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Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg and Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu, Oct. 9, 2014

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Jul 29, 2015

What Support Does Turkey Want from NATO?

By Economist

ON TUESDAY representatives of each of NATO’s 28 member states gathered at the organisation’s headquarters in Brussels, at Turkey’s behest, to address the security threats that country faces related to the Syrian civil war.

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Jul 29, 2015

Slavin on Security Benefits of Iran Deal

By Barbara Slavin

South Asia Center Nonresident Senior Fellow Barbara Slavin joins NY1 News to discuss the security benefits of the Iran deal: 

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Then Prime Minister of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan, May 28, 2010

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Jul 28, 2015

Turkey’s Erdogan Calls on NATO to ‘Do Its Part’

By Anadolu Agency

Turkey’s president on Tuesday called on NATO to “do its part” in helping address the country’s concerns over security on its borders.

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NATO meeting to discuss terrorists attacks in Turkey, July 28, 2015

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Jul 28, 2015

NATO Backs Turkey on Islamic State, Some Allies Urge Peace with Kurds

By Robin Emmott and Nick Tattersall, Reuters

NATO gave Turkey its full political support in fighting militants in Syria and Iraq at an emergency meeting on Tuesday but several nations urged Ankara not to undermine the Kurdish peace process by using excessive military force.

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North Atlantic Council meeting following Turkey’s request for Article 4 consultations, July 28, 2015

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Jul 28, 2015

NATO Allies Issue Statement of Solidarity with Turkey

By NATO

The North Atlantic Council met today at Turkey’s request to hold consultations under Article 4 of the Washington Treaty, which states that “the parties will consult whenever, in the opinion of any of them, the territorial integrity, political independence, or security of any of the parties is threatened.”

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Jul 28, 2015

Nordenman on US Troops in Europe

By Magnus Nordenman

VICE News quotes Brent Scowcroft Center Deputy Director Magnus Nordenman on the United States continuing to boost troop rotations and equipment in Europe to deter Russian aggression:

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Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg and Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu, Oct. 9, 2014

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Jul 27, 2015

Turkey Requests Emergency NATO Meeting

By NATO

The North Atlantic Council, which includes the ambassadors of all 28 NATO Allies, will meet on Tuesday 28 July, following a request by Turkey to hold consultations under article 4 of NATO’s founding Washington Treaty.

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Jul 27, 2015

Grundman on Lockheed Martin-Sikorsky Deal

By Steven Grundman

M.A. and George Lund Fellow for Emerging Defense Challenges Steven Grundman joins Defense News to discuss Lockheed Martin’s purchase of helicopter maker Sikorsky:

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Jul 26, 2015

Herbst on the Ukrainian Military

By John E. Herbst

Defense News quotes Dinu Patriciu Eurasia Center Director John E. Herbst on the challenges the Ukrainian military faces in its quest to modernize its Soviet era forces:

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Jul 26, 2015

Manning: Japan’s Example Could Provide a Model for the Iran Nuclear Deal

By Robert Manning

Brent Scowcroft Center Resident Senior Fellow Robert Manning writes for The National on the similarities between Japan and Iran with regard to their nuclear capabilities:

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