Laurence Norman
Monday, October 10, 2016 - 07:31
Britain’s pending exit from the European Union poses political and legal challenges to the sanctions policies the bloc has deployed to rein in Iran’s nuclear ambitions and respond to Russia’s actions in Ukraine, some current and former policy makers say.
Friday, September 16, 2016 - 07:56
The European Union extended its sanctions against Russian officials and pro-Moscow separatists in Ukraine and won a legal victory as the bloc’s courts upheld an EU asset freeze on ex-Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych.
Wednesday, September 14, 2016 - 09:05
The EU is crafting proposals for stepped-up defense cooperation that could eventually lead to the creation of a small crisis-response force to react—without American help—to a range of security challenges, from conflict in Africa to a major humanitarian disaster.
Monday, September 28, 2015 - 06:16
Iraq needs more equipment, training and intelligence but not ground troops from the U.S. or any other country, Foreign Minister Ibrahim al-Jaafari said on Friday.
Tuesday, July 21, 2015 - 07:28
European foreign ministers said Monday they were considering a new mission to help train Tunisian security forces on tactics to better control their borders and secure key tourist sites.
Thursday, December 4, 2014 - 06:41
Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi on Wednesday said he would ask the North Atlantic Treaty Organization to provide a mission to improve his country’s defense capacity, the alliance said in a statement.
Monday, April 7, 2014 - 07:19
However, Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif in March publicly questioned the West's willingness "to fulfill its commitments" to implement November's accord. Western officials insist they are doing so.
Tuesday, March 18, 2014 - 09:21
Europe is struggling to put together an adequate force to fulfill its promised military operation in the Central African Republic, diplomats said Thursday, putting at risk the broader international effort to stabilize the country.