Natos role in, and contribution to, the fight against terrorism. Nato strategies thus always also serve to assess the alliances current status. Background elements on natos new strategic concept natos new strategic concept was adopted at the lisbon summit on november 20th, 2010. The new nato policy guidelines on counterterrorism.
Is the 2010 strategic concept still fit for purpose. The strategic concept of nato and the european interests european union institute for security studies paris, 24 june 2010 at its strasbourgkehl summit in april 2009, the north atlantic council decided to develop a new strategic concept nsc to replace the one approved in 1999 and accordingly tasked the secretary general, anders. Nato new strategic concept, romanian approachis a book and a study that offers some guidelines, debates proceeding, positions and arguments for the future romanian mandate in the debate regarding the future strategic concept, but also some ideas to the group of experts of the secretary general for drafting the strategic concept. Remarks at the nato strategic concept conference ambassador. Natos 2010 strategic concept and canadas vital interests. View natos new strategic concept research papers on academia. September 2010 klaus wittmann natos new strategic concept an illustrative draft explanatory note as a contribution to the debate, this illustrative draft for natos new strategic concept was developed against the background of the authors close involvement with the creation of the strategic. Acknowlegements natos strategic concept a canadian perspective. Nato and its new strategic concept aspirations and limitations in a sphere of ambiguity by dr. As nato approaches its 70 th anniversary, it now makes sense to initiate work on a new strategic concept. The most important difference between 1999 and 2010 documents is the multifunctional character and high level of ambitions in the new strategic plan in such areas as civilian capabilities, missile defence, cyber security, natoeu relations, etc.
And one can identify elements of that if one refers to the events and discussions over the last few years. Documenti iai 10 07 may 2010 combining realism with vision options for natos new strategic concept by riccardo alcaro abstract elaborating a strategic concept is a delicate undertaking which implies a good deal of resolve, farsightedness, and realism. Division of burden and tasks with the european union will be the pillar of the new nato strategic concept. Five markers of success sally mcnamara on november 19, nato leaders will meet in lisbon for a formal headsofstate summit. At the inauguration day of the obama presidency, polls confirmed the. The new strategic concept nato 2010 directory of open.
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. Pedersen 3 new direction as outlined in the meeting of ministers in prague in 2003 and the strategic concept of 2010. During further consultations at the north atlantic. Defence, agreed at the lisbon summit on 19 november 2010. Published in november 1991, the nsc describes a shift in direction that reflects the new security environment but remains largely grounded in the alliances original principles and objectives. The 2010 strategic concept attempts to address the increasingly complex threats facing the allies, including nuclear terrorism, cyber crime, and global climate change, as well as the institutional. Specifically, it is the only effective multilateral vehicle through which to launch forward. Essentials nato 2010 strategic concept nato libguides. I will conclude the paper by outlining the predicted future of nato based upon the. In order to identify the positions of individual nato member states, the authors. The most important difference between 1999 and 2010 documents is the multifunctional character and high level of ambitions in the new strategic plan in such areas as civilian capabilities, missile defence, cyber security, nato eu relations, etc.
Albright provided an overview of the groups key findings. During further consultations at the north atlantic council and in bilateral contacts, the secretary general willframe a more detailed draft of the document on the basis of these recommendations. On november 19 2010, at the summit in lisbon, portugal, nato adopted its new strategic concept to serve both as a roadmap to navigate its twentyeight member states through the minefields of the post911 world and also as a relationship guide for their interactions with. Gates, remarks, nato strategic concept seminar, national defense university, washington, d. It is a testament to the group of experts that most of the ideas and proposals contained in their report made public last may were retained in the final strategic concept.
Ill make some opening comments, and then i look forward to your questions. 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. May 21, 2010 the 2010 strategic concept attempts to address the increasingly complex threats facing the allies, including nuclear terrorism, cyber crime, and global climate change, as well as the institutional changes necessary to maintain nato s relevance in the 21st century. The new nato policy guidelines on counterterrorism are the result of a comprehensive intellectual and political process that started with the 2010 strategic concept, passed through the analysis of the evolving terrorist environment, and ended with an assessment of natos. Strategic concept the allies listed five fundamental security tasks. Active engagement, modern defence strategic concept for. The new strategic concept is analyzed in a diis report edited by jens ringsmose and sten rynning. On november 19, nato leaders will meet in lisbon for a formal headsofstate summit.
Though unclassified, nato doctrine and policy documents are not released to the public. Nato publicly disclosed information is available for research and education purposes. Among other elements, it also spells out the fundamental tenets of natos nuclear weapons policy. Information about the openaccess article the new nato strategic concept. Perspective towards a new nato strategic concept a view from france jeanpierre maulny august 2010 the objective of the report of the experts group is not to develop a complete future stra tegic concept, but it does examine all the issues involved. General curtis scaparrotti, saceur left, and general petr pavel, chairman of the nato military committee, during a joint press conference, 17 january 2018. Nato and its new strategic concept aspirations and. 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.
Official texts nato 2010 strategic concept nato libguides. It comes at a precarious time for the alliance, as nato. Washington 1999 and lisbon 2010, on which our paper will focus. 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. This conference explored this new security environment. 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. Implications for a transforming army by maj leland a. The 2010 strategic concept attempts to address the increasingly complex threats facing the allies, including nuclear terrorism, cyber crime, and global climate change, as well as the institutional changes necessary to maintain natos relevance in the 21st century. This dissertation is submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of ma in diplomacy and international studies of the school of oriental and african studies university of london course title. Natos new strategic concept the web site cannot be found. Albright at the meeting of the north atlantic council with the group of experts on nato s new strategic concept.
