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Mar 19, 2013

Rules of cyberwar: Don’t target nuclear plants or hospitals, says NATO manual

By Owen Bowcott, Guardian

From Owen Bowcott, Guardian:  State-sponsored cyber-attacks must avoid sensitive civilian targets such as hospitals, dams, dykes and nuclear power stations, according to an advisory manual on cyber-warfare written for Nato

Cybersecurity Security & Defense

MENASource

Mar 19, 2013

With New Journalist Syndicate President, Hopes for a Profession in Transition

By Miriam Berger

The Egyptian journalist syndicate headquarters is a notable space of contestation between journalists, politicians, and the public. Founded in 1941 and located in downtown Cairo near many of Egypt’s main newspaper headquarters, the syndicate’s broad front steps and large halls have born witness to press conferences and protests concerning the country’s developments in the last […]

NATOSource

Mar 19, 2013

Pentagon shrinking U.S. Army in Europe, but keeps expanding its mission set

By Paul McLeary, Defense News

From Paul McLeary, Defense News:  Even as the U.S. Army’s contingent in Europe continues to shrink — losing 10,000 more soldiers to reach a postwar low of 30,000 by 2015 — service leaders say they actually plan to expand the force’s mission set.

NATOSource

Mar 19, 2013

SACEUR Stavridis: 5 reasons why Europe is so important to the U.S.

By James Stavridis, House Armed Services Committee

From James Stavridis, House Armed Services Committee:  Former Secretary Panetta has also stated it clearly: “We live in a world of growing danger and uncertainty where we face threats from violent extremism, nuclear proliferation, rising powers, and cyber attack.

New Atlanticist

Mar 19, 2013

Who Will Pay for Cyprus?

By Julian Lindley-French

In 1984 George Orwell wrote, “Doublethink means the power of holding two contradictory beliefs in one’s mind, simultaneously, and accepting both of them.”  I was reminded of doublethink (to that add double-speak) watching Europe’s politicians and Eurocrats dance on the head of a political pin to distance themselves from the so-called ‘one-off’ Deposit Tax Levy […]

Economy & Business European Union

NATOSource

Mar 19, 2013

Admiral Stavridis: NATO allies provide ‘burden-sharing unparalleled in any other region of the world’

By James Stavridis, House Armed Services Committee

From James Stavridis, House Armed Services Committee:  Today, thanks to decades of sustained leadership, tireless devotion, and ironclad commitment on both sides of the Atlantic, the United States and our historic allies enjoy an unprecedented degree of freedom, interconnectedness, economic opportunity and prosperity

New Atlanticist

Mar 19, 2013

Europe’s Work Is Far From Over

By Lawrence Summers

Europe’s economic situation is viewed with far less concern than was the case six, 12 or 18 months ago. Policymakers in Europe far prefer engaging the United States on a possible trade and investment agreement to more discussion on financial stability and growth. However, misplaced confidence can be dangerous if it reduces pressure for necessary […]

Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia

MENASource

Mar 19, 2013

From Passionate Participation to Apathetic Disillusionment: An Egyptian Story of Political Disenfranchising and Economic Woes

By Mustansir Barma

Over the last two years, my barber’s political allegiance has swung like a pendulum. Invigorated with hope after the revolution, scissors-armed Hassan saw a new Egypt where economic power would finally shift away from the privileged few and into the hands of the people, including small business owners like himself. It was the chance for […]

MENASource

Mar 19, 2013

Top News: Justice Ministry Drafting Law to Ensure President’s Accountability

By Egypt Source

The Justice Ministry is drafting a new law to guarantee accountability for the president.  GOVERNMENT & OPPOSITION Justice Ministry drafting law to ensure president’s accountability The Justice Ministry is drafting a new law to guarantee accountability for the president. “The committee assigned by Justice Ministry to draft the law is currently considering laws that hold presidents accountable in […]

NATOSource

Mar 19, 2013

Denmark accelerates withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan

By Christian Wenande, Copenhagen Post

From Christian Wenande, Copenhagen Post:  Prime Minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt (Socialdemokraterne) has revealed that the last Danish infantry soldier will leave Afghanistan by late summer this year, and not by the end of 2014 as was planned.

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