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FIM-92A Stinger missile fired on July 28, 2009

NATOSource

Jan 28, 2014

Finland Orders $123 Million Worth of Stinger Missiles

By Helsinki Times

Finland is set to acquire hundreds of Stinger anti-aircraft missiles from the United States, Carl Haglund (SFP), the Minister of Defence, announced to US Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel as the two met in Washington

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Vice President Joe Biden at the 2013 Munich Security Conference

NATOSource

Jan 28, 2014

US Should Challenge European Allies with ‘Frank Talk’ about Defense

By Clemens Wergin, International New York Times

In recent decades, many European states have largely outsourced their security to the United States, which provided a defensive umbrella and protected global trade routes vital for European commerce and energy supplies.

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German Defense Minister Ursula von der Leyen in Afghanistan

NATOSource

Jan 28, 2014

Defense Minister: Germany Needs to Take More Responsibility Around the World

By René Pfister and Gordon Repinski, Spiegel

New Defense Minister Ursula von der Leyen says that it is time for Berlin to take more responsibility. She also dreams of a European army.

Africa Europe & Eurasia

MENASource

Jan 28, 2014

The Collapse of the Phrase ‘Constitutional Pragmatism’

By Amr Hamzawy

Some of the political groups, parties and public personalities that raised the banner of democracy and supported the constitutional draft issued by the appointed Committee of 50 worked to encourage participation in the recent referendum, calling on citizens to vote ‘yes.’ As part of this campaign, they employed a hollow and misleading phrase: ‘constitutional pragmatism.’

North Africa Political Reform

MENASource

Jan 28, 2014

YemenSource – Headlines January 28, 2014

By YemenSource

TOP STORY The Yemen Policy Initiative, a joint effort of the Rafik Hariri Center for the Middle East at the Atlantic Council and the Project on Middle East Democracy, issued a statement congratulating the Yemeni people on the formal conclusion of its National Dialogue Conference, and calling upon the United States and the international community […]

Trade in Action

Jan 28, 2014

What We’re Reading: January 28

By Global Business & Economics Program

State of the Union Address Tonight January 28, 2014 marks an important date in the TTIP negotiations, as President Obama is expected to give at least a passing reference to his ambitious trade agenda–and the need for Congress to grant him Trade Promotion Authority–in his annual State of the Union Address tonight. It would be […]

Economy & Business Trade and tariffs
NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen and President of the EU Council Herman Van Rompuy

Cyber 9/12 Project

Jan 28, 2014

NATO 2013 Report: Broadening Partnerships for Global Security

By NATO

Today’s global challenges require a cooperative approach to security. Complementing the close relationships among NATO member countries, partnerships are an increasingly important part of the Alliance’s core business.

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MENASource

Jan 28, 2014

Top News: Egypt’s Minister of Interior Aide Shot Dead in Giza

By MENASource

 General Mohamed al-Saeed, head of the minister of interior’s technical office, was shot and killed by unknown militants on Tuesday morning on al-Haram Street, said a statement issued by the ministry of interior.

MENASource

Jan 28, 2014

Top News: Morsi Appoints Defense Lawyer, Trial Postponed to February 22

By EgyptSource

Deposed Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi of the Muslim Brotherhood went on trial at a Cairo police academy on Tuesday on charges in connection with a mass jail break during the 2011 uprising. The trial was postponed on Tuesday to February 22, while the prosecution ordered the arrest of 109 more fugitive defendants. 

MENASource

Jan 28, 2014

EconSource Headlines- January 28, 2014

By EconSource

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

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