The headline on Bobby Ghosh's article, "Can we be friends?" is perhaps going too far [July 13]. Friendship cannot spring up without common understanding and common interests. The improvement in relationships between Russia and the U.S. should be fostered on both sides; let us hope that Mr. Obama and Mr. Medvedev, two young and charismatic leaders, honestly face this tough challenge.
Ignacio O'Dogherty, MADRID
Mr. Spin
Kevin Rudd's term of office has seen him remain popular, although he has junked many of the economic promises he made [July 13]. He has failed to deliver results to...