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Costa Rica: The lowest form of military aggression

by Luis Roberto Zamora Bolaños

29 August 2010

On 1 July 2010, Costa Rica’s Legislative Assembly authorized the U.S. military to undertake policing duties in Costa Rica, based on an expired “Cooperation Agreement.” There is only one small problem: Costa Rica abolished its armed forces in 1949 and since then has had no standing army, (…)

Solana : « Israel is a member of the European Union»

22 October 2009

For the second consecutive year, Israeli President Shimon Peres has convened an imposing conference: Facing Tomorrow (Jerusalem, 20-22 October 2009) where 3,500 people were registered.
Among the key speakers were British ecologist Baron David Mayer de Rothschild; Skype CEO Josh Silverman; the (…)

A Historic Moment:

The Election of the Greatest Con-Man in Recent History

by James Petras

New York (USA) | 12 December 2008

Just as Obama’s electoral campaign and subsequent victory will go into the annals as the political con-job of the new millennium, his economic and political appointments will mark another ‘historic’ moment: The nomination of corrupt and failed speculators and warmongers. Let us join the (…)

Statement of Javier Solana, EU High Representative for the Common Foreign and Security Policy, in Beirut

Beirut (Lebanon) | 16 July 2006

"Good evening ladies and gentlemen. I am here to be with friends at a time when my Lebanese friends are living tragic times. The people
of Lebanon are friends of the European Union and personal friends. I have been here in all the
difficult moments in their present history and I wanted to be (…)

Javier Solana recalls the obligations of the Uzbek authorities on the first anniversary of the events of 12 and 13 May in Andizhan

Brussels (Belgium) | 12 May 2006

"I would like today to join with many others around the world in extending my sympathies once
again to the families and friends of those who died in the tragic events which took place in
Andizhan, Uzbekistan, on 12-13 May 2005.
It is with great regret that I note the continuing refusal of (…)

Speech by Javier Solana on Middle East peace process

Strasbourg (France) | 5 April 2006

I am appearing before the European Parliament at a critical time for the future of the Middle East
peace process, immediately after the forming of a new Palestinian government and the holding of
elections in Israel.
Allow me first to describe how I see the present situation, before going on (…)

Javier Solana congratulates Ehud Olmert on the election result in Israel

Brussels (Belgium) | 29 March 2006

I have just spoken to acting Prime Minister Ehud Olmert and congratulated him on the result of
the general election in Israel yesterday. I encouraged Mr Olmert to pursue all efforts to move towards a peaceful, negotiated resolution of
the Middle-East conflict.
I assured him that the European (…)

Javier Solana welcomes the conduct of free and fair elections in Ukraine

Brussels (Belgium) | 27 March 2006

I congratulate the Ukrainian people on the conduct yesterday of free and fair elections to their
Rada, in accordance with international standards for democratic elections. These elections set a
new standard on which to build Ukraine’s future.
We look forward to continuing and deepening our (…)

Javier Solana’s comment on the conduct of the Presidential elections, in Belarus

Brussels (Belgium) | 20 March 2006

I am saddened by the conduct of the Belarusian presidential elections. The preliminary report by
OSCE election observers concludes that the elections did not meet international standards. It cites
unacceptable abuse of state power in the run-up to the elections, obviously designated to protect (…)

Statement by Javier Solana on the Palestinian elections

Brussels (Belgium) | 26 January 2006

"The Palestinian people have voted democratically and peacefully. I welcome this. The European
Union has supported the smooth running of these elections. We await confirmation of the results. These results may confront us with an entirely new situation
which will need to be analysed by the (…)

Javier Solana comments the parliamentary elections in Iraq

Brussels (Belgium) | 16 December 2005

"I congratulate the Iraqi people who have for the third time this year cast their vote. I commend the
courage of the Iraqis, who continue to defy those who seem to want to prevent Iraq from moving
forward. This is a strong indication of a true democratic spirit and deserves respect from all. (…)

“Toward a partnership of hope”

by Javier Solana

14 December 2005

This week we celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Euro-Mediterranean Partnership in the city where it all began: Barcelona. I am proud of having chaired the first meeting, which was aimed at turning the Mediterranean into an area of security, solidarity, and shared exchanges. The beginning of (…)

Javier Solana’s interview with the Bosniak newspaper Dnevni Avaz

7 December 2005

From a security point of view, how do you see situation in Bosnia?
BiH has achieved a historic milestone: 10 years after the end of the war, BiH has transformed itself; and it
will continue thanks to the Stabilisation and Association process. This is a long-awaited transition. The focus
is (…)

Javier Solana’s statement on the 10th anniversary of the Dayton Agreement

Brussels (Belgium) | 25 November 2005

Ladies and Gentlemen, Dear Friends,
This conference brings together many of us who have grappled for years with the Balkan dramas.
I very much agree with the conference organisers that the 10th anniversary of the Dayton
Agreement is a good occasion to reflect on what happened then - but also (…)

Summary of remarks by Javier SOLANA at the Ministers of Defence Meeting

Brussels (Belgium) | 21 November 2005

Overview of military capabilities
Je me réjouis du solide résultat obtenu dans l’identification du besoin militaire pour la conduite de
nos opérations, en ligne avec l’approche qualitative de l’objectif global 2010. Cependant, des
lacunes continuent à exister. Il faut que les nouveaux outils (…)

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