Around the Globe | 25.11.2011, 17:00 UTC

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Around the Globe 25.11.2011 | 17:00 UTC   Trans-Atlantic Relations The trials and tribulations of transatlantic ties The annual EU-US Summit kicks off in Washington on November 28 under the shadow of economic and international crises which are affecting both sides of the Atlantic. What does the future hold for transatlantic ties? Crises put leadership qualities of Obama and Merkel to the test EU ambassador to US not worried about effect of midterms on transatlantic relations Trans-Atlantic Relations German foreign policy positions leave Canada bemused Washington's lament that Berlin isn't pulling its weight in NATO is old hat. But that criticism is increasingly being shared by a traditionally close ally who is puzzled by Germany's stance. Militants target Kandahar after deadly Kabul bombing G8 pledges further financial assistance to Arab Spring Protests Law and lawlessness in America The clearing of various Occupy Wall Street camps around the US reveals a double standard, writes James Galbraith. Legal protesters are hit with the full force of the law, while criminal bankers remain scot-free. Transatlantic Voices Arab World More questions than answers about NATO's Libya role The reasons and the consequences behind NATO's bombing on the Libyan town of Majer still remain unclear three months on. Deutsche Welle visited the scene of one of the darkest episodes in Libya's war. Libya struggles to maintain order in the face of post-Gadhafi chaos Mission accomplished?: Taking stock of NATO's Libya legacy Debate begins over how history will view NATO's intervention in Libya Arab World 'We have been conducting a very nasty policy of double standards' After almost a year of the so-called Arab Spring, some countries have fared better than others, says the German Green party spokeswoman for foreign affairs, Kerstin Müller, in this Deutsche Welle interview. Anxieties linger as Egypt gears up for first free elections Morocco's revolution proceeds calmly 'The Tunisians have voted and we must all respect that' Arab World Arab nations face challenging hurdles to go green For decades, oil was the engine of development in the Arab world. But the oil era is drawing to a close and Arab societies are poorly prepared for this change, according to the Arab Forum for Environment and Development. Libya may serve as example to other oil rich countries UN study says renewables can dominate energy supply Built on sand: Masdar City to become eco-city of the future Latin America Berlin hosts summit with Latin America, the 'underestimated continent' Germany's economic and political relationship with Brazil has grown substantially over the past decade. As a fast emerging region, Brazil and Latin America deserve greater attention, Germany's foreign minister tells DW. How Brazil can benefit from helping Europe German president heads to Latin America to boost ties Brazil eager to be a force of change and moderation   Unsubscribe Personal Data Feedback Imprint   © 2011