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Over the last several decades, governments have collectively pledged to slow global warming. But despite intensified diplomacy, the world is already facing the consequences of climate…
Defense and Security
Security Alliances
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NATO at 61: Bear Trouble, and MoreNATO members preparing for a new "strategic concept" to be issued at the November summit will have to both hash out serious differences about how NATO forces should be deployed and determine how best to gain Russia’s cooperation, says William Drozdiak.
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The Future of NATO
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Overview When NATO's founding members signed the North Atlantic Treaty on April 4, 1949, they declared themselves "resolved to unite their efforts for collective defense and for the preservation o… -
The U.S.-Europe PartnershipThe fall of the Berlin Wall twenty years ago marked a new era in U.S.-European cooperation on global issues. Please join Philip H. Gordon to discuss the status and future of the relationship under a new president’s leadership, as well as the role of the transatlantic partnership in addressing international security challenges.
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The U.S.-Europe PartnershipWatch Philip H. Gordon, assistant secretary of state for European and Eurasian affairs, shed light on the status and future of the U.S.-European relationship under a new president's leadership, as well as the role of the transatlantic partnership in addressing international security challenges.
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U.S.-NATO: Looking for Common Ground in AfghanistanNATO’s European members are more worried about a reassertive Russia than the threat posed by Afghanistan, says expert Robert E. Hunter. This has become the basis for an "unspoken bargain" on supporting the Afghan war effort, he says.
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Foreign Affairs LIVE featuring Zbigniew BrzezinskiPlease join Zbigniew Brzezinski for the first Washington installment of the Foreign Affairs LIVE series. The series brings together authors, Council members, and friends of the magazine, for timely, in-depth discussions on significant global issues. At this meeting, Dr. Brzezinski will offer insight into his recent Foreign Affairs article “An Agenda for NATO,” which examines NATO’s history and next course of action, as well as his thoughts on the broader challenges confronting U.S. foreign policy. To view “An Agenda for NATO,” by Zbigniew Brzezinski, please click on the following link: http://www.foreignaffairs.com/articles/65240/zbigniew-brzezinski/an-agenda-for-nato
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Foreign Affairs LIVE Featuring Zbigniew BrzezinskiWatch Zbigniew Brzezinski offer insight into his recent Foreign Affairs article "An Agenda for NATO," which examines NATO's history and next course of action, as well as his thoughts on the broader challenges confronting U.S. foreign policy.
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’A Very Good Week’ in Europe for President ObamaEurope expert Charles A. Kupchan says that President Barack Obama’s trip to Europe "went as well as could be expected" in light of some of the policy differences that became clear ahead of his departure.
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Transatlantic Allies Need to Overcome GrumblingPresident Obama’s first major overseas summits are shadowed by disputes with European allies over stimulus plans and commitment to the Afghan war. He should seize the opportunity to appeal for a strong Europe and a strong NATO.
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French Military Strategy and NATO ReintegrationFrance’s move to rejoin NATO’s integrated military command structure reflects a shift in French strategic thinking about new reliance on allies and diminished projection of unilateral power abroad.
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Issues Facing NATO On Its 60th BirthdayF. Stephen Larrabee, a specialist on European security issues, says NATO’s troubled expedition in Afghanistan shadows its 60th birthday summit in April, while prospects exist for easing tensions with Russia over missile defense in Europe.
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NATO At 60 Symposium: Session IV: NATO and the European UnionWatch experts provide their insights on topics such as EU and NATO political and military cooperation, France's role in NATO, EU defense policy, and others as part of the Council on Foreign Relations "NATO at 60" Symposium.
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NATO At 60 Symposium: Session III: NATO and AfghanistanWatch experts shed light on such topics as what broad changes in NATO strategy are needed in Afghanistan, how NATO and U.S. forces can achieve unity of concept as well as unity of command, what can be done to better integrate the humanitarian, counterinsurgency, and counterterrorism missions, and others as part of the Council on Foreign Relations "NATO at 60" Symposium.
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NATO At 60 Symposium: Session II: NATO, Russia, and the Near AbroadWatch experts debate topics such as how NATO should deal with Russia in the aftermath of the war in Georgia, the membership status of Ukraine and Georgia, President Medvedev's proposal for a summit on European security, and others as part of the Council on Foreign Relations "NATO at 60" Symposium.