Launched to great fanfare and amidst many high expectations this key text entitled active engagement, modern. Item mc 00143sd1 overall strategic concept for the defence of the nato area. The north atlantic treaty organisation nato is evolving, both militarily and politically. This analysis published several weeks ago takes a look at the report by a nato group of experts which prepared the ground for the nato strategic concept, which is supposed to be decided on at the upcoming nato heads of state summit in lisbon on nov. Analysis shows that the new strategic concept is a more evolutionary than revolutionary document, as the main elements and functions of the. The report on nato s strategic communications concept and its relevance for france was commissioned by the french ministry of defence. Never has nato talked so much about the new strategic concept nor made it such a centerpiece of its activity, indeed the very headline of a summit meeting of an. North atlantic treaty organizations military structures in april 2009, an assumption of responsibilities before a key moment. The alliances strategic concept was approved by the heads of state and government participating in the meeting of the north atlantic council, washington d. And one can identify elements of that if one refers to the events and discussions over the last few years. The report on natos strategic communications concept and its relevance for france was commissioned by the french ministry of defence. At their summit meeting in washington in april 1999, nato heads of state and government approved the alliances new strategic concept.
Nato towards a new strategic concept 2010 agilolf kesselring the aim of this paper is to present and analyse the emerging decisions on the future strategy of the north atlantic treaty organization nato in a broader context. Natos new strategic concept is a document of conservatism in nuclear matters. Addressing a new strategic concept suggests a fresh start into a different future. Natos new strategic concept must consolidate the gains that weve made and reflect the new nature and origins of the threats we face today. The nato news page posted on 19 november 2010 during the lisbon summit. Natos new strategic concept was adopted at the lisbon summit on november 20th, 2010.
Collective defence, crisis management and cooperative security are the alliances essential core tasks in todays transformed security environment, an environment the alliance is equipping itself for both politically and militarily. The nato defense college research division publication. It comes at a precarious time for the alliance, as nato. Strategic concept for the defence and security of the members of the north atlantic treaty organization adopted by heads of state and government at the nato summit in lisbon 1920 november 2010 active engagement, modern defence. Nato has successfully ensured the freedom of its members and prevented war in europe during the 40 years of the cold war. Slocombe june 2010 nato remains a central element in us foreign and security policy, both as a forum for political consultation and as a military institution. The size and geographic location of italy make it a country whose primary security interests are regional.
The natos topic pages on strategic concept and comprehensive political guidance. Massimo panizzi, ims public affairs and strategic communications advisor 16 sept. Overall strategic concept for the defence of the nato area dates 19670811 creation level of description. I want to thank my good friends, janusz reiter and gienek smolar, for the invitation and to congratulate the center, which plays an important role in warsaws intellectual life. Nov 19, 2010 this strategic concept will guide the next phase in natos evolution, so that it continues to be effective in a changing world, against new threats, with new capabilities and new partners. In order to identify the positions of individual nato member states, the authors of this report have examined a wide range of sources. The heads of state and government of all nato member nations met last week in lisbon, portugal, along with those of partner nations to discuss a myriad of issues, including missile defense, proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, russianato relations and the alliances new strategic concept. Towards a new nato strategic concept a view from the united states walter b. The framework for a partnership was laid down in the 1997 founding act on mutual relations, cooperation and security, and a couple of years. View natos new strategic concept research papers on academia.
We, the heads of state and government of the nato nations, are determined that nato will continue to play its unique and essential role in ensuring our common defence and security. The alliance is divided, however, particularly over the issue of how to handle russias renewed strength. This also includes adapting the strategic foundations of the atlantic alliance and its core strategic documents to the respective political. Active engagement, modern defense the long awaited new strategic concept, launching what has been termed nato. Nato, nuclear weapons and the new strategic concept. The 2010 strategic concept active engagement, modern defence is a very clear and resolute statement on nato s values and strategic objectives for the next decade. At the nato strategic concept conference ambassador lee feinstein march 15, 2010 royal castle, warsaw it is a privilege to be a member of this distinguished panel. Is the 2010 strategic concept still fit for purpose. Strategic concept for the defence and security of the members. Official texts nato 2010 strategic concept nato libguides. Adaptation they are driving many nato allies now argue in favour of developing a new, updated strategic concept relevant to the essential challenges and changes in the security landscape. The document serves as the mission statement of the alliance. Nov 24, 2010 the heads of state and government of all nato member nations met last week in lisbon, portugal, along with those of partner nations to discuss a myriad of issues, including missile defense, proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, russianato relations and the alliances new strategic concept.
Nato adopts new strategic concept lisbon, 19 november 2010 at their summit meeting in lisbon, nato leaders adopted a new strategic concept that will serve as the alliances roadmap for the next ten years and that reconfirms the commitment to defend one another against attack as the bedrock of euroatlantic security. View nato s new strategic concept research papers on academia. In 2007, mc advice to nac drew attention to nato public diplomacy and military. Nato s strategic concept, adopted by heads of state and government at the lisbon summit in 2010, defines the nature, objectives and missions of the atlantic alliance, as well as the capabilities it needs to perform its tasks. The dominant issue will be the adoption of natos new strategic concept, the firs t of the new millennium.
