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New Atlanticist

Sep 1, 2011

Euro Bonds: Hope for the Euro Zone

By Max Hirsch

Launched January 1, 2001 to create a stronger and more stable European economic union, the euro experiment is failing. To save it, member nations must go beyond a common currency and embrace a common economy by issuing a common interest euro bond. The ongoing crises in the Eurozone demonstrate the problems with having seventeen countries […]

Economy & Business European Union

New Atlanticist

Sep 1, 2011

Congress and the Cutter’s Blade

By Don Snow

After a month’s respite, in which the major political events have been the emergence of Cowboy Rick Perry in the GOP race and some sniping at President Obama for spending a week at Martha’s Vineyard, Congress will return to Washington next week. Like everyone else, I can hardly wait. Neither can your friends and neighbors […]

United States and Canada

NATOSource

Sep 1, 2011

Sarkozy: Libya war marks new chapter in EU-US relations

By Andrew Rettman, the EUobserver

From Andrew Rettman, the EUobserver:  The EU will in future play a bigger role vis-a-vis the US in providing hard security in north Africa and the Middle East, French President Nicolas Sarkozy has said.

European Union International Organizations

NATOSource

Sep 1, 2011

U.S., Europe rule out key postwar role in Libya

By Paul Richert, the Los Angeles Times

United States and Canada

NATOSource

Sep 1, 2011

China’s official newspaper warns West to respect U.N. role and Beijing’s “legitimate interests” in Libya

By Chris Buckley, Reuters

From Chris Buckley, Reuters:  China’s top official newspaper warned Western powers to let the United Nations lead post-war reconstruction in Libya, saying on Thursday that Beijing would seek to defend its economic stake after the ousting of Muammar Gaddafi.

Economy & Business Energy & Environment

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Sep 1, 2011

Praising NATO, and France’s Place in It

By Steven Erlanger, the New York Times

From Steven Erlanger, the New York Times:  On the eve of a major conference here to try to consolidate international support and reconstruction aid for Libya’s fledgling government, President Nicolas Sarkozy of France praised the working of the NATO alliance in support of the rebels

NATOSource

Sep 1, 2011

Update: NATO activities in Libya on August 31

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Aug 31, 2011

U.S. and European Defense Cuts: A Race to the Bottom

By Tomas Valasek, the Center for European Reform

From Tomas Valasek, the Center for European Reform:  Even before the latest cuts, in April 2011, the Obama administration ordered the withdrawal of one of the four remaining US brigade combat teams (BCTs) from Europe.

United States and Canada

NATOSource

Aug 31, 2011

How NATO is Perceived in Russia (or Lessons in Optimism)

By Robert Pszczel, the New Atlanticist

From Robert Pszczel, the New Atlanticist:  Exhibit one – the Levada Center opinion poll conducted in January 2011 showed NATO being described as an adversary by 23 percent of Russians (Chechen rebels came first on that list with 43 percent, followed by USA with 28 percent).

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New Atlanticist

Aug 31, 2011

How NATO is Perceived in Russia (or Lessons in Optimism)

By Robert Pszczel

Let us start with a few snapshots. Exhibit one – the Levada Center opinion poll conducted in January 2011 showed NATO being described as an adversary by 23 percent of Russians (Chechen rebels came first on that list with 43 percent, followed by USA with 28 percent).

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