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New Atlanticist

Apr 1, 2015

Pickering: Tougher Sanctions, Threat of War Not the Way Forward with Iran

By Ashish Kumar Sen

Former US diplomat says too much at stake in nuclear negotiations to walk away now Tougher sanctions and threats of military action are both bad options in the event talks to reach a deal on Iran’s nuclear program fail to produce results, said Thomas Pickering, a former US Undersecretary of State for Political Affairs. He […]

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Trade in Action

Apr 1, 2015

TTIP Action | April 1

By Global Business & Economics Program

Defense Secretary Ashton Carter makes remarks at the Global Chiefs of Mission Conference at the State Department in Washington, March 26, 2015. He used the occasion to underline the importance of global trade to international peace, prosperity, and US global leadership. Speeches & Official Announcements Secretary of Defense: Trade Enhances US Security “By underwriting and […]

Economy & Business Trade and tariffs

Trade in Action

Apr 1, 2015

TTIP Action | March 26

By Global Business & Economics Program

Speeches & Official Announcements Secretary Kerry’s Speech at the SelectUSA Investment Summit “The Trans-Pacific Partnership and Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership are two of the three biggest free trade agreements ever contemplated. And together, they would be an unprecedented step towards a more integrated investment regime that would advance our shared prosperity agenda.” – John […]

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NATOSource

Apr 1, 2015

Obama Declares National Emergency Due to Foreign Cyber Attacks

By Barack Obama, White House

I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of America, find that the increasing prevalence and severity of malicious cyber-enabled activities originating from, or directed by persons located, in whole or in substantial part, outside the United States constitute an unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security, foreign policy, and economy of the United […]

Cybersecurity Security & Defense

MENASource

Apr 1, 2015

Top News: ISIS Seizes Most of Yarmouk Refugee Camp in Damascus; Rebels Attack Main Jordanian Crossing

By MENASource

ISIS terrorists seized control of most of the Yarmouk Palestinian refugee camp in southern Damascus after an assault Wednesday morning, according to Anwar Abdel Hadi, Director of Political Affairs for the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) in Damascus.

MENASource

Apr 1, 2015

Top News: US Releases Military Aid to Egypt Suspended Since 2013, Ends Cash Flow Financing

By EgyptSource

US President Barack Obama on Tuesday released military aid to Egypt that was suspended after the ouster of Islamist President Mohamed Morsi in July 2013, in an effort to boost Cairo’s ability to combat the extremist threat in the region. 

MENASource

Apr 1, 2015

Foreign Aid is Good, But Not Enough for Syria

By Raquel Vazquez Llorente

Almost eighty countries and more than forty international organizations gathered in Kuwait to pledge aid money for the crisis in Syria. The United Nations estimates the humanitarian needs in $8.4 billion, raising about half that amount at the conference.

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MENASource

Apr 1, 2015

Egypt Governments Stalls Effort to Dub Hamas “Terrorists”

By Khaled Dawoud

With Egypt spearheading the creation of a unified pan-Arab military force and lending air and naval support to efforts by the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen, it appears that the current government is making strides to restore Egypt’s image as a regional leader. The country’s role in the Middle East Peace Process has, however, been impacted […]

Middle East North Africa

MENASource

Apr 1, 2015

EconSource: OPEC Oil Output Hits Highest Since October on Iraq, Saudi Rebound

By EconSource

The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) reported that oil supply last month jumped to its highest since October as Iraq’s exports rebounded and Saudi Arabia pumped at close to record rates. The increase adds to excess supply in the market, despite some signs that the halving of crude prices since June 2014 has encouraged […]

New Atlanticist

Apr 1, 2015

Deal or no deal: What next if Iran talks fail?

By Matthew Kroenig

The failure of the P5+1 and Iran to strike a “framework” accord by their own March 31 deadline is troubling. If the two sides can’t even agree to agree on some vague bullet points after sixteen months of negotiations, it is hard to imagine that they will be able to work out a comprehensive accord, […]

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