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Russia charges US spy ring “traitor” Poteyev

By the BBC

From the BBC:  A former top Russian spy has been charged in Moscow over the exposure of 10 sleeper agents in the United States. The man, identified as Alexander Poteyev, will be tried in his absence with high treason and desertion, Russia’s secret service, the FSB, said. . . . Mr Poteyev was apparently exposed […]

US, Romania announce plan for missile defense site

By Alison Mutler, the AP

From Alison Mutler, the AP:  Romania’s president said Tuesday his country will host missile interceptors as part of a planned U.S. shield over Europe.

Justice for Osama bin Laden’s NATO victims

As the leader of Al Qaeda, Osama bin Laden authorized attacks which killed more civilians of NATO members than any other threat against the alliance.

Osama bin Laden is killed by U.S. forces

By the Washington Post

From the Washington Post:  Osama bin Laden, the long-hunted al-Qaeda leader and chief architect of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the United States, was killed by U.S. forces Sunday

What Is the Future of NATO?

By Joshua Foust, the New Atlanticist

From Joshua Foust, the New Atlanticist:  NATO is taking on new, out-of-area operations (two now in the last decade), both of which imply a huge, long-term military and economic commitment.

NATO in Libya: ” France and the US seem to have switched roles”

By  Dominique Moïsi, the European Voice 

From Dominique Moïsi, the European Voice :  France and the US seem to have switched roles from just a few years ago.

Russia outlines its vision of European missile shield

By RIA Novosti

From RIA Novosti:  Commander of Russian Space Forces Lt. Gen. Oleg Ostapenko outlined on Friday Russia’s proposals for the future European missile defense network.

India selects European fighter jets over US competitors

By Rama Lakshmi, the Washignton Post

Saving lives in Libya

By the Editors of the Washington Post

Liam Fox: “we’ve taken the side of the civilian population”

By the U.S. Department of Defense

From the U.S. Department of Defense:   The sooner that Colonel Gadhafi recognizes that the game is up, however, today or shortly, the better.