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Volume IX, Nr. 2 / 3 - Spring/Summer 2009
(Double Issue)
Proceedings of the
45th Munich Security Conference
Proceedings of the 45th Munich Security Conference
Sidney E. Dean
Welcome to this double issue of Hampton Roads International Security Quarterly. This year we have decided to do something special.
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Calls for New Beginnings
Oliver Rolofs
Journalist Oliver Rolofs regularly covers the annual Munich Security Conference. He presents a detailed summary of the speeches and panel discussions, and sets the tone for reading the individual addresses presented in this double issue of Hampton Roads International Security Quarterly.
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This Moment
Joseph Biden (USA - Vice President)
US Vice President Joseph Biden presents America's new foreign policy position to the world.
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Afghanistan: The Comprehensive Approach in Action
Peter MacKay (Canada - Defense Minister)
Canada's Defense Minister on the comprehensive international strategy needed to pacify and stabilize Afghanistan.
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A New Nuclear Agenda
Henry Kissinger (USA - Secretary of State, Ret.)
Washington's Grand Old Man of foreign relations outlines a strategy for reigning in WMD proliferation.
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Coordinated Support for Afghanistan and Pakistan
Richard C. Holbrooke (USA - Special Envoy)
Barack Obama’s special envoy to Afghanistan and Pakistan outlines a coordinated strategy for managing support to and relations with both frontline nations in the global war on terrorism.
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The US National Security Council and 21st Century Challenges
James Jones (USA - National Security Advisor)
President Barack Obama's National Security Advisor (and former NATO Supreme Allied Commander) describes how the National Security Council is being adapted to meet 21st Century challenges.
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The Future of the Alliance and the Mission in Afghanistan
David Petraeus (USA - Commander, Central Command)
US Central Command commander General David Petraeus reflects on the future of NATO, and the importance of a viable joint effort in Afghanistan for guaranteeing and shaping that future of the alliance.
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Intelligence and Arms Control
Jane Harman (USA - Member of Congress)
Congresswoman Jane Harman discusses intelligence and arms control.
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Arms Control Under the Obama Administration
Ellen O. Tauscher (USA - Member of Congress)
Congresswoman Ellen Tauscher tells the world what to expect from the Barack Obama administration regarding arms control.
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United States Leadership and 21st Century Global Public Goods
Joseph S. Nye (USA - Trilateral Commission)
The Chairman of the Trilateral Commission of North America discusses the concept of Global Public Goods as it relates to US foreign policy in the 21st Century.
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The Euro-Atlantic Area Remains NATO’s “Core Business”
Jaap de Hoop Scheffer (Netherlands - NATO Secretary General)
The departing NATO General Secretary discusses his view that - vital out-of-area operations such as Afghanistan notwithstanding - the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation's central responsibility remains defending the territory of its member nations.
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Energy Security for Europe
Javier Solana Madariaga (Spain - EU High Representative)
The EU High Representative for the Common European Foreign and Security Policy discusses European security concerns, including energy security in the face of Middle Eastern and Russian politics.
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Challenges Facing the Western Family of Nations
Nicolas Sarkozy (France - President)
French President Nicolas Sarkozy reminds the assembled policymakers that the democratic and "western" nations of the world remain a community of shared values and shared intererests - and facing a shared set of problems and challenges.
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2009 – A Year of Key Symbolic Dates
Angela Merkel (Germany - Chancellor)
German Chancellor Angela Merkel cites a number of symbolic anniversaries in 2009 - including the 60th Anniversary of the founding of NATO and the 70th Anniversary of the beginning of World War II. Merkel calls for 2009 to be another decisive year, marked by new initiatives for international cooperation.
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European Security Architecture and Eastern Europe
Toomas Hendrik Ilves (Estonia - President)
Estonia's President discusses Eastern European states' concerns regarding their position in NATO and the European Union, and in light of recent Russian assertiveness.
