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MENASource

Jun 26, 2014

EconSource: Libya central bank proposes Islamic bonds to offset loss of oil revenues

By EconSource

Follow the latest in economic news and development about the Arab transition countries. 

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NATOSource

Jun 25, 2014

The Texas Air Base Where NATO Fighter Pilots Are Forged

By Joe Pappalardo, Popular Mechanics

Sheppard Air Force Base is not especially well-known in the United States. But in some parts of Europe, particularly Germany and the Netherlands, the base is famous for its role as a NATO pilot training center.

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Secretary of State John Kerry after meeting of NATO foreign ministers, June 25, 2014

NATOSource

Jun 25, 2014

Kerry Tells NATO Allies to ‘Dig Deeper’ and Improve Defense Spending

By John Kerry, Department of State

[T[oday, we had a chance to take stock of the strong measures that have been taken in order to provide reassurance to our eastern allies on the land, on sea, and air, and we’ve taken measures that demonstrate that our Article 5 commitment is absolutely rock solid.

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New Atlanticist

Jun 25, 2014

NATO Response on New-Member Applications May Impact Ukraine

By New Atlanticist

‘Enlargement contributes to security because it leads to more predictable relations with Russia’ NATO is again deciding how to respond to Eastern European nations’ requests to join the alliance, this in the face of opposition from Russia that has been underscored this year by President Vladimir Putin’s attacks on Ukraine. NATO foreign ministers are meeting […]

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MENASource

Jun 25, 2014

Top News: Libyans Vote For New Legislature in Test For Transition

By MENASource

Libyans began voting today for the new House of Representatives, in an election that officials hope will ease the turmoil that has gripped the country since the 2011 revolution. Participation is widely expected to be lower than it was in 2012; around 1.5 million voters have registered, roughly half the 2.8 million registered in July […]

MENASource

Jun 25, 2014

YemenSource | Amran Ceasefire Agreement Breaks Down

By YemenSource

Following months of sporadic fighting between Houthis and government forces in Yemen and several ceasefire agreements that have been broken, a planned ceasefire reached between Yemen’s defense ministry and Houthi rebels on June 22 failed to take affect after clashes shook the capital Sana’a.

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MENASource

Jun 25, 2014

Building the Pro-Sisi State in Egypt

By MENASource

In an Egypt where the tide has decidedly turned in strong favor of a military-backed goverment and against virtually any form of dissent, President General Abdel Fattah al-Sisi presides over a fragmented, uncoordinated, and incomplete system of governance.

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MENASource

Jun 25, 2014

Top News: Eight Injured in String of Cairo Blasts; Authorities Blame Brotherhood

By EgyptSource

At least eight people were injured in northern Cairo when homemade explosive devices blew up at four metro stations and a courthouse on Wednesday morning in the first attacks in Cairo since Abdel Fattah al-Sisi became president earlier this month.

MENASource

Jun 25, 2014

EconSource: Yemen seeks EU, WB support to maintain fiscal sustainability

By EconSource

Follow the latest in economic news and developments about the Arab transition countries. 

About a dozen of NATO's 28 members reluctant to see Georgia join alliance

NATOSource

Jun 24, 2014

NATO Unlikely to Grant Georgia Step to Membership-Diplomats

By Adrian Croft, Reuters

NATO countries, wary of antagonising Russia, are unlikely to grant former Soviet republic Georgia a formal step towards membership of the alliance at a summit in September, NATO diplomats say.

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