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All items tagged European SecurityOpen Think Tank ArticlesJuly 26, 2008 | Defending Europe in the Future: Revising the European Security StrategyDaniel Fiott: Any revision of the European Security Strategy later this year should aim to deal with the security threats posed by climate change, energy security, human security, cyber crime and the incoherence of the European Union’s military capabilities. ... MoreJune 27, 2008 | Russia's Western Border is a Sensitive IssueHeinrich Bonnenberg: To Russia, its current western border is a border that stands for loss and dishonor. This border is an open, bleeding wound on the Russian body. The security pact that the Russian president recently presented in Berlin could be helpful in overcoming historical grievances and bringing Western Europe and Russia closer together. ... MoreApril 1, 2008 | How Britain Now Runs European SecurityDaniel Korski: Something odd is happening across Europe’s security landscape. In spite of British Prime Minister Brown’s euro-scepticism, and Britain’s supposed European isolation following the Iraq War, London is once again becoming the centerpiece of European security cooperation. ... MoreMarch 31, 2008 | Divides Inside the AllianceRüdiger Lentz: Increasing debates within the Alliance about the inequity of risk- and burden-sharing among its members overshadow the upcoming summit in Bucharest. Especially, the Germans are being pressured by Washington and their Western allies to send more fighting troops to Afghanistan. ... MoreGlobal Must Read ArticlesMay 22, 2008 | Europe's Geopolitical Influence is WaningGiven its relatively small geopolitical size, Europe needs to encourage stability among its neighbors in an effort to sustain its current enjoyment of internal tranquility. ++ While slowly crawling from beneath the US security blanket under which it has hidden for decades, Europe must look to new regions, such as East Asia, for security agreements and interregional cooperation. ++ At the same ... MoreApril 22, 2008 | The West is Not a Strict Geographical ConceptNATO is threatened by growing protectionism, fear of terrorism, and the loss of faith of Europeans in values and institutions. ++ Its weakness prevents it from reforming. ++ Enlargement would enable promotion of western ideals the world over. ++ Since values override geography, Japan, Australia, and Israel should join now and others should be encouraged to, so as to effect democratic development ... MoreApril 18, 2008 | Europe's Long Term Geo-Strategic DilemmaEuropean obstructionism of US proposals at the NATO summit exposes the EU’s division, weakness, and indecisiveness. ++ Energy dependency means that Russia has a de facto veto over EU security. ++ Suggesting the EU could mediate between the US and Russia is unrealistic. ++ A revival of Ostpolitik would impede NATO, increase Russia’s leverage, and lead to a deterioration of ... MoreMarch 31, 2008 | NATO and EU Need an Open-door PolicyBucharest is the ideal opportunity to extend the NATO membership action plan to Georgia and Ukraine and further negotiations with Balkan states. ++ While rewarding and encouraging their effort of reform, this would enhance the stability, solidarity, and security of the region. ++ NATO integration and EU enlargement are inseparable and crucial steps towards the creation of a stable European ... MoreCommentsJune 26, 2008 | France developed very profound necessary for... |
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