Here is your R&D top five for February 8th:
Israeli case for war with Syria – and Lebanon from the Asia Times
Iran to make ‘advanced’ attack drones from the UK Telegraph
Sarah Palin hints at presidential run in 2012 from the Christian Science Monitor
In a Message to Democrats, Wall St. Sends Cash to G.O.P. from the New York Times
Serious Play: War Games Explore Options on Iran from the Washington Institute for Near East Policy