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NATOSource

Jul 2, 2009

In search of détente, once again

By the Economist

From the Economist: When Barack Obama goes to Moscow, he will find a sulky former superpower that no longer wants to be part of Western clubs . . . A new school textbook teaches Russian teenagers that the West has always been hostile to Russia; that Mikhail Gorbachev, the last president of the Soviet Union, […]

United States and Canada

NATOSource

Jul 2, 2009

NATOSource: Adm. Stavridis begins command of NATO forces

By NATO

On June 30, 2009, Admiral James Stavridis became commander of all U.S. forces in our European Command. Today, Admiral Stavridis assumed command of all NATO forces as the new Supreme Allied Commander Europe SACEUR. The following is an excerpt from his speech at the change of command ceremony.From NATO: Men and women of Allied Command […]

NATOSource

Jul 2, 2009

U.S. Hardens Its Stance Ahead of Summit With Russia

By the Wall Street Journal

From the Wall Street Journal: White House officials, in turn, signaled Wednesday that they don’t plan to offer overt concessions or even softer reassurance on issues at the top of the Kremlin’s list — the deployment of missile-defense systems in Poland and the Czech Republic and the possible acceptance of Georgia and Ukraine into the […]

United States and Canada

NATOSource

Jul 2, 2009

NATO Information Bureau officials stripped of accreditation leave Moscow

By Interfax

From Interfax: The director of the NATO Information Bureau in Moscow, Canadian diplomat Isabelle Francois, has left Russia after being stripped of accreditation in retaliation for a similar measure taken in relation to two officials of Russia’s representative office at the alliance, sources familiar with the situation told Interfax on Wednesday. Canadian diplomat Mark Opgenorth, […]

NATOSource

Jul 2, 2009

NATOSource: German contribution to the NATO Response Force

By defpro.com

From defpro.com: The Bundeswehr contributes with some 2,900 soldiers to the meanwhile 13th cycle of the NATO Response Force (NRF), the rapid deployment force of the Alliance with a current strength of approximately 17,000 soldiers. This commitment comprises allmost every service and organisational section of the Bundeswehr: The Air Force (Luftwaffe) provides six Tornado fighter […]

New Atlanticist

Jul 2, 2009

Tony Blair: President of Europe?

By James Joyner

Tony Blair is reportedly opening campaigning for the yet-to-be-created position of European President.  Sweden and Spain are quietly trying to thwart him.

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NATOSource

Jul 2, 2009

Twelve-nation consortium ready for first C-17

By af.mil

From af.mil: Officials of the12-nation Strategic Airlift Capability, or SAC, consortium will celebrate the activation of the operational unit, known as the Heavy Airlift Wing, and arrival of the unit’s first C-17 Globemaster III aircraft at Pápa Air Base, Hungary, in a ceremony on July 27 . . . The 12 participating nations — Bulgaria, […]

United States and Canada

NATOSource

Jul 2, 2009

SPO leader pushes for NATO membership

By B92.net

A glimpse into some of the true motivations for alliance membership in potential applicants. From B92.net: “NATO membership is a sure ticket into the European Union,” [leader of Serbia’s SPO party, Vuk] Drašković said. He said that he believed that NATO membership would enable Serbia to achieve a presence in Kosovo, claiming that membership would […]

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New Atlanticist

Jul 2, 2009

U.S. Launches Major Afghan Offensive

By James Joyner

Operation Khanjar, a massive show of force in Helmand Valley, has kicked off today in what may be the last chance for the success of the NATO mission in Afghanistan.

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New Atlanticist

Jul 1, 2009

Open Letter to President Obama on Russia

By Damon Wilson

Dear Mr. President:   You have stated your intention to forge a positive relationship between the United States and Russia. We write on the eve of your summit meeting with President Dmitry Medvedev to express our belief that such a relationship requires a commitment by both countries to democracy and human rights and to urge […]

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