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New Atlanticist

Jun 30, 2015

Luxembourg Takes Over EU Presidency from Latvia in Midst of Greek Eurozone Crisis

By Larry Luxner

The Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, second-smallest member of the European Union (EU) in population but by far its wealthiest, officially takes over the EU Council’s rotating presidency from Latvia at midnight July 1. The handover, to be marked by celebrations and a huge “European picnic” in the capital city’s Place d’Armes, comes just as debt-ridden […]

New Atlanticist

Jun 30, 2015

Nuclear Credibility: What the United States Lost in Ukraine and Pakistan and the Implications for the Iran Deal

By Ben Polsky

As the nuclear negotiations between Iran and the P5+1 powers continue on past the June 30 deadline, the focus remains on the details of an agreement and whether the negotiators can come to a final resolution. But even as these details continue to be debated, it is important to consider the bigger picture – whether […]

Nuclear Nonproliferation Pakistan
German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Russian President Vladimir Putin, May 10, 2015

NATOSource

Jun 30, 2015

The West Has to Act Now to Defend Ukraine

By Ivo Daalder and Malcolm Rifkind, Politico Europe

Unless Europe and the United States act swiftly, the situation in Ukraine is about to get worse — possibly a lot worse.

Russia Ukraine
Russian Su-27 firing flares, Aug. 11, 2007

NATOSource

Jun 30, 2015

Swedish Commander Says Russian Military Jets Fired Flares at Swedish Planes

By AP

Sweden’s top military commander says Russian fighter pilots are behaving in an increasingly aggressive manner in northern Europe, flying dangerously close to Swedish Air Force jets and in some cases even releasing flares at them.

Northern Europe Russia

MENASource

Jun 30, 2015

Top News: ISIS Kills Twenty-Eight in Sana’a

By MENASource

The Islamic State (ISIS or ISIL) has claimed responsibility for an attack on Monday night in Sana’a that left at least twenty-eight dead. The car bomb attack targeted Houthi rebel chief brothers Faycal and Hamid Jayache during a gathering to mourn the death of a family member, a security source said.

MENASource

Jun 30, 2015

Top News: Egypt’s Sisi Pledges Stricter Laws after Murder of Top Prosecutor

By EgyptSource

Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi has vowed to amend laws in Egypt within days to achieve “rapid justice” against militants a day after the assassination of the country’s top public prosecutor.

MENASource

Jun 30, 2015

EconSource: Tunisia Estimates $515 Million in Tourism Losses, Decline in Foreign Reserves Following Attack

By EconSource

Tunisia estimates at least $515 million in losses in 2015 for its tourism industry after last Friday’s attack on a beach hotel that killed 39 people, the tourism minister said.

EconoGraphics

Jun 30, 2015

Is There a Precedent for Greece’s Bank Holiday?

By Global Business and Economics

The Greek Government officials called for a bank holiday on Sunday which went into full effect Monday, June 29th. Although the country plans to open its banks' doors next Monday, its financial duress is far from over.

Economy & Business Greece
Russian President Vladimir Putin, June 18, 2015

NATOSource

Jun 29, 2015

Putin Not Done in Eastern Ukraine, NATO’s Top General Says

By Phil Stewart and Adrian Croft, Reuters

Russian President Vladimir Putin is not done in eastern Ukraine, NATO’s top commander said on Thursday, cautioning that Russia has been building up supplies on its border with Ukraine and keeping its military options open.

NATO Russia

New Atlanticist

Jun 29, 2015

Grexit: Coming true?

By Larry Luxner

As Greece—its banks shuttered for the next week—counts down to a July 5 referendum on whether to accept or reject creditors’ demands, leaders of the European Union warn that a “no” vote would mean Greece’s expulsion from the nineteen-member Eurozone. Andrea Montanino, Director of the Atlantic Council’s Global Business and Economics Program, hopes it won’t […]

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