Category: NATOSource

NATO working with private sector to improve cyber security

By NATO

From NATO:  In today’s world, life without computers is unimaginable. From personal gadgets to state infrastructure, the prevalence of computers has changed almost everything about the world we live in.

Lithuania considers renaming former Soviet air base in honor of Ronald Reagan

By Lina Balsyte, the AP

From Lina Balsyte, the AP:  One of the largest strategic air force bases in the former Soviet Union could soon be named in honor of Ronald Reagan.

A future for UK and NATO defense

By Jim Murphy, the Labour Party

Germany plans significant cuts in Afghan force

By Geir Moulson, the AP

From Geir Moulson, the AP:  Germany’s government hopes to cut nearly 1,000 troops from the country’s contingent in Afghanistan by January 2013, the foreign and defense ministers said Thursday.

No one in the White House sees the Chicago summit “as an opportunity for making major” changes in NATO

By Harlan Ullman

From Harlan Ullman, the New Atlanticist:  The White House is preoccupied with the election and is in full campaign mode. NATO Secretary-General Anders Fogh Rasmussen met with U.S. President Barack Obama two days ago in Washington. But because of the November election, NATO isn’t going to remain high on the agenda

EU President Warns of Asia-Pacific Militarization

By AFP

From AFP:  The Asia-Pacific region is showing signs of militarization that could lead to an arms race, EU President Herman Van Rompuy warned Nov. 9, calling for closer trade ties to defuse any political tensions.

Influencing Allies and Clients: The Case of de Gaulle’s 1966 NATO decision

By  Kenneth Weisbrode, World Politics Review

From Kenneth Weisbrode, World Politics Review:  How do different-sized powers establish order among themselves? And how do larger powers compel smaller and weaker ones to do their bidding?