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New Atlanticist

Nov 21, 2014

Ukraine News Roundup | November 21

By Jim Rupert

Ukraine Parties Form New Government, Set NATO as Priority via RFE-RL On Maidan’s Anniversary, Ukrainians’ Despair Jars Poroshenko, Biden via Washington Post ‘Donetsk Republic’ Official: Yes, of Course, Russia Is Funding Us via Reuters For a Half-Million Ukrainian Refugees, a Hard Winter Is Coming via The Interpreter For Crimeans, Russia’s Takeover Is Breaking the Bank via The Economist Russia’s War Drills, Air Probes: A ‘Wake-Up […]

Ukraine

Trade in Action

Nov 21, 2014

TTIP Action | November 20

By Global Business & Economics Program

New European Union Ambassador David O’Sullivan Presents His Credentials“TTIP is a once in a generation opportunity to strengthen the greatest economic corridor in the world and give a significant boost to global trade.”At the beginning of this week, Ambassador David O’Sullivan presented his credentials to President Barack Obama at a White House ceremony, formally assuming […]

Economy & Business Trade and tariffs

Trade in Action

Nov 21, 2014

TTIP and Trade figure prominently on the G20 and post-G20 Agenda

By Global Business & Economics Program

TTIP: Towards an Ambitious and Forward- Looking PartnershipThe former chairman of the European Parliament’s International Trade Committee, Vital Moreira, looks at the potential benefits of TTIP for both producers and consumers on both sides of the Atlantic, using Portugal as a case in point. To him the success of an agreement of this impact rests […]

Economy & Business Trade and tariffs

MENASource

Nov 21, 2014

Syria: Can Washington and Ankara Get on the Same Page?

By Frederic C. Hof

Although Turkey is part of the anti-Islamic State (also known as ISIS or ISIL) coalition, it has attached a condition to its full participation in and support of military operations against the forces of the self-proclaimed caliph.

Syria

Congressional Relations

Nov 21, 2014

Atlantic Council Unveils Iconic Segment of Berlin Wall

By New Atlanticist

Coinciding with the 25th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, the Atlantic Council on November 13 unveiled a three-ton segment of the Wall bearing the signatures of individuals who played historic roles in bringing the Cold War to a successful end.

MENASource

Nov 21, 2014

Top News: Egypt’s Sisi Calls on West to Support Libya to Avoid a New Syria or Iraq

By MENASource

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has urged the United States and Europe to assist the Libyan army in its fight against Islamist militants to prevent instability there from reaching the scale of Iraq and Syria and requiring intervention.

UkraineAlert

Nov 21, 2014

Before Ukraine Can Be Reformed, It Must Be Defended

By Paul Goble

When Hitler Invaded Poland, No One Demanded Polish Reforms Before Offering Help. Why Is It the Reverse for Ukraine? “September 3, 1939 – British and French commentators and officials said today that it could no longer be denied that Hitler was invading Poland and that the Nazi forces represented the most serious threat to the […]

Eastern Europe Russia
Chinese Jiangkai II (Type 054A) Class Frigate

NATOSource

Nov 21, 2014

Russia and China Plan Joint Naval Exercise in the Mediterranean

By TASS

Defense ministries of Russia and China seek to form a regional collective security system in the Asia-Pacific region, Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu said on Tuesday

China Europe & Eurasia

MENASource

Nov 21, 2014

Top News: Egypt’s Sisi Calls on West to Support Libya to Avoid New Syria, Iraq

By EgyptSource

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi urged the United States and Europe on Thursday to help the Libyan army in its fight against Islamist militants now to save the country from requiring intervention on the scale of Iraq and Syria.

MENASource

Nov 21, 2014

EconSource: Political uncertainties discourage investment in Tunisia

By EconSource

Foreign direct investments (FDI) in Tunisia are down by 24 percent since 2010 having registered a steady decline of trust. While the domestic economy shows encouraging signs of growth, it remains a victim of political uncertainty. Beyond national borders, Tunisia’s image is struggling to regain its standing and give greater guarantees for foreigners intending to […]

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