Why NATO matters for you
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Speech by NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen at the City College of New York. READ MORE
Hollande slumps in polls ... and it could get worse
After four months in power President François Hollande has suffered a massive drop in popularity, his government is split over the eurozone fiscal pact and companies continue to lay workers off. This week is unlikely to see a turnaround — new unemployment figures will be announced on Wednesday and the cabinet will discuss a widely dreaded budget on Friday. READ MORE
Goldilocks Missile Defense

The current trajectory of U.S. missile defense will not make the nation safer. In fact, it may waste money on flawed technology while promoting further escalation. READ MORE