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Jan 25, 2013

Strategic Implications of the Euro Crisis

By Jeffrey Lightfoot

The crisis of the Eurozone is likely to have profound strategic implications that will impact Europe’s role in the world and the dynamism of the transatlantic alliance. While it is too early to know exactly how the crisis will shape relations between the United States and Europe, the issue deserves the attention of US policymakers […]

European Union International Organizations

MENASource

Jan 25, 2013

Top News: Violence flares on anniversary of Egypt uprising

By Egypt Source

Follow live updates from January 25 anniversary protests in Tahrir Square on Ahram Online, Daily News Egypt and The Guardian.

NATOSource

Jan 25, 2013

Germany Plans to Deploy Armed Drones

By Veit Medick, Spiegel

From Veit Medick, Spiegel:  Bowing to pressure from the German armed forces, the Bundeswehr, the federal government in Berlin is preparing to deploy armed, unmanned drones in foreign conflicts.

Drones Technology & Innovation

MENASource

Jan 25, 2013

The Revolution Continues: A Photo Essay / الثورة مستمرة

By Mahmoud Khaled

Mahmoud Khaled, an Egyptian photo-journalist has followed Egypt’s transition, beginning with the very first few days of the protests that swept through Tahrir Square and the nation. In a striking collection of photos taken in Cairo, he shows harrowing moments within the revolution – a Central Security Force officer taking aim, a man, his forehead […]

NATOSource

Jan 24, 2013

Australia’s new Cyber Security Center will be ‘fully operational by late 2013’

By Julia Gillard, Office of the Prime Minister

From Julia Gillard, Office of the Prime Minister:  A new Australian Cyber Security Centre will be established in Canberra to boost the country’s ability to protect against cyber-attacks.

Cybersecurity Security & Defense

NATOSource

Jan 24, 2013

Finland releases its Cyber Security Strategy

By Secretariat of the Security and Defence Committee

From Secretariat of the Security and Defence Committee: Threats against the cyber domain have increasingly serious repercussions for individuals, businesses and society in general.

Cybersecurity Security & Defense

NATOSource

Jan 24, 2013

Can the E.U. become the world’s policeman?

By Anne Applebaum, Washington Post

From Anne Applebaum, Washington Post:  [H]ere we are in 2013, watching the French air force and troops come to the aid of the formerly democratic government of Mali, which is fighting for its life against a fanatical Islamist insurgency.

European Union International Organizations

MENASource

Jan 24, 2013

The Deterioration of Democracy and Islam After the Egyptian Revolution

By Mohammed Nosseir

There is no doubt that if Egyptians were to apply genuine democracy and true Islamic values, we would become a better and more productive society. In reality, democracy advocates do not really want to abide by the full application of democracy, while those who defend Islam are far removed from the true moral values of […]

MENASource

Jan 24, 2013

Top News: Two years since uprising, Egypt braces for more protests

By Egypt Source

Egypt marks the second anniversary of the uprising that swept Hosni Mubarak from power with little to celebrate. Deeply divided and facing an economic crisis, the nation is bracing for more protests, but this time against a freely elected leader. 

NATOSource

Jan 24, 2013

China’s growing presence and power in the Mediterranean

By Peter App, Reuters

From Peter App, Reuters:  Situated at the northern end of the Suez Canal, the Port Said Container Terminal is one of the busiest in the region, vital for shipments not only to Egypt but also much of Europe and the Middle East.

Energy & Environment United States and Canada