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New Atlanticist

Nov 29, 2011

The Role of the West in a Libyan Trial of Saif al-Islam Qaddafi

By Yuvaraj Sivalingam

The international community played a critical role in aiding the Libyan rebel campaign that ultimately led to the ouster and death of Muammar Qaddafi. Now, the international community may yet play another crucial role as Libya attempts to demonstrate its ability to prosecute prominent members of the former regime in a manner that upholds international standards […]

Libya

MENASource

Nov 29, 2011

News Update: November 29, 2011

By Mara Revkin

As voters cast their ballots in the second day of parliamentary elections, a dwindling number of protesters continued their sit-in in Tahrir Square and outside of the cabinet building, where they are demanding an end to military rule and condemning the appointment of Prime Minister Kamal Ganzouri. Ganzouri is expected to retain between five and […]

New Atlanticist

Nov 29, 2011

As America Pivots to Asia, Where’s Europe?

By Kurt Volker

As America turns its attention to Asia, how should the relationship between the US and Europe develop? Both sides can work to bridge the gap.

Economy & Business European Union

MENASource

Nov 29, 2011

Fighting for Seats in a Powerless Parliament

By Magdy Samaan

Egyptians have been patiently waiting since the early hours of the morning to cast their ballots on the second day of voting for the parliamentary elections, unfazed by the long lines even though their faces reflect their exhaustion with the deteriorating economic situation and continued political instability. But not all Egyptians attribute such importance to […]

NATOSource

Nov 29, 2011

Russia threatens to cut off NATO supply routes

By Joshua Kucera, the Bug Pit

From Joshua Kucera, the Bug Pit:  Russia has threatened to cut off NATO supply routes to Afghanistan if the alliance doesn’t compromise on its missile defense plans, Moscow’s NATO envoy, Dmitry Rogozin, has said.

United States and Canada

MENASource

Nov 28, 2011

Dispatch from the Polls: By Sabah Hamamou

By Sabah Hamamou

November 28, 2011 will go down in history as that day that Egyptians went out to vote in the first parliamentary elections since the fall of the Mubarak regime. Watching the elections unfold on screens – whether computer, television or digital camera – you can see some differences from past elections, but at the same […]

NATOSource

Nov 28, 2011

Russian aircraft carrier may not reach Syria until 2012

By Andy Young, Siberian Light

From Andy Young, Siberian Light:  The Russian Navy has confirmed that its aircraft carrier, the Admiral Kuznetsov, will visit the Syrian port of Tartus, where Russia has its only Mediterranean naval base.

United States and Canada

NATOSource

Nov 28, 2011

Russia sending aircraft carrier to its base in Syria

By Thomas Grove, Reuters

NATOSource

Nov 28, 2011

US and OSCE condemn the verdict in the case of Ales Byalyatski

By the U.S. Embassy in Minsk

From the U.S. Embassy in Minsk:  The United States strongly condemns the selective prosecution and conviction of Belarusian human rights activist Ales Byalyatski.

United States and Canada

MENASource

Nov 28, 2011

New Poll Shows Frustration with Continued Protests

By Mara Revkin

A new Gallup poll reveals that most Egyptians are not enthusiastic about the recent resurgence of anti-government demonstrations, even though they may share protesters’ frustrations with the slow pace of political change. In September, 84 percent of Egyptians said continued protests were a bad thing for the country. However, Egyptians still express strong support for […]

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