Category: NATOSource

Iran and Russia Outmaneuvering US in the Syrian Proxy War

By Vali Nasr, Bloomberg

From Vali Nasr, Bloomberg:  Events in Syria are spinning in Iran’s favor.

Germany, EU Tell Turkey to Show Restraint Amid Protests

By Deutsche Welle

From Deutsche Welle:  Berlin has urged the Turkish government to refrain from heavy-handedness in its treatment of protesters. A senior EU official echoed the comments but said Brussels remained committed to Turkey’s accession to the bloc.

The Economic and Political Decline of France

By Mathieu von Rohr, Spiegel

Why NATO is Staying Out of Syria Conflict

By James Joyner, New Atlanticist

From James Joyner, New Atlanticist:  NATO secretary general Anders Fogh Rasmussen reiterated Friday that the Alliance will not intervene militarily in Syria.

SACEUR Sees ‘Uncertainty and Insecurity’ Along Europe’s Borders

By Philip Breedlove, Department of Defense

From Philip Breedlove, Department of Defense:  These are dynamic times, and I’m invigorated by the challenges and opportunities in front of us today, and encouraged by the passion and the professionalism of the whole NATO team to meet those challenges and to address those opportunities. 

Germany and Italy Commit to Leadership Roles in Post-2014 Afghanistan Mission

By Ken Dilanian, Los Angeles Times

From Ken Dilanian, Los Angeles Times:  Germany and Italy have committed to join the United States in helping to train Afghan troops after combat operations cease at the end of next year, U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said Wednesday.

Hagel: NATO’s ‘Over-Dependence’ on US Capabilities ‘Brings with it Risks’

By Chuck Hagel, Department of Defense

NATO Boosts Cyber Defenses but Members Differ on Its Role

By Adrian Croft, Reuters

From Adrian Croft, Reuters:  NATO ministers agreed on Tuesday to strengthen the organization’s cyber defenses but differed about how much NATO should do to protect smaller allies from potentially devastating hacking attacks.

NATO’s Cyber Defenses to be Fully Operational by Autumn

By NATO

NATO Watching Georgia Border Situation ‘With Interest’

By RIA Novosti

From RIA Novosti:  NATO is closely watching events in Georgia, the alliance’s Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen said on Wednesday, after Tbilisi accused Russia last week of setting up wire fences along the South Ossetia-Georgia border.