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MENASource

Jan 28, 2015

The Past, Present, and Future of Iraqi Tribes in Shaping National Identity

By Jeppe Stavnsbo Sorensen

Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi’s encouragement of a tribal revolution to fight the Islamic State (ISIS or ISIL), or the foreign enemy, seems to be a necessary reaction to the dire situation of the state army, struggling to maintain an effective force in the face of the jihadist threat.

Iraq
President Barack Obama at Osan Air Base, Nov. 19, 2009

NATOSource

Jan 27, 2015

After Years of Cuts, Obama Proposes Increasing US Defense Budget

By Marcus Weisgerber, Defense One

The Obama administration will propose a defense spending increase to levels not seen since 2012 when it sends Congress a $585 billion Pentagon budget request on Monday.

Afghanistan Iraq

New Atlanticist

Jan 27, 2015

ISIS Puts Down Roots in Libya

By Ashish Kumar Sen

Chaos in North African nation creates ‘natural environment’ for jihadist groups, Atlantic Council’s Mezran says Fighters loyal to the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) are taking advantage of the chaos in Libya to expand their presence in the North African nation. On Tuesday, an affiliate of ISIS in Libya claimed responsibility for an […]

Libya
Donbas Battalion, August 9, 2014

NATOSource

Jan 27, 2015

Former Ambassador to NATO: US Should Provide Lethal Military Aid to Ukraine Now

By Ivo Daalder, Financial Times

Mr Putin has demonstrated no interest in ending the conflict or finding a workable political solution.

NATO Russia

MENASource

Jan 27, 2015

Five International Organizations Approved to Monitor Egypt Elections

By EgyptSource

The High Elections Committee (HEC) announced Monday that five international organizations have been approved to monitor Egypt’s upcoming parliamentary elections in March.

Elections North Africa
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Trade in Action

Jan 27, 2015

TTIP Action | January 27

By Global Business & Economics Program

  Speeches & Official Announcements Remarks by John Kerry After Meeting with EU High Representative Federica Mogherini “The range of our dialogue and our ability to be able to coordinate actions is really a source of strength. It’s a source of strength on both sides of the Atlantic, and we appreciate the cooperation and the […]

Economy & Business Trade and tariffs

MENASource

Jan 27, 2015

Readjusting the Transatlantic Middle East Policy

By MENASource

The roar of euphoria and promise that arose from the 2011 Arab awakening not more than four years ago now seem but a distant whisper in the wake of regional turmoil and international security concerns plaguing the once-transitioning countries of North Africa and the Middle East.

Middle East
US Abrams tanks at Grafenwöhr, Germany

NATOSource

Jan 27, 2015

US Examining Sites in Eastern Europe for Pre-Positioning 220 Armored Vehicles

By John Vandiver and Michael Darnell, Stars and Stripes

U.S. Army Europe will soon dispatch a survey team to eastern Europe to scout locations for tanks and other military hardware as part of a broader effort to bolster the U.S. military presence in a region rattled by Russia’s intervention in Ukraine, the Army’s top commander in Europe said Friday.

Central Europe NATO

MENASource

Jan 27, 2015

Top News: Eight dead in Tripoli hotel attack; Clashes continue despite ceasefire

By MENASource

A car bomb exploded outside the Corinthia hotel in Tripoli Tuesday morning and killed eight total people; three security guards and five foreigners.

MENASource

Jan 27, 2015

Top News: Parties Reconsider Running for Elections; Court Verdict Against Activists Upheld

By EgyptSource

The Democratic Trend Alliance, which includes the Dostour Party, the Social Popular Alliance Party, the Popular Current, the Karama Party, the Socialist Party, and the Egyptian Social Democratic Party, will reconsider participating in the upcoming parliamentary elections in protest over a female activist’s death on Saturday.

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