June 2002
Russia Seeks Membership in the World Trade Organization
Vladimir Putin has urged for Russia's swift accession to the World Trade Organization, emphasizing the risks of exclusion. He defended his administration's approach to fostering…
EU Agreements at the Spain Summit - 2002-06-23
EU leaders met in Seville to prioritize the fight against terrorism in their foreign policy, especially after the September 11 attacks. They agreed to incorporate…
EU Summit Concludes - 2002-06-22
The EU summit in Seville concluded with agreements on immigration, defense, and expansion of the union. Leaders decided to increase membership from 15 to 25…
Greece Agrees to Form NATO and EU Joint Rapid Reaction Defense Force - 2002-06-22
Greece has agreed to form a joint NATO and EU rapid reaction defense force, contingent on Turkey's response. This decision comes amid ongoing tensions regarding…
Cause of the Russian Submarine Sinking - 2002-06-20
A senior Russian official confirmed that the Kursk submarine sank due to a faulty torpedo during military exercises, not due to external factors. This incident…
NATO Focuses on International Counter-Terrorism Efforts - 2002-06-14
NATO is shifting its focus to international counter-terrorism efforts, as stated by Secretary General George Robertson at a conference in Vienna. The upcoming summit in…
NATO Security is Not at Risk - 2002-06-14
The U.S. Department of Defense reassures that NATO's security is not compromised despite claims that satellite dish users can access spy images. A British individual…
President Bush's New Effort to Establish a Department of Homeland Security - 2002-06-11
President Bush is pushing to establish a new Department of Homeland Security, highlighting its role in analyzing intelligence and protecting critical infrastructure during a visit…
U.S. Defense Secretary in Kuwait - 2002-06-09
U.S. Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld is visiting Kuwait as part of a 10-day trip, which includes stops in Bahrain, Qatar, India, and Pakistan to address…
US Defense Secretary Meets with Baltic and Scandinavian Counterparts
US Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld met with Baltic and Scandinavian defense ministers in Estonia to discuss NATO expansion and counter-terrorism efforts. This meeting is significant…
NATO Expansion and the Fight Against Terrorism - 2002-06-08
U.S. Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld met with defense ministers from Baltic and Scandinavian countries in Estonia to discuss NATO expansion and counter-terrorism efforts. The…
NATO Secretary General Calls for Coordination in Response to Terrorism
NATO Secretary General George Robertson emphasized the need for member and non-member countries to coordinate their responses to terrorism. U.S. Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld…
NATO Calls for More Active Role of Its Members in the Fight Against Terrorism
NATO Secretary General George Robertson has called for member countries to take a more active role in fighting terrorism during a recent defense ministers' meeting.…
U.S. Defense Secretary's Warning to NATO Member Countries - 2002-06-07
U.S. Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld warned NATO members about the heightened threat of terrorist attacks using weapons of mass destruction during a meeting in Brussels.…
Review of NATO Treaty - 2002-06-06
NATO defense ministers are meeting in Brussels to review the treaty for better counter-terrorism effectiveness, with U.S. Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld advocating for European military…
Start of NATO's Two-Day Meeting in Brussels - 2002-06-06
NATO defense ministers have convened in Brussels to discuss protection against weapons of mass destruction. The meeting highlighted the importance of the alliance's capabilities in…
U.S. and U.K. Pressure on India and Pakistan Regarding Kashmir Dispute - 2002-06-05
U.S. and U.K. officials are pressuring India and Pakistan to avoid conflict over Kashmir. This comes amid rising tensions between the two nuclear-armed nations. The…
US Defense Secretary Says India-Pakistan Tensions Have Diverted Attention from Anti-Terrorism Efforts
US Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld highlighted that tensions between India and Pakistan have shifted focus away from anti-terrorism efforts, although they have not yet negatively…