Category: Blogs

Four steps to improve missile defense cooperation btween the U.S. and Poland

By Ian Brzezinski, New Atlanticist

From Ian Brzezinski, New Atlanticist:  For Poland, accepting US missile defense deployments has never been driven by fear of Iran; it is rooted in the desire for an American military presence that reinforces the credibility of NATO’s Article V security guarantee.

China replaces Britain as fifth largest global arms exporter, report

By RIA Novosti

From RIA Novosti:  China has become the world’s fifth largest exporter of major conventional arms, replacing the United Kingdom, the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) said in a report Monday.

Stavridis: More direct engagement by US could turn tide in Syria

By John Vandiver, Stars and Stripes

From John Vandiver, Stars and Stripes:  Adm. James Stavridis, NATO’s top military commander and head of U.S. European Command, told lawmakers Monday that a more aggressive posture by the U.S. and its allies could help break a stalemate in war-torn Syria.

Looking across Sinai: Israel’s View of Egypt

By Zack Gold

President Barack Obama arrived in Israel this morning. During the many hours he will spend with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other political and military leaders, items at the top of the discussion agenda include the Syrian civil war, the Iranian nuclear program, and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. However, another focus is likely to be […]

Commander: Some NATO members examining military contingency plans for Syria

By Donna Cassata and Richard Lardner, AP

Top News: Egypt Sees IMF Deal, First Tranche by End-June – Report

By Egypt Source

Egypt’s government expects to sign a deal with the International Monetary Fund by the end of June and to have received the first tranche of a $4.8 billion (3.1 billion pounds) loan by then, the planning minister told Al-Ahram on Tuesday.

Iran and US Economy Remain Key Questions for Obama

By Harlan Ullman

As U.S. President Barack Obama arrives in Israel for his first state visit, clearly Iran will dominate the agenda along with discussions over Syria, the Arab Spring and even the Palestinian issue (although Israeli settlements in occupied territories may be missing in action as too politically sensitive).

Despite U.S. change, Russia sticks to missile-shield demand

By Steve Gutterman, Reuters

Obama’s Cyberwarfare Strategy Will Backfire

By Jason Healey

America’s generals and spymasters have decided they can secure a better future in cyberspace through, what else, covert warfare, preemptive attacks, and clandestine intelligence. Our rivals are indeed seeking to harm U.S. interests and it is perfectly within the president’s purview to use these tools in response. Yet this is an unwise policy that will […]

America’s Losing Streak

By James Joyner

As we approach the tenth anniversary of the American invasion of Iraq on March 20, it’s worth reflecting on the fact that it has been nearly seventy years since America’s last successful major war.