Diplomatic Liaison – North and South Korea

ARTICLE: “South Korean Leader Plans New Outreach To The North,” By Glenn Kessler, Washington Post, April 18, 2008

South Korean President Lee Myung-bak said yesterday that he will propose creating a permanent high-level diplomatic channel between North Korea and South Korea, including establishing the first liaison offices in the nations’ capitals after nearly six decades of division. 

Iran Army Commander Threatens Israel

Boston Globe, April 16, 2008

TEHRAN — Iran will respond to any military attack from Israel by “eliminating” the Jewish state, Iran’s deputy commander in chief of the army, Mohammad Reza Ashtiani, said yesterday. Some analysts have speculated that Israel might attack Iran to stop its nuclear activities, which the West fears are a front for weapons development. Iran, which does not recognize Israel, insists it wants nuclear technology only for electricity. (Reuters).

An Israeli viewpoint on defense strategies provided in the following report:

Israel’s Strategic Future, The Final Report of Project Daniel, April 2004
http://www.milnet.com/pentagon/mideast/israel/daniel-3.htm