China struggles with stance on nuclear power as summit nears
Two weeks before the United States hosts a summit on nuclear security, one of its most important invitees, China, has yet to RSVP.
NATO Urges Russia to Join Missile Defense
Russia should help NATO create a "security roof" that would jointly defend both of them from missiles fired by rogue nations, NATO's chief said Saturday.
Pentagon programs to bolster Georgian, Baltic forces
The Pentagon said on Friday it would build military capabilities of Georgia and Baltic states bordering Russia to ready them for operations in Afghanistan, a move that could raise alarm in Moscow.
US Russia nuclear deal worries some in Moscow
A US Russia nuclear deal on reducing their arsenals has received global praise. But some in Russia worry that President Medvedev may have allowed too much leeway for the US to develop missile defense systems.
Lithuania presents new strategic NATO concept
Lithuania's Minister of Foreign Affairs Audronius Azubalis acquainted members of the Group of Experts on NATO's new Strategic Concept with Lithuania's position regarding the preparation of this document, reported Latvia’s The Baltic Course Web site on Thursday.
Central Asia & Caucasus: governments spending heavily on arms
Georgia, Armenia and Azerbaijan have gone on a weapons spending spree over the past decade, collectively increasing their defense spending five-fold, according to a report recently released by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute.
The Coming China-India Conflict: Is War Inevitable?
By sheer demographics, it's the world's most important relationship. China and India comprise 40% of humanity and boast economies that are expected to loom large over the 21st century.
The Caspian security gambit
The international diplomacy aimed at thwarting Iran’s nuclear program has produced no concrete results.
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