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New Atlanticist

Apr 30, 2010

Great Atlanticists on Atlanticism

By James Joyner

The purpose of the Council’s annual Leadership Awards is to honor Americans and Europeans who have made exceptional and distinctive contributions to the strengthening each of the four pillars of the transatlantic relationship: political, military, business, and humanitarian.  In their acceptance speeches, each of the 2010 honorees taught us a little something about being an […]

New Atlanticist

Apr 29, 2010

Bono on ‘Peaceniks in Fatigues’

By James Joyner

Paul David Hewson, KBE — known the world over  by his stage name Bono — articulated last night, probably as well as anyone I’ve heard on the subject, the crucial interdependence between human development and international security. Recognizing the extraordinary sacrifice of America’s soldiers trying to make the world better, he called on these “peaceniks […]

New Atlanticist

Apr 29, 2010

Ackermann: We Stand at a Crossroads

By James Joyner

As with the venerable E. F. Hutton before him, when Joe Ackermann talks, people listen.  Especially when he’s talking about fixing the problems that led to the financial crisis.

NATOSource

Apr 29, 2010

President of Lithuania: 2010 Will Change the Face of NATO

By NATO

From NATO: As head of state I want to demonstrate that Lithuania is engaging actively into the future discussions of NATO’s place in the world, in global changing world. Why we are very, I will say, strongly participating in discussions for new Strategic Concept. Our engagement in Afghanistan stays firm and we are taking into […]

NATOSource

Apr 29, 2010

Russia’s Strategic Gains at Ukraine’s and Europe’s Expense

By Stephen Blank, the Jamestown Foundation

From Stephen Blank, the Jamestown Foundation: Russia’s new deal with Ukraine on the Black Sea Fleet (BSF) and gas prices has profound bilateral significance, as well as for the CIS and even Europe. It ratifies long-term Russian gains at the expense of all the other players and continues to solidify Moscow’s claim to possess a […]

Energy & Environment European Union

NATOSource

Apr 29, 2010

Abkhaz President Disallows International Monitors in Abkhazia

By RIA Novosti

From RIA Novosti: Abkhazian authorities will not allow any international monitors into the republic as there is no need for it, the former Georgian republic’s president said on Thursday. "We are not going to let any international monitors in here – not the EU or UN missions of military observers," Sergei Bagapsh said adding that […]

European Union International Organizations

New Atlanticist

Apr 29, 2010

2010 Awards Dinner Highlights

By James Joyner

Last night, the Atlantic Council held its annual Awards Dinner, bringing together more than 900 leaders from over 50 countries to honor individuals who have made exceptional and distinctive contributions to the strengthening each of the four pillars of the transatlantic relationship: political, military, business, and humanitarian.

NATOSource

Apr 29, 2010

France’s EDF to Sign Deal in St. Petersburg to Join South Stream Project

By RIA Novosti

From RIA Novosti: French energy producer EDF will sign an agreement to join the South Stream gas pipeline project with Russia’s energy giant Gazprom and Italy’s Eni during the International Economic Forum due in Russia’s second city of St. Petersburg on June 17-19, Gazprom has said. Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin announced on Monday that […]

Energy & Environment European Union

New Atlanticist

Apr 28, 2010

NATO: Problems with No Solutions?

By James Joyner

NATO risks becoming a relic of the Cold War unless it finds a renewed sense of solidarity and political will while framing its new Strategic Concept.  That’s the central message of  STRATCON 2010: An Alliance for a Global Century, a report by the Atlantic Council’s Strategic Advisors Group.

NATOSource

Apr 28, 2010

NATO and Georgia Sign Agreement on Operation Active Endeavour

By Allied Command Operations

From Allied Command Operations:  Major General Zaza Gogava, Deputy Minister of Interior and Head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) Border Police of the Republic of Georgia, and Vice Admiral Maurizio Gemignani, Commander of Operation ACTIVE ENDEAVOUR, today signed a Tactical Memorandum of Understanding (TMOU) for the contribution of Georgia to NATO’s anti-terrorism mission. […]

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