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MENASource

Feb 11, 2016

EconSource: Germany to Make Available EUR 500 Million in Credit to Iraq

By EconSource

Germany is making EUR 500 million ($566 million) in credit available to Iraq. The funds are not earmarked for any specific purpose, however German Chancellor Angela Merkel emphasized the need for investment in iraq’s infrastructure on Thursday after a meeting with Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi.

SyriaSource

Feb 10, 2016

The Consequences of Russian Free Rein in Syria

By Frederic C. Hof

Give Russian President Vladimir Putin his due: In Crimea and now in Syria he took the measure of potential adversaries and moved decisively. Bureaucratically free of the constraints that would have restricted post-Stalin Soviet leaders and desperately in need of foreign triumphs to distract and entertain the citizenry of a dying but dangerous country, he […]

Syria

New Atlanticist

Feb 10, 2016

Could China Use Force to Settle Taiwan Sovereignty Issue?

By Mitch Hulse

China-Taiwan relations have warmed significantly as a consequence of increased economic interdependence, but some analysts believe that Beijing may ultimately use force to settle the issue of Taiwan’s sovereignty. The election in January of Taiwan’s first female President, Tsai Ing-wen, who leads the pro-independence Democratic Progressive Party, has been viewed warily by Beijing. Soon after […]

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SyriaSource

Feb 10, 2016

Top News: February 10, 2016

By SyriaSource

– Washington hints at a military “Plan B” in Syria if ceasefire fails– Syrian rebels demand US action ahead of peace talks– Kurds attack Syrian air base held by insurgents– Turkey summons US ambassador over Syrian Kurdish forces spat– 500 dead in Syria regime’s Aleppo assault; airstrike hits MSF-supported hospital– Turkish president fires back at […]

Syria

UkraineAlert

Feb 10, 2016

Where is Ukraine’s Government Headed Now? Four Possible Scenarios

By Tim Ash

Ukraine’s ongoing political crisis offers observers an opportunity to analyze the current state of affairs and determine likely scenarios for the country’s political future in the near term. First, the recent resignation of Aivaras Abromavicius from the position of Minister of Economic Development and Trade did not appear to be coordinated with either the reform […]

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MENASource

Feb 10, 2016

Top News: Egypt’s Shoukry, Kerry discuss security challenges, cooperation

By MENASource

Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry met with US Secretary of State John Kerry Tuesday as part of his three-day visit to Washington D.C. In a press conference held on Tuesday, Shoukry affirmed the significance of the Egyptian-US strategic relationship and expressed the desire to further strengthen bilateral relations and heighten cooperation.

MENASource

Feb 10, 2016

Top News: Egyptian Policeman Sentenced to Eight Years for Murder, Torture

By EgyptSource

An Egyptian criminal court sentenced a police officer in Egypt’s eastern city of Ismailia to eight years in jail for beating a man to death in custody and falsifying police records, judicial sources said on Tuesday. The court sentenced officer Mohamed Ibrahim to five years for “torture and beating leading to death” and three years […]

MENASource

Feb 10, 2016

EconSource: In Egypt, Medicines Disappear from Shelves Amid Dollar Shortage

By EconSource

Declines in the value of the Egyptian pound and a shortage of foreign exchange have made it harder for Egyptian pharmaceutical companies to import active ingredients they need to make generic medicines.

The geo-strategic area around Suwalki, Poland has a rich and complex history

NATOSource

Feb 9, 2016

NATO’s Vulnerable Link in Europe: Poland’s Suwalki Gap

By Agnia Grigas

The Pentagon’s decision to quadruple its 2017 budget for European defence due to the perceived threat of Russian aggression and the recent RAND report noting the difficulties NATO would have defending the Baltic States, are once again bringing to the forefront the risks on Europe’s frontier states.

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UkraineAlert

Feb 9, 2016

Ukraine’s Got a Real Army Now. But Is It Preparing to Fight the Last Battle?

By Ruben Gzirian

The prolonged stalemate of Minsk II has provided the Ukrainian military ample opportunity to address a series of longstanding challenges stretching back to the presidency of Viktor Yanukovych. While it is clear that the Ukrainian military has improved since its disastrous defeat at Debaltseve in February 2015, evaluating the real effect of ongoing reforms is […]

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