United States and Canada

The United States has enjoyed an unparalleled period of peace and prosperity since the end of the Second World War, due to its construction of a rules-based international order and maintenance of close alliances and partnerships. Canada has been a key partner for the United States, both due to their close economic links and their shared border, the world’s longest at 5,525 miles. Canada is also a key NATO ally for the United States and is active in international diplomacy around the world.

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Russia Seeks Quid Pro Quo to Rein Iran In

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Russia Seeks Quid Pro Quo to Rein Iran In

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Feb 15, 2010

Russia Seeks Quid Pro Quo to Rein Iran In

By the New York Times

From the New York Times: I talked to an international security and nuclear arms expert who spent most of a recent week speaking to Russian counterparts. He said there wasn’t a conversation that didn’t begin without a Russian’s saying something like, “The important thing these days is for NATO to make clear it is not […]

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Feb 15, 2010

Russia’s NATO Envoy: Twit or Twitter?

By the New York Times

From the New York Times: Normally the formality of European diplomacy would be shattered if, say, an ambassador suggested that his country might kick its opponents’ posterior. But when the remark comes from Dmitri O. Rogozin, Russia’s bombastic ambassador to NATO, it tends to elicit at most a cringe. Even so, when Mr. Rogozin took […]

United States and Canada

NATOSource

Feb 12, 2010

Albright to Moscow: No Spheres of Interest

By NATO

From NATO: For its part, NATO’s goals are to protect its members and to promote international stability, democracy, and the rule of law. We believe that every country should have the right to exercise its legitimate and sovereign rights – including the right to join or not to join an alliance. NATO will keep an […]

United States and Canada

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Feb 11, 2010

Russia Names NATO Expansion Missile Defense as National Threats

By Reuters

From Reuters: President Dmitry Medvedev approved Friday a new military doctrine identifying NATO expansion as a national threat and reaffirming Russia’s right to use nuclear weapons if the country’s existence is threatened. The doctrine identifies the expansion of NATO to Eastern Europe and U.S. plans to create an anti-missile shield in Europe as concerns for […]

United States and Canada

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Feb 11, 2010

START Negotiations “Stuck on the Anti-Missile Issue”

By AFP

From AFP: General Nikolai Makarov, chief of staff of the Russian armed forces, raised eyebrows in Washington by saying the START talks, which have dragged past several deadlines, were stuck on the anti-missile issue. Moscow has reportedly insisted that any new pact regulates both strategic offensive missiles and the anti-missile systems designed to thwart them, […]

United States and Canada

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Feb 10, 2010

France Defends Afghan Troop Pledge

By the Wall Street Journal

From the Wall Street Journal: French Defense Minister Hervé Morin defended his country’s decision to send only 80 additional military trainers to Afghanistan, saying France has already increased its presence by 1,300 soldiers in less than two years. Speaking after meetings here with his American counterpart, Defense Secretary Robert Gates, Mr. Morin said Paris had […]

United States and Canada

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Feb 10, 2010

French-Russian Warship Deal Making Waves Among NATO Allies

By Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty

From Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty: The French daily “Le Monde” broke the news on February 9: Paris had “agreed in principle” to negotiate the sale of one or more Mistral-class ships to Russia… NATO’s new Eastern allies along the Baltic Sea are also unsettled, however, and have taken their concerns not only to Paris but […]

United States and Canada

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Feb 9, 2010

Gates Voices Concern About Warship Sale to Russia

By the New York Times

From the New York Times: Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates told French officials Monday that he was concerned about their plans to sell Mistral-class amphibious assault ships to Russia, although there is little if anything the United States could do to block the deal, officials said… Mr. Gates chose the well-known diplomatic code for disagreement […]

United States and Canada

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Feb 9, 2010

Iran’s Nuclear Threat to NATO

By the New Atlanticist

From the New Atlanticist: As NATO prepares a new Strategic Concept, the Alliance must address the dangerous prospect of a new and direct security threat: Iran, under the grip of a hostile and authoritarian leadership, armed with and emboldened by nuclear weapons… NATO should reinforce its ability to protect its territory, population, and regional interests. […]

United States and Canada

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Feb 9, 2010

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 […]

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