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German Defense Minister Ursula von der Leyen in Afghanistan

NATOSource

Jan 28, 2014

Defense Minister: Germany Needs to Take More Responsibility Around the World

By René Pfister and Gordon Repinski, Spiegel

New Defense Minister Ursula von der Leyen says that it is time for Berlin to take more responsibility. She also dreams of a European army.

Africa Europe & Eurasia
NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen and President of the EU Council Herman Van Rompuy

Cyber 9/12 Project

Jan 28, 2014

NATO 2013 Report: Broadening Partnerships for Global Security

By NATO

Today’s global challenges require a cooperative approach to security. Complementing the close relationships among NATO member countries, partnerships are an increasingly important part of the Alliance’s core business.

Cybersecurity NATO
NATO Secretary General releases Annual Report for 2013

NATOSource

Jan 27, 2014

Secretary General’s Report: Future NATO

By Anders Fogh Rasmussen, NATO

In an unpredictable world, NATO remains an essential source of stability.

NATO Security & Defense
Finland's Defense Minister Carl Haglund

NATOSource

Jan 27, 2014

Finnish Defense Minister: EU will Never Become Europe’s Primary Defense Forum

By Jorge Benitez, Atlantic Council

During his trip to Washington to meet with Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel, Finnish Defense Minister Carl Haglund sat down for an exclusive interview with Director of NATOSource Jorge Benitez.

Europe & Eurasia European Union
Finnish Defense Minister Carl Haglund

NATOSource

Jan 25, 2014

Finland’s Defense Minister on Regional Defense Cooperation and the Transatlantic Link

By Carl Haglund, Ministry of Defense of Finland

I would like to begin my remarks by highlighting the two key security partnerships that Finland has: the strong bilateral relationship with the United States and the active partnership we have with the Atlantic Alliance.

NATO NATO Partnerships
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Martin Dempsey

NATOSource

Jan 24, 2014

US Chief of Defense: NATO Examining Threats to its Southern Flank

By Jim Garamone, American Forces Press Service

The NATO chiefs of defense “talked a little bit about today, a little bit about tomorrow, and a little bit about 10 years from now,” the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff [Gen. Martin E. Dempsey] said as he returned to Washington today from alliance meetings in Brussels.

Cybersecurity NATO
Iranian frigate Jamaran

NATOSource

Jan 24, 2014

Iran Sends Flotilla of Warships to Atlantic Ocean

By FARS News Agency and ABC News

From FARS News Agency:  The Iranian Navy dispatched its first fleet of warships to the Atlantic Ocean in a ceremony participated by Navy Commander Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari

Iran United States and Canada
NATO Deputy Secretary General Alexander Vershbow

NATOSource

Jan 23, 2014

Vershbow: European Allies Moving Too Slowly to Address Defense Capabilities Gap in NATO

By Alexander Vershbow, NATO

[W]e need NATO. The European Allies need NATO; but so do Canada and the United States. We all need a proven, permanent framework in which we can discuss these issues, find a common strategy, and act upon the decisions we take.

European Union International Organizations
NATO's Cooperative Cyber Defense Center of Excellence

NATOSource

Jan 23, 2014

NATO-Backed Project Explores Legal Options To Respond to Cyberattacks

By Julian Hale, Defense News

Scholars involved in a project sponsored by NATO’s Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence in Tallinn will meet in February to consider what options governments have, under international law, to respond to cyberattacks from other countries.

Cybersecurity NATO
Allies concerned about a diminished US global presence

NATOSource

Jan 23, 2014

Get Ready, the Indispensable Americans are Pulling Back

By Gideon Rachman, Financial Times

[T]he most important emerging theme in world politics is America’s slow retreat from its role as global policeman.

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