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Sep 25, 2009

Germany and Russia: likely bedfellows

By the Guardian

From the Guardian: Germany is Russia’s closest ally inside Europe. Berlin remains a pragmatic advocate for Russia within the EU and Nato – to the point of defending Moscow from attacks by the new EU members of eastern Europe. There are, of course, sound reasons for this: Germany is Russia’s biggest export and trading partner. […]

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Sep 24, 2009

Eastern Europe feels like the desert of Nato

By NRC Handelsblad

From NRC Handelsblad: Nato sees Eastern Europe as “a desert”, a high-ranking Polish official said last week . . . Countries like Poland and the Czech Republic are disappointed at what it means to belong to Nato, they say. After they joined the alliance, no scenarios were prepared in the event they were attacked, which […]

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Sep 21, 2009

Poland eyes closer EU security ties after shield

By Reuters

From Reuters: Poland should seek closer security ties within Europe following U.S. President Barack Obama’s decision to scrap a Bush-era missile defense plan, Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski said on Monday . . . “I hope this will prove a salutary shock, especially for the right end of Poland’s political spectrum,” Sikorski told TOK FM radio, […]

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New Atlanticist

Sep 16, 2009

Barroso Re-elected, Seen as Mandate for European Project

By James Joyner

José Manuel Barrosso today easily won re-election as European Commission president, surprising observers who as recently as yesterday thought he might fall short of a majority and dealing yet another setback to the center-left.

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Sep 15, 2009

Norway Keeps Leftists in Power

By the New York Times

From the New York Times: Norwegian voters have returned their Labor-dominated government to office, narrowly endorsing Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg’s pursuit of expanded public services and rejecting angry demands by some of his opponents to crack down harshly on immigration. According to official results with 99.9 percent of the votes counted early Tuesday, Mr. Stoltenberg’s […]

European Union International Organizations

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Sep 10, 2009

NATO’s Frank Boland meet with Georgian Defense Minister

By milaz.info

From milaz.info: Head of Force Planning Department of NATO Defence Policy and Planning Division, Frank Boland, met with Georgian Minister of Defense Bacho Akhalaia, Trend reported. Boland heads a group of appraisers in Georgia. The visit aims to appreciate obligations envisaged by annual national program and planning and survey. Frank Boland will hold meetings with […]

European Union International Organizations

New Atlanticist

Sep 8, 2009

UN Agency Proposes Dollar Alternative

By James Joyner

 Back in March, Zhou Xiochuan, head of China’s central bank, created quite a stir when he suggested the need for an international currency to replace the dollar. Now, the United Nations has followed suit.

International Organizations Politics & Diplomacy

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Sep 4, 2009

Peace Won By The Strong

By Heritage

From Heritage: One of America’s greatest imports to Europe was their love of free trade, capitalism, liberty and democracy as the true safeguards against internal conflict. And with NATO’s security guarantee and tens of thousands of American troops on the European Continent, Western Europe was free to build its powerful economies and enjoy the fruits […]

European Union International Organizations

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Sep 4, 2009

NATO head calls for closer EU ties in Afghanistan

By Reuters

From Reuters: Diplomats have said Turkey’s frustration over by being sidelined by the European Union and its long dispute with Cyprus are hindering NATO-EU relations. Diplomats told Reuters earlier this year that due to pressure from Turkey, NATO troops in Afghanistan were not sharing plans and documents about the security situation with EUPOL, the EU’s […]

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New Atlanticist

Aug 31, 2009

Turkey is “World’s Largest Energy Hub”

By Alexandros Petersen

According to Turkey’s popular “Zaman” newspaper, the country can now claim the title of “world’s largest energy hub.” While over a decade of government policy has sought to transform Turkey’s energy sector into first a European, then a regional, and now a global energy hub, a rash of recent international agreements, according to “Zaman,” have […]

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