DTN News - DEFENSE NEWS: U.S.-Russia ‘Reset’ Holds Challenge, Opportunity Says Official

DTN News - DEFENSE NEWS: U.S.-Russia ‘Reset’ Holds Challenge, Opportunity Says Official 

(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - April 5, 2012: On Monday, Jan. 2, 2012, a Ghader missile is launched at the shore of sea of Oman during Iran's navy drill. The missile, called Ghader, or Capable in Farsi, was described as an upgraded version of a missile that has been in service before. During a graduation at Iran's main army academy, the country's leader effectively sketched out the Islamic Republic's tougher military posture. 

Iran's must never hesitate to display its power in a hard-edged world where the weak pay the price, he told the newly minted officers. Less than two months later, Khamenei's words were echoed by commanders who warned that Iran could block oil tanker shipping lanes in the Gulf in retaliation for sanctions and described foreign forces including a recent visit by an U.S. aircraft carrier as unwelcome interlopers in the region.

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DTN News - DEFENSE NEWS: U.S.-Russia ‘Reset’ Holds Challenge, Opportunity Says Official

DTN News - DEFENSE NEWS: U.S.-Russia ‘Reset’ Holds Challenge, Opportunity Says Official

(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - April 5, 2012: A Pro-Assad Syrian holds flags of Russia, right, and China as they demonstrate outside the meeting hall as foreign ministers from dozens of countries gather to set conditions for a new Syria, pushing for tighter sanctions and diplomatic pressure to further isolate President Bashar Assad, while urging the opposition to offer a democratic alternative to his regime, in Istanbul, Turkey, Sunday, April 1, 2012. 

The show of solidarity at the Friends of the Syrian People  conference in Istanbul, was marred by the absence of China, Russia and Iran, key supporters of Assad who disagree with Western and Arab allies over how to stop the bloodshed.

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DTN News - DEFENSE NEWS: U.S.-Russia ‘Reset’ Holds Challenge, Opportunity Says Official

DTN News - DEFENSE NEWS: U.S.-Russia ‘Reset’ Holds Challenge, Opportunity Says Official

(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - April 5, 2012: Former Taliban militants walk to hand over their weapons during a joining ceremony with the Afghan government in Herat, Afghanistan, Saturday, March 31, 2012. 

About 35 former Taliban militants from Herat province handed over their weapons as part of a peace-reconciliation program. (Photo - AP)

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DTN News - DEFENSE NEWS: U.S.-Russia ‘Reset’ Holds Challenge, Opportunity Says Official

DTN News - DEFENSE NEWS: U.S.-Russia ‘Reset’ Holds Challenge, Opportunity Says Official

(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - April 5, 2012: The strategic “reset” of relations between the United States and Russia is gradually bringing results, a senior defense policy expert said today.

Celeste A. Wallander, deputy assistant secretary of defense for Russia, Ukraine and Eurasia policy, discussed challenges and opportunities in U.S.-Russia relations with members of the Women's Foreign Policy Group here today.

The reset strategy is “to cooperate in areas where we can cooperate with Russia, in areas that serve American national interest … and communicate clearly and honestly” on topics where the two governments don’t agree, she said.

The United States and Russia have made some important progress, Wallander noted, including:

-- Implementing the “New START” nuclear arms reduction treaty;

-- Making progress toward agreement on Iran;

-- Achieving some cooperation in the NATO-led Afghanistan mission; and

-- Strengthening defense and security communication both between the two nations and between Russia and NATO.

“The New START treaty was an important achievement. … It is another step in reducing global nuclear weapons stockpiles,” she said. The treaty also re-established regular mutual nuclear weapons inspections and meetings involving American and Russian military leaders and nuclear experts, she added.

On Iran, Russia has ended a contract that would have provided that country with Russian-made “very dangerous air defense systems,” Wallander said, and Russia supports the Afghanistan effort by allowing U.S. and NATO troops and cargo to travel through its territory.

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DTN News - 2012 SEOUL NUCLEAR SECURITY SUMMIT: South Korean President Lee Myung-bak And Russian President Dmitry Medvedev Shake Hands Prior To talks At Presidential Office, Dmitry To Attend 2012 Seoul NSS

DTN News - 2012 SEOUL NUCLEAR SECURITY SUMMIT: South Korean President Lee Myung-bak And Russian President Dmitry Medvedev Shake Hands Prior To talks At Presidential Office, Dmitry To Attend 2012 Seoul NSS

(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - March 26, 2012: South Korean President Lee Myung-bak (R) and Russian President Dmitry Medvedev shake hands prior to the bilateral talks at the presidential office during the 2012 Seoul Nuclear Security Summit on March 26, 2012 in Seoul, South Korea.

 World leaders gather at Seoul to discuss on the issues to prevent possible nuclear terrorism and recurrence of meltdown of nuclear power plants and to minimize nuclear material across the world. (Photo: Getty/Yonhap)

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DTN News - RUSSIA DEFENSE NEWS: Russian Prime Minister Putin Examines Weapons During Visit To Taman Motorized Infantry Brigade In Moscow

DTN News - RUSSIA DEFENSE NEWS: Russian Prime Minister Putin Examines Weapons During Visit To Taman Motorized Infantry Brigade In Moscow

(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - February 23, 2012: Russian Prime Minister and presidential candidate Vladimir Putin, center back, examines military equipment and weapons during a visit to the Taman Motorized Infantry Brigade in Moscow on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012. 

At left back is Defense Minister Anatoly Serdyukov, at right is lieutenant colonel Andrei Alexeyev. (Photo - AP)

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DTN News - RUSSIA DEFENSE NEWS: Russian Prime Minister Putin Examines Weapons During Visit To Taman Motorized Infantry Brigade In Moscow

DTN News - RUSSIA DEFENSE NEWS: Russian Prime Minister Putin Examines Weapons During Visit To Taman Motorized Infantry Brigade In Moscow

(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - February 23, 2012: Russian Prime Minister and presidential candidate Vladimir Putin, center back, examines military equipment and weapons during a visit to the Taman Motorized Infantry Brigade in Moscow on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012. 

At left back is Defense Minister Anatoly Serdyukov, at right is lieutenant colonel Andrei Alexeyev. (Photo - AP)

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DTN News - RUSSIA DEFENSE NEWS: Russian Prime Minister Putin Examines Weapons During Visit To Taman Motorized Infantry Brigade In Moscow

DTN News - RUSSIA DEFENSE NEWS: Russian Prime Minister Putin Examines Weapons During Visit To Taman Motorized Infantry Brigade In Moscow

(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - February 23, 2012: Russian Prime Minister and presidential candidate Vladimir Putin, right, examines military equipment and weapons during a visit to the Taman Motorized Infantry Brigade in Moscow on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012. 

Second left is Defense Minister Anatoly Serdyukov, at left is lieutenant colonel Andrei Alexeyev. (Photo - AP)

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