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Brandon Henander: International Humanitarian Law is insufficient and even counter-productive because, in some situations, it can discourage a humanitarian approach in favour of more conventionally legal tactics. Laws should be amended to address the increasing presence of civilians among enemy combatants and the political and strategic importance of sparing human life whenever possible.
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Djörn Eversteijn: NATO's new strategic concept should define the alliance's role in responding to 21st century security threats, while acknowledging that the organisation's capacities are limited. NATO needs to prioritize and address the so called "desolidarisation" within the alliance, while also reinforcing public support, especially amongst the younger generations.
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Helen Turek: Since 2008's Russia-Georgia war, Belarus has failed to recognize South Ossetia and Abkhazia as independent states. Belarus has already missed its Spring 2010 deadline to make a decision on the issue. The decision will determine whether Belarusian allegiance lies with Europe or with Russia.
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Interview with Charles Kupchan: Obama is facing an American public tiring of the burdens of global leadership and the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Consequently, there has been a growing polarization within the electorate on the US foreign policy agenda.
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Subrata Ghoshroy: Europe should not throw away a chance to move toward real disarmament by signing on to a costly and misguided missile defense program. Europe should recall the principles behind the now-defunct Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty before embarking on a missile defense venture against a fictitious Iranian threat.
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Tobias P. Fella: Atlanticists hoped that Barack Obama would be the savior of transatlantic relations, but dashed expectations have strained the relationship. The US and the EU should not be afraid to engage one another to save the alliance. The partners need to promptly engage in a strategic dialogue on transatlantic issues including trade and the Middle East.
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Hubertus Hoffman: President Karzai should be removed from the line of fire by going into exile in Europe. His inability to reconcile with the Taliban, 2009's fraudulent election, and his poor reputation in Pakistan all indicate why he should be leave his position. Afghanistan needs a fresh start with a new government.
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Anna Nadgrodkiewicz: In all its sadness, the tragic plane crash that claimed the lives of many distinguished Poles in Smolensk can open new opportunities for Polish-Russian reconciliation, a less politicized presidential campaign in Poland, and a renewed sense of unity and common purpose.
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Greg Randolph Lawson: Though heralded by many, the Obama's new nuclear strategy is a misguided document that glosses over the relative stability nuclear weapons provide while reducing the credibility of deterrence when confronting nuclear proliferation.
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M. Brzezinski & W. Mitchell: Building a long-term US-Central European relationship requires looking beyond security collaboration. Washington must not repeat the mistake of allowing relations with Central Europe to become disproportionately hinged on a particular initiative or program, and fluctuate according to the ups and downs of the political agenda.
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