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Putin lays flowers at Stalingrad memorial

New Atlanticist

Feb 7, 2013

How Russia Won the War and Is Still Losing the Peace

By Julian Lindley-French

On the 70th anniversary of the surrender of General von Paulus’s German Sixth Army this weekend, President Putin declared, “Russia is proud of the defenders of Stalingrad.”  Rarely do I agree with Putin but he is absolutely right about the two hundred day battle of Stalingrad.

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NATOSource

Feb 6, 2013

Czech government approves sending troops to EU mission in Mali

By AP

From AP:  The Czech government has approved the deployment of up to 50 troops in Mali as part of a planned EU military training mission.

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MENASource

Feb 6, 2013

Four Laws Currently Being Discussed by Egypt’s Shura Council and Cabinet

By Nancy Messieh

While protests continue throughout Egypt, several laws are currently under discussion – whether in the Shura Council or the Cabinet, all of which could play a significant role in shaping the coming months and years in Egypt. The most pressing of these laws is the electoral law, with President Mohamed Morsi stating that parliamentary elections […]

NATOSource

Feb 6, 2013

Deputy Prime Minister: No fuel in Russia for French-built warships

By RIA Novosti

From RIA Novosti:  Russia does not produce the type of fuel necessary for the French-made Mistral-class amphibious assault vessels it has ordered, Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin said Tuesday.

New Atlanticist

Feb 6, 2013

Presidential Killing Powers Need Checks and Balances

By James Joyner

A secret Justice Department memo detailing in great length when the president has the authority to unilaterally order American citizens killed without so much as a criminal charge has been released. 

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New Atlanticist

Feb 6, 2013

A Plan to Tame Civil Society in Armenia

By Anna Borshchevskaya

As Armenia prepares for a presidential election on February 18, the international community should direct its attention to a recent proposal by a presidential advisory body that—if implemented—would drastically increase government control over civil society in the country.

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MENASource

Feb 6, 2013

A Lesson in the Dangers of Book Burning

By Ahmed Naje

Our family has a long history of disposing of books in various ways. As a boy in Egypt, I remember the regular routine when, every so often, my father would open the cupboards and drawers and arrange his books, magazines, and notebooks. Most dear to him were the notebooks which contained his commentary and notes on […]

Hagel Hearings Faces

New Atlanticist

Feb 6, 2013

The Trials of Chuck Hagel

By Harlan Ullman

Last week’s U.S. Senate confirmation hearing on former Sen. Chuck Hagel’s nomination as secretary of defense was contentious and nasty. Hagel almost certainly will be confirmed but he was badly battered in the process.

MENASource

Feb 6, 2013

Top News | Security sources: Egyptian activist tortured to death

By Egypt Source

An Egyptian activist, Mohamed al-Gendy who died Monday was beaten unconscious during interrogation at a security camp where he was detained for three days, two security sources told Reuters Tuesday.

NATOSource

Feb 6, 2013

Romania to join EU mission in Mali

By Marian Chiriac, Balkan Insight

From Marian Chiriac, Balkan Insight:  Romania’s Supreme Defence Council, CSAT, announced on Tuesday that it was sending 10 officers to join the European Union mission in Mali to help train local foces.

European Union International Organizations
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