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Atlantic Update 4/21/11

By Klee Aiken

While France might be "positive" about recognizing a Palestinian state,  the Economist suggests they are not so positive about their own future, possibly wrongly so. The international community struggles with the way forward in Libya and Britain and the Netherlands rebel against a proposed five percent EU budget increase.

Can NATO save Misrata?

By the Economist

From the Economist:  NATO’s problem is that it currently lacks both the means and the mandate to do much to help Misrata.

Obama White House, Pentagon At Odds Over Libya Policy

By David Wood, the Huffington Post

From David Wood, the Huffington Post:  As in previous administrations, much of the problem lies in the friction between civilians working in the White House and military officers

Obama and Cameron agree to increase military, diplomatic, and economic pressure on Gaddafi

By the White House

From the White House:  President Obama spoke with British Prime Minister David Cameron today [4/20] as part of his ongoing consultations with coalition allies and partners on Libya.

President Lukashenko says West trying “to strangle” Belarus

By RIA Novosti

From RIA Novosti:  Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said on Thursday Western countries are preparing direct interference in his country’s affairs and are trying "to strangle the country with a slipknot."

NATO Mission Creep Underway

By James Joyner, the New Atlanticist

From James Joyner, the New Atlanticist:  A month to the day of my post Libya Mission Creep Inevitable, the creeping began in earnest with the announcement that the Brits and French will send in advisors to the Libyan rebels.

NATO Mission Creep Underway

By James Joyner

A month to the day of my post Libya Mission Creep Inevitable, the creeping began in earnest with the announcement that the Brits and French will send in advisors to the Libyan rebels. Today, the Italians are following suit. One can almost hear the pitter-patter of American boots in the distance.

Putin: Russia to double ballistic missile production

By RIA Novosti

Italy considering sending 10 military trainers to Libya

By Giselda Vagnoni, Reuters

From Giselda Vagnoni, Reuters:  He [Italian Defense Minister Ignazio La Russa] also said Italy, which has committed eight aircraft to help enforce the no-fly zone over Libya

Update: NATO activities in Libya on April 19

By NATO