Information on "International Governmental Organizations"
July 2013
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25 Jul 2013
NATO: Time to Refocus and Streamline
Is it time for NATO’s European partners to assume a greater array of roles and responsibilities? Samir Tata thinks so. Today, he outlines the changes the Alliance needs to make, especially if it wants to cope with a resurgent Russia and the dangerous instability of North Africa. More on «NATO: Time to Refocus and Streamline» -
2 Jul 2013
Under Pressure: The Curious Origins of the Pressure Cooker Improvised Explosive Device
Who or what has inspired terrorist organizations or 'lone wolves' terrorists to use pressure cooker improvised explosive devices? The answer is going to surprise you, says Jeremiah Foxwell. Their use is tied to the activities of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees! More on «Under Pressure: The Curious Origins of the Pressure Cooker Improvised Explosive Device»
June 2013
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21 Jun 2013
Serbia Using Head, Not Heart, in New Kosovo Agreement
Frank Lopapa believes that the recently signed agreement between Kosovo and Serbia offers Belgrade an opportunity to end its political isolation. All the government has to do now is convince Serbian nationalists that a negotiated peace and EU membership are more important than continued claims over Kosovo. More on «Serbia Using Head, Not Heart, in New Kosovo Agreement» -
13 Jun 2013
Moscow Open for Dialogue on European Security Issues
The recent European Security Conference in Moscow confirmed that Russia and NATO remain poles apart on ballistic missile defenses and conventional forces. But it's not all bad news, notes Richard Weitz. Both sides still see counterterrorism as an ideal way to promote deeper Russia-NATO cooperation. More on «Moscow Open for Dialogue on European Security Issues» -
3 Jun 2013
The End of the German Euro Hawk Programme – The Implications for Germany and NATO
Germany’s decision to cancel its purchase of Euro Hawk UAVs has turned into a major political scandal for the Merkel government. Justyna Gotkowska warns that it may also have serious consequences for NATO’s Alliance Ground Surveillance (AGS) program. More on «The End of the German Euro Hawk Programme – The Implications for Germany and NATO»
May 2013
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20 May 2013
Europe's Defense Double Dutch
Julian Lindley-French doesn’t believe that shrinking European defense budgets will spur ever-closer defense cooperation. In fact, this erroneous notion not only jeopardizes NATO’s vision of Smart Defense, it also means that Europe’s leading armed forces will have a little bit of everything but not much of anything. More on «Europe's Defense Double Dutch» -
15 May 2013
Kosovo and Serbia Lurch Towards EU Membership
Serbia's and Kosovo's attempts to join the European Union were recently thwarted by Germany and France. David Muckenhuber believes the rejection wasn’t tactical. In the wake of the Eurozone financial crisis, member states are in no mood for further EU enlargement. More on «Kosovo and Serbia Lurch Towards EU Membership»
April 2013
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19 Apr 2013
Evaluating Asia's Mega-Regional RTA
ASEAN and six other Asia-Pacific states are talking about creating the world’s largest free trade zone. Ganeshan Wigaraja outlines some of the challenges facing the future members of this zone, as well as some of the key issues currently up for discussion. More on «Evaluating Asia's Mega-Regional RTA» -
10 Apr 2013
France and Germany: The Ultimate EU Showdown
Germany may be the driver behind EU efforts to rescue its most economically troubled members, but its leadership may about to be challenged. It could happen, argues Elizabeth Pond, if France abandons the fiscal rules that have so far guided the EU's faltering economic recovery. More on «France and Germany: The Ultimate EU Showdown» -
5 Apr 2013
Libya Since Gaddafi — Where Has It Been, Where Will It Go?
CIGI's Bessma Momani believes that Libya has made real progress in its attempts to develop an open and democratic society. Many challenges remain, however. They include healing the Benghazi-Tripoli divide and assimilating the country's militias into the armed forces. More on «Libya Since Gaddafi — Where Has It Been, Where Will It Go?»
