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Jonathan Paris Discusses Syrian Crisis with France 24
Jonathan Paris, nonresident senior fellow with the Atlantic Council's South Asia Center, appeared on France 24 to discuss Russia's support for the Assad regime and what it means for a possible UN resolution against Syria.
Damon Wilson US Senate Testimony: Ukraine at a Crossroads
On February 1, Atlantic Council executive vice president Damon Wilson testified at a hearing of the US Senate Committe on Foreign Relations on the topic: "Ukraine at a Crossroads: What's at Stake for the US and Europe?"
Michele Dunne on US-Egypt Relations for NPR's Morning Edition
Relations between the US and Egypt have taken a downturn since Egyptian authorities raided the offices of seventeen nongovernmental organizations in December - three of them US-funded. Michele Dunne, director of the Atlantic Council's Rafik Hariri Center for the Middle East, spoke on NPR's Morning Edition about the situation and what it means for US aid to Egypt.
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The South Asia Center receives guidance and support from many experts throughout the world. Our senior fellows, guest-speakers, Center patrons, and visitors contribute heavily to the Center’s mission to “wage peace,” and engage the international community in the region. The Center asked our contributors the simple, but key question, “What you do expect in 2012?”
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From the Archives: NATO in 2010
Neil Richard Leslie | January 01, 2010The challenges that face NATO include "new security threats, the future of Russia, the state of the European Pillar, American involvement in NATO, the state of the global economy, and potential cataclysmic events."
That was the assessment of Martin H. A. van Heuven, writing a paper for the Atlantic Council in 1999, as he looked forward to the state of NATO in 2010.
Terrorist's Goal: War Between India and Pakistan
Neil Richard Leslie | December 01, 2008India-Pakistan experts suggested that last week's attacks on Mumbai were designed to provoke a war between the two countries, thereby scuppering President-elect Obama's plans for peace in the region, which has been at the top of his agenda.
NATO Tensions Over Ukraine/Georgia Membership
Neil Richard Leslie | December 01, 2008U.S. Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice will meet with NATO ministers to discuss controversial plans for proposed Ukrainian and Georgian membership of the alliance. Financial Times:
UK May Send 2000 More Troops to Afghanistan, Where's the European Contribution?
Neil Richard Leslie | November 14, 2008Britain could send up to 2000 extra troops to Afghanistan if U.S.
Korean Relations Heading 'Toward Catastrophe'
Neil Richard Leslie | November 14, 2008Former South Korean President Kim Dae-jung has warned relations between the two Koreas may be heading toward catastrophe, reports Reuters.
Russia in Talks on Permanent Base for Black Sea Fleet in Abkhazia
Neil Richard Leslie | November 14, 2008Russia and Abkhazia are in talks on establishing a permanent Russian naval presence in Ochamchira, a seaside town in the separatist Georgian republic, the Abkhazian foreign minister told RIA Novosti. "This [Ochamchira] is a very comfortable place for basing naval forces.
Iran Tests New Long-Range Missile
Neil Richard Leslie | November 13, 2008Iran says that it has successfully launched a new long-range surface-to-surface missile, reports the BBC. The Sajjil missile is capable of hitting targets in south-eastern Europe, including Greece and Turkey.
British Royal Navy Repels Pirate Attack, Two Killed
Neil Richard Leslie | November 13, 2008The British Royal Navy has repelled a pirate attack on a Danish cargo ship off the coast of Yemen, reports the BBC. Two Somali pirates and one Yemeni national were killed in the ensuing clash.
Russia Rejects U.S. Missile Shield Proposals
Neil Richard Leslie | November 13, 2008Russia on Wednesday rejected U.S. proposals aimed at easing concerns over a missile defense system in Europe, according to Reuters. Russia says the planned U.S. system will threaten its national security and that the administration of George W.
8 People Killed in Russia Blast
Neil Richard Leslie | November 07, 20088 people have been killed after a blast hit a minibus in Vladikavkaz. According to the BBC, the bomb was planted outside a busy market in the North Caucasus town.
