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Jun 12, 2009

NATO Defence Ministers announce gradual reduction of troops in Kosovo

By NATO (6/11/09)

Busy meeting of NATO’s Defense Planning Committee this week, with a decision on reducing KFOR, dedication of a memorial to those who died on NATO missions, and a forum with the Euro-Atlantic Partnership Council. NATO was careful to not declare victory in Kosovo, but instead described the KFOR reduction as a gradual process tied to […]

NATOSource

Jun 12, 2009

Memorial honours those fallen in NATO operations

By NATO

From NATO: “A ceremony with Troop Contributing Partners was held on 12 June 2009 at NATO Headquarters to pay tribute to those who have fallen in NATO operations. The NATO Secretary General, Denmark’s Minister of Defence and the Chairman of the Military Committee unveiled a monument donated by Denmark to honour those who have fallen […]

NATOSource

Jun 12, 2009

Euro-Atlantic Partnership Council meets at Defence Ministers level

By NATO (6/11/09)

From NATO (6/11/09): “Currently, ten Partnership for Peace nations participate in NATO-led operations and missions from the Balkans to Afghanistan, contributing some 2.700 personnel.Finally, ministers had the opportunity to welcome Malta, participating for the first time in a meeting of NATO Defence Ministers since it joined PfP last year.” (photo: NATO)

New Atlanticist

Jun 11, 2009

Europe’s Lunatic Fringe in Charge?

By James Joyner

The Economist says Sunday was “a worrying night for those who believe in a Europe of open borders” noting that, “In many countries, large protest votes went to populist, fringe and hard-right politicians vowing to close borders, repatriate immigrants or even dismantle the European Union in its current form.”

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New Atlanticist

Jun 11, 2009

Africa: Next Steps

By Lynn Roche

In the weeks before President Obama’s July trip to Ghana lies an extraordinary opportunity to set the tone for the U.S. approach to Africa in this administration.  Doing so can take advantage of the enormous amount of experience, expertise and plain-old goodwill that exists in an area that doesn’t often make the front page. 

New Atlanticist

Jun 11, 2009

Why Obama Can’t Reset Relations with Putin’s Russia

By Alexander Motyl

U.S. President Barack Obama wants to “reset” America’s relations with Russia, but the nature of the Russian regime won’t permit much change. Obama can easily reject the style and correct the mistakes of his predecessor, George W. Bush, but doing so will not alter the fact that Putin’s Russia must engage in imperialist rhetoric and […]

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NATOSource

Jun 10, 2009

France names 2 generals to new NATO posts

By Taiwan News

From Taiwan News: “(Associated Press): Sarkozy has proposed Gen. Stephane Abrial to head the NATO transformation command in Norfolk, Va., and Gen. Phillippe Stoltz to lead an operational command of rapid reaction forces in Lisbon. They would succeed two American officers.”

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NATOSource

Jun 10, 2009

Latvia: Foreign Minister Maris Riekstins and German Defence Minister highlight significance of new NATO Strategic Concept

By isria.com

From isria.com: “Mr Riekstins expressed gratitude for Germany’s contribution to date to the airspace patrolling mission in the Baltic states.The minister emphasised that NATO’s airspace patrolling policy is a powerful evidence of the indivisibility of Allied security. Besides, the airspace patrolling mission is a clear and tangible proof of NATO presence that in its turn […]

NATOSource

Jun 10, 2009

Baku hosts NATO Workshop

By apa.az

From apa.az: “The NATO Euro-Atlantic Partnership Council has today kicked off a workshop “Energy Security: Challenges and New Opportunities, bringing together representatives from NATO, Azerbaijan’s relevant bodies and foreign diplomatic services based in Baku.”

New Atlanticist

Jun 10, 2009

Iran’s Election and U.S. Foreign Policy

By Bernard Finel

The Administration of George W. Bush was close to an unmitigated disaster for the image of the United States abroad. His ill-informed, often offensive, and counter-productive public statements and policy preferences set back American national security dramatically. Trying to undo some of the damage of the Bush years is the reason that President Obama has […]

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