NATO Watch Observatory No.22

Monthly newsletter focused on NATO policy-making and operational activities.

In this June 2011 edition: 

NATO Watch Editorial:

Is NATO listening?  A four act reminder for the hard of hearing in Brussels and Washington

  • Act I: President Karzai demands an end to NATO airstrikes and night raids on Afghan homes (again)
  • Act II: African Union demands a ceasefire in Libya
  • Act III: The Russians want guarantees that missile defences in Europe are not directed at them
  • Act IV: Within NATO (and beyond) the call for an end to Tactical Nuclear Weapons is growing

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