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NATO
The 2024 NATO summit, which started on July 9, marks 75 years of the security alliance.
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Germans Welcome Bush's Pledge To Provide Data
Chancellor Schröder has welcomed President George W. Bush's State of the Union address, but other German politicians were more critical.
Looking Back on Europe in 2002
A historic agreement on enlargement, the Spanish and Danish EU-presidencies, a warning for Germany and the birth of the euro have kept Europe on its toes during 2002.
EU and NATO Seal Military Cooperation Deal
The EU and NATO have finally signed an agreement on closer military cooperation, which will enable deployment of the first EU troops in the coming weeks.
German Navy Warned of NATO Call-up for Iraq
German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder may find himself in yet another embarrassing position regarding decisions on Iraq as the German navy gets warning of a potential call-up under its NATO obligations.
Germany will Participate in NATO Operations Against Iraq
Chancellor Schröder counters critics from within the governing parties and says that German soldiers will fly NATO reconnaissance planes if the U.S. goes to war with Iraq.
Latvia: Second Time's a Charm
In late November, Latvia joined the military alliance created to fight against its former patron, the Soviet Union. Now, the Baltic nation is on track for accession to the European Union.
Czech Republic: Rough Patches On Way to the EU
Since the tumult of 1989, the Czech Republic has become a stable, if rowdy democracy with a workable market economy. But there is still plenty of scope for nitpicking and upsets before the “big bang” in 2004.
NATO Summit Closes With Seven New Members
A two-day NATO summit in Prague closed on Friday with a much to cheer, including seven new members from former Eastern bloc states and a thawing of relations between Germany and the United States.
NATO Carefully Backs Iraq Stance
It was a busy first day in Prague, as NATO welcomed seven new members, agreed to set up a European-led fighting force and backed the UN resolution on Iraq.
NATO Summit: Air Kisses, But Little Love Between Bush, Schröder
A pre-summit, informal handshake was as far as niceties went between Gerhard Schröder and George W.Bush, a sign that all is not well in U.S.-German relations despite reassurances to the contrary.
Prague Summit Will Define NATO's Future Course
The NATO military alliance needs to adapt to the world of the 21st Century through eastward expansion and other strategy shifts. But Washington's hard-line against Iraq could still hijack the reform agenda.
One European Army Too Many?
European Union defense officials say their rapid reaction force can be deployable within a year. But the U.S. and Great Britain want Europe's soldiers to serve NATO, not the EU.
Germany Closes the Defense Wallet
Germany has voted to commit its troops to a further year of Enduring Freedom, but has told its NATO allies to forget about any further expensive military adventures until the country's financial situation improves.
Slovenia Elects New President
Slovenia went to the polls on Sunday to elect a new president. The election marks the end of an era for the man who led the country to independence and makes way for a new leader to take Slovenia into the EU.
End of Ice Age in German-U.S. Relations
In the last months, relations between Washington and Berlin cooled off dramatically following differing opinions on a war on Iraq. A visit on Friday between the countries’ defense leaders seems to have broken the ice.
Fischer Aims at Repairing Rift in US-German Ties
German Foreign Minister Joschka Fischer plans to visit U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell and U.N. Secretary General Kofi Annan on Wednesday. Iraq will be at the top of the agenda.
Germany Extends Commitment in Macedonia
On Wednesday, the German Parliament extended Germany's commitment to the NATO peacekeeping mission in Macedonia - according to German Defence Minister Peter Struck a "success story".
Meetings Planned to Ease German-US Tensions
No more basking in the comforting glow of re-election. Germany's Chancellor and foreign minister are eager to get relations with the United States back on track.
Germany Still on the Fence in Possible Iraq Attack
U.S. plans for an assault against Iraq are becoming increasingly concrete. Britain has already stated its support for the action. Germany, though, says its military has its hands full. But does it have a choice?
A New, Expansive Direction for NATO
Ten Eastern European countries are inching ever closer to becoming members of NATO. A meeting in Latvia this weekend is the test run before expansion is approved in November.
UN Mission Running Out of Time
The US is standing firm on its promise to veto the United Nations mission in Bosnia Thursday if American soldiers don't get immunity from the new International Criminal Court.
