The Crisis [captionpix align=”right” theme=”elegant” width=”320″ imgsrc=”http://i.telegraph.co.uk/multimedia/archive/02122/greece_2122592b.jpg” captiontext=” The discontent of Greek youth is palpable. Photo: Reuters”] For the past three years Greece has been going through a huge economic crisis. It is a national test that all the Greek people have to “pass.” The greatest burden, however, falls on the youth of the country Read More…
Western Europe
Western Europe related posts.
From Escalation to Engagement: How to Avoid War with Iran
The United States and Europe should strive to de-escalate the growing tensions between Iran and the West.
Beyond Trade: Establishing a European Presence in Asia
By: Jason Naselli from the Atlantic Community – Berlin. At Issue: The European Union must reach out to Asian partners and become a credible player on issues other than trade. A strong EU-Asia policy can contribute to stability and advance Europe’s overall political, economic, and security interests. Atlantic Community members and regional experts believe that the European Union Read More…
Goodbye to EU Prestige Thinking: Redefining the CSDP
By: Jason Naselli from the Atlantic Community – Berlin. At Issue: The EU must restructure its Common Security and Defence Policy based on economic and operational realities. It should emphasize narrow, logistically feasible operations over broad outlines, clearly delineate its partnership with NATO, and take a longer term view when developing operational strategies. All of the recommendations in this memo come Read More…
Security Despite Austerity: Improving Europe’s Defense
By: Amrit Naresh from the Atlantic Community – Berlin. At Issue: Europe’s defense sector needs reform. To cut costs and improve capabilities, states should consolidate national priorities to enhance political cooperation, streamline their administrative structures, further integrate their militaries and create an open defense market across the EU. Recognizing that Europe’s defense ministries must cut spending to stay within Read More…
The “Cold Peace” Between Russia and NATO
By: Amina Abdullayeva Russia has two main problems with NATO at present: missile defence in Europe and NATO’s presence in the Arctic zone. While the missile question is at the forefront of the media these days, the Arctic issue is less acute, simmering in the background with the potential to cause problems in the near Read More…
The F-35: At What Price?
By: Rodnie Allison In four years Canada will receive the first of sixty-five F-35A multi-role combat aircraft. These aircraft represent much more than a means to regulate airspace or dictate conditions on the ground. They represent a commitment to the NATO alliance structure, the integration of strategic industrial resources among like-minded governments, and finally, the capacity Read More…
Storm Brewing over Mistral Sale to Russia
By: Simon Miles It has long been acknowledged that Russia possesses a powerful military; but equally broadly accepted that it is in dire need of modernization. Of late, the Russian government of Dmitri Medvedev and Vladimir Putin has been taking steps to rectify this defect and bring the Russian military in line with the standard Read More…
2011 NATO Tour in Review
Click to open .pdf 2011 NATO Tour Review
A Modern Missile Gap
By: Simon Miles Russia will deploy its own missiles, with enhanced missile defence penetration technology, if the US and NATO do not halt in their project for a pan-European missile defence network, President Dimitri Medvedev warned. Furthermore, the western enclave of Kaliningrad will be host to a new arsenal of tactical weapons. With obvious relish, Read More…