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MENASource

Dec 16, 2013

EconSource Headlines-December 16, 2013

By EconSource

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

New Atlanticist

Dec 16, 2013

Fred Kempe Named to Defense News “100 Most Influential People in US Defense”

Defense News recently named Atlantic Council President & CEO Frederick Kempe to their “Top 100 Most Influential People in US Defense” list:

FutureSource

Dec 16, 2013

Beyond the Horizon: Understanding the Future for Better Development Today

By Kathleen Mogelgaard

On December 17, 2013 the Atlantic Council’s Strategic Foresight Initiative of the Brent Scowcroft Center on International Security, in partnership with the US Agency for International Development and the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars, will host the launch of the highly anticipated book The Future Can’t Wait (PDF). Read on for an a preview […]

New Atlanticist

Dec 14, 2013

John McCain, Chris Murphy Travel to Kyiv

Senator McCain to Speak at the Council on Thursday Wednesday, U.S. Senator John McCain (R-AZ) released a statement condemning the use of violence by Ukrainian authorities against peaceful demonstrators in Kyiv, Ukraine. His statement ended with: “Those brave men and women should know that they are not alone. Their friends across the world stand in […]

Ukraine
The head of Turkey's Undersecretariat for Defense Procuremen Murad Bayar

NATOSource

Dec 13, 2013

Cyber Defense ‘Indispensible Part’ of Turkey’s National Security: Senior Official

By BURAK EGE BEKDIL, Defense News

New technologies and solutions against cyber threats promise to become an emerging market in Turkey, according to officials and industry sources.

Cybersecurity Security & Defense

MENASource

Dec 13, 2013

The Reinstatement of Egypt’s Police Force

By Sarah El-Rashidi

As Egyptians took to the streets in widespread protest against ousted president Mohamed Morsi’s regime, a peculiar sight graced the demonstrations. Rather than facing off with Egypt’s police force, Egyptians marched side by side with uniformed officers. Policemen passed out bottles of water, as their colleagues were carried on the shoulders of anti-Morsi protesters. While […]

North Africa

SouthAsiaSource

Dec 13, 2013

This Week in South Asia: December 7-13

Commentary from the South Asia Center on the most relevant news from the region, and suggested “must-read” analyses from the week.

Afghanistan India
Italian soldier in Afghanistan

NATOSource

Dec 13, 2013

For Sixth Year, EU Defense Spending Continues to Decrease

By European Defense Agency

In 2012, total defence expenditure of the 26 EDA pMS (1) amounted to € 189.6 billion – a reduction of € 1.1 billion or 0.6% compared to 2011.

Europe & Eurasia European Union

FutureSource

Dec 13, 2013

Harnessing Disruption to Move Forward with Biotech

By Dina Fine Maron

As biotechnology evolves, it’s easier to imagine a future where a steak dinner would be produced in the laboratory and cell parts are replicated via 3-D printer. Scientific American is constantly exploring these frontlines of science and innovation. And this week I moderated a thought-provoking panel exploring how biotech and ICT (information and communications technology) may reshape the […]

MENASource

Dec 13, 2013

Top News: New UN report concludes chemical arms used repeatedly in Syria

By MENASource

Chemical weapons were used repeatedly in the Syria conflict this year, not only in a well-documented August 21 attack near Damascus but also in four other instances, including two subsequent attacks that targeted soldiers, the United Nations said in a report released Thursday.