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Jan 6, 2012

Germany Might Sell Used Eurofighters to Eastern Europe

By Albrecht Müller, Defense News

From Albrecht Müller, Defense News:  In the wake of its military restructuring, Germany could sell some of its used Eurofighter jets to Eastern European countries. The Financial Times Deutschland newspaper reported on Jan. 4 that Bulgaria is interested in acquiring eight aircraft.

MENASource

Jan 6, 2012

FJP Reticent on National Security Issues

By Michele Dunne

Freedom and Justice Party (FJP) Chairman Mohamed Morsy’s January 6 statement appears to have been written specifically to address foreign concerns about the party’s priorities.

NATOSource

Jan 6, 2012

Former head of NATO’s 2nd-largest army arrested for “forming and directing a terrorist group”

By MSNBC

From MSNBC:  A former military chief was jailed Friday, accused of leading a terrorist organization and plotting to bring down Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s government, his lawyer said.

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MENASource

Jan 6, 2012

The Brotherhood Won a Political Mandate: Now What Will They Do With It?

By Mara Revkin

New Atlanticist

Jan 6, 2012

Erdoğan Consolidates Civilian Rule in Turkey

By Ross Wilson

The arrest January 6 of retired General İlker Basbuğ, former chief of the general staff, marks yet another turn of the wheel against the Turkish military and a sign of how little fear the government of Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has of moves against civilian rule that have haunted his country’s past. After hours […]

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New Atlanticist

Jan 6, 2012

Leaner, Meaner and Weaker: The New US Defence Strategy

By Julian Lindley-French

Reality dawned cold yesterday on a grey January Washington. The Americans have now followed their British allies in conceding that after a decade of extended conflict the first line of defence is and must be the US economy.

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NATOSource

Jan 6, 2012

Despite tensions, US rescues 13 Iranian seamen from pirates

By Jim Miklaszewski and staff, MSNBC

From Jim Miklaszewski and staff, MSNBC:  Casting aside current tensions between the U.S. and Iran, the U.S. Navy on Friday rescued 13 Iranian seamen who were being held captive by Somali pirates in the Gulf of Oman.

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NATOSource

Jan 6, 2012

What does the Pentagon’s new strategy mean for NATO?

By Andrew Chuter and Kate Brannan, Defense News

From Andrew Chuter and Kate Brannan, Defense News:  Just before the Pentagon unveiled a new military strategy that emphasizes a shift in focus toward the Asia-Pacific region, Britain’s Defense Secretary Phillip Hammond urged the U.S. government to maintain the strength of its commitment to the NATO alliance.

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MENASource

Jan 6, 2012

Top News: Brotherhood Vision Affirms Support for “Civic Constitutional State”

By Mara Revkin

The Muslim Brotherhood outlined its vision for Egypt’s future, affirming support for a "civic constitutional state." Meanwhile, the April 6 Movement has launched a campaign to raise political awareness in preparation for a large-scale demonstration on January 25, the anniversary of the revolution. PROTESTS: 1) The April 6 Movement has launched a campaign to raise […]

MENASource

Jan 6, 2012

The Brewing Battle Over Egypt’s Constitution

By Mara Revkin

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