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New Atlanticist

Jan 6, 2012

Leaner, Meaner and Weaker: The New US Defence Strategy

By Julian Lindley-French

Reality dawned cold yesterday on a grey January Washington. The Americans have now followed their British allies in conceding that after a decade of extended conflict the first line of defence is and must be the US economy.

Europe & Eurasia United States and Canada

NATOSource

Jan 6, 2012

Despite tensions, US rescues 13 Iranian seamen from pirates

By Jim Miklaszewski and staff, MSNBC

From Jim Miklaszewski and staff, MSNBC:  Casting aside current tensions between the U.S. and Iran, the U.S. Navy on Friday rescued 13 Iranian seamen who were being held captive by Somali pirates in the Gulf of Oman.

United Kingdom United States and Canada

NATOSource

Jan 6, 2012

What does the Pentagon’s new strategy mean for NATO?

By Andrew Chuter and Kate Brannan, Defense News

From Andrew Chuter and Kate Brannan, Defense News:  Just before the Pentagon unveiled a new military strategy that emphasizes a shift in focus toward the Asia-Pacific region, Britain’s Defense Secretary Phillip Hammond urged the U.S. government to maintain the strength of its commitment to the NATO alliance.

United Kingdom United States and Canada

MENASource

Jan 6, 2012

Top News: Brotherhood Vision Affirms Support for “Civic Constitutional State”

By Mara Revkin

The Muslim Brotherhood outlined its vision for Egypt’s future, affirming support for a "civic constitutional state." Meanwhile, the April 6 Movement has launched a campaign to raise political awareness in preparation for a large-scale demonstration on January 25, the anniversary of the revolution. PROTESTS: 1) The April 6 Movement has launched a campaign to raise […]

MENASource

Jan 6, 2012

The Brewing Battle Over Egypt’s Constitution

By Mara Revkin

NATOSource

Jan 5, 2012

UK Defense Secretary: Europe Failing to Meet Responsibilities

By James  Joyner, the New Atlanticist

From James  Joyner, the New Atlanticist:  In his first US address since become UK’s defense secretary, Philip Hammond blasted his fellow Europeans for "failing to meet their financial responsibilities to NATO, and so failing to maintain appropriate and proportionate capabilities."

United Kingdom United States and Canada

NATOSource

Jan 5, 2012

NATO Secretary General Responds to Obama’s New Defense Review

By Anders Fogh Rasmussen, NATO

From Anders Fogh Rasmussen, NATO:  I welcome the announcement by President Obama of the US Defence Strategic Review. The announcement follows consultation with Allies. I appreciate the United States’ enduring commitment to European security, to preserving the strength and solidarity of our Alliance and to upholding our collective defence. In an unpredictable world,  the United […]

NATOSource

Jan 5, 2012

New US Defense Review claims NATO “is critical to the security of Europe and beyond,” but rebalances forces to other regions

By the Department of Defense

From the Department of Defense:  The United States has played a leading role in transforming the international system over the past sixty-five years.  Working with like-minded nations, the United States has created a safer, more stable, and more prosperous world for the American people, our allies, and our partners around the globe than existed prior to World […]

MENASource

Jan 5, 2012

News: Mubarak’s prosecutor seeks death penalty; activists call for anniversary protests on January 25

By Mara Revkin

NATOSource

Jan 5, 2012

Obama: NATO is a force multiplier

By Barack Obama, the White House