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SouthAsiaSource

Apr 11, 2014

This Week in South Asia: April 5 – 11

Commentary from the South Asia Center on the most relevant news from the region, and suggested “must-read” analyses from the week. AfghanistanA large segment of the Afghan populace turned out to elect the country’s next President as 7 of the 12 million voters exercised their franchise this week. Unexpectedly, the overall turnout reported was close […]

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Robert Gates, November 17, 2010

NATOSource

Apr 11, 2014

Gates: US Response to Russia’s Use of Force Likely to Lead to ‘More Crises and Conflict’

By Robert Gates, Stars and Stripes

I think an actual invasion would be a very critical matter and a source of great concern. But I think — I think it’s a concern for the same reason that the invasion of Crimea or the seizure of Crimea is a concern.

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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Secretary of State John Kerry

NATOSource

Apr 11, 2014

Russia Will Respond Only to Increased Sanctions Over Ukraine

By Editorial Board, Washington Post

It’s worth asking whether Mr. Putin would have launched his latest provocation if the United States had continued to raise the pressure on the Russian economy in the weeks since the last measures were unveiled on March 20.

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MENASource

Apr 11, 2014

EconSource: Egypt approves draft law barring challenges to contracts

By EconSource

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

NATO was founded in 1949

NATOSource

Apr 11, 2014

Happy Birthday, NATO

By Peter Westmacott

Not so long ago, many commentators were questioning whether NATO still had a role to play in today’s world.

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Trade in Action

Apr 11, 2014

What We’re Reading: April 10

By Garrett Workman

TTIP Action aggregates the latest news and best analysis from across the United States and European Union on the ongoing negotiations for the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP).

Economy & Business Trade and tariffs
Czech Prime Minister Bohuslav Sobotka and NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen

NATOSource

Apr 11, 2014

Report Criticizes Czech Contribution to NATO Defense

By CTK and NATO

From CTK:  According to yesterday’s daily Hospodarske noviny (HN), a highly critical NATO report concludes that the Czech Republic would not be useful for NATO if a real war broke out unless it adds money to the armed forces.

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MENASource

Apr 11, 2014

Anti-Coup Terrorism: License and Reluctance

By Jayson Casper

There are two types of terrorism in Egypt today, and neither fits exactly the traditional Western usage. Rather than an indiscriminate violence against innocent civilians, both target almost exclusively the security state.

North Africa

MENASource

Apr 11, 2014

Top News: EU to Monitor Upcoming Presidential Vote

By EgyptSource

European Union observers will monitor Egypt’s upcoming presidential elections under an agreement concluded Thursday between visiting EU Foreign Policy Chief Catherine Ashton and Egyptian Foreign Minister Nabil Fahmy, a joint statement said.

MENASource

Apr 11, 2014

Top News: Yemen’s UN Humanitarian Coordinator Voices Concern Over Amran Conflict

By MENASource

The head of the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs in Yemen has voiced concern over the deteriorating situation in Amran province due to clashes between Houthi militants and armed tribesmen.

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