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The article discusses the role and capabilities of NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) in 2009 as it celebrates the 60th anniversary of its founding. The author examines the impact of the global financial crisis and the collapse of traditional international structures on NATO. Other topics include forecasts about NATO's future during the years 2009-2019.

Discusses the return of the arc of crisis phenomenon in the Middle East. Comparison of the geopolitical coverage of the political crisis between the 1970s and the 21st century; Concern over the potential complete political meltdown from Central Asia to Central Africa affecting three continents; Role of the Middle Eastern policy of the U.S. and its war against terrorism in the cause and effect of the event; Citation of the presence of U.S. military forces in several Middle East countries; Effect of the absence of a coherent strategic policy on the political meltdown in several countries.

Reports on the involvement of Great Britain in the Sierra Leone crisis in 2000. Background of the Lome agreement; Details on the United Nations (UN) Mission in Sierra Leone; Troops involved in the UN peacekeeping operations as of 2000; Countries participating in UN operations; Expenses for the Sierra Leone operation.