Here is your R&D for August 23rd:
New York mosque controversy worries Muslims overseas from the Los Angeles Times
The controversy over the mosque near Ground Zero has antagonized Muslims globally and could complicate U.S. outreach to Muslim nations.
Israeli-Palestinian peace talks: Why are they resuming now? from the Christian Science Monitor
In early September, the United States will host a Middle East peace summit. The goal for the summit is paving the way for a Palestinian state. This article provides a good overview of the planned peace talks.
As Mission Shifts in Iraq, Risks Linger for Obama from the New York Times
President Obama wants to remind voters before the midterm elections that he got troops out of Iraq. However, as the drawdown continues the situation in Iraq could become more unstable and undermine Obama’s political position.
Australian stock market shaky after inconclusive poll from the BBC
The Australian parliamentary elections were inconclusive and the nation’s stock market is taking a beating because of it. Find out why and what happens next Down Under in this article.
Contest of the century from the Economist
India and China are two of the world’s emerging superpowers but they don’t get along. Find out what the future of Chinese-Indian relations hold in this piece.