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New Atlanticist

Apr 6, 2012

Mideast Leaders Visit US, Seek Support and Understanding

By Barbara Slavin

The United States may be seen by some as a declining global power. But that hasn’t stopped several Middle Eastern politicians from visiting Washington this week in hopes of attracting US support — or at least neutrality — for their causes.

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New Atlanticist

Apr 6, 2012

Saudi Arabia and Qatar’s Role in the Regional Efforts to Oust Assad

By Benedetta Berti and Yoel Guzansky

Since the beginning of the protests against the Assad regime in March 2011, the international community’s response to the Syrian crisis has been characterized by disunity. This collective vacuum has boosted the role of regional actors, particularly Saudi Arabia and Qatar, who have been extremely active with the support of virtually all GCC countries. 

Saudi Arabia Syria

MENASource

Apr 6, 2012

News: Rocket from Sinai Strikes Israeli Resort Town

By Mara Revkin

Israeli Chief of Staff Benny Jants blamed “terrorists” in Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula for launching at least one rocket at the Israeli resort town of Eilat on April 5.  The police chief for South Sinai denied reports that rockets were fired from the Sinai.

New Atlanticist

Apr 6, 2012

Falklands Victory 30th Anniversary Offers Lessons For Today’s Britain

By Julian Lindley-French

“Be pleased to inform Her Majesty that the Union Jack once again flies over Stanley. God save the Queen.”

United Kingdom

MENASource

Apr 6, 2012

Are the Muslim Brothers Worshipping Themselves More Than God and Nation? / هل يَعْبدُ الإخوان “الجماعة” من دون الله والوطن؟

By Saad Eddin Ibrahim

Reflecting on the recent debate over the Muslim Brotherhood winning the majority of seats in parliament, and the two houses appointing from a Brotherhood-dominated constituent assembly that will draft Egypt’s new constitution, I am reminded of two very revealing conversations I have had with people who posses deep knowledge of the group. These discussions shed […]

NATOSource

Apr 6, 2012

NATO nations must help restore order in Mali

By the Editors of the Washington Post

From the Editors of the Washington Post:  The United States and its NATO allies took a big risk in Libya last year — not by supporting the rebellion against dictator Moammar Gaddafi but by doing little to help the victorious rebels with security after the war.

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NATOSource

Apr 6, 2012

NATO can’t let Macedonia fall by the wayside at Chicago

By Sally Painter, the HIll

From Sally Painter, the HIll:  The North Atlantic Treaty provides that any European state that qualifies for membership and that can contribute to the alliance’s security is eligible for membership. Macedonia is highly qualified on both of these fronts.

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New Atlanticist

Apr 5, 2012

Importance of Space Domain Within Visegrad Defense and Security Cooperation

By Peter Pindjak and Dominik Jankowski

Space has become an increasingly important domain within regional security cooperation initiatives. While the Nordic countries have embraced the prospect of a joint satellite system as an important tool in advancing common interests, the Visegrad nations have yet to recognize the immense potential of collaboration in outer space. Central European leaders presently face a challenge […]

Space Technology & Innovation

MENASource

Apr 5, 2012

Top News: Brotherhood delegation visits Washington

By Mara Revkin

A member of the visiting Muslim Brotherhood delegation told a group at Georgetown that the group believes in a constitution based on "Sharia principles not Sharia rulings." The delegation also stressed the importance of free trade and foreign direct investment.

New Atlanticist

Apr 5, 2012

US Foreign Policy Debate: A Clash of Midgets

By Harlan Ullman

Last Friday’s Washington Post headline read “Romney to stress foreign policy” in the presidential race. The presumptive Republican nominee clearly recognized that it isn’t entirely “the economy stupid.” One way to win in November may be through discrediting Barack Obama’s foreign policy. While ripe for attack, foreign policy isn’t usually the basis for winning or […]

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