Category: NATOSource

NATO chief to visit Australia

By AFP

From AFP:  NATO chief Anders Fogh Rasmussen overnight announced his first ever visit to Australia.

Top Russian general criticizes Finnish-NATO cooperation

By YLE

Syrian Intervention Risks Upsetting Global Order

By Henry Kissinger, the New Atlanticist

From Henry Kissinger, the New Atlanticist:  This form of humanitarian intervention distinguishes itself from traditional foreign policy by eschewing appeals to national interest or balance of power — rejected as lacking a moral dimension.

Syrian Intervention Risks Upsetting Global Order

By Henry Kissinger, the New Atlanticist

From Henry Kissinger, the New Atlanticist:  This form of humanitarian intervention distinguishes itself from traditional foreign policy by eschewing appeals to national interest or balance of power — rejected as lacking a moral dimension.

New Zealand signs formal partnership agreement with NATO

By Anders Fogh Rasmussen, NATO

From Anders Fogh Rasmussen, NATO:  New Zealand is a highly valued partner. And I want to express NATO’s gratitude for your country’s commitment to our mission in Afghanistan.

Stuxnets are Not in the US National Interest: An Arsonist Calling for Better Fire Codes

By Jason Healey, the New Atlanticist

From Jason Healey, the New Atlanticist:  The United States government has apparently struck a blow against the Iranian nuclear enrichment capability by using Stuxnet to disable centrifuges.

NATO’s Many Challenges

By Joshua Foust, the New Atlanticist

From Joshua Foust, the New Atlanticist:  I had the privilege of attending the Young Atlanticist Summit, sponsored by the Atlantic Council, during the NATO Summit last week in Chicago. It was a fascinating experience, getting to hear NATO officials discuss their plans with an oftentimes skeptical crowd.

Britain’s Royal Navy can’t muster a dozen ship’s for a naval review to honor Queen’s diamond jubilee

By Neil Tweedie and Thomas Harding, the Telegraph

From Neil Tweedie and Thomas Harding, the Telegraph:  Britain is celebrating only the second diamond jubilee in its history. The occasion calls for a naval review, a staple of coronations and other great moments in the life of the nation, but it is not to be.