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Feb 14, 2013

Russian Navy warplanes start Arctic patrols

By RIA Novosti

From RIA Novosti: Russian Northern Fleet aircraft have started patrolling the Arctic Ocean on a regular basis, Defense Ministry spokesman Capt. First Rank Vadim Serga said on Thursday.

NATOSource

Feb 14, 2013

US-EU free trade agreement ‘will be a game-changer’

By João Vale de Almeida, Christian Science Monitor

From João Vale de Almeida, Christian Science Monitor:  The most immediate way to boost our transatlantic relationship is to follow through on an EU-US free trade agreement.

European Union International Organizations

NATOSource

Feb 14, 2013

How to start a battalion in Syria (in five easy lessons)

By Ghaith Abdul-Ahad, London Review of Books

From Ghaith Abdul-Ahad, London Review of Books:  In the cramped living room of a run-down flat near the Aleppo frontline, two Syrian rebels sat opposite each other.

New Atlanticist

Feb 14, 2013

Drones and the Law: Restoring Checks and Balances

By Pejman Yousefzadeh

The Department of Justice has recently released a white paper detailing what it believes to be the scope of the president’s authority to kill Americans suspected of being members of al Qaeda—killings that are usually conducted via drones. The white paper argues that the killing of such suspects does not violate due process or the […]

Drones Intelligence

NATOSource

Feb 14, 2013

The World from Berlin: ‘It’s Worth Promoting Economic NATO’

By Daryl Lindsey, Spiegel

From Daryl Lindsey, Spiegel:  The European Union and United States say they will soon begin negotiations to create the world’s largest free-trade zone. German editorialists argue a deal is necessary if the West wants to help shape global politics and address the challenge of a rising China.

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New Atlanticist

Feb 14, 2013

Beyond Budgets: Legacies Impacting American Defense Policy

By Derek Reveron

In spite of more than a decade of combat operations, looming budget reductions, and a variety of social changes, the military remains a powerful tool for American presidents and they have not been loathe to use it. The military’s size, technology, equipment, and remarkable capabilities allow presidents to defend America and also to support friends, […]

National Security Security & Defense

NATOSource

Feb 14, 2013

U.S. Ambassador to NATO named President of the Chicago Council on Global Affairs

By Chicago Council on Global Affairs

From Chicago Council on Global Affairs:  Ambassador Ivo H. Daalder, U.S. Ambassador to NATO and widely recognized national security expert, has been named president of The Chicago Council on Global Affairs.

MENASource

Feb 14, 2013

Top News: Cabinet Passes Restrictive Protest Law

By Egypt Source

The Cabinet approved a new draft law to regulate public demonstrations on Wednesday. The new law, yet to be approved by the Shura Council, has been met with criticism, the provisions within the law suggest that it restricts civilians’ right to demonstrate and seeks to justify police crackdowns on protesters.

NATOSource

Feb 13, 2013

Allen may withdraw from consideration to be NATO’s top military commander

By Jim Miklaszewski and Courtney Kube, NBS News

From Jim Miklaszewski and Courtney Kube, NBS News:  Gen. John Allen, caught up and later cleared in a scandal over emails with a Florida socialite, is likely to withdraw from consideration for the job of top NATO commander, three U.S. military officials have told NBC News.

NATOSource

Feb 13, 2013

Time for Obama administration to appreciate European allies

By Simona Kordosova, New Atlanticist

From Simona Kordosova, New Atlanticist:  [I]f challenged, Europe is more willing and able to carry the security burden than its reputation indicates.

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