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NATO unity succeeding in Afghanistan

By Nathaniel Fick and John Nagl, the New York Times

From Nathaniel Fick and John Nagl, the New York Times:  It is hard to tell when momentum shifts in a counterinsurgency campaign, but there is increasing evidence that Afghanistan is moving in a more positive direction than many analysts think.

Pentagon strategy highlights threats against U.S. satellites

By Lolita C. Balder, the Washington Post

No more Western hugs for Russia’s rulers

By the Washington Post

From the Washington Post:  Contrary to the wishful thinking many in Russia and abroad expressed when [Russian President Dmitry] Medvedev took office – by de facto appointment – in 2008, his presidency has demonstrated no signs that his pro-democracy rhetoric might turn into real action.

Italy’s Trials

By the Editors of the New York Times

From the Editors of the New York Times:  Italian governments are rarely known for efficiency. But even the country’s most pressing problems are being ignored since a court ruled last week that Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi must stand trial on charges of prostitution with an under-age girl and abusing his office to cover it up.

New poll in Turkey reveals support for NATO, but not US

By Christopher Torchia, the AP

Medvedev appoints NATO envoy chief missile defense negotiator

By RIA Novosti

Canada Hit by Cyberattack From China

By Ian Austen, the New York Times

From Ian Austen, the New York Times:  A federal cabinet minister said Thursday that hackers, perhaps from China, compromised computers in two Canadian government departments in early January, leaving bureaucrats with little or no Internet access for nearly two months.

Deja vu: Russia, US at odds over missile defense

By Douglas Birch, the AP

From Douglas Birch, the AP:  Talks between the U.S. and Russia over a new anti-ballistic missile system for Europe are stuck on a key point, with Moscow demanding to jointly run the system and the U.S. refusing to yield.

Obama to make state visit to Britain in May

By Adrian Croft, Reuters

From Adrian Croft, Reuters:  President Barack Obama will make a state visit to Britain in May at the invitation of Queen Elizabeth, Buckingham Palace said on Thursday. Obama will be accompanied by his wife, Michelle, on the May 24-26 visit when they will stay at Buckingham Palace, the queen’s residence in London.  The White House […]

US consults with NATO allies on reducing tactical nuclear weapons

By Rose Gottemoeller, U.S. Department of State

From Rose Gottemoeller, U.S. Department of State:  Addressing non-strategic nuclear weapons will require close coordination with our NATO allies as the alliance reviews its overall deterrence and defense posture, including NATO’s nuclear posture.