Defense News April 19, 2010 BRUSSELS – A senior U.S. official warned April 19 of potentially serious damage to military jets from volcanic ash after a buildup of glass was found in the engine of a NATO fighter plane in Europe. more
The New York Times April 18, 2010 LONDON — Three decades after its forerunner almost fractured the iron grip of Britain’s two big political blocs, the small centrist party is threatening an upset. more
EuropeanVoice.com April 17, 2010 Commission says EU member states back greater policy co-ordination and creation of bank-financed bail-out funds, but pooling of funds remains “sensitive”. more
The New York Times April 17, 2010 WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates has warned in a secret three-page memorandum to top White House officials that the United States does not have an effective long-range policy for dealing with Iran’s steady progress toward nuclear capability, according to government officials familiar with the document. more
Foreign Policy April 16, 2010 This week’s bad news on nuclear proliferation far outweighed the pleasant production values surrounding the Washington Nuclear Security Summit. But let’s look at the good news first. more