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May 24, 2012

Voting is Over; What Next?

By Michele Dunne

The first round of Egypt’s presidential election ended on May 24 with a voter turnout somewhat less impressive than expected, but apparently similar to the 50-60 percent turnout in the parliamentary elections six months ago.  While there were some violations of the law—campaigning on voting day, attempting to influence voters inside polling places, vote buying—so […]

New Atlanticist

May 24, 2012

Economic Competitiveness and US National Security

By James Jones

As America considers its global strategy in this still young and opportunity-filled century, we have the chance to deploy a potent but under-utilized asset. This is our nation’s vast and highly capable private sector.

Economy & Business

NATOSource

May 24, 2012

The Lost Alliance: NATO in Chicago

By Tomas Ries, the New Atlanticist

From Tomas Ries, the New Atlanticist:  A ship is adrift in a foggy sea. The crew are in their bunks, the officers argue about their mortgages, and the captain has left.

Cybersecurity Security & Defense

MENASource

May 24, 2012

Will the Presidential Election Bring Stability to Egypt?

By Magdy Samaan

For three weeks Egypt has witnessed presidential campaigning, rallies, debates, and the rest of the paraphernalia of electoral politics. It has seemed as if Egypt is turning from authoritarianism to democracy, but a close look at the process suggests that it continues to be a virtual simulation, lacking the essence of the democratic process. There […]

MENASource

May 24, 2012

U.S. Senate Approves $5 Million Aid Cut to Egypt For NGO Workers’ Bail

By Tarek Radwan

US senators subtracted $5 million from aid provided to Egypt on Wednesday, to reimburse the US Treasury for money it paid to bail out American pro-democracy activists facing charges there earlier this year.  

New Atlanticist

May 24, 2012

Ukraine Is Belarus, not Russia

By Taras Kuzio

Ukraine’s leaders remain convinced they will be treated by the West like Russia, whose human rights violations are largely ignored. In reality, Ukraine is being treated like Belarus, whose human rights situation is scrutinized and regularly condemned. In a speech to Germany’s lower house of parliament, Chancellor Angela Merkel said, “Today we are living in […]

Belarus Europe & Eurasia

NATOSource

May 23, 2012

Russia tests ‘fifth generation’ missile designed to penetrate NATO missile defense system

By the Telegraph

From the Telegraph:  Russia has staged the first successful test-launch of a new intercontinental missile designed to penetrate the defence system now being deployed by Nato despite Moscow’s fierce complaints.

NATOSource

May 23, 2012

National contributions to NATO’s Smart Defense initiative

By Nicholas Fiorenza, Aviation Week

From Nicholas Fiorenza, Aviation Week: The Chicago summit will adopt multinational projects in the areas of logistics and sustainment; joint intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR); force protection; and effective engagement.

Drones Technology & Innovation

New Atlanticist

May 23, 2012

Iran Needs Nuclear Talks To Stabilize Currency

By Barbara Slavin

In the lead-up to today’s negotiations in Baghdad, Iranian officials have labored to insist that they do not need a nuclear agreement with the international community and that their economy can survive more punishment.

Iran

New Atlanticist

May 23, 2012

When Will You Face Strategic Reality, Mr. NATO Secretary General?

By Julian Lindley-French

Dear Mr. Secretary General Rasmussen, You and I share at least one thing: a passionate belief in the Atlantic Alliance and the vital role NATO must and will play in the future defense of our peoples and the security and stability of a fractious and dangerous world.

NATO Security & Defense
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