Foreign Policy May 21, 2010 Former U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright chaired a commission charged with reviewing NATO’s “strategic concept.” Last revised in 1999, the strategic concept is “an official document that outlines NATO’s enduring purpose and nature and its fundamental security tasks.” On May 17, Albright’s “Group of Experts” released its report, which […]
The New York Times May 21, 2010 BERLIN — Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany narrowly pushed the country’s share of the nearly $1 trillion stabilization package for the euro through Parliament on Friday in the face of significant public opposition. more
The Economist May 20, 2010 A pragmatic new foreign policy may be a plus, but it does not mean that Russia is ready to make any changes at home. more
The Washington Post May 20, 2010 Let’s be generous and call the frantic diplomatic maneuvers that have been taking place this week over Iran’s nuclear program a “negotiation,” Tehran-style. more
BBC May 18, 2010 The European Commission said 20bn euros from the EU and the International Monetary Fund had been drawn on. more