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Dec 5, 2011

NATO responds to ICJ ruling on Macedonia dispute

By Anders Fogh Rasmussen, NATO

From Anders Fogh Rasmussen, NATO:  I take note that the International Court of Justice has issued its ruling on a bilateral issue between Greece and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia.

The Balkans

New Atlanticist

Nov 30, 2011

Time to Let Macedonia Play with the Big Boys

By Metodija A. Koloski and Mark Branov

Rarely has a country’s standing in the community of nations collapsed as quickly as that of Greece.

Economy & Business European Union

Event Recap

Nov 10, 2011

Iran Turns to China, Barter to Survive Sanctions

By Adrienne Chuck

On November 10, the Atlantic Council’s Iran Task Force held a public briefing on Iran trade relations. This briefing marks the release of the Council’s fifth issue brief, entitled “Iran Turns to China, Barter to Survive Sanctions,” by senior fellow Barbara Slavin.

China Germany

New Atlanticist

Nov 7, 2011

Balkan Energy Markets Need Reforms As Well As Caspian Gas

By Borut Grgic

Turkey and Azerbaijan have signed a historic agreement for the shipment of gas from the huge Shah Deniz 2 field in the Caspian Sea to Turkey, the Balkans and central Europe. This deal is a win-win for everyone, and it is especially important for the Balkans, which are energy-deficient in every way imaginable. Balkan energy […]

Energy & Environment The Balkans

Europe After The Vote

Nov 3, 2011

What Next for Greece After No-Confidence Vote?

By Marios Efthymiopoulos

In a period of fiscal and social turmoil, the Greek government has decided to risk its survival and the economic stability of Europe on a public referendum over the details of the most recent offer by the leaders of the Eurozone to bail out of Greece from its fiscal destruction. As a result, is it […]

European Union Greece

Europe After The Vote

Nov 1, 2011

Greece’s Coin Flip

By James Joyner

Many of us predicted that investor euphoria over Thursday’s Eurozone deal would soon fade. But few thought it would explode this soon.

Economy & Business Greece

Event Recap

Oct 13, 2011

Getting Caspian and Other Regional Gas to Europe: the View from Greece

By Jason Harmala

On October 13, the Atlantic Council held an off-the-record discussion with Harry Sachinis, Chairman and CEO of DEPA S.A., Greece’s Public Gas Corporation, on the Southern Corridor being developed to bring Caspian gas to markets in Europe and potentially elsewhere. Senior experts from the energy industry and various governments attended the session. DEPA imports both […]

Energy & Environment Europe & Eurasia

Event Recap

Oct 12, 2011

From Podgorica to Brussels: Montenegro on the Road to Europe

By Adrienne Chuck

On October 11, 2011, the Transatlantic Relations Program hosted a discussion with Montenegro’s Prime Minister, Igor Lukšić. Prime Minister Lukšić is steering Montenegro’s steady course toward Euro-Atlantic integration, making NATO and European Union (EU) membership a top priority for his administration. Montenegro became an EU candidate in 2010, and it is currently the only country […]

Eastern Europe The Balkans

Event Recap

Sep 14, 2011

Strategy Session on Southeast Europe with Eric Rubin

By Jason Harmala

On September 14, the Atlantic Council held an off-the-record strategy session for Eric Rubin, the new US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs responsible for American relations with Turkey, Greece, Cyprus and the three Caucasus countries.

Greece The Caucasus

NATOSource

Aug 22, 2011

National Composition of NATO Strike Sorties in Libya

By Jorge Benitez

Eight nations participated in strike sorties in NATO’s Operation Unified Protector (OUP) in Libya. These nations are the US, France, Great Britain, Canada, Italy, Denmark, Belgium, and Norway.  However, there are now only seven nations conducting strike sorties because Norway withdrew its aircraft as of August 1. Britain contributed four additional fighters to help offset the loss […]

France Italy

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