NATO
BULGARIA:
The government yesterday approved a revised military doctrine designed to boost its NATO...
BulgariaROMANIA: Austerity measures test government resolve
The government will face tough economic challenges in order to retain credibility with the EU...
RomaniaEASTERN EUROPE: Fighter deals meet NATO needs
NATO membership is altering arms purchasing strategies and defence reforms in both the...
Eastern EuropeSLOVAKIA:
Parliament yesterday approved a government proposal to abolish eleven off-budget funds.
SlovakiaSLOVAKIA:
The government has "wasted time" on agricultural reform and must now accelerate farm...
SlovakiaRUSSIA: Putin not seeking veto over NATO activities
Moscow is not seeking to gain a veto over NATO activities but is prepared to upgrade ties as...
RussiaAUSTRALIA: Afghan commitment signals new defence role
Australia's military involvement in the Afghanistan campaign should help solidify the defence...
AustraliaRUSSIAN/BALTIC STATES: NATO inevitability acccepted
The Kremlin remains opposed to NATO enlargement into the Baltic states, but now recognises that...
Baltic States