MEDIA ADVISORY
Monday, May 21, 2012
Diplomatic Courier Analyzes NATO and G8 Summits with Special Commentary
WASHINGTON, DC: A strong presence at major international summits, the Diplomatic Courier attended the NATO summit in Chicago from 20 until 21 May 2012 and was at the helm of the editorial agenda for the G8 Business Summit magazine (published by the CAT company) that was distributed this past weekend.
MEDIA ADVISORY
Monday, May 21, 2012
Diplomatic Courier Analyzes NATO and G8 Summits with Special Commentary
WASHINGTON, DC: A strong presence at major international summits, the Diplomatic Courier attended the NATO summit in Chicago from 20 until 21 May 2012 and was at the helm of the editorial agenda for the G8 Business Summit magazine (published by the CAT company) that was distributed this past weekend.
On the ground, Managing Editor Chrisella Sagers provides eye-witness commentary on the challenges facing NATO nations seeking to revitalize the organization to meet today's geopolitical reality, and be the global go-to peacekeeper and stabilizing force for the next 60 years.
"The 2012 Chicago Summit has been remarkable for the focus on hammering out the form of a 'new NATO.' From the declaration of the Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) system's Interim Capability to the expansion of the Alliance Ground Surveillance program, NATO is creating a more nimble, cost-efficient, and responsive military force in the face of unpredictable threats and terror," says Sagers.
Also following the G8, Editor-in-Chief Ana C. Rold synthesizes how business is affected by the political landscape and other factors.
"This landscape is shaped not just by governments, but also consumers, civil society, the media, and political events. And understanding this landscape and how to navigate it is the difference between success and failure. In 2012, we are proud to bring our readers a business policy publication that marries the concepts of public and private policy and how the two sectors can learn from each other," highlights Rold.
From security to vaccines to food, this Diplomatic Courier edition and the special edition on G8 Business debates the issues tackled before the G8 and NATO, transcending political lines to meet both international political and business agendas. A selection of articles includes:
- "The Case for Transatlantic Geo-Economics at the G8" by Tyson Barker, Director of Transatlantic Relations at the Bertelsman Foundation
- "Turncoat Attacks in Afghanistan" by Celeste Owen-Jones, DC Contributor
- "Pakistan Remains a Question Mark in Lead Up to NATO Summit" by Boris Maguire, DC Contributor
- "No Blueprint in Sight for NATO's Out-of-Area Operations" by Andrea Barbara Baumann and Gergely Varga, Visiting Fellows at the Center for Transatlantic Relations at SAIS, John Hopkins University
In addition to other articles on Russia, Korean nuclear security and objectives, and Al Qaeda's soft targets, this edition publishes an interview with James Goldgeier, Dean, School of International Service (SIS), American University and a profile of Namik Tan, Ambassador of the Republic of Turkey, by Steve Lutes.
For more information on the Diplomatic Courier or to request interviews, contact press@diplomaticourier.org.
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