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NATOSource

Mar 14, 2012

Obama and Cameron: ‘The U.S. and UK share an unprecedented defense relationship’

By the White House

From the White House:  President Obama and Prime Minister Cameron reaffirmed their commitment to continue close cooperation on defense as the United States and United Kingdom build their Armed Forces for the future.

United Kingdom United States and Canada

NATOSource

Mar 14, 2012

U.S. and Britain strengthen cyber defenses to ‘counter advanced persistent threats’

By the White House

From the White House:  President Obama and Prime Minister Cameron reaffirmed the vital partnership between our two nations on cybersecurity. 

Cybersecurity Security & Defense

New Atlanticist

Mar 14, 2012

Obameron Versus Merkozy

By Julian Lindley-French

I could tell you where I am but then I would have to kill you. I have just spent the day annoying NATO generals, the majority of whom are British, which is one of my purposes in life. Much of the day was spent by the British explaining the debt-fueled contradiction that is likely to […]

NATO Security & Defense

NATOSource

Mar 14, 2012

Cameron And Obama Must Shore Up NATO For Age of Austerity

By Stephen J. Flanagan, AOLDefense

From Stephen J. Flanagan, AOLDefense:  When British Prime Minister David Cameron meets with President Obama this week, their discussions about Syria, Afghanistan, and Iran will dominate headlines.

United Kingdom United States and Canada

NATOSource

Mar 13, 2012

Obama and Cameron: An alliance the world can count on

By Barack Obama and David Cameron, the Washington Post

From Barack Obama and David Cameron, the Washington Post:  The alliance between the United States and Great Britain is a partnership of the heart, bound by the history, traditions and values we share.

United Kingdom United States and Canada

New Atlanticist

Mar 12, 2012

Nigeria Hostage Rescue Attempt: Tough But Correct Call

By Julian Lindley-French

The 7 March attempt to free Briton Chris McManus and Italian Franco Lamonilara from Nigerian kidnappers by Britain’s Special Boat Service (SBS) and Royal Marine Commandos British ended in failure. Tragically, both men were killed by their captors. The Italian President has attacked London for launching the raid without informing Rome prior to the operation.

United Kingdom

NATOSource

Mar 9, 2012

Obama to take UK Prime Minister to NCAA tournament game

By Ken Thomas, the AP

From Ken Thomas, the AP:  Talk about getting the royal treatment: President Barack Obama, an avid basketball fan, is bringing British Prime Minister David Cameron to an NCAA Tournament game in Ohio

Economy & Business United Kingdom

NATOSource

Mar 8, 2012

Britain concerned about Obama’s pivot away from Europe

By Andrew Chuter, Defense News

United Kingdom United States and Canada
Discussion with Jean-Yves Le Drian, Senior Advisor to Francois Hollande

Event Recap

Mar 7, 2012

Discussion with Jean-Yves Le Drian, Senior Advisor to Francois Hollande

By Adrienne Chuck

On March 7, the International Security Program hosted an off-the-record roundtable discussion with Mr. Jean-Yves Le Drian, senior foreign defense policy adviser to François Hollande, the Socialist candidate in France’s upcoming presidential elections. Atlantic Council Executive Vice President Damon Wilson moderated the conversation.

France
UK Afghanistan

New Atlanticist

Mar 7, 2012

In Honour of Britain’s Afghan Fallen

By Julian Lindley-French

Today it was announced that six British soldiers serving in Afghanistan are missing presumed dead. Five of them were serving with The Yorkshire Regiment, my own county regiment, and the other with the Duke of Lancaster Regiment. My heart goes out to the family and friends of the fallen. They were part of a sustained […]

United Kingdom

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