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Aug 14, 2012

European powers no longer have role across Pacific

By Robert M. Farley, the Global Times

From Robert M. Farley, the Global Times:  Over the past decade, NATO has increasingly stepped outside of its traditional regional boundaries and begun operating in far flung corners of the world.

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MENASource

Aug 14, 2012

Tantawi and Anan’s Appearance at the Presidential Palace Signals their Acceptance of a Forced Retirement

By Nancy Messieh

Most signs pointed towards former Defense Minister Hussein Tantawi and former Chief of Staff Sami Anan quietly accepting their dismissal at the hands of President Mohamed Morsi on Monday. Their acquiescence is now confirmed after appearing at the presidential palace to receive medals of honor, presented to them by Morsi himself.

New Atlanticist

Aug 14, 2012

Pakistan’s Unfinished Challenges

By Shuja Nawaz

As it completes its 65th year as an independent state, Pakistan faces a host of challenges that only it can resolve, if its people and leaders have the will to do so.

Pakistan

NATOSource

Aug 14, 2012

NATO’s partnerships in Asia

By Jorge Benitez, the Global Times

From Jorge Benitez, the Global Times:  There are many misperceptions that NATO partnerships are a precursor to NATO expansion into other regions and the addition of new members to NATO from Asia or the Middle East. This is not true.

Cybersecurity Security & Defense

MENASource

Aug 14, 2012

Libya: The Election of Magarief and National Reconciliation

By Karim Mezran

The election of Mohammed Magarief as president of Libya’s General National Congress on August 10 is a sign of the Libyan people’s search for unity and will to continue on the path toward democratization. Despite increasing security problems and the many centrifugal pressures present in the Libyan polity, the Congress managed to elect a president […]

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MENASource

Aug 14, 2012

Top News: Morsy Has No Intentions to Reinstate Parliament, Spokesperson Says

By Egypt Source

President Mohamed Morsy has no intentions to reinstate the dissolved Parliament, presidential spokesperson Yasser Ali said Monday. Ali said the parliamentary elections would be held within two months of the completion of the new constitution. 

NATOSource

Aug 13, 2012

Czech Republic hosting exercise for NATO air forces in September

By CTK

From CTK:  Seventeen NATO countries have confirmed participation in an extensive air force exercise to be held in the Czech Republic in September, the sole such event the Alliance holds this year, Defence Ministry spokeswwman Jana Zechmeisterova has told CTK.

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NATOSource

Aug 13, 2012

Cyber Command seeks permission for cyber attacks against extreme or imminent threats

By Ellen Nakashima, the Washington Post

From Ellen Nakashima, the Washington Post:  The Pentagon has proposed that military cyber-specialists be given permission to take action outside its computer networks to defend critical U.S. computer systems — a move that officials say would set a significant precedent.

Cybersecurity Security & Defense

NATOSource

Aug 13, 2012

Ramstein spy linked to Russia

By RIA Novosti

From RIA Novosti:  A NATO civilian worker arrested last week on suspicion of espionage in western Germany has been linked to Russian intelligence, The Times reported on Monday.

United States and Canada

NATOSource

Aug 13, 2012

The Folly of Forgetting the West

By Simon Serfaty, the Hoover Institution

From Simon Serfaty, the Hoover Institution:  The trip into a new, post-Western order will be more chaotic if the West loses its assurance and cohesion.

Economy & Business United States and Canada
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