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Polish Defense Minister Antoni Macierewicz , Nov. 21, 2015

NATOSource

Dec 18, 2015

Poland Raids NATO Center in Warsaw

By Financial Times, Bloomberg News, and Defense News

From Henry Foy, Financial Times: Poland has replaced the head of a NATO-affiliated facility in Warsaw during a midnight raid by defence ministry officials and military police on its office, in the latest move by the country’s new government to take control of state agencies.

Central Europe Intelligence

SyriaSource

Dec 18, 2015

Unanswered Questions after the Riyadh Conference

By Daniel R. DePetris

The Riyadh conference last week hosted over one hundred political and armed opposition factions. The image of seeing a range of political activists and some of the most hardline Islamist rebel groups in the same room for the first time was an accomplishment in and of itself. Secretary of State John Kerry clearly realized how […]

Syria

New Atlanticist

Dec 18, 2015

Here’s Why Congress’ Decision to Ratify IMF Reform is Important

By Andrea Montanino

The US Congress ratified the long-awaited Quota and Governance reform of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on December 18. In 2010, the IMF membership agreed on reforms to shift voting power to emerging markets and reduce the number of European seats on the Board of Governors. All countries, except the United States, ratified the reform, […]

Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu & Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, Nov. 30. 2015

NATOSource

Dec 18, 2015

NATO Sending Planes and Ships to Strengthen Turkey’s Air Defenses

By Robin Emmott, Reuters

NATO allies agreed on Friday to send aircraft and ships to Turkey to strengthen Ankara’s air defences on its border with Syria, the alliance’s chief said, a package that is partly designed to avoid any more shoot-downs of Russian planes.

NATO Russia

New Atlanticist

Dec 18, 2015

Saudi Arabia Must Find Cure for ‘Wahhabi Virus,’ Says Iraqi Lawmaker

By Ashish Kumar Sen

Most important factor in the war on ISIS is theological, says Mowaffak al Rubaie, a former National Security Advisor of Iraq Mowaffak al Rubaie is a former National Security Advisor of Iraq who currently serves as a member of parliament in Baghdad. In this interview with the New Atlanticist’s Ashish Kumar Sen, Rubaie discusses the […]

Iran Iraq
Secretary of Defense (at the time) Chuck Hagel, April 4, 2013

NATOSource

Dec 18, 2015

Hagel Critiques Obama’s Policies on Syria and Russia

By Dan De Luce, Foreign Policy

[At the time Secretary of Defence Chuck] Hagel wrote a two-page memo to [National Security Advisor Susan] Rice and [Secretary of State John] Kerry — and copied the president — saying the administration needed to decide on its approach to the conflict in Syria and its stance toward the Assad regime.

NATO Russia

Trade in Action

Dec 18, 2015

TTIP & Trade Action Wishes You Happy Holidays

By Global Business & Economics Program

EU Trade Commissioner Cecilia Malmström participates in a ceremony for Saint Lucy’s Day, a holiday celebrating a 3rd century saint that is  commonly celebrated in Scandinavia. (Photo Credit: Cecilia Malmström) Make your tax-deductable year-end contribution to support TTIP Action.  Donate Now Happy Holidays from TTIPAction Today will mark the last TTIPAction newsletter of this year ahead of the holiday season. Dear […]

Economy & Business Trade and tariffs

MENASource

Dec 18, 2015

Top News: World Powers Meeting in New York to Address Syrian War and ISIS

By MENASource

World powers are meeting in New York to try to move forward a tentative plan to bring about a ceasefire in Syria. Countries on both sides of the conflict are seeking to narrow considerable gaps which stand in the way of progress. These include the fate of Syria’s president, which groups could join talks with […]

SyriaSource

Dec 18, 2015

Top News: December 18, 2015

By SyriaSource

– World powers meeting in New York to address Syrian war and ISIS– More firepower at Russian base as bombers pound Syria, warships bolster air campaigns– United States sends supplies to Syrian fighters– Syria to require Turks to obtain entry visas– Number of people forced to flee war, violence to hit record in 2015– German […]

Syria

MENASource

Dec 18, 2015

Top News: European Parliament Calls For Immediate Release of Irish Citizen in Egypt

By EgyptSource

The European Parliament has called for the immediate release of detained Egyptian-Irish citizen, Ibrahim Halawa, who may face the death penalty.

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