NATO Chief Proposes Defense Missile Shield With Russia
Nation & World - September 18, 2009
The head of NATO calls for linking defense systems against threats from Asia and the Middle East.
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Obama's Missile Defense Concession Holds an Opportunity for European Security
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Paul J. Saunders
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Opinion - September 18, 2009
It's a concession, but it could present an opportunity as well.
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Why Obama Might Be Able to Reconcile with Russia
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Thomas Omestad
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Nation & World - March 31, 2009
Moscow had grown more assertive in recent years, but the global recession may be a moderating influence
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Obama Heads to Europe to Pitch Economic Plan at G-20
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Kenneth T. Walsh
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Nation & World - March 30, 2009
On his first major foreign trip as president, Obama faces some doubts.
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President Obama's Speech on Afghanistan and Pakistan
Nation & World - March 27, 2009
The president announced a new strategy.
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French Return to NATO Military Command Could Spur Greater Alliance Mission Clarity
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Kenneth Weisbrode
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Opinion - March 17, 2009
A French return to NATO's military structure might help set a new tone, Kenneth Weisbrode writes.
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Secretary of State Hillary Clinton Invites Iran to Afghan Talks Table
Nation & World - March 6, 2009
Clinton moved to break the taboo on engaging with Iran.
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U.S. Military Eyes Alarming Spike in Attacks on Key Supply Convoys Into Afghanistan
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Anna Mulrine
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Nation & World - December 22, 2008
Insurgents are alternately stealing and destroying vital equipment and supplies bound for U.S. bases.
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Declassified: the Secret Soviet Documents of a Leading CIA Spy
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Alex Kingsbury
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Nation & World - December 16, 2008
Polish Col. Ryszard Kuklinski passed thousands of pages of Soviet military documents to the West.
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Troops See a Candid Robert Gates at Town Halls Meetings in Afghanistan
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Anna Mulrine
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Nation & World - December 12, 2008
The Pentagon chief has blunt words for NATO, saying U.S. bears "disproportionate" share of mission.
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In Afghanistan, A Small Force of U.S. Soldiers Guards the Gates to Kabul
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Anna Mulrine
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Nation & World - December 11, 2008
Reinforcements should arrive in January, but until then, U.S. troops are trying to hold the line.
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European Nations 'Expect a Lot' From an Obama Presidency
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Thomas Omestad
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Nation & World - December 8, 2008
Officials have long list of issues to fix, from climate change to arms control, after rocky Bush years.
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Pakistan’s Use of Tribal Militias to Target Taliban Yields Mixed Results
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Jason Motlagh
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Nation & World - December 5, 2008
U.S. officials have urged Pakistan to follow a model used in Iraq, but the parallels are limited.
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Why Russia May Become A Big Problem for Barack Obama
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Thomas Omestad
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Nation & World - December 1, 2008
The Kremlin is less inclined to make nice, though the economic downturn may crimp Moscow's ambitions.
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Why NATO Allies May Not Be the Answer to the Military Challenges in Afghanistan
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Anna Mulrine
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Nation & World - November 25, 2008
U.S. troops express concern that progress bought with their sweat and blood will be lost.
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For Obama: How to Manage Russia, Iran?
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Thomas Omestad
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Nation & World - November 12, 2008
French foreign minister sees new opportunities.
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How Tough-Talking Russia Sees Obama
By
Alastair Gee
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Nation & World - November 7, 2008
Moscow lays down its political markers but doesn't want to upset business cooperation.
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Europeans Cheer Obama Now but May Complain Later On
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Thomas K. Grose
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Nation & World - November 7, 2008
He's seen as better than Bush, but not all disputes will just fade away.
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In Afghanistan, U.S. Forces Face Growing Challenges—And a Rising Death Toll
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Anna Mulrine
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Nation & World - October 7, 2008
The resurgent Taliban is drawing more U.S. forces into the battle.
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U.S. General Sees Little Progress in Large Areas of Afghanistan
By
Anna Mulrine
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Nation & World - October 1, 2008
Gen. David McKiernan says he needs more U.S. troops "as quickly as possible" to take on insurgents.
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Tensions Grow Between Russia and Ukraine
Nation & World - September 25, 2008
Diplomatic talks highlight the strain in relations over the Crimea region.
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Is Ukraine's Crimea the Next Flash Point With Russia?
By
Alastair Gee
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Nation & World - August 26, 2008
Ukraine fears that Moscow may try to use its military power to reclaim the strategic peninsula.
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Putin's Russia Acts Like a Great Power Again
By
Thomas Omestad
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Nation & World - August 22, 2008
With its military assault on Georgia, Moscow signals that it shouldn't be regarded as a has-been.
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Taliban Seeks to Destabilize Afghanistan's Capital
By
Anna Mulrine
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Nation & World - August 22, 2008
NATO faces intense fighting 30 miles from Kabul.
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Pentagon Plans to Send More Than 12,000 Additional Troops to Afghanistan
By
Anna Mulrine
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Nation & World - August 19, 2008
The U.S. commander there, in an exclusive interview, calls for a further buildup to counter the Taliban
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