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The Austrian Vital Role in the Western Balkans

Posted on July 9, 2016 by U.S Europe World Affairs.com

EUCOM Austria The third Western Balkans Summit was held in Paris on July 4th, as the following steps of Western Balkans Summit in Berlin-2014 and Vienna-2015.

“The Western Balkans is a Region in our immediate vicinity with which we have very close inter-personal, cultural, economic and political ties. Improvement in local quality of life as well as enhancing Stability, Safety, Security and Prosperity in the Western Balkans are thus in our most fundamental interest.” elaborated Minister for Foreign Affairs Sebastian Kurz July 4, 2016 © Austrian Federal Ministry for Europe, Integration and Foreign Affairs

Additional references: Western Balkans Summit Paris 2016

In Remembrance of the Fallen Heroes in Texas

Posted on July 8, 2016 by U.S Europe World Affairs.com

US naval Europe Africa May 22, 2016

In Remembrance of the Fallen Heroes of the Law-enforcement Officers in Dallas-Texas

President Obama’s statement on the tragedy of attack on the Dallas Law-Enforcement.

U.S House Speaker Paul Ryan’s statement on the tragedy in Dallas

News from the Police Department in Dallas

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UK has been appointed Assistant Secretary-General for Human Rights at the UN

Posted on July 7, 2016 by U.S Europe World Affairs.com

United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon announced the appointment of Andrew Gilmour of the United Kingdom as Assistant Secretary-General for Human Rights and Head of the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) in New York. June 24, 2016 © UN/NY View the announcement

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The Leadership of Austria and its Armed-Forces in the World-1

Posted on July 5, 2016 by U.S Europe World Affairs.com

Highly rich with European heritage, Austria is the centre of Europe with its Capital city ‘Vienna’ the heart of Culture, History and Music, Literature, Science and Technology–since centuries ago.

In Political domain– Vienna holds also the key role not only in European Territory but also in the International Affairs. As of current time, Vienna has the Seats of over 16 United Nations main Organizations, with more of other International Orgs and Institutions. International Organizations in Vienna

In the Military sphere, the Austrian Armed-Forces has a major Leading Role in NATO, EU, UN Operations– deployed in various parts of the World for maintaining Peace and Security.

The United States and Israel an enduring Partnership

Posted on June 29, 2016 by U.S Europe World Affairs.com

Rome 27, 2016 © Prime Minister’s office

Secretary of State John Kerry met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Rome to discuss range of Regional and Intentional issues.

“We discussed everything that the Secretary spoke about, challenges in the region from ISIL, East, West, South. We discussed not only American-Israeli security cooperation, but security cooperation in a larger regional context. We discussed how we could advance a process with the Palestinians, difficult though it may be. We discussed regional implications for stabilizing the Middle East, moving it to a place where it would be less convulsive. And we discussed some bilateral issues between us. This was a far-ranging discussion that I think was meant to bring us both in a common direction for common purposes and I found it very valuable. Thank you.” elaborated Prime Minister Netanyahu 27, 2016 © Department of State

“We had a very productive conversation and we talked at some length about ways in which we might be able to try to work to move things in a more positive direction.” “And of course, finally, we talked about Brexit – impossible not to – and how that might or might not affect all economies.” stated Secretary Kerry and continued: “Most importantly, Israel is, as everybody knows and we reiterate again and again, a critical ally and friend of the United States ” June 27, 2016 © Department of State

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The Netherlands Leadership in pressing a new Security Strategy in Europe

Posted on June 29, 2016 by U.S Europe World Affairs.com

At the last European Council of the Dutch Presidency a new Strategy was presented for the EU’s external policy. As holder of the Presidency, the Netherlands has pressed for just such a joint European Security Strategy.

‘The geopolitical Security situation in Europe has changed dramatically over the past few years,’ ‘This strategy gives a fresh impetus to the EU’s Foreign policy, with an emphasis on security and resilience. If member states act in concert, like members of an orchestra, we can accelerate Europe’s responses to world events and boost the impact of our diplomatic engagement.’ highlighted Foreign Minister Bert Koenders. June 29, 2016 © The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands

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The leadership of Israel in NATO

Posted on June 28, 2016 by U.S Europe World Affairs.com

Israeli President Reuven Rivlin visited NATO HQ in Brussels and met with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg on June 21. The meeting was to establish a closer partnership between Israel and NATO. The new measure to deepen the NATO-Israeli cooperation followed by the decision made earlier this year, on May 4th 2016, by NATO to agree on opening an Israel Mission at the NATO HQ.

