Category: NATOSource

U.S. considering Ankara’s request to base Predators in Turkey

By Craig Whitlock, the Washington Post

From Craig Whitlock, the Washington Post:  The Obama administration is considering a request from Turkey to base a fleet of Predator drones on Turkish soil for counterterrorism operations in northern Iraq, a decision that could strengthen a diplomatic alliance but drag the United States deeper into a regional conflict.

China’s economic expansion in Europe raises security concerns

By Peter Apps, Reuters

Update: NATO activities in Libya on September 10

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Obama: US and allies have “put Al Qaeda on the path to defeat”

By AFP

From AFP:  US President Barack Obama declared on Thursday that the Al-Qaeda network is nearing total defeat, having failed to destroy the United States’ "unique" leadership role in the world.

NATO Secretary General on impact of 9/11 on transatlantic alliance

By Anders Fogh Rasmussen, NATO

From Anders Fogh Rasmussen, NATO:  Ten years ago today in the United States, terrorists killed nearly three thousand men, women and children. Citizens of 25 NATO Allied and partner countries died that day.

Update: NATO activities in Libya on September 9

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Nearly 80 NATO troops wounded in attack in Afghanistan

By Ernesto Londono, the Washington Post

From Ernesto Londono, the Washington Post:  Two Afghans were killed and nearly 80 NATO soldiers were wounded after a truck packed with explosives hidden under firewood rammed into the entrance of a military base in eastern Afghanistan, military officials said Sunday.

Europe’s debt crisis may be biggest threat to Obama’s re-election

By Desmond Lachman, the Wall Street Journal

From Desmond Lachman, the Wall Street Journal:  A European failure to contain its debt crisis would be a monumental electoral setback for Mr. Obama.

Update: NATO activities in Libya on September 8

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