Washington Post January 17, 2008 Some of the United States’ closest NATO allies expressed anger and astonishment Wednesday at published statements by Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates describing their forces as poorly trained for fighting the Taliban in Afghanistan. more
Los Angeles Times January 17, 2008 The Dutch Defense Ministry on Wednesday summoned the U.S. ambassador as other American allies denounced criticism of NATO forces in Afghanistan by U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates. more
Reuters UK January 15, 2008 The man charged with charting a possible future for the European Union said the 27-country bloc needs an ideological shake-up and must reduce its dependence on the rest of the world, notably the United States. Former Spanish prime minister Felipe Gonzalez was appointed by EU leaders in December to head […]
Bloomberg January 16, 2008 The German government is considering sending as many as 240 extra troops to Afghanistan as part of a rapid-reaction combat force, drawing criticism from opposition lawmakers that the move oversteps the original mission mandate. more
CNN January 16, 2008 Some of America’s closest NATO allies reacted with surprise and disbelief Wednesday to reported comments from Defense Secretary Robert Gates suggesting that their troops fighting the Taliban in Afghanistan are not up to the job. more