Natos strategic communications concept and its relevance. Judging from the strategic concept adopted at the summit, it is unclear that this challenge has been or can be met. The new strategic framework this is not the time to settle for modest adjustments. During further consultations at the north atlantic council and in bilateral contacts, the secretary general willframe a more detailed draft. Documenti iai 1012 the italian government and natos new strategic concept regional vs. Nato builds coalitions for conflict on multiple fronts. The challenge for nato was to formulate a strategic concept that satisfies all 28 members while navigating the engagement in afghanistan and addressing fears among some members about russian encroachment. It will replace the strategic concept of april 1999 and is to be agreed by alliance heads of state and government at their next summit meeting at lisbon in november 2010. Imsm05962009, tasking for a military concept for strategic communications, 06 oct 09. The north atlantic treaty organization exists because its members are determined to safeguard the freedom, common heritage and civilization of their peoples, founded on the principles of democracy,individual liberty and the rule of law.
Analysis and recommendations of the group of experts on a new strategic concept for nato, 17 may 2010, page 24. One of the core reasons that have made nato the most successful security alliance in recent history is its ability to adapt to a changed political environment. Becoming the 29th member of nato will ensure montenegros longterm stability, sovereignty and security, nato deputy secretary general ambassador alexander vershbow said during a visit to montenegro on friday 6 may. Nato membership will ensure montenegros long term security. The protests took place largely without incident as did the summit itself read more in the attached pdf.
The new strategic concept for much of the 1990s, nato has acted on the basis of a strategic concept that was developed in response to the profound political changes in central and eastern europe that. In preparation for the alliances new strategic concept that will be adopted at the lisbon summit, nato looks back at the history of its strategic concepts. This article uses cooperative security theory to examine and compare 1999 and 2010 nato strategic concepts, thus assessing the main developments of nato transformation during the last decade. In july 2009, with a view to releasing a new strategic concept for the north atlantic treaty organization nato at the alliances summit to be held in portugal in late 2010,the secretary general of nato tasked a group of experts, headed by former us secretary of state madeleine albright,with addressing the issue and. Some of the new dynamics were dealing with were beginning to appear in 1999 when nato last revised its strategic concept. Strategic concept the allies listed five fundamental security tasks. Romanias priorities international conference 22 october 24 october 2009 constantin stere hall, palace of the parliament, 23 october, a1 entrance program program director. Essentials nato 2010 strategic concept nato libguides. Strengthening the natorussia council nrc should be another goal, this time with a view to moving beyond 5 nato 2020.
The council was requested to initiate the work with a view to completing it in time for presentation at the next summit meeting in 1999. The strategic concept was perhaps the most defining aspect. The onset of the global economic downturn heralded a. Mcm01642009, nato strategic communications policy, 29 sep 09. During further consultations at the north atlantic council and in bilateral contacts, the secretary general will frame a more detailed draft. Acknowlegements natos strategic concept a canadian perspective. It replaces the precedent strategic concept adopted at the nato summit in washington dc, in april 1999, at the time of the crisis in kosovo. Strategic concept for the defence and security of the. The italian government and natos new strategic concept. Natos new strategic concept research papers academia. Po20090141, nato strategic communications policy, 29 sep 09. There will be a requirement of technological update against any forms of asymmetrical threats that includes electronic attacks. The new strategic concept indicates that the alliance wants moscows cooperation on missile defence and will seek an agreement with russia towards transparency of the countrys nuclear weapons that nato wants removed from its borders. As nato is the main provider of security in europe, a.
There will be a requirement of technological update against any forms of. The 2010 strategic concept active engagement, modern defence is a very clear and resolute statement on natos values and strategic objectives for the next decade. Feb 09, 2011 in preparation for the alliances new strategic concept that will be adopted at the lisbon summit, nato looks back at the history of its strategic concepts. However, the earliest option for tasking nato with initiating a new strategy debate would. Never has nato talked so much about the new strategic concept nor made it such a centerpiece of its activity, indeed the very headline of a summit meeting of an alliance more known for action than treaty revisions. Albright, chair of the group of experts and jonas gahr store, foreign minister of norway at the third seminar on natos strategic concept. Natos new strategic concept website where youll find the official text of the natos new strategic concept.
This strategic concept will guide the next phase in natos evolution, so that it continues to be effective in a changing world, against new threats, with new capabilities and new partners. Five markers of success sally mcnamara on november 19, nato leaders will meet in lisbon for a formal headsofstate summit. Nato publicly disclosed information is available for research and education purposes. However, the earliest option for tasking nato with initiating a new strategy debate would be the socalled mini summit in may 2017. Nato 2010 strategic concept nato libguides at nato. A bibliography on the nato new strategic concept elaborated by the nato librarians and closed by 16 dec 2010 which reflects the discussion before adoption of the concept. Please credit the nato archives should any documents be used for publication. In april of 2009, allied memberstates agreed to a renewed strategic concept to be presented in 2010. An alliance that was once united in the face of a monolithic threat was. With the possibility to also have access to the documents. After the end of the cold war and the fall of the berlin wall, nato was confronted with an existential dilemma.
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