Western Europe

Arab League asks Britain and France to develop a robust international response for Syria

By Deutsche Welle

From Deutsche Welle:  Britain and France have been approached by senior Arab League officials about taking the lead in a Libya-style contact group which would coordinate the next phases of action against President Bashar al-Assad, and plan for what many regard as his inevitable departure from power.

Syrians would accept Turkish intervention: Brotherhood leader

By Simon Cameron-Moore, Reuters

British intell services foiled Gaddafi attack on the leadership of Libya’s NTC

By Cassandra Vinograd, the AP

Russian envoy visiting NATO capitals to warn of retaliatory “military steps” against missile defense system

By Kim Sengupta, the Independent

US purchasing entire fleet of British Harrier jets

By Christopher P. Cavas, Vago Muradian and Andrew Chuter, Marine Times

From Christopher P. Cavas, Vago Muradian and Andrew Chuter, Marine Times:  The Navy and Marine Corps have agreed to buy Britain’s entire decommissioned fleet of 74 Harrier jump jets, along with engines and spare parts

Syrian Foreign Minister: ““The Libyan scenario will not be repeated”

By Nada Bakri, the New York Times

From Nada Bakri, the New York Times:  [Syrian Foreign Minister] Walid al-Moallem, speaking at a televised press conference in Damascus, reiterated Syria’s contention that it had complied with with terms of a proposed Arab League peace plan by withdrawing its armed troops from urban areas, releasing political prisoners and offering pardons to militants.

A future for UK and NATO defense

By Jim Murphy, the Labour Party

Iran Turns to China, Barter to Survive Sanctions

By Adrienne Chuck

On November 10, the Atlantic Council’s Iran Task Force held a public briefing on Iran trade relations. This briefing marks the release of the Council’s fifth issue brief, entitled “Iran Turns to China, Barter to Survive Sanctions,” by senior fellow Barbara Slavin.