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The Republic of Macedonia, NATO and the European Union
Nicola Gruevski (Republic of Macedonia - Prime Minister)
Macedonia's Prime Minister discusses his nation's aspirations regarding accession to NATO and the EU.
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Polish Views on NATO and European Security
Donald F. Tusk (Poland - Prime Minister)
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk discusses Poland's views on NATO and European security, and remarks on German Chancellor Merkel's statements advocating fraternal relations between the former wartime adversaries.
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Security Strategy Needed
Alexandr Vondra (Czech Republic - Deputy Prime Minister)
Czech Deputy Prime Minister for European Affairs, Alexandr Vondra, discusses the need to define new security strategies for NATO and Europe.
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A Year of Challenges, Risks and Opportunities
Frank-Walter Steinmeier (Germany - Foreign Minister)
The German foreign minister sees both risks and opportunities arising from the current political and economic uncertainties.
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Managing Instability: Global Challenges and the Crisis of Global Governance
Miguel Angel Moratinos Cuyaubé (Spain - Foreign Minister)
Spain's foreign minister calls for more effective global governance to avert future political and economic crises.
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Debating European Security
David Miliband (United Kingdom - Foreign Secretary)
Britain's foreign secretary discusses the elements of European security and the needed reforms.
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Transcaucasus and Balkan Security
Cristian Diaconescu (Romania - Foreign Minister)
Romanian Foreign Minister Cristian Diaconescu discusses the state of security on the Balkans and the adjoining former Soviet territories.
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HRISQ Vol. IX, Nr. 2 / Nr. 3 - Contents (continued)
The Future of the Balkans Lies Within the European Union
Karel Fürst zu Schwarzenberg (Czech Republic - Foreign Minister)
The Czech foreign minister advocates accepting Kosovo, Serbia and Montenegro into the European Union.
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The Search for Global Governance
Wolfgang Schäuble (Germany - Minister of the Interior)
Germany's interior minister discusses the concept of global good governance.
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International Support for Kosovo’s Democracy
Fatmir Sejdiu (Republic of Kosovo - President)
Kosovo's president seeks international support for his country.
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Eurasian Security in Troubled Times
Yulia Tymoshenko (Ukraine - Prime Minister)
Ukraine's fiery prime minister discusses her nation's ambitions, as well as European and Eurasian security in light of recent Russian policies.
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Non-Proliferation of WMD: The Case for Joint Effort
Sergey B. Ivanov (Russia - First Deputy Prime Minister)
Sergey Ivanov portrays his nation as a responsible and cooperative actor willing to cooperate with the West on WMD proliferation control.
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Caucasus Region Security
Serzh Sargsyan (Armenia - President)
Armenia's prime minister discusses security in the Caucasus region.
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Afghanistan’s Challenges
Hamid Karzai (Afghanistan - President)
Hamid Karzai calls for international support to help stabilize his nation in face of continuing and growing challenges.
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NATO’s Mission in Afghanistan: Pakistan’s View
Makhdoom Qureshi (Pakistan - Foreign Minister)
Pakistan's foreign minister discusses his nation's view of NATO's mission in neighboring Afghanistan.
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Japanese Self-Defense Forces and International Cooperation
Yasukazu Hamada (Japan - Defense Minister)
Japanese Defense Minister Yasukazu Hamada discusses his nation's armed forces' participation in international humanitarian and peacekeeping efforts. He stresses Japan's interest in closer cooperation with NATO.
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Iran’s Position on Middle East Conflicts
Ali Larijani (Iran - Speaker of the Majlis)
The speaker of Iran's parliament defends his nations positions and assails Iran's critics, especially the United States government.
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Non-Proliferation, Arms Control and Future of Nuclear Weapons: Is Zero Possible?
Mayankote Kelath Narayanan (India - National Security Advisor)
India's national security advisor discusses the limitations of WMD proliferation control.
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The Need for Global Governance
Kishore Mahbubani (Singapore - Dean, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy)
Scholar Kishore Mahbubane discusses the need for improved global governance to prevent political and economic crises in the future.
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