Category: NATOSource

European powers no longer have role across Pacific

By Robert M. Farley, the Global Times

From Robert M. Farley, the Global Times:  Over the past decade, NATO has increasingly stepped outside of its traditional regional boundaries and begun operating in far flung corners of the world.

NATO’s partnerships in Asia

By Jorge Benitez, the Global Times

From Jorge Benitez, the Global Times:  There are many misperceptions that NATO partnerships are a precursor to NATO expansion into other regions and the addition of new members to NATO from Asia or the Middle East. This is not true.

Czech Republic hosting exercise for NATO air forces in September

By CTK

From CTK:  Seventeen NATO countries have confirmed participation in an extensive air force exercise to be held in the Czech Republic in September, the sole such event the Alliance holds this year, Defence Ministry spokeswwman Jana Zechmeisterova has told CTK.

Cyber Command seeks permission for cyber attacks against extreme or imminent threats

By Ellen Nakashima, the Washington Post

From Ellen Nakashima, the Washington Post:  The Pentagon has proposed that military cyber-specialists be given permission to take action outside its computer networks to defend critical U.S. computer systems — a move that officials say would set a significant precedent.

Ramstein spy linked to Russia

By RIA Novosti

From RIA Novosti:  A NATO civilian worker arrested last week on suspicion of espionage in western Germany has been linked to Russian intelligence, The Times reported on Monday.

The Folly of Forgetting the West

By Simon Serfaty, the Hoover Institution

From Simon Serfaty, the Hoover Institution:  The trip into a new, post-Western order will be more chaotic if the West loses its assurance and cohesion.

‘Spillover may force Washington’ to intervene in Syria

By Kenneth M. Pollack, the Washington Post

From Kenneth M. Pollack, the Washington Post:  If Washington does choose to intervene, however, there are ways to reduce these risks. First, America could start providing lethal assistance, particularly more advanced anti-tank and anti-aircraft weapons

Poland wants to build missile defense system with France, Germany

By RIA Novosti

From RIA Novosti:  Poland wants to cooperate with France and Germany on the establishment of its own missile defense system, Polish Press Agency reported on Saturday, quoting Polish Defense Minister Tomasz Siemoniak as saying.

Czech diplomat warns that defense cuts are preventing NATO members from participating in joint ops

By CTK

$730 million gap in Czech military budget

By CTK

From CTK:  The Czech military is to lower the number of officers at its headquarters, including the General Staff, to slim down the commanding structure but the restructuring will not afflict combat units, Deputy Defence Minister Jiri Sedivy told CTK yesterday.