Atlantic Council blogs

Top News: Clinton Meets Morsi, Seeking Israel-Gaza Truce In Cairo

By Egypt Source

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton met Egyptian President Mohamed Mursi on Wednesday in Cairo to discuss a possible truce in Gaza, Egypt’s official news agency report 

NATO Secretary General: Turkey has officially requested deployment of Patriot missiles

By Anders Fogh Rasmussen, NATO

From Anders Fogh Rasmussen, NATO:  Statement by the NATO Secretary General on Patriot Missile Deployment to Turkey

Libyan security chief assassinated in Benghazi

By Chris Stephen, Guardian

From Chris Stephen, Guardian:  The Libyan security chief who led an anti-militia crackdown in the wake of the killing of the country’s US ambassador has been assassinated in Benghazi, raising questions about the government’s ability to impose the rule of law. Colonel Farag al-Dersi, Benghazi’s chief of security, was shot dead by three gunmen in […]

French press accuse US of hacking computers in Presidential Palace

By Phil Muncaster, the Register

From Phil Muncaster, the Register:  US-sponsored snoopers hacked into the computers of the Élysée Palace earlier this year ahead of the French presidential election and lifted top secret information, using what appears to be the notorious Flame malware, a French newspaper has alleged. The attack, which occurred in May a few days before the second […]

Senior US diplomat reminds PM Ivanishvili ‘the world is watching’ Georgia’s democratic transition

By Philip H. Gordon, Department of State

From Philip H. Gordon, Department of State:  I noted how impressed we are with Georgia’s democratic development.

Lavrov: Clinton says US committed to finding ‘compromise agreement on missile defense’

By RT

The Future of Conservative Foreign Policy

By James Joyner

According to both the exit polls and the pre-election polling, President Obama was widely considered better on foreign policy than his Republican opponent. The last time that happened was 1964, when Lyndon Johnson carried 44 states, in part on the message that electing Barry Goldwater would lead to nuclear holocaust.

Solemn Ceremony and Contentious Politics Surround the Papal Throne

By Jayson Casper

In a solemn, emotional ceremony, Pope Tawadros II was enthroned as the 118th Coptic Orthodox patriarch on Sunday, November 18.  Only one day earlier, a different atmosphere prevailed. Acting Patriarch Bishop Pachomious announced the withdrawal of church representation from the constituent assembly writing Egypt’s new constitution.

Top News: Morsi says Israeli ‘aggression’ to end Tuesday

By Egypt Source

Egypt’s President Mohammed Morsi said Israel’s "aggression" against Gaza would end "today, Tuesday" and Egyptian-mediated efforts will produce "positive results" in several hours, the official MENA news agency reported. 

3-D Printing Revolution in Military Logistics

By Jon R. Drushal and Michael Llenza

The 3-D printing revolution is completely upending the global manufacturing base. Its potential impact on defense and national security is just as revolutionary but could be marginalized if the Defense Department fails to adopt a comprehensive vision and strategy.