MEDIA REACTION - U.S.-JAPAN RELATIONS
[...] LEAD STORIES: All Monday morning papers gave top play to Sunday's summit between President Bush and Prime Minister Fukuda ahead of the G8 summit. 2. "Sunset of U.S.-Japan Relations under Bush Presidency" The liberal Asahi editorialized (7/7): "U.S.-Japan relations under the Bush administrat [...]
2008-07-07 03:55:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO 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
08TOKYO1885TOKYO MEDIA REACTION - G8 SUMMIT
[...] LEAD STORIES: All Wednesday morning papers gave prominent top coverage to Tuesday's adoption of a G8 summit declaration calling for a 50-percent reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. 2. "Unimpressive G8 Accord on Emissions Cut" The business-oriented Nikkei editorialized (7/8): "... [...]
2008-07-09 04:25:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO 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
08TOKYO1948SOLAR POWER IN JAPAN
[...] (SBU) Summary. Solar photovoltaic (PV) power is poised to become a centerpiece of Japanese Government renewable energy initiatives aimed at cutting greenhouse gases and meeting energy needs. Increased PV use figures prominently both in the vision PM Fukuda publicly announced June 9 (ref) an [...]
2008-07-15 04:26:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYENRG SENV TRGY SOCI 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
08TOKYO1962JAPANESE THINKING ON UPCOMING WTO MINISTERIAL
[...] (C) Summary: Ministry of Economics, Trade and Industry (METI) DG for Multilateral Trade Ogawa met with EMIN July 15 to outline thoughts on the upcoming WTO ministerial meeting on the Doha Development Agenda. Ogawa argued the U.S. and EU need to help establish a positive tone at the start if th [...]
2008-07-15 22:50:00Embassy TokyoCONFIDENTIALETRD JA PREL WTRO
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
08TOKYO1985TOKYO DECISION TO INCLUDE TAKESHIMA IN TEXTBOOKS
[...] (C) Summary. ROK Embassy diplomats describe Japan's decision to mention the Liancourt Rocks in educational documents as "explosive." Officials in Seoul felt "betrayed" by the move, especially after ROK President Lee Myung-bak directly appealed to Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda to "hold back" on [...]
2008-07-17 06:41:00Embassy TokyoCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV JA KN
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
08TOKYO1997JAPAN-TAIWAN ECONOMIC TIES CENTERING ON
[...] (C) Summary: Economic ties between Japan and Taiwan center increasingly on cooperative operations in mainland China, according to Embassy Tokyo contacts. The rapid improvement in the political relationship between Taipei and Beijing with the accession of the new Taiwan president took some [...]
2008-07-18 07:50:00Embassy TokyoCONFIDENTIALECON ETRD EINV PREL JA TW CH
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
08TOKYO2029METI STUDY GROUP CRACKS DOWN ON TAKEOVER DEFENSES
[...] (C) Summary: The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) Corporate Value Study Group (CVSG) has produced a long-awaited report on the appropriate use of corporate takeover defenses that includes a strong statement about the positive impact of M&A, even in cases of hostile deals, on cor [...]
2008-07-23 08:38:00Embassy TokyoCONFIDENTIALEINV ECON OECD 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
08TOKYO2038TOKYO MEDIA REACTION - NORTH KOREA AND U.S.-
[...] LEAD STORIES: All Thursday morning papers gave top play to the strong earthquake that hit the Tohoku area just after midnight. 2. "First Priority Must Be Given to Strict Verification of Nuclear Declaration" On the informal six-party foreign ministerial held in Singapore on Wednesday, the b [...]
2008-07-24 02:06:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO JA
08TOKYO2044JAPAN PRESSES BURMA BUT EXTENDS ADDITIONAL AID
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Japanese Foreign Minister Koumura pressed Burmese Foreign Minister Nyan Win for progress on democratization and human rights when the two met July 22 in Singapore. He also advised Burma to cooperate fully with and not discriminate against humanitarian assistance workers engaged [...]
2008-07-24 08:44:00Embassy TokyoCONFIDENTIALPREL PHUM EAID KDEM BM 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
08TOKYO205COLLECTIVE SELF-DEFENSE REPORT SLOWLY MOVES FORWARD
[...] (C) Summary: A high-level panel of foreign affairs and other experts has completed a first draft of a report examining scenarios involving collective self-defense -- currently considered unconstitutional -- and making legal and policy recommendations to address these issues. The panel, estab [...]
