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NATO's 'Shark Hunt 21' anti-submarine exercise begins in North Atlantic

Defense News // 2 years ago

NATO's 'Shark Hunt 21' anti-submarine exercise begins in North Atlantic

NATO's "Shark Hunt 21" submarine exercises, led by the U.S. Navy's 6th Fleet, began on Friday in the North Atlantic Ocean, the U.S. Navy announced.

Commentary: Arnaud de Borchgrave // 1 decade ago

Commentary: NATO caveats

The outgoing NATO commander says multinational troops in Afghanistan are still handcuffed by dozens of caveats against fighting Taliban insurgents imposed by their parliaments and governments. It took 18 months for Gen. John Craddock to persuade allied governments to reduce the number from 80 to 73. Craddock’s valedictory.

Top News // 1 decade ago

U.S., NATO say good Afghan gov't is key

The value of good government has become a theme for Western officials with the approach of Afghanistan's August presidential election, analysts say.

Top News // 1 decade ago

NATO official criticized for killing order

A NATO military official has been criticized for ordering NATO forces in Afghanistan to use lethal force against drug traffickers they encounter, sources say.

Top News // 1 decade ago

U.S. miffed by NATO Afghan drug stance

NATO's top military commander says he's surprised that some member nations aren't following through on promises to battle the Afghanistan drug trade.

Top News // 1 decade ago

NATO's Afghanistan will said wavering

The West's will to continue fighting in Afghanistan is wavering and reluctance to send troops into tough war zones is rising, a NATO military chief says.

Top News // 1 decade ago

NATO joining in Afghan drug war

NATO says it will send troops to join attacks on the "rampant" Afghanistan opium drug trade.

Special Reports // 1 decade ago

NATO: Taliban will use anger at Koran film

NATO chiefs say extremists will try to exploit Afghan anger about a controversial Dutch film attacking the Koran, causing possible problems for European troops.

Special Reports // 1 decade ago

NATO officials see progress in Afghanistan

Ambassadors from NATO's North Atlantic Council recently concluded a three-day trip to Afghanistan and say progress is being made.

Top News // 1 decade ago

NATO ready to tackle any Kosovo violence

NATO's European chief says his troops stationed in Serbia's mainly ethnic-Albanian Kosovo province are ready to contain any violence that might erupt.

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The conflict in Afghanistan cannot be won by military means alone
NATO's Afghanistan will said wavering Oct 21, 2008

We are demonstrating a political will that is in my judgment sometimes wavering
NATO's Afghanistan will said wavering Oct 21, 2008

I told the staff, I want you to study whether or not we have adequate capability to accomplish the tasks we've been assigned by the department
U.S. stops European troop drawdown Nov 21, 2007

If people don't believe that government is a positive factor in their life, then this will be very difficult, regardless of how good we are at delivering security
U.S., NATO say good Afghan gov't is key Jun 23, 2009

Some governments say their troops cannot take part in any counter-narcotics operations
Commentary: NATO caveats Jul 10, 2009

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