Articles related to "Nato"

NATO, a remnant of the Cold War, is today faced with adjusting from training to fight the Soviet Union, to handling the complex conflicts of the 21st century.

NATO's Kosovo campaign began in the spring of 1999 with low cloud hampering the aerial bombing, but clearer weather during May provided better conditons for NATO pilots.

As British journalists discussed whether NATO should launch an offensive against Serbia in Kosovo during early 1999 many emphasised that it would have to start by spring.

How can Russian apprehension of NATO enlargement help explain this war between Russia and Georgia in the small breakaway province of South Ossetia?

Canada complained to America and the USA complained to Europe - put additional combat troops in Afghanistan. Europe's answer was a resounding NO and NATO is in jeopardy!

When the three Baltic States joined NATO in 2004, the next day member nations sent in air support to protect them.

The NATO Phonetic Alphabet can be useful or required for many jobs that involve communicating from distances through the use of a variety of telephone and radio systems.

People from around the world use the phonetic alphabet, so it's useful to learn how to pronounce each word correctly when using a radio telephony system.

Defense Minister Peter Mackay could leave Canada for NATO's (North Atlantic Treaty Organization)'s top job as Secretary-General. Mackay denies any interest in the job.

This article contains a brief history of war in the Balkans during the 1990s, and key events that brought the Serbs and ethnic-Albanians to war in Kosovo during 1998.

The NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) Summit ended without a consensus on more combat troops for Afghanistan. The alliance also named a new leader.

Canada should stay in Afghanistan beyond 2011 according to NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen. His comments came while visiting to Afghanistan.

The FAL was a revolutionary and very successful design that served the countries of the free world throughout the Cold War.

When the Soviets left in 1994, the three Baltic countries immediately began building an air defense organization.

Hillary Clinton demands tangible evidence of progress in Afghan institutions as Corruption Perception Index places Afghanistan second from bottom.

As both presidential candidates call for more troops to be sent to Afghanistan, there is a growing realization that more than military force will be needed.

Sustained reductions in violence in Iraq have continued for several months now, prompting many to mull the idea of reinforcing the military effort in Afghanistan.

The announced resignation of Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf has significant implications for the U.S. war on terrorism.

President Obama and first lady Michelle Obama scored big in America's bid to repair relations with the European continent in the post-Bush era.

Russia is using its military power to force Georgia's hand in South Ossetia, and the Russians will likely end the conflict on the terms of their choosing.

New reports from the small Caucasus nation of Georgia indicate that Russia intends to leave at least some military forces in the country.

Despite a cease-fire brokered by President Nicolas Sarkozy of France, Russia is consolidating its position within Georgia.

Russia is solidifying its position in Georgia and tightening its grip on South Ossetia and Abkhazia.

The fighting in South Ossetia is quickly getting out of hand, presenting significant problems not only for Georgia, but for the United States and Russia as well.

In 1954, Indochina, including Laos, Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam needed a strong defense against Chinese Communism and to create economic unity. Was SEATO the answer?

Change in Afghanistan requires more political pressure on Karzai if the 2004 Afghan Constitution and International Covenants on human rights are to serve the people.

How can the independence of Kosovo help explain this war in the small breakaway province of South Ossetia?

Russia and the West are using similar propaganda terms and techniques as Yugoslavia and Nato did in their war over Kosovo a decade ago: sovereignty and genocide.

One year after Kosovo declared independence from Serbia, police from the European Union, backed by NATO peacekeepers, fire tear gas and stun grenades at Serb protesters.

The rationale for the independence of Kosovo can also be applied to South Ossetia or Abkhazia. Western condemnation of Russia reveals inconsistency and double standards.

How can the question of stability in the Caucasus and Washington's policies toward the region help explain this war in the small breakaway province of South Ossetia?

Reformed at the end of World War Two, the Luxembourg Army grew to an amazing 10,000 men, fought in Korea, held the line in the Cold War and now serves with NATO overseas.

Following Barack Obama's announcement of a withdrawal date for US forces in Afghanistan, British military chiefs stated that forces should remain for another five years.

As Obama is sworn in as President of the United States, he faces an resurgent Russia with growing global influence as well as strained Washington-Moscow relations.

British Foreign Secretary David Miliband has revealed Britain's plans regarding the war in Afghanistan in a speech to NATO in Scotland.

The Berlin Blockade was the first major crisis of the Cold War, setting up the stage for the decades of tension that were to follow.

The de facto Republic of Abkhazia is a breakaway region in the northern part of Georgia that has sought independence since 1992, but is beset with many problems.

A purposed law governing Afghanistan's Shi'ite women is drawing international criticism. According to reports President Hamid Karazi has signed it into law.

In March 2008, Parliament set an end date to Canada's military engagement in Afghanistan of 2011; now Canada is facing pressure to extend its commitment.

Over $1 billion in Canadian taxes have paid for advanced satellite technology used in military actions around the world...

France's WWII hero Charles DeGaulle became the French President in 1958 and held the office until his resignation in 1969. DeGaulle moved France into the post WWII era.

In light of it being tough for Cornish rock punk and metal bands to break out of the locale, it is worthwhile to present some great bands to the rest of the country.

Prime Minister Stephen Harper made a surprise visit to Canadian troops serving in Kandhar Afghanistan. He also visited a Canadian aid project Dahla Dam.

The NATO strategy in Afghanistan must be a careful balance between fighting the Taliban insurgency and becoming a force in the economic reconstruction of the country.

Everybody's paying attention to their bottom line and it's obviously cheaper to stay home and watch the DVD rather than spend an evening at the local cineplex.

United States Marines in al Anbar Province, Iraq, are set to hand over their security responsibilities to Iraqi forces at the beginning of September.

Inter-state wars are rare, the war on terror is an entirely new conflict, and some battles are just struggles between criminal gangs. It's time to rewrite the rules.

Fresh on the heels of a decisive victory in Georgia, Russia is embarking on a new foreign policy path that has many analysts worried.

The de facto Republic of Abkhazia is a breakaway region in the northern part of Georgia that has sought independence since 1992, but is beset with many problems.

A brief examination of foreign policy and domestic affairs during the presidency of Dwight D. Eisenhower.