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SyriaSource

Mar 28, 2016

Altering the Past to Shape the Prologue

By Frederic C. Hof

Misleading commentary by Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov aimed at rewriting history and the failure of his American counterpart to correct the record may indicate an evolving Russian-American understanding that the stated purpose of Geneva peace negotiations—political transition in Syria—has been overtaken by events. If transition is not the aim of the negotiations, one may […]

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Bremain vs Brexit

Mar 25, 2016

A Terrorist Attack on NATO’s Doorstep

By Stefano Stefanini

The March 22 terrorist attacks on Brussels—in the heart of the European Union’s citadel—are an attack on all of Europe. Belgium has become a frontline state in a war about which Europe is in denial. The European Union, established to prevent war from ever again breaking out in Europe, is loath to call the terrorist […]

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Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg and French President Francois Hollande, March 2, 2015

NATOSource

Mar 25, 2016

France and NATO: Joyeux Anniversaire?

By Leo Michel

Champagne corks won’t be popping across Paris on April 4 to celebrate the seventh anniversary of France’s return, after a 43-year absence, to NATO’s military structures.

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New Atlanticist

Mar 25, 2016

An American Perspective on Europe

By Marten van Heuven

This approach comes in the form of a thought experiment designed to illuminate, but not predict, possible outcomes. It sketches three scenarios and asks whether they would serve US interests. In scenario one, Europe achieves all it wants: A robust economy, security, an orderly flow of immigrants, the harmonious evolution of new political parties, and […]

European Union International Organizations

Bremain vs Brexit

Mar 25, 2016

TTIP&TRADEinAction – March 25, 2016

By Global Business & Economics Program

The German Marshall Fund hosted its annual Brussels Forum this week, convening leaders from North America and Europe to discuss the transatlantic community’s most pressing issues.  Washington Post Associate Editor David Ignatius moderated a discussion between US Trade Representative Michael Froman and European Commissioner for Trade Cecilia Malmström about the progress in TTIP negotiations.

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Russian ballistic missile submarine

NATOSource

Mar 25, 2016

Russia’s Growing Threat to Norway and the North Atlantic

By Jacob Bojesson, Daily Caller

While much of Russia’s aggression has been targeted at Ukraine and the Crimean Peninsula, Norway’s geopolitical location, and border to Russia, continues to define its defense planning.

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New Atlanticist

Mar 25, 2016

United States and Canada Must Jointly Develop North American Energy Market

By Ariel Cohen

Falling oil prices are a major challenge for oil revenue-dependent markets, including Venezuela, Russia, and Iran. But closer to the United States, Canada, which is heavily dependent on oil exports, is also suffering. Estimated Canadian oil reserves sit at 172 billion barrels. Russia, in comparison, only has approximately eighty billion barrels in reserves. Most of […]

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SyriaSource

Mar 25, 2016

Top News: March 25, 2016

By SyriaSource

– North Korea troops in Syria to help Assad– Fighting against ISIS rages in central Syrian town of Palmyra– ‘No Drama, No Walkouts’ and no progress in Syria peace talks– PKK attack on military station kills three soldiers– Russia to “unfreeze” relations with Turkey if takes responsibility

Syria

MENASource

Mar 25, 2016

Top News: Presidency Council members arrive in Tripoli; Tripoli declares State of Emergency

By MENASource

Unconfirmed reports say that that four members of the Presidency Council have arrived in Tripoli to prepare for the arrival of Prime Minister-designate Faiez Serraj and rest of the Council.

MENASource

Mar 25, 2016

Top News: Police Say Murdered Italian Student’s Bag Found with Gang

By EgyptSource

Egypt’s Interior Ministry said in a statement Thursday that security forces had retrieved a bag and passport belonging to murdered Italian student Giulio Regeni that was in the possession of a criminal gang impersonating policemen who had been killed in a shootout. The Interior Ministry said that a red handbag bearing the Italian flag was […]

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