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Update: NATO activities in Libya on April 29

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What Is the Future of NATO?

By Joshua Foust, the New Atlanticist

From Joshua Foust, the New Atlanticist:  NATO is taking on new, out-of-area operations (two now in the last decade), both of which imply a huge, long-term military and economic commitment.

NATO in Libya: ” France and the US seem to have switched roles”

By  Dominique Moïsi, the European Voice 

From Dominique Moïsi, the European Voice :  France and the US seem to have switched roles from just a few years ago.

NATO 2.0: Reboot or Delete?

A European Perspective on NATO in Libya

By Jason Harmala

The conflict in Libya is NATO’s first war without America in the lead. What is the reaction in Europe? The Dutch just announced a drastic cut in their defense budget. How are they reacting to the Libyan campaign? Will there be European boots on the ground in Libya?In the latest installment of the New Atlanticist […]

What Is the Future of NATO?

By Joshua Foust

Yesterday I had the great pleasure to participate in a roundtable at The Atlantic Council, where we discussed the future of NATO in light of the Libyan intervention.

NATO: Gadhafi forces caught mining Misrata port

By the AP

From the AP:  NATO says its warships have intercepted several boats laying anti-shipping mines outside the harbor of the Libyan city of Misrata. British Brig. Rob Weighill, director of operations in Libya, said the incident occurred Friday morning, and the boats belonged to forces loyal to Moammar Gadhafi. NATO crews are disposing of the mines, […]

Update: NATO activities in Libya on April 28

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Polish naval command makes NATO history

By NATO

From NATO:  Making history is not something every commander can say when they hand over the rotational lead of one of NATO’s maritime groups.

NATO welcomes Petraeus nomination

By Anders Fogh Rasmussen, NATO

From Anders Fogh Rasmussen, NATO:  I would like to extend my congratulations to General David Petraeus on his nomination as Director of the Central Intelligence Agency.