Europe & Eurasia

Euro Debt Crisis: A Discussion with Currency Strategist Marc Chandler

By Peter Cassata

In his latest New Atlanticist Podcast, Atlantic Council senior fellow Sarwar Kashmeri addresses the Euro debt crisis and the recent hedge fund betting of over $8 billion in short positions against the common EU currency.  He talks with Marc Chandler, the Chief Currency Strategist for the investment bank Brown Brothers Harriman and author of Making […]

Germany Speaks Out in Favour of European Army

By the EU Observer

From the EU Observer: German foreign minister Guido Westerwelle has said Berlin supports the long term goal of creating a European army, which will bolster the EU’s role as a global player. Speaking on Saturday (6 February) at the Munich Security Conference, an annual gathering for high-level discussions on security and defence, Mr Westerwelle said […]

NATO’s largest annual Anti-Submarine Warfare Exercise

By SHAPE

From SHAPE: Ten NATO nations will task seven submarines, 18 aircraft (including ship-based helicopters) and eight surface ships to take part in Noble Manta 10, NATO’s largest annual Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) exercise from 10 to 24 February. The exercise will take place in the Ionian Sea to the Southeast of Sicily. Forces are provided by […]

Germany Is Chastised for Stance on Nuclear Arms

By the New York Times

From the New York Times: In a report to be published Tuesday by the Center for European Reform, in London, George Robertson, who served as NATO secretary general from 1999 to 2004, says Germany cannot remove the missiles and still expect to enjoy the protection of U.S. nuclear forces. “For Germany to want to remain […]

Ukraine Elections: Let’s Not Get Carried Away

By Nikolas Gvosdev

Adrian Karatnycky’s analysis of Ukraine’s  presidential run-off election ends on a positive note.

NATO’s New Senior Civilian Representative in Afghanistan Takes Up Role

By NATO

From NATO: On 7 February, on his first day as NATO’s newly appointed Senior Civilian Representative in Afghanistan (SCR), Ambassador Mark Sedwill, was publically welcomed by his military counterpart, the Commander of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF), General Stanley McChrystal, at a senior level briefing, at ISAF Headquarters in Kabul. Ambassador Mark Sedwill was […]

José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero Event Transcript

José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero Event NOTE: Prime Minister Zapatero spoke in Spanish.  The text of his remarks below is transcribed from a translator’s audio. Speakers: Frederick Kempe, President and CEO, Atlantic Council General James Jones, National Security Advisor Senator Chuck Hagel, Chairman, Atlantic Council José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero, Prime Minister of Spain