Category: NATOSource

Obama worried about UK leaving Afghanistan, Cameron worried about US leaving Libya

By Anthony Faiola, the Washington Post

From Anthony Faiola, the Washington Post:  Obama arrives as Britain is attempting to balance financial constraints against a still ample desire for global influence — an influence bought in large part through its strategic and military alliance with the United States.

“The Libyan operation has been a strategic shock to Europe”

By Roger Cohen, the New York Times

From Roger Cohen, the New York Times:  The Libyan operation has been a strategic shock to Europe — and here we get to the careful-what-you-wish-for side of un-slavishness.

Cameron and Obama: Special Relationship thrives “because it advances our common interests and shared values”

By David Cameron and Barack Obama, British Foreign Ministry

From David Cameron and Barack Obama, British Foreign Ministry:  [W]hen the United States and Britain stand together, our people and people around the world can become more secure and more prosperous.

Update: NATO activities in Libya on May 22

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Tripoli hit by heaviest NATO air strikes to date

By Joseph Logan, Reuters

From Joseph Logan, Reuters:  NATO warplanes hammered Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi’s compound with their heaviest air strikes yet on Tuesday after the United States said Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi would "inevitably" be forced from power. The shockwave from the strikes was so powerful that plaster fell from the ceilings in a hotel where foreign reporters […]

Clinton: More NATO nations must join Libya mission

By David Stringer, the AP

From David Stringer, the AP:  U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton on Monday urged more NATO nations to take an operational role in the air campaign in Libya, and defended her own country’s contribution to the mission. Speaking ahead of President Barack Obama’s scheduled two-day visit to Britain, Clinton acknowledged that additional support would […]

Britain and France sending attack helicopters to Libya

By the Telegraph

From the Telegraph:  The Daily Telegraph has learned that Apache helicopters will fly into Libya from a Royal Navy warship, in a joint operation with the French.

Update: NATO activities in Libya on May 21

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US and Britain to start joint security council

By Julie Pace, the AP

From Julie Pace, the AP:  President Barack Obama will announce the formation of a new joint U.S.-British national security council when he visits London this week. The White House said the National Security Strategy Board would allow the two countries to work more closely together and share intelligence on long-term security challenges, particularly in the […]

NATO to deploy helicopters in Libya: French source

By John Irish and Mohammed Abbas, Reuters

From John Irish and Mohammed Abbas, Reuters:  NATO plans to use attack helicopters in Libya to help break a military stalemate with forces loyal to Muammar Gaddafi, a French diplomatic source said on Monday.