Category: Blogs

Joint Forces Command to be shut down by March 2012

By Robert McGabe, the Virginia Pilot

On Building an Army

By Derek Reveron

For obvious reasons, coverage of Afghanistan is focused on the 150,000 NATO troops. After all, there are Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, and even Coast Guardsmen conducting counterinsurgency operations, developing Afghanistan’s infrastructure, and training the Afghan military and police. All three lines of effort are essential, but developing an independent security force is essential for fulfilling […]

Stock Exchange Mergers Consolidating the Global Economy

By James Joyner

The New York Stock Exchange may soon merge with Deutsche Boerse, creating the world’s largest financial exchange and setting up a tidal wave of consolidation. NPR reports that "NYSE Euronext, the company that owns the New York Stock Exchange and stock and derivatives markets throughout Europe, has confirmed it’s in advanced talks with Deutsche Boerse, which […]

Atlantic Update 2/10/11

By Jason Harmala

Russia and NATO discuss anti-missile defense, and French judges continue to strike in response to President Sarkozy’s criticisms.

The future of NATO’s relations with Israel

By Anders Fogh Rasmussen, NATO

From Anders Fogh Rasmussen, NATO:  In times of upheaval such as this, you can count on established partnerships. Indeed, I am here to speak about a better future: the future of NATO’s relations with Israel and the other Mediterranean partners.

NATO’s role in the new National Military Strategy of the United States

By the 2011 National Military Strategy of the United States

From the 2011 National Military Strategy of the United States:  NATO will remain the most powerful military alliance, though some of its states are reducing defense spending as part of broader austerity measures.

Atlantic Update 2/9/11

By Jason Harmala

NATO appoints a new Senior Civilian Representative in Afghanistan, and the EU responds to the situations in Egypt and Sudan.

Cairo Bomb; Lahore IED

By Harlan Ullman

Two ticking packages slipped into the White House. One is the situation in Egypt that, if not handled carefully especially in Cairo as well as in Washington, could be the bomb that explodes the Middle East. The other package is IED-like — an improvised explosive device — lurking in Lahore. If that goes off, the […]

NATO chief sees group’s future involvement in Israeli Arab peace process

By Amir Oren, Haaretz

NATO appoints new Senior Civilian Representative in Afghanistan

By NATO

From NATO:  The NATO Secretary General, Anders Fogh Rasmussen, announced today his decision to appoint Ambassador Simon Gass as the new Senior Civilian Representative (SCR) in Afghanistan, replacing Ambassador Mark Sedwill, who has served as SCR in Kabul since February 2010.