United States and Canada

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.

President Komorowski: Russia has No Right to Block Deployment of NATO Troops and Infratructure in Poland

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President Komorowski: Russia has No Right to Block Deployment of NATO Troops and Infratructure in Poland

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President Komorowski: Russia has No Right to Block Deployment of NATO Troops and Infratructure in Poland

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Polish President Bronislaw Komorowski, April 30, 2014

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Jun 3, 2014

President Komorowski: Russia has No Right to Block Deployment of NATO Troops and Infratructure in Poland

By Bronislaw Komorowski, White House

I also wish to stress that it is our common concern that, at the Wales summit, of NATO to reconfirm the need for the greater engagement of NATO in the development of infrastructure that would facilitate the reception of the reinforcement forces in case of threat.

NATO Poland
President Barack Obama in Warsaw, June 3, 2014

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Jun 3, 2014

Obama Warns NATO Allies to Share Defense Burden: ‘We Can’t Do It Alone’

By Barack Obama, White House

Part of what I discussed with Secretary General of NATO Rasmussen and now with the new Secretary General Stoltenberg is the need to make sure that the collective defense effort is robust, it is ready, it is properly equipped.

Europe & Eurasia NATO
President Barack Obama and Polish President Bronislaw Komorowski, June 3, 2014

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Jun 3, 2014

Obama Announces Billion Dollar Initiative to Strengthen European Security

By White House

From the White House:  Today, I’m announcing a new initiative to bolster the security of our NATO allies here in Europe.

Europe & Eurasia NATO
NATO Parliamentary Assembly in Vilnius, June 1, 2014

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Jun 2, 2014

NATO Parliamentary Assembly Calls for New Compact Between Europe and North America

By NATO Parliamentary Assembly

We must define the terms of a new compact between European and North American Allies. The current perception of an imbalance in the sharing of the burden for our security should be redressed.

Europe & Eurasia NATO
Russian missile in Moscow Victory Day Parade

NATOSource

Jun 2, 2014

Russia Announces Live Fire Missile Exercise During Obama Visit to Poland

By ITAR-TASS, RIA Novosti. and RT

From ITAR-TASS:  Russian military forces will hold live fire drills of missile systems Iskander-M and will test-launch missiles from bombers within the war games planned in missile formations in the Western Military District

Missile Defense Poland
French Mistral, Tonnerre (L9014)

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May 30, 2014

France Might Withhold 2nd Mistral Ship From Russia

By Pierre Tran, Defense News

French defense officials are exploring ideas to avoid delivering a second helicopter carrier to Russia, including looking for an alternative client for the Sevastopol, analysts and an industry executive said.

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Congressman Eliot L. Engel

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May 30, 2014

Congressional Leaders Urge NATO to Purchase French Warships Intended for Russia

By Eliot L. Engel, Michael Turner, and William R. Keating

Text of letter to NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen from US lawmakers.

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French frigate Surcouf (F711)

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May 29, 2014

Third NATO Ship Enters Black Sea, Russia Vows Increased Military Air Presence

By Sam LaGrone, USNI News

A French frigate entered the Black Sea on Wednesday, growing the number of NATO surface warships in the region to three, according to a ship spotting blog and Russian press reports.

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US Marines during a mission in Helmand, April 28, 2014

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May 28, 2014

US and NATO to Hammer Out Postwar Afghanistan Plan Next Week

By Carlo Muñoz, US Naval Institute

Western European military leaders and their counterparts in Washington will convene next week to hammer out the details of the White House’s recently unveiled postwar plan for Afghanistan.

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President Barack Obama at West Point, May 28, 2014

NATOSource

May 28, 2014

Obama Sees US as the ‘Hub of Alliances’ Unrivaled in History

By Barack Obama, Federal News Service

From Europe to Asia, we are the hub of alliances unrivaled in the history of nations.

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