Atlantic Council
Thursday, September 18, 2014 - 06:08
NATO has begun shaping the strengthened presence in Eastern Europe that the Alliance’s leaders approved ten days ago at their summit conference in Wales, its military commander, US Air Force General Philip Breedlove, said. US troops will be part of the new rapid-response force to be formed with a continuous presence in NATO’s east, alongside soldiers from “several other very, very capable nations” that have volunteered forces, said Breedlove in a speech at the Atlantic Council.
Thursday, September 11, 2014 - 06:04
Two Russian strategic bombers conducted practice cruise missile attacks on the United States during a training mission last week that defense officials say appeared timed to the NATO summit in Wales.
Tuesday, September 9, 2014 - 06:02
Even as, coming out of the annual NATO summit in Wales, the United States and its allies are promising to ratchet up their response to the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria, another militant group, Boko Haram, is rapidly gaining ground in Africa, achieving many of the same operational and strategic successes that have made ISIS such a force to be reckoned with, including significant dominion over territory and populations.
Thursday, September 4, 2014 - 08:11
The Kremlin’s seizure of Crimea, its six-month-old war-by-proxy in southeastern Ukraine, and now its invasion of the southeast with its own paratroopers, armor, and artillery, are conclusive proof of a dangerous policy that requires a strong, comprehensive response from the Transatlantic community.
Thursday, August 28, 2014 - 07:04
Russia has "well over 1,000 troops" operating inside Ukraine, Nato warned on Thursday, as Moscow faced an intensifying backlash over growing evidence of its direct military involvement in the former Soviet country's uprising in the east.
Tuesday, June 10, 2014 - 11:16
International donors should certainly provide whatever material support is needed to respond to the terrorist threat in North Africa, but they cannot forget the urgent need to help build the bonds between Tunisian civil society groups and the ministry of interior.
Tuesday, March 4, 2014 - 11:45
One year ago the Obama administration broke with the Somalia policy of its three predecessors by according diplomatic recognition to the government of the Federal Republic of Somalia.
Monday, December 9, 2013 - 00:00
The President wants to use the negotiations as a wedge issue. He is succeeding today. But there may be other candidates in the wings that could influence the swing vote.
Friday, November 15, 2013 - 08:34
The United States will not have a seat at the table at this summit. However, its results will have enormous strategic consequences for US interests. Therefore, I am here to urge your backing for a clear US strategy in support of the EU’s Eastern Partnership. In short, we need a US strategy for Europe’s East.
Thursday, October 31, 2013 - 12:05
Michelle Dunne testifies in front of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations to discuss why the U.S. should suspend military aid to Egypt and how it can be reassessed for the future.