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The article discusses the preparatory strategies being discussed by the military commanders of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) at the Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE) in France in case of an attack by Russia. The strategy is being explained by Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery to the top SHAPE officers. Montgomery is the deputy supreme allied commander under U.S. General Alfred M. Gruenther.

The article reports on the new blackout implemented by the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and its military arm Supreme Headquarters of the Allied Powers in Europe (SHAPE). NATO and SHAPE said that all the decision of the NATO council to release news should be unanimous. Correspondents argue against such news blackout and claim the SHAPE officers have no idea of how to deal with the press and how to use NATO news to counteract Communist propaganda.

The article focuses on the signing of the Treaty Establishing the European Defense Community between the Foreign Ministers of Italy, France, West Germany and Benelux in Western Europe in 1952. The treaty aims to weld 400,000 armed officers from Germany into a supranational European National which will be led by the North Atlantic Treaty Commander Matt Ridgway. Another purpose of the development of the agreement is for the support of common security as well as the safeguard of peace.

The article discusses the details of a public report to the U.S. nation presented by U.S. Army General Dwight Eisenhower during the 1951 conference of the Cabinet and Military Committee of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). He emphasized the need for significant cooperation between the U.S. and Europe to be able to deal with economic and financial problems efficiently. Throughout the discourse, he addressed possible problems that would affect such international cooperation and described the potential outcome of such collaboration.

The article discusses Islamic revolution and court trials in Iran. It states that the Air Force General Amir Hussein Rabii expressed his anger at U.S. General Robert E. Huyser, the deputy commander of U.S. forces in Europe, who had been sent to Iran with the goal of persuading the military leaders not to mount a coup against the last Premier of Shah, Shahpour Bakhtiar. It also notes that United Nations Secretary-General Kurt Waldheim and Amnesty International have issued protests the Iranian trials. It mentions that after U.S. Ambassador William Sullivan returned to Washington for consultation, the State Department issued a guarded statement about "the executions of persons who are apparently denied internationally accepted standards of justice."

The article discusses the full-dress conference of leaders of allied governments, including the U.S., Great Britain and France, at the Tucker's Town on the island of Bermuda. A description of how British Prime Minister Winston Churchill, French Premier Joseph Laniel and U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower have arrived in the conference is given. Churchill nominated Eisenhower as chairman and the group discusses the first subject of the conference which is the Soviet Russia's intentions.

The article discusses the Treaty of Moscow which is signed between West Germany and the Soviet Union, and its consequences in Europe. After the World War II, West Germany became a part of Western Allies and East Germany became a part of Soviet Union and it became a platform for Soviet forces in Eastern Europe. According to West German Chancellor Willy Brandt, the treaty presents an opportunity for Western Europe to live in peace with its neighbors in the east. It is reported that the West German Foreign Minister Walter Scheel during his trip to Moscow, Russia, has made it clear that the treaty wouldn't be used by East Germany for renouncing Germany's right to reunification.

The article discusses the political developments in Europe which centered on the activities in Moscow, Russia and Bonn, Germany. It notes that West German Chancellor Willy Brandt advanced his Ostpolltik at about the same time Soviet Leader Leonid Brezhnev had advanced his Realpolitik. It adds that Brandt and the leaders of the Warsaw Pact nations led in agreements that superseded the past foreign policies in Europe .

The article discusses the reaction of European leaders to the invasion of Russia into Georgia in August 2008. Actions that the European Union have decided to take in reaction to Russia's invasion of Georgia are mentioned, such as suspending trade agreements. The impact that alterations in trade agreements between Europe and Russia would have on individual countries, such as Germany, is discussed.

The article offers information on the role of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) in keeping the peace among 50 divisions in Europe. General Jean-Etienne Valluy, NATO's commanding general of Allied Forces, says that many NATO members have not kept their promises and failed on moral disengagement. Moreover, the author concludes that there is a general vexation, confusion and frustration in NATO with the attitude of France's Charles de Gaulle who rejects the integrated European defense.

The article focuses on the return of U.S. Army General Dwight D. Eisenhower to Europe to take the supreme command of the National Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) in January 1951. His task as commander is to persuade Western Europe to make sacrifices and prepare for another battle. A hero's welcome in Paris, France was declined by Eisenhower. In his speech to Europeans, he admitted that he has no miraculous plans in his return but he has faith in Europe.

Expresses the view that the strength of the proposed European Union military force, Eurodefense, is necessary to relations between Europe and the United States. Background of the issue; Discomfort felt by some Americans about a strong, independent Europe; Author's concern that the greatest danger to European defense is a lack of both spending power and determination to build a strong army.

Expresses the view that the strength of the proposed European Union military force, Eurodefense, is necessary to relations between Europe and the United States. Background of the issue; Discomfort felt by some Americans about a strong, independent Europe; Author's concern that the greatest danger to European defense is a lack of both spending power and determination to build a strong army.