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NATOSource

Apr 29, 2011

NATO 2.0: Reboot or Delete?

New Atlanticist

Apr 29, 2011

A European Perspective on NATO in Libya

By Jason Harmala

The conflict in Libya is NATO’s first war without America in the lead. What is the reaction in Europe? The Dutch just announced a drastic cut in their defense budget. How are they reacting to the Libyan campaign? Will there be European boots on the ground in Libya?In the latest installment of the New Atlanticist […]

New Atlanticist

Apr 29, 2011

What Is the Future of NATO?

By Joshua Foust

Yesterday I had the great pleasure to participate in a roundtable at The Atlantic Council, where we discussed the future of NATO in light of the Libyan intervention.

NATOSource

Apr 29, 2011

NATO: Gadhafi forces caught mining Misrata port

By the AP

From the AP:  NATO says its warships have intercepted several boats laying anti-shipping mines outside the harbor of the Libyan city of Misrata. British Brig. Rob Weighill, director of operations in Libya, said the incident occurred Friday morning, and the boats belonged to forces loyal to Moammar Gadhafi. NATO crews are disposing of the mines, […]

NATOSource

Apr 29, 2011

Update: NATO activities in Libya on April 28

By NATO

NATOSource

Apr 29, 2011

Polish naval command makes NATO history

By NATO

From NATO:  Making history is not something every commander can say when they hand over the rotational lead of one of NATO’s maritime groups.

NATOSource

Apr 29, 2011

NATO welcomes Petraeus nomination

By Anders Fogh Rasmussen, NATO

From Anders Fogh Rasmussen, NATO:  I would like to extend my congratulations to General David Petraeus on his nomination as Director of the Central Intelligence Agency.

Transatlantic

New Atlanticist

Apr 29, 2011

Atlantic Update 4/29/11

By Klee Aiken

The newly married Duke and Duchess of Cambridge tie the knot on the eve of Koninginnedag in the Netherlands. Russia outlines its version of European missile defense, while the Economist warns of the trouble ahead for the Schengen "project", and Turkish daily Hürriyet describes Turkey’s own project as "crazy."

NATOSource

Apr 28, 2011

Russia outlines its vision of European missile shield

By RIA Novosti

From RIA Novosti:  Commander of Russian Space Forces Lt. Gen. Oleg Ostapenko outlined on Friday Russia’s proposals for the future European missile defense network.

United States and Canada

NATOSource

Apr 28, 2011

India selects European fighter jets over US competitors

By Rama Lakshmi, the Washignton Post

United States and Canada