Dec. 02
Archive: December 2009
Dec. 02
‘Not the last word’ from Solana
Dec. 03
Solana’s Future — What Holly Thinks
I’m still not convinced Javier Solana is out of the EU picture. Apparently, I’m not the only one.
Dec. 05
Solana: ‘Tough act to follow’
Dec. 07
European foreign ministers to decide on Mideast text Tuesday
Israeli officials are reportedly pessimistic over striking a clause from the EU document, which calls for east Jerusalem to be the capital of a future Palestinian state.
Dec. 08
Israel relieved at amended EU statement
“Israeli diplomatic officials privately heaved a sigh of relief Tuesday when the EU — after a week of intensive deliberations — adopted a statement on the Middle East that stopped short of recognizing east Jerusalem as the capital of a future Palestinian state.”
Dec. 10
The 10 Nations: Still Going Strong — What Holly Thinks
The Western European Union isn’t only a 10-nation military alliance as foretold by Bible prophecy; it is “the most binding mutual defence treaty in the West.”
Dec. 13
Who’s Leading the 10 Nations? — What Holly Thinks
Who is heading up the Western European Union since Javier Solana’s term as secretary general ended?
Dec. 19
Who will lead the Political and Security Committee? — What Holly Thinks
EU foreign minister-elect Cathy Ashton must appoint someone to chair the EU’s Political and Security Committee. Will it be Javier Solana?
Dec. 20
2009: The year of ‘global’ government
“There is scope for debate – and innumerable newspaper quizzes – about who was the most influential public figure of the year, or which the most significant event. But there can be little doubt which word won the prize for most important adjective.”
Dec. 24
Way Before the Manger — What Holly and Adam Think
Many people don’t know that the Christmas story began way before the little town of Bethlehem was even on the map.
Dec. 27
2009: The Year European policy shifted against Israel
“The Solana plan was the first official proposal that went beyond the parameters created in Oslo and echoed in the road map and the Annapolis process.”
Dec. 31
2009: A Look Back — What Holly Thinks
We, at FP, watched a number of stories in 2009. Here’s a quick rundown of the year.