Roguely Stated

A roundup of the day’s national and international security news: Putin proposes missile shield cooperation, Lute talks to Congress, Israel ready to concede Golan?, Iraq president talks tough on Turkish troop buildup, National Security Network says Iraq troops incapable of providing security, Britain tells its nationals to leave Niger Delta, Council of Europe can prove CIA ran secret prisons, and Iran watches bloggers closely.

[NYT, WaPo] Putin to Bush: We’re ok with your missile shield, just put it in Azerbaijan.

[NYT, WaPo] Bush’s War Czar-designate received warmly on Hill, despite bearing bad news about the war and Congressional skepticism about role. Senator Jack Reed: “All you’re being asked to do was what Mr. Hadley and Dr. Rice were supposed to be doing for the last several years…”

[Reuters] Israel willing to concede Golan for lasting peace?

[Today's Zaman] Iraq President says any incursion into the North would be regarded as an attack on all of Iraq. “Iraq will not accept such an intervention.” Meanwhile, Turkey’s presence along the border expands.

[UPI] Rand Beers’ National Security Network says “Iraqi security forces are still incapable of providing security.”

[AP, Reuters] Amid deteriorating security situation, Britain advises its nationals to leave Niger Delta.

[BBC, WaPo] The Council of Europe reportedly has evidence that the CIA ran secret GWOT prisons in Eastern Europe.

[Guardian] Iran establishes “big brother for bloggers.”