Category: Blogs

NATO seeking to deepen relations with GCC members, considering joint center in region

By Gulf News

From Gulf News:  A North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (Nato) senior official has reiterated the alliance’s keenness to reinforce its cooperation and relations with individual members of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), through the Istanbul Cooperation Inititiave (ICI).

Russia says Georgia’s entry to NATO could lead to war

By RIA Novosti

From RIA Novosti:  Russia’s foreign minister has warned of a repetition of its 2008 war with Georgia if the South Caucasus state joins NATO.

China concerned about Russia/NATO row over missile defense

By Xinhua

From Xinhua:  China said on Friday that it hopes NATO and Russia will continue their consultations on a missile defense system in order to maintain global strategic stability.

Turkey warns Syria not to provoke regional crisis

By Douglas Hamilton, Reuters

From Douglas Hamilton, Reuters:  Turkey warned Syria on Friday it would act to protect itself if a Syrian government crackdown on protesters threatened regional security and unleashed a tide of refugees on its borders.

A Blueprint for Economic Recovery

By Magda Kandil

Although Egypt’s electoral process has been dominating the headlines this week, it’s important to remain focused on deteriorating economic conditions as the political transition progresses. Egypt’s economic situation is dire, reflecting continued depletion of international reserves, estimated at less than US$20 billion – barely enough to cover 4 months of imports. The continued depletion of […]

News Update: December 9, 2011

By Mara Revkin

SCAF member Mokhtar al-Mullah said that parliament’s authority to choose the 100-member assembly that will draft the constitution will be constrained by military-approved "parameters" agreed beforehand. Meanwhile, the SCAF announced the formation of a 30-member civilian advisory council that will advise the military and provide input on the selection of the constitutional committee. ADVISORY COUNCIL: […]

NATO, G8 Chicago meeting planning ramps up

By Lynn Sweet, Chicago Sun-Times

From Lynn Sweet, Chicago Sun-Times:  The Chicago G8 NATO host committee’s new web site is http://www.chicagog8nato.org/

Clinton says Obama looking forward to “very significant NATO Summit” in Chicago

By NATO