Washington Post February 13, 2008 President Vladimir Putin said Tuesday that Russia could aim nuclear missiles at Ukraine if its neighbor and former fraternal republic in the Soviet Union joins the NATO alliance and hosts elements of a missile defense system proposed by the Bush administration. more
International Herald Tribune February 11, 2008 These are difficult days for NATO, for reasons few are prepared to admit. The difficulty is finding combat troops for Afghanistan. This is treated by Washington as a failure of political courage due to misinformed public opinion in Europe, potentially correctable if sufficient pressure is applied. It is no […]
Business Week February 11, 2008 European Union officials said Monday they were in talks with the United States to beef up trans-Atlantic travel security measures, including the possible expanded use of air marshals on flights to and from the U.S. more
International Herald Tribune February 11, 2008 Russia on Sunday proposed a new strategic dialogue with the United States with the aim of re-starting arms control talks and establishing closer cooperation in combating terrorism. more
Washington Post February 11, 2008 Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates challenged European military leaders and lawmakers Sunday to bolster support for the war in Afghanistan, warning NATO members that an unwillingness to shoulder the burdens of war equally “would effectively destroy the alliance.” more