Security
Moldova committed to European security dialogue, settlement of Transdniestrian conflict
June 24, 2010Moldova remains committed to settlement of the Transdniestrian conflict, and is looking to the OSCE-anchored dialogue on European security to address real challenges and threats, Moldovan Deputy Prime Minister Victor Osipov told the OSCE Permanent Council...
The “Putinization” of Ukraine’s security forces
June 22, 2010by Taras Kuzio The “Putinization of Ukraine’s media policy” is taking place at the same time in Ukraine’s siloviki (security forces). Both steps lead Ukraine closer to Kuchma’s semi-authoritarian regime and Vladimir Putin...
The life and times of Emir Magas: Ingushetia’s most wanted
June 20, 2010by Mairbek Vachagaev Moscow’s biggest victory over the North Caucasus rebels since fall 2000 The Federal Security Service (FSB) of the Russian Federation announced that on June 9, the leader of the Ingush Jamaat, Emir Magas (aka, Ahmed Yevloev...
Iran dismisses new UN sanctions
June 10, 2010Iran has dismissed new sanctions imposed by the U.N. Security Council to try to curb the country's controversial nuclear activities. Iran's ambassador to the U.N. nuclear agency, Ali Asghar Soltanieh, insisted Iran will not stop enriching uranium. Twelve...
Kremlin 'Unhappy' with antidrug efforts in Afghanistan
June 07, 2010At an Asia security conference in Singapore, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Sergei Ivanov told delegates that narcotics from Afghanistan are a threat to Europe, Asia, and the United States and urged NATO forces in Afghanistan to step up the campaign to...
Israeli raid dispute threatens to overshadow Asian security summit
June 07, 2010Turkey's foreign minister, Ahmet Davutoglu, has issued an ultimatum to Israel to accept an international probe into last week's deadly raid on a Gaza-bound aid convoy -- or face the prospect of drastically reduced relations. Speaking at a 20-nation Asian...
Obama Administration Unveils Security Strategy
May 27, 2010The Obama administration Thursday unveiled its new national security strategy, recognizing the need for military force but as a last resort and stressing the need to increase international diplomatic cooperation. President Barack Obama said in the 5...
Mayor Bloomberg: New York 'lucky' car bomb did not explode
May 02, 2010Authorities in New York City are viewing security camera footage and examining other evidence to determine who may have tried to set off a car bomb in the Times Square entertainment district. Police evacuated thousands of tourists and theater-goers from...
Nuclear Summit: Obama warns about potential of nuclear terrorism
April 13, 2010By Kent Klein U.S. President Barack Obama has opened the 47-nation Nuclear Security Summit in Washington with a warning about the potential of nuclear terrorism. The president says al-Qaida and other terrorist groups are trying to acquire nuclear material...
Barack Obama opened 47-nation Nuclear Security Summit
April 13, 2010President Barack Obama says the 47-nation Nuclear Security Summit he is hosting here in Washington will produce specific, concrete actions to make the world safer. The president says he wants new commitments to secure nuclear materials to keep them out...
