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MENASource

Jul 16, 2013

Three Women, No Islamists in Egypt’s Post-Morsi Cabinet

By Nancy Messieh

After talk of a swearing in on Wednesday morning, in the usual rushed fashion, thirty-four ministers were sworn into Egypt’s cabinet on Tuesday afternoon. While many of the names floated over the past few days have remained the same, a few changes have been seen, along with some last-minute withdrawals. Most notable in the interim cabinet […]

NATOSource

Jul 16, 2013

What Does it Take to Destroy Syria’s Chemical Weapons?

MENASource

Jul 16, 2013

Morsi’s Removal Brings With it Increased Sectarian Violence

By Basil El Dabh

 Despite the many inconsistencies in Egypt’s governance since the revolution, neglect has been a common thread and one that existed long before protesters began marching to Tahrir Square. This neglect has exacerbated problems. Many of these problems, whether economic or social, are very obvious and serious issues and their neglect has cost lives, damaged the […]

NATOSource

Jul 16, 2013

The Future of US Bases in Europe

By Luke Coffey, Heritage Foundation

From Luke Coffey, Heritage Foundation:  There has been stiff opposition from various corners in the U.S. to the continued presence of U.S. forces in Europe.

NATOSource

Jul 16, 2013

Russia Launches Massive War Games Blitz

By Elias Groll, Passport

MENASource

Jul 16, 2013

Top News: Interim Cabinet Sworn in, Seven Killed in Overnight Clashes in Egyptian Capital

Prime Minister Hazem el-Beblawi announced early Monday evening he would finalize his selection of ministers, and they were sworn in on Tuesday. Some of the newly appointed ministers, thirty-five in total and which so far exclude Muslim Brotherhood and Islamist figures, have already sparked controversy. 

NATOSource

Jul 16, 2013

Defense Minister: Georgia to Join NATO Response Force in 2015

By Nazrin Gadimova, AzerNews

From Nazrin Gadimova, AzerNews:  Georgia will become a member of the NATO Response Force in 2015, Georgian Defense Minister Irakli Alasania said. According to Alasania, this issue has been agreed with the NATO. "We appealed to NATO with this issue and have received preliminary approval. So, I think that in 2015 we will become a […]

MENASource

Jul 16, 2013

Top News: Yemen National Unity Government Preparing to Issue Apology for South and Saada Wars

Yemen’s national unity government announced that it will be issuing an apology for the 1994 civil war with the south and the six wars in Saada.

Yemen

New Atlanticist

Jul 16, 2013

Why Jordan Hesitates to Back Syrian Opposition

By Henry Johnson

As the United States prepares to provide weapons to Syrian rebels, it will rely on Turkey and Jordan to move arms into the country. Jordan will doubtlessly aid the United States, but its willingness to fully support Assad’s ouster remains far from evident. Despite the show of force touted in June’s Eager Lion military exercises, […]

Middle East Missile Defense

NATOSource

Jul 15, 2013

Do Not Look to Europe to Protect Our Data

By Christopher Wolf, Financial Times

From Christopher Wolf, Financial Times: It is naive to think that European intelligence agencies do not use data collected from phone and internet companies in their investigations.

Cybersecurity Security & Defense
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