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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Congressional Relations

May 23, 2012

Congressional report examines sales of military tech/equipment to Russia by our European allies

By the Congressional Research Service

From the Congressional Research Service:  Analysts and officials from NATO member states concerned about the implications of allied military sales to Russia point to contracts signed in 2010 and 2011 between Russia and French, German, and Italian companies.

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NATOSource

May 22, 2012

Anchoring NATO with Leadership

By R. Nicholas Burns and Damon Wilson, the New Atlanticist

From R. Nicholas Burns and Damon Wilson, the New Atlanticist:  Strong U.S. leadership of the alliance will be essential, just as it has been since NATO was formed in 1949.

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NATOSource

May 19, 2012

Becoming NATO’s Next Ally

By Damon Wilson, the New Atlanticist

From Damon Wilson, the New Atlanticist:  When NATO leaders meet in Chicago this weekend, they will review the process of enlargement and the performance of candidate nations.

European Union International Organizations

NATOSource

May 19, 2012

The UK Will Continue to Be a Strong Ally to US and NATO

By Peter Westmacott, the New Atlanticist

From Peter Westmacott, the New Atlanticist:  I’m glad that experts of the calibre of Nick Burns and Damon Wilson are discussing the importance of NATO in the run-up to this weekend’s summit.

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NATOSource

May 18, 2012

New Report Critiques Germany’s NATO Policy

By Gregor Peter Schmitz, Spiegel

From Gregor Peter Schmitz, Spiegel:  Germany may be Europe’s driving force in the euro crisis, but a prominent US think tank has accused the country of shirking its defense duties.

United States and Canada

NATOSource

May 18, 2012

Ahead of NATO’s Chicago summit, members eye the Afghan exits

By Paul Richter, the Los Angeles Times

United States and Canada

NATOSource

May 18, 2012

What NATO Should and Shouldn’t Do in Chicago

By Jeanne Shaheen, Foreign Affairs

From Jeanne Shaheen, Foreign Affairs:  At this year’s summit, the West must push back and remind the world that the United States and its NATO allies still wield unrivaled power to shape the world for the better.

United States and Canada

NATOSource

May 17, 2012

Germany’s Reputation in NATO Has Hit Rock Bottom

By Ulrike Demmer and Christoph Schult, Spiegel

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NATOSource

May 17, 2012

Taking Stock of the Atlantic Alliance

By Anders Fogh Rasmussen, the New York Times

From Anders Fogh Rasmussen, the New York Times:  As secretary general of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, I travel often to Washington.

United States and Canada

NATOSource

May 15, 2012

Hollande to Reassure Allies on Afghan Plans: Analysts

By Marcus Weisgerber and Pierre Tran, Defense News

From Marcus Weisgerber and Pierre Tran, Defense News:  François Hollande may have pledged on the campaign stump to pull France’s combat troops out of Afghanistan by the end of this year

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