Nato, nuclear weapons and the new strategic concept. Active engagement, modern defense the long awaited new strategic concept, launching what has been termed nato 3. Well, its time for another one, says karlheinz kamp. The nato strategic concept seminar, february 2010 ambassador vershbow. 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. Collective defence, crisis management and cooperative security are the alliances essential core tasks in todays transformed security. Kristensen the new strategic concept adopted today by nato represents one step forward and a half step backward for the alliances nuclear weapons policy. Nato is a collective and views an attack against one as an attack against all. View nato s new strategic concept research papers on academia.
Natos new strategic concept research papers academia. The most favorable moment of this kind have been its summits. The dominant issue will be the adoption of natos new. As nato is the main provider of security in europe, a. But id like to begin by offering a short update on some of the issues that nato has been discussing recently. The new strategic concept and nato crisis management. Allies at the 2009 nato summit recognised for the first time that strategic communications was an integral part of their efforts to achieve the alliances political and military objectives.
Why nato needs a new strategic concept news article center. The alliance is divided, however, particularly over the issue of how to handle russias renewed strength. Natos 2010 strategic concept and canadas vital interests for canada, nato is not an international organization of choice but of necessity as it serves vital canadian interests. North atlantic treaty organizations military structures in april 2009, an assumption of responsibilities before a key moment. General rasmussen and his team from august 2010 up to the time of natos lisbon summit. Essentials nato 2010 strategic concept nato libguides at. 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.
The dominant issue will be the adoption of natos new strategic concept, the first of the new millennium. 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. For the defence and security of the members of the north atlantic treaty. Rome 1991, washington 1999 and lisbon 2010, on which our paper will focus. The new strategic concept, missile defence and reform on nato ministerials agenda where nato secretary general anders fogh rasmussen presented the agenda of the foreign and defence ministers informal meetings in brussels on 14 october, 2010 natos new strategic concept. The dominant issue will be the adoption of natos new strategic concept, the firs t of the new millennium.
This libguide is intended to provide a few starting points to assist you with your research on issues related to natos new strategic concept. Nov 19, 2010 nato general secretary anders fogh rasmussen presents the alliances new strategic concept by hans m. Why nato needs a new strategic concept 9 dec 2016 by karlheinz kamp for nato defense college ndc in natos 70year history only seven strategic concepts sc have appeared in 1950, 1952, 1957, 1967, 1991, 1999 and, most recently, in 2010. Please credit the nato archives should any documents be used for publication. The new strategic concept modernized nato and demonstrated solidarity about the main tasks of the. Nov 19, 2010 strategic concept for the defence and security of the members of the north atlantic treaty organisation adopted by heads of state and government in lisbon. Strategic concept for the defence and security of the members. The greats mutations in the last decade have called for the creation of the new strategic concept nato 2010, developed in. Unfortunately, it appears that the new concept will look very similar to the last two, both of which failed to alleviate frictions in natos. Secretary of state and chair of the group of experts madeleine k.
The important changes that took place in the international society since the strategic concept was formulated at the 1999 atlantic council, in washington, suggested the. At its lisbon summit november 2010, nato has adopted its strategic concept. 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. This libguide is intended to provide a few starting points to assist you with your research on issues related to. The framework for a partnership was laid down in the 1997 founding act on mutual relations, cooperation and security, and a couple of years. The alliances new strategic concept nsc is one of the most significant indicators of how nato plans to refashion itself for the challenges of the future. Any commercial use requires the written permission of nato. A comprehensive assessment edited by jens ringsmose and sten rynning. The report on natos strategic communications concept and its relevance for france was commissioned by the french ministry of defence. Nato strategic concept 2010 journal of information warfare. With the possibility to also have access to the documents. Natos new strategic concept analyzed by 18 nato experts. Nato is slated to adopt a new strategic concept in november, a document that will serve as a guide for the alliance in what might be called the postpost cold war world. Official texts nato 2010 strategic concept nato libguides at.
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. The 2010 strategic concept strongly states posture. Nato leaders approved a new strategic concept document at their lisbon summit meeting on friday. Perspective towards a new nato strategic concept a view from the united states walter b. This concept was openly tested in serbia fry in 1999. 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. Combining realism with vision options for natos new. 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. What does the north atlantic treaty organization still offer the united states. Nato military concept for strategic communications. Nato agreed its new strategic concept at the lisbon summit in november 2010. 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. Addressing a new strategic concept suggests a fresh start into a different future. Nato the north atlantic treaty organization otan organisation du.
Documenti iai 1012 the italian government and natos new strategic concept the italian government and natos new strategic concept by riccardo alcaro. 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. The evolution of the strategic concept, the north atlantic treaty organization s nato blueprint for its approach to the global security environment, has undergone substantial change during the. 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. The italian government and natos new strategic concept. The greats mutations in the last decade have called for the creation of the new strategic concept nato 2010, developed in the lisbon summit declaration of 1920 november 2010. Strategic communications stratcom has emerged as an increasingly. The nato defense college research division publication. Nevertheless, the 2010 strategic concept differs in significant ways from its. The 2010 strategic concept defines cooperative security through. The document lays out natos vision of its role in the world, the alliances goals, and how alliance members intend to pursue those goals. The 2010 strategic concept active engagement, modern defence is a very clear and resolute statement on natos values and strategic.
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. Introduction on may 17, 2010, a group of twelve experts, chaired by former us secretary of state madeleine albright, handed natos secretary general anders fogh rasmussen a. What are the divergent interests between usa and france. This first washington discussion of the final analysis and recommendations of the group of experts on natos new strategic concept took place just two days after its presentation to the north atlantic council in brussels. 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. Nato now has a new strategic concept entitled active engagement modern. Nov 16, 2010 on november 19, nato leaders will meet in lisbon for a formal headsofstate summit. Natos strategic communications concept and its relevance.
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