The "Amber Fox" now Speaks Dutch
The Netherlands has taken over command of NATO's "Amber Fox" peacekeeping force in Macedonia. The international force has successfully prevented civil war between Slavic and Albanian parts of the Macedonian population.
Slovakia - First we take NATO, then the EU
The Slovak Republic knows what it wants. Since the breakup of Czechoslovakia in 1993, Europe’s youngest country has ever looked westwards. But the return of an autocratic politician could stop Slovaks in their tracks.
NATO’s Eastward Shift
The alliance that has symbolized transatlantic relations since the end of World War II is moving to embrace Russia and key former Eastern bloc allies. So where does that leave Europe?
Binding Treaty, but Not For All
A new treaty between the US and Russia to reduce nuclear arsenals, has been termed by both sides as a breakthrough. But the pact still leaves the US to deploy and refit warheads in reserve as they wish.
Lithuania's Search for Security
Lithuania sees EU and NATO membership as guarantees for its economic stability, for its independence, and as a safeguard from its Russian neighbor.
Policing Kosovo
Being a police officer is never easy. But for Stefan Feller, the new UN Police Commissioner in Kosovo, the daily task of arresting criminals is made twice as difficult.
NATO, Here We Come
East European countries still clamber to join the world's most powerful military alliance, a decade after its original purpose – deterring Soviet power – disappeared.
Kosovo in Limbo
Three years after NATO joined up with Albanian rebels to expell Yugoslavian forces from the breakaway south Serbian province, Kosovo is a weird Western protectorate with half-fulfilled dreams and tough times ahead.
Bundeswehr to say Bye to the Balkans
The German Defence Minister has announced that the number of German soldiers stationed in the Balkans will be reduced this year, just as the Parliament has extended the German peacekeeping mission in Macedonia.
Afghanistan Angst
For most Germans, knowing their country is at war is a disturbing new experience. On Wednesday, two German soldiers died in Afghanistan - adding a new dimension to the conflict for the Germans.
Hunting the Milosevic Trial's Missing Link
When Bosnian Serb warrior and alleged war criminal Radovan Karadzic escaped arrest last week, a big sigh of relief was likely breathed in a Hague prison cell – by Slobodan Milosevic.
NATO Courts Russia, Coolly
The military alliance has offered Russia a new relationship, in which Moscow wins political influence, but they must agree how much.
US Tells Europe to Play Catch-Up
America has warned Europe to build up its military capability in order to avert US unilateralism. But who is going to pay for it?
Security Talks Focus on Terror
World defence chiefs have gathered in Munich. The informal meeting provides an annual snapshot of global military thinking. This year, the attacks of Sept 11 are casting a shadow on the strategic brainstorming event.
Who Will Take Over At The Helm?
The British government wants to hand over its position leading the peacekeeping forces in Afghanistan in just two months. But potential candidates Germany and Turkey are being very reserved in taking on this role.
A Year with George W. Bush
In the beginning it was anything but a warm embrace. When George W. Bush won the US elections, Europe had a "let’s wait and see" attitude. Since then the skepticism has disappeared and Europeans are extending their arms.
Europe, cocked and loaded
The European Union’s member states are embarking on a historic mission, militarily integrating a continent. But many would prefer not to talk about it.
NATO, Russia Get Cozy, and Eastern Europe Worries
As alliance officials meet Kremlin diplomats in Brussels, former Warsaw Pact allies warn that deals with Russia could undermine European security policy.
German General elected Head of NATO Military Committee
General Harald Kujat, Germany's military reformer and top soldier, has been appointed chairman of NATO's highest military body.
Kujat not in Favour of Blair's Idea
General Harald Kujat was only elected chairman of NATO's Military Committee on Tuesday and already he's making waves.
Macedonia Needs Speedy Reforms
German Foreign Minister appeals to the Macedonian government to push through the planned constitutional reforms.
Peace threatened in Macedonia
An outbreak of violence has shaken Macedonia's fragile peace process hammered out by NATO.
NATOs Future in Macedonia
NATO's 30-day mission to disarm ethnic Albanian guerillas in Macedonia officially ends and the organisation decides on its future involvement.
NATO United Against Acts of Terror in US
As a sign of support for the United States, NATO invoked its mutual defence clause for the first time in its 52-year history.
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