“NATO and Israel have a long relationship and we are longstanding partners. I very much look forward to visiting Israel and to develop an even closer relationship with Israel in the coming years.” Reaffirmed NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, June 21, 2016 © NATO

June 21, 2016 © NATO

Additional: NATO agrees Israel Mission to NATO
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Interview with the Deputy Director of EUROPOL, Operations Department

Posted on June 27, 2016 by U.S Europe World Affairs.com

In the exclusive interview series, this time we have the occasion of getting a glimpse inside of the European Union’s Law-Enforcement Agency, and the honour of an Interview with Mr Wil van Gemert, Deputy Director of EUROPOL the Operations Department.

Deputy Director of EUROPOL, Operations Department Mr Wil van Gemert 2016 © EUROPOL

Q: In the recent years, EUROPOL and the U.S Law-Enforcement Agencies have been expanding their strategic cooperation by signing numbers of new agreements on various issues from Cyber Crime to Counter-Terrorism, that could enable both sides to work more effectively to tackle the un-foreseen challenges of 21 century.

How this close partnerships at the Law-Enforcement level can benefit the both sides, in general?

Mr Wil van Gemert, Deputy Director of EUROPOL: The US is by far the most important partner of Europol, and especially in the fight against cybercrime. Both in the field of online child sexual exploitation and cyber-attacks, the FBI, the US Secret Services and the Immigration and Customs Enforcement are making invaluable contributions to EU efforts to arrest criminals. Because both the EU and the US face common threats from terrorism and organised crime, transnational law enforcement cooperation is particularly important to enhance the security of citizens, and even more necessary when it comes to fight against borderless crimes, namely cybercrimes. Indeed, cooperating for more than 11 years, Europol and the US recently agreed on joining efforts to counter foreign fighters and to combat illegal immigration, especially as exploited by organised crime groups. Europol cooperation initiatives with non-EU countries and international organisations are crucial to exchange strategic and technical information, such as trends and developments in the methods used to commit offences or new methods of criminal intelligence analysis. Every year, Europol supports approximately 500 cases involving US authorities and joint operations lead to the arrest of top targets on both sides of the Atlantic. Europol’s cooperation with US authorities has reached an unprecedented level. Europol is now perceived as an efficient and reliable point of contact in many key crime areas in Europe and US authorities see Europol as an instrument to maximise their engagement with investigators in the Member States.

The aftermath of UK Referendum on EU

Posted on June 25, 2016 by U.S Europe World Affairs.com

UK FCO

Statement by President Obama on the outcome of the UK referendum:

“The people of the United Kingdom have spoken, and we respect their decision. The special relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom is enduring, and the United Kingdom’s membership in NATO remains a vital cornerstone of U.S. foreign, security, and economic policy. So too is our relationship with the European Union,” June 24, 2016 @ The White House

Statement by Prime Minister Rutte of the Netherlands on the outcome of UK referendum:

“The result of the UK referendum is disappointing. We must now look for stable solutions, calmly, and one step at a time. It is important to ensure stability. We are in the process of reforming the European Union. This result is an incentive to carry on with that reform and work hard for more prosperity, more jobs and more security. Particularly for a country like the Netherlands, cooperation is of vital importance.” June 24, 2016 © MFA of the Netherlands

Statement by NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg on the outcome of the referendum in UK:

“The British people have decided to leave the European Union. As it defines the next chapter in its relationship with the EU, I know that the United Kingdom’s position in NATO will remain unchanged. The UK will remain a strong and committed NATO Ally, and will continue to play its leading role in our Alliance” June 24, 2016 © NATO

Dear Readers, from our side we don’t have any words to add except ‘We are devastated by this out come as we see it, how in a broader context it would affect unfortunately– the entire Europe not only the United Kingdom. (the Editor)