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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Mar 26, 2012

NATO’s cyber Rapid Reaction Team to be operational in 2012

By NATO

From NATO:  By the end of 2012, a rapid reaction team (RRT) capability of NATO cyber defence experts will be operational.

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Mar 26, 2012

Video: Obama tells Russia he will have more flexibility on missile defense after November elections

By the AP

From the AP:  President Barack Obama told Russia’s leader Monday that he would have more flexibility after the November election to deal with the contentious issue of missile defense

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NATOSource

Mar 25, 2012

Obama and Erdogan discuss Syria, Iran, and NATO Summit

By the White House

From the White House:  Excerpts from remarks by President Obama and Prime Minister Erdogan of Turkey after Bilateral Meeting

United States and Canada

NATOSource

Mar 25, 2012

Taliban says will attack Pakistan’s lawmakers if NATO supply routes are re-opened

By Haji Mujtaba, Reuters

From Haji Mujtaba, Reuters:  The Pakistan Taliban will attack lawmakers if they decide to re-open NATO supply routes to Afghanistan, the militant group’s spokesman said on Sunday

United States and Canada

NATOSource

Mar 23, 2012

Russian experts warn that a new arms race with the West looks inevitable

By Fred Weir, the Christian Science Monitor

From Fred Weir, the Christian Science Monitor:  A top Russian defense official warned Thursday that NATO’s plans to install an anti-missile shield in Europe are a "litmus test" for future relations between Moscow and the West.

United States and Canada

New Atlanticist

Mar 23, 2012

Is the World Moving Towards Chaos and Anarchy?

By Arnaud de Borchgrave

What happens when foreign think tank heavyweights get together at the prestigious Council on Foreign Relations to talk about the United States and the state of the world?

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Mar 22, 2012

Hands Across the Pond

By Andrew Wilson, the New Atlanticist

From Andrew Wilson, the New Atlanticist:  Both Cameron and Obama, therefore, need friends; and friendship was, indeed, what the official visit was designed to project.

United Kingdom United States and Canada

NATOSource

Mar 22, 2012

McCain: Syria, NATO Expansion Should Be on Summit Agenda

By Kate Brannen, Defense News

From Kate Brannen, Defense News:  At the upcoming May NATO summit in Chicago, Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., wants world leaders to address Syria and NATO expansion.

United States and Canada

NATOSource

Mar 22, 2012

Rep. Turner presses NATO expansion to former Soviet states

By Carlos Munoz, DEFCON Hill

From Carlos Munoz, DEFCON Hill:  As the Pentagon gets smaller, the U.S. military is going to need more help from its friends around the world.

United States and Canada

NATOSource

Mar 22, 2012

Europe’s lack of key defense capabilities raises doubts about NATO’s future

By Andrew Exum, World Politics Review

From Andrew Exum, World Politics Review:  Many Poles now worry the NATO alliance is but a shadow of its former self and wonder whether it can be counted upon for support in the future.

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