International Organizations

Following the Second World War, the United States and its democratic allies sought to create a rules-based international order to guarantee stability and prosperity for their societies. Understanding that international cooperation was crucial to tackle global issues and ensure peace, multilateral organizations were created to facilitate discussion, pool resources, mediate conflict, and coordinate joint action. Whether focusing on security, economics, health, the environment, or energy, these organizations are vital forums of international engagement and global problem-solving.

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Feb 7, 2013

The United States and the Gulf States: Uncertain Partners in a Changing Region

Given the continued congruence of interests between the Gulf states and the United States and the potential for some Gulf states to play an even greater regional and global role, now is the time to reexamine the partnership and de-conflict interests. On February 7, Hariri Center senior fellow and retired US career diplomat Richard LeBaron […]

International Organizations Politics & Diplomacy

NATOSource

Feb 7, 2013

Rasmussen: Bosnia ‘would profit from being a member of NATO,’ but first needs to implement reforms

By Anders Fogh Rasmussen, NATO

From Anders Fogh Rasmussen, NATO:  Mr. President, it is indeed a great pleasure to be back in Sarajevo today. Your country is an important partner for NATO. We thank you for the contribution to our mission in Afghanistan.

European Union International Organizations

NATOSource

Feb 7, 2013

Turkey Hints at a Breakup With Europe

By Harvey Morris, International Herald Tribune

From Harvey Morris, International Herald Tribune:  A half century after taking the first steps toward becoming an integral part of Europe, Turkey may be ready to give up.

European Union International Organizations

NATOSource

Feb 6, 2013

Czech government approves sending troops to EU mission in Mali

By AP

From AP:  The Czech government has approved the deployment of up to 50 troops in Mali as part of a planned EU military training mission.

European Union International Organizations

New Atlanticist

Feb 6, 2013

A Plan to Tame Civil Society in Armenia

By Anna Borshchevskaya

As Armenia prepares for a presidential election on February 18, the international community should direct its attention to a recent proposal by a presidential advisory body that—if implemented—would drastically increase government control over civil society in the country.

Elections European Union

NATOSource

Feb 6, 2013

Romania to join EU mission in Mali

By Marian Chiriac, Balkan Insight

From Marian Chiriac, Balkan Insight:  Romania’s Supreme Defence Council, CSAT, announced on Tuesday that it was sending 10 officers to join the European Union mission in Mali to help train local foces.

European Union International Organizations

NATOSource

Feb 5, 2013

White House calls on Europe “to take proactive action” against Hezbollah

By John Brennan, White House

From John Brennan, White House:  The United States commends the Government of Bulgaria for its professional and comprehensive investigation into the barbaric July 18, 2012 terrorist attack in Burgas. 

European Union International Organizations

NATOSource

Feb 5, 2013

Bulgaria says Hezbollah behind fatal bus bombing

By Tsvetelia Tsolova, Reuters

From Tsvetelia Tsolova, Reuters:  Bulgaria said on Tuesday it had evidence showing that Lebanese militant movement Hezbollah carried out a bomb attack on a bus in the Black Sea city of Burgas that killed five Israeli tourists last year.

European Union International Organizations

NATOSource

Feb 5, 2013

Free trade between the US and Europe may be the signature foreign-policy achievement of Obama 2.0

By Robert A. Manning, National Interest

From Robert A. Manning, National Interest:  [C]onsidering the messy geopolitical landscape with few opportunities and no shortage of challenges, a successful new U.S.-EU accord could well end up as the signature foreign-policy achievement of Obama 2.0.

Economy & Business European Union

New Atlanticist

Feb 4, 2013

Forget Asia: Time to Pivot to Europe

By Robert A. Manning

Don’t look now, but for all the buzz about the Obama administration’s “pivot” to Asia and the Trans-Pacific Partnership, momentum is building on both sides of the Atlantic for a U.S.-EU free trade agreement that could be at least as consequential in shaping the world order. In fact, considering the messy geopolitical landscape with few […]

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