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Turkey Replaces Ambassadors in Washington, London, and Paris

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Sep 19, 2025

Three things to note in the UK’s new Defence Industrial Strategy

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Deborah Cheverton

“Defence is an Engine for Growth,” according to an important new British military strategy published on September 8.

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Turkey Replaces Ambassadors in Washington, London, and Paris

New Atlanticist
Jul 17, 2025

Macron and Starmer have a plan to reset Anglo-French relations. What’s in this ‘Entente Industrielle’?

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Philippe Dickinson

The French president’s three-day trip to the United Kingdom saw several notable and welcome announcements. But the real test will be what comes next.

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Turkey Replaces Ambassadors in Washington, London, and Paris

New Atlanticist
Jun 4, 2025

The UK Strategic Defence Review lays out an ambitious roadmap for reform. Will the government deliver?

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AM Sir Christopher Harper, KBE, RAF (Ret.)

The review is a positive step toward revitalizing the United Kingdom’s defense posture, but its success will depend on funding and follow-through.

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Turkey's new envoy to the US, Ambassador Serdar Kılıç

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Jan 6, 2014

Turkey Replaces Ambassadors in Washington, London, and Paris

By Hurriyet, Anadolu Agency, and Turkish Embassy in Tokyo

From Hurriyet Daily News:  A major reshuffle of Turkey’s most important diplomatic posts has taken effect with two former ambassadors to Japan, Serdar Kılıç and Abdurrahman Bilgiç, being posted as Turkey’s envoys to the United States and the United Kingdom respectively.

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Dec 20, 2013

Why are European Allies Arming China?

By David Lague, Reuters

If the People’s Liberation Army went to war tomorrow, it would field an arsenal bristling with hardware from some of America’s closest allies: Germany, France and Britain.

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Essam Mohamed Fighters for Libya's anti-Gaddafi government, October 17, 2011

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Dec 5, 2013

Anarchy at Door, West Starts to Rebuild Libyan Army

By Patrick Markey, Reuters

Turkey, Italy, and Britain are leading the way with promises to train around 8,000 troops and police in skills from infantry basics to forensics. Other recruits are graduating from programs in Jordan.

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Secretary of State John Kerry with Libyan Prime Minister Ali Zeidan, September 26, 2013

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Dec 5, 2013

US Plan for New, Western-Trained Libyan Force Faces Obstacles

By Abigail Hauslohner and Karen DeYoung, Washington Post

At the request of Prime Minister Ali Zeidan, the United States, Britain and Italy have agreed to train 5,000 to 8,000 troops, many of whom will be drawn from existing militias.

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New Atlanticist

Nov 27, 2013

Britain Outside Europe? The US View

By Jeffrey Lightfoot and Tim Oliver

UK Withdrawal from the EU Would be a Double Loss Britain is one of the United States’ most important relationships, but Britain’s position within the EU is central to its importance. A UK exit from Europe would weaken the geopolitical position of Britain and change the EU and Europe in ways which could be detrimental […]

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Nov 22, 2013

NATO’s Naval Leaders Meet to Discuss Global Security Challenges

By NATO Maritime Command

Today marks the beginning of a major conference in central London to address significant challenges to the future of global security and in particular maritime security.

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NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen

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Nov 15, 2013

NATO Secretary General Announces Dates for 2014 Summit

By Anders Fogh Rasmussen, NATO

I am pleased to announce that the next NATO Summit will take place on September 4‑5, 2014.

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US and allies will train new army outside of Libya

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Nov 5, 2013

US and European Allies Building Libyan Army Bilaterally, Instead of Through NATO

By Frederic Wehrey , Foreign Affairs

Last month, discussing the Obama administration’s plans for a more modest Middle East policy, National Security Adviser Susan Rice noted that Washington “can’t just be consumed 24/7 by one region, important as it is.”

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The Franco-German Brigade

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Nov 1, 2013

The Widening Gap Between France and Germany Over Defense

By Judy Dempsey, Strategic Europe

Steadfast Jazz takes place against the background of a widening gap between France and Germany over defense and security matters.

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UK Prime Minister David Cameron and NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen, September 18, 2013

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Nov 1, 2013

UK Prime Minister: 2014 NATO Summit will be in Wales

By South Wales Argus, Prime Minister's Office, and BBC

From South Wales Argus:  David Cameron said that a summit of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation is to meet at the Celtic Manor Resort in Newport next year.

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