2008-01-25 06:33:00Embassy TokyoCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV MOPS JA
08TOKYO2050TOKYO MEDIA REACTION - SIX-PARTY FOREIGN
[...] LEAD STORIES: Front-page stories on Friday morning included the arrest of a defense "insider" on suspicion of tax evasion. 2. "U.S. Should Consider Canceling Delisting" The conservative Sankei editorialized (7/25): "What is common both on the nuclear and abduction fronts is that North Kore [...]
2008-07-25 04:45:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO 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
08TOKYO2056BOEING'S CONCERNS ABOUT ANA LARGE AIRCRAFT PURCHASE
[...] (SBU) Summary: Boeing is concerned about possible EU governments' intervention on Airbus' behalf in connection with future purchases of large civil aircraft by All Nippon Airways (ANA). Representatives of ANA have told Emboffs, however, that any such purchase should be based solely on economi [...]
2008-07-26 12:27:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYBEXP EAIR PREL 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
08TOKYO2092TOKYO MEDIA REACTION - WTO DOHA ROUND
[...] LEAD STORIES: Front-page stories on Thursday morning included speculation that Prime Minister Fukuda will shuffle his cabinet next week. 2. "Don't Let Free Trade Float Away" The liberal Tokyo Shimbun editorialized (7/31): "...The U.S.'s face-to-face confrontation with China and India, whose [...]
2008-07-31 04:46:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO 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
08TOKYO2109JAPANESE PUBLIC REACTION TO WTO TALKS COLLAPSE
[...] (U) Summary: Japanese media and public reaction to the breakdown of WTO talks in Geneva has been mixed. Agricultural interests have expressed relief, while realizing Japan will be pressed to go further than they would like when talks resume. Business and the GOJ leadership, however, have exp [...]
2008-07-31 09:17:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETRD PREL WTRO JA
08TOKYO2110JAPAN'S AGENDA ON REGIONAL ECONOMIC INTEGRATION
[...] (SBU) Summary: The priority of trade liberalization in the future economic architecture of Asia dominated debate among the 16 country representatives preparing the Japanese-sponsored "Track II" study on a possible ASEAN Plus 6 economic agreement. Japanese participants in the study group ind [...]
2008-07-31 09:31:00Embassy TokyoCONFIDENTIALECIN ETRD EINV PREL ASEAN APECO JA
08TOKYO2112JAPANESE MORNING PRESS HIGHLIGHTS 08/01/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-08-01 01:09:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
08TOKYO2115VISA WAIVER PROGRAM: ELECTRONIC SYSTEM FOR TRAVEL
[...] SUMMARY: This cable contains information on outreach activities to inform the public of ESTA from June 20 to July 31. END SUMMARY. 2. Mission Japan consular and DHS representatives conducted a wide variety of outreach efforts to publicize the launch of ESTA. After drafting a power point pr [...]
2008-08-01 03:45:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYCVIS CMGT PREL PGOV EUN 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
08TOKYO2134JAPAN APPROVES RESTRICTIVE BUDGET REQUEST
[...] (C) Summary. Prior to reshuffling, the Fukuda Cabinet completed the first major phase of the fiscal year 2009 budget process July 29 by setting restrictive guidelines for budget requests from individual ministries and agencies. Under the guidelines, ministerial budget spending is estimate [...]
2008-08-05 00:13:00Embassy TokyoCONFIDENTIALECON EFIN JA PGOV PREL
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
08TOKYO2148SCENESETTER FOR ASSISTANT SECRETARY BOUCHER'S
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Afghanistan, India, Pakistan, and, to a lesser extent, Central Asia are all actively on the Japanese radar screen. We are very glad you were able to reschedule your visit to Tokyo to discuss these pressing issues with your Japanese counterparts. On Afghanistan, you will find a g [...]
2008-08-05 22:35:00Embassy TokyoSECRETPREL KNNP XD ZK JA
08TOKYO2149JAPANESE MORNING PRESS HIGHLIGHTS 08/06/08
[...] No summary [...]
2008-08-06 01:08:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
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