Washington Post February 6, 2009 European leaders cheered when Barack Obama was elected president in November. They cheered again when he proclaimed during his inaugural address that America was “ready to lead once more” in the world, and yet again when he pledged to close the prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. more
New York Times February 5, 2009 The Obama administration is facing its first big international test this weekend as Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr. heads to a conference in Europe in the face of a confrontational stance from an old cold war adversary. more
International Herald Tribune February 5, 2009 France is in talks on taking control of two NATO command posts, including a prestigious one in the United States that has never been led by a foreign commander, defense officials said Thursday. more
Financial Times February 4, 2009 Leading world powers on Wednesday reaffirmed their determination to seek a diplomatic solution to the crisis over Iran’s nuclear programme, welcoming the willingness of the new US administration to engage in direct talks with Tehran. more
Deutsche Welle February 4, 2009 The leaders of France and Germany have called for closer European coordination with the US on security issues, saying the scope of cooperation needs to be broadened in light of pressing international challenges. more