Allen also called for all forces to undergo quick training on the proper way to handle Islamic religious books.

WSJ: U.S. Pulls Out Advisers After Two Killed in Kabul

Signatories to the agreement, which will probably be presented for ratification this summer, must have laws on their books that allow, for instance, quick seizure of incriminating computer data and its distribution to authorities in other countries.

ECONOMIST: Stop signs on the web

Namely, what books would you recommend to a new arrival trying to get a quick handle on Australia.

BBC: Essential reading for new arrivals in Australia

Though Shirky's book seems the lighter weight of the two--that's unfortunately common with positive books, even though things tend to get better--on a quick pass it throws off some interesting ideas.

FORBES: Commentary