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Russia's Secret Weapon Against the West
Russia has an advantage it can use against the West -- and it's not oil, gas or nukes. By Jason Karaian
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Russia Says NATO Is Breaking Its Word on Missile Defense
How one U.S. Navy destroyer is making Russia very nervous. By Global Security Newswire
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5 Photos That Show Russia’s Buildup Along Ukraine Border
And it’s more than enough to have NATO officials worried. By Marina Koren
Policy
NATO Won’t Rule Out Sending U.S. Troops to Eastern Europe
The alliance’s top military commander says the U.S. is considering sending American troops to Eastern Europe to reassure allies. By Ben Watson
Ideas
Full Text of Obama's 'Contest of Ideas' Speech on Russia
In a historic speech directed at Russia, President Obama says basic principles of world order believed settled in the last century are again at stake in Ukraine.
Ideas
Wake Up NATO, You’re No Deterrent to Russia
If NATO couldn’t finish the job against Libya, why would anyone think it’s ready for Russia? By Philip Seib
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Report: Delays in Missile Defense for Poland, Romania
After Russia’s move in Crimea, a new report says the antimissile capabilities, meant to protect Europe from an attack by Iran, are behind schedule. By Rachel Oswald
Science & Tech
Weekend Cyberattacks Target NATO, U.S. Military Commands
Russian group hits several NATO websites on eve of Crimea vote, but U.S. military denies Syrian hacktivists breached CENTCOM, PACOM, others. By Patrick Tucker
Policy
After Crimea, Sweden Flirts With Joining NATO
Swedish officials are worried that Russia could try to seize a strategically located Swedish island in the Baltic Sea. By Matt Ford
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NATO Expands Recon Flights in Eastern Europe
NATO is adding flights over Poland and Romania in the latest response to Russian efforts in Ukraine. By Global Security Newswire
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NATO to Russia: We Don't Want Your Help With Syria's Chemical Weapons
The latest casualty on the Russia-Ukraine front is a planned NATO collaboration with Moscow to protect a Mediterranean-bound chemical weapons-destroying U.S. vessel. By Global Security Newswire
Ideas
Moving U.S.-German Relations Past the NSA Headlines
Despite recent headlines about Snowden and spying, U.S.-German interests remain in lockstep from Afghanistan to Syria, Iran and now the Ukraine. By Tara Sonenshine
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NATO Chief Tweets Ukraine Military In a Plea for Peace
NATO’s Gen. Breedlove uses Facebook and Twitter to beg new Ukraine military leaders for peace, after President Obama issues warning. By Kevin Baron
Ideas
Let NATO Keep the Peace in Palestine
Washington should embrace Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas’ proposal for American-led NATO peacekeepers. By John Deni
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Russia Deploys Nuclear-Capable Missiles to NATO Border
Moscow has long warned that it would respond to a plan to put American interceptor missiles in Poland. By Global Security Newswire
Business
Pentagon Outlines Stronger Military Presence in the Arctic
Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said the Pentagon’s new Arctic Strategy will significantly increase U.S. military resources and attention to the polar region. By Kevin Baron
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Have U.S. Troops Overstayed Their Welcome in Afghanistan?
Afghan President Hamid Karzai has hosted U.S. troops for more than a decade, but now his hospitality is running out, putting a post-2014 deal at risk. By Stephanie Gaskell
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U.S. Keeps Patriot Missiles in Turkey Aimed at Syria
Hagel informed Turkey's foreign minister of the U.S. decision, while the Netherlands and Germany have yet to follow the Pentagon's lead. By Global Security Newswire
Ideas
Is China Building a Trojan Horse into NATO Through Turkey?
Why is Turkey is buying China’s anti-missile system when it already has NATO’s Patriot system? Here’s why Ankara should beware Chinese defense corporations bearing gifts. By Aki Peritz & Mieke Eoyang
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