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New Atlanticist

Mar 28, 2009

Economist Has Buyer’s Remorse on Obama

By James Joyner

The editorial board at The Economist (which apparently considers itself a “newspaper” despite coming out weekly in magazine format) praises President Obama for having “already done some commendable things” in the foreign policy arena but charges that, domestically, “His performance has been weaker than those who endorsed his candidacy, including this newspaper, had hoped.”

Economy & Business United States and Canada

New Atlanticist

Mar 27, 2009

New Afghanistan Plan: Still No Exit Strategy

By James Joyner

President Obama gave a speech this morning outlining his new strategy for Afghanistan and Pakistan, which served as the unveiling of a (slightly) more detailed white paper [PDF].

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Neelie Kroes Atlantic Council

New Atlanticist

Mar 27, 2009

Stay Out of the Protectionist Trap

By James Joyner

EU Commissioner for Competition Neelie Kroes, speaking last night at the Atlantic Council, called for “tough love” to be applied to failing institutions and implored governments to avoid taking shortcuts that will cause long term damage to the world economy.  She also expressed hope that the United States and Europe will cooperate in solving the […]

European Union International Organizations

New Atlanticist

Mar 27, 2009

Russia Ending War in Chechnya?

By James Joyner

Russia appears ready to declare victory and end its struggle in the breakaway republic of Chechna, Radio Free Europe reports.  Budget concerns, rather than a change of heart or conditions on the ground, is the likely culprit.

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New Atlanticist

Mar 27, 2009

U.S. Commander: Keep Brigades in Germany

By James Joyner

The commander of U.S. forces in Europe is urging keeping two heavy brigades in Germany rather than sending them back to the United States, citing the benefits of training with NATO allies and logistical advantages for regional deployments.

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New Atlanticist

Mar 26, 2009

Is Gordon Brown the British Leader?

By James Joyner

Daniel Hannan, a Member of the European Parliament, launched a “three-and-a-half-minute diatribe” against Gordon Brown earlier this week, calling him  “The devalued Prime Minister of a devalued government.” 

United Kingdom

New Atlanticist

Mar 26, 2009

Geithner Dollar Remarks Create Panic

By James Joyner

The call earlier this week by the head of China’s central bank for a new world reserve currency to replace the dollar got a surprising second yesterday from U.S. treasury secretary Timothy Geithner, who told the Council on Foreign Relations that the administration is “quite open” to the idea.  Shockingly, this did not go over […]

Economy & Business

New Atlanticist

Mar 25, 2009

Where is Obama on Europe?

By James Joyner

Pierre Vimont, France’s ambassador to the United States, noted at an Atlantic Council event discussing next week’s NATO summit, that President Obama and his administration have made very strong efforts to signal how they view America’s relationship with China, Iran, Russia, Afghanistan, and other parts of the world but has not yet let it be […]

European Union International Organizations

New Atlanticist

Mar 25, 2009

Czech Government Falls, Sends Ripples Throughout EU

By James Joyner

A vote of no confidence has left in doubt the future of Czech Prime Minister Mirek Topolanek’s center-right government and, along with it, the direction of the EU and several key regional issues.

European Union International Organizations

New Atlanticist

Mar 25, 2009

Pakistan – USA Trust Gap Must be Closed

By Harlan Ullman

George Bernard Shaw quipped that England and America were two like nations divided by a common language.  Today, Pakistan and America are divided by far more than language. One of the most divisive dangers beyond al Qaeda and extremism is the looming trust deficit between Pakistan and America. 

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