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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US-led multinational exercise, May 15, 2008

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Jul 21, 2014

Pentagon Discloses Components of Obama’s $1 Billion Reassurance Initiative

By Jennifer H. Svan, Stars and Stripes

Of the $1 billion being sought for Europe, $925 million would be set aside for the Defense Department and would be available for two years.

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Buk-M2E missile system

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Jul 18, 2014

NATO General Warned of Russian ‘Anti-Aircraft’ Training for Separatists

By Luis Martinez, ABC News

At a June 30 Pentagon news conference, NATO Supreme Commander Gen. Philip Breedlove said Russia had been providing air defense training to Russian separatists

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President Barack Obama, Oct. 18, 2013

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Jul 16, 2014

Obama Widens Sanctions Against Russia

By Peter Baker, New York Times

President Obama escalated sanctions against Russia on Wednesday by targeting a series of large banks and energy and defense firms in what officials described as the most punishing measures to date for Moscow’s intervention in Ukraine.

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Operation Atlantic Resolve is a series of actions designed to reassure NATO allies and partners

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Jul 16, 2014

Operation Atlantic Resolve Fact Sheet

By EUCOM

OPERATION ATLANTIC RESOLVE The United States continues to demonstrate its commitment to the collective security of our NATO allies and support for our partners in Europe, in light of the on-going Russian intervention in Ukraine.

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Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper, Sept. 9, 2010

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Jul 15, 2014

The Harper Plan for Unilateral Canadian Disarmament

By Michael Byers, National Post

Despite his tough talk about supporting the troops, Stephen Harper has reduced defence spending to just 1% of GDP — the lowest level in Canadian history.

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Mistral class warship off Lebanon, March 17, 2012

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Jul 14, 2014

Will France’s Mistral Warships Make Russia a Naval Threat?

By Matthew Bodner, Moscow Times

With the first of two French-built Mistral class amphibious assault carriers set to be delivered to the Russian Navy in October, France is handing Russia the keys to one of the world’s most advanced warships

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Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen, San Francisco, July 9, 2014

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Jul 11, 2014

Rasmussen: NATO’s Pacific Partners Contribute to World Security

By Anders Fogh Rasmussen, NATO

NATO was founded to unite America and Europe in the world’s most powerful alliance.

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British minesweeper taking part in the NATO multinational exercise Breeze 2014

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Jul 11, 2014

Video: Dueling NATO, Russia Naval Exercises On Black Sea

By Bug Pit and Navy Times

From Joshua Kucera, Bug Pit: Competing Black Sea naval exercises by NATO and Russia have again raised tensions in the region as the once sleepy sea has become a venue for geopolitical competition.

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Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen and President Barack Obama, July 8, 2014

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Jul 9, 2014

Secretary General: NATO Needs Elite Units at ‘High Alert’

By Julian E. Barnes, Wall Street Journal

The leader of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization said Tuesday that Russia is continuing to try to destabilize Ukraine, including through a new military buildup on its border

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Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen and President Barack Obama, July 8, 2014

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Jul 9, 2014

Video of NATO Secretary General at the White House

By NATO

NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen thanked President Barack Obama for his country’s leadership within the Alliance and strong commitment to transatlantic security during talks with the United States president at the White House

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