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New Atlanticist

Jun 10, 2013

Baltic Spirit

By Julian Lindley-French

Having dinner with the Lithuanian Chief of Defense Staff Lieutenant General Pocius was a moving experience. Listening to the story of his family’s struggle for freedom left with me with the profound sense that every NATO and EU leader should visit the Baltic States at least once a year to remind themselves of the importance of […]

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New Atlanticist

Apr 24, 2013

Ritual NATO Skepticism

By Stephen M. Saideman

The funny thing about writing a book on NATO and Afghanistan that is pretty critical of the alliance’s performance is that I still end up being a NATO defender.  How so?

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Event Recap

Mar 20, 2013

Experts Discuss Feasibility of Expanding NATO’s Global Partnerships

On March 20, 2013, the Atlantic Council held an event to launch the newest report by Atlantic Council Distinguished Fellow Franklin D. Kramer entitled “NATO Global Partnerships: Strategic Opportunities and Imperatives in a Globalized World.”

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Report

Mar 5, 2013

NATO Global Partnerships: Strategic Opportunities and Imperatives in a Globalized World

By Franklin D. Kramer

International security in today’s globalized world demands a framework responsive to interconnectedness, multiple power centers, shared vulnerabilities, and dramatic change. To meet these diverse challenges that affect the security of its members, NATO, as the West’s premier security organization, must reach beyond the transatlantic arena. Download PDF

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MENASource

Nov 29, 2012

NATO Partnerships in the Middle East: Time for a New Look

By Richard LeBaron

NATO’s efforts to establish patterns of cooperation with countries in the Middle East and North Africa have not prospered. With the exception of the Libya campaign, the Alliance has not played a significant role in addressing conflicts in the region. NATO has assiduously avoided involvement in the Syria conflict or in countering Iran’s nuclear ambitions. Formal […]

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Event Recap

Sep 14, 2012

Fourth Annual Members’ Conference – NATO Global Partnerships: A New Approach to Security?

By Jason Harmala

Summary of the master class “NATO Global Partnerships: A New Approach to Security?” at the 2012 Annual Members’ Conference. H.E. Yousef Al Otaiba, Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates H.E. Ritva Koukku-Ronde, Ambassador of Finland The Hon. Frank Kramer, Distinguished Fellow, Atlantic Council H.E. Peter Taksøe-Jensen, Ambassador of Denmark Moderated by Mr. Damon Wilson, Executive […]

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Event Recap

Jul 18, 2012

NATO Global Partnerships Task Force

On July 18, the Atlantic Council’s International Security Program hosted the first workshop of the task force on NATO Global Partnerships. The task force will assess ways that the Alliance can strengthen relations with appropriate partners who want to be associated with the Alliance, offer meaningful contributions, and help to address its global security agenda.

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New Atlanticist

May 25, 2011

Time for a NATO-China Council?

By Jorge Benitez

NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen recently expressed a desire for NATO and China to develop a deeper relationship, comparable to the NATO-Russia Council.   He observed that NATO has formal relationships with four of the five permanent members of the UN Security Council. The US, UK, and France are founding members of the Alliance and […]

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New Atlanticist

Feb 21, 2009

Balkan Squabbles Threaten NATO Expansion

By Borut Grgic

Normally one would think Afghanistan, out-of-area deployment, mobility and interoperability when discussing the problems facing NATO in the 21st Century.  Well, the latest problem creeping up on the NATO plate is Slovenia-Croatia bilateral relations. 

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Report

Jan 30, 2009

Alliance Reborn: An Atlantic Compact for the 21st Century

We have an open but fleeting moment to forge a more effective Atlantic partnership. We must seize it now. European and North American allies have allowed their relations to become discordant, yet the times demand vigor and unity. Courageous decisions need to be taken to breathe new life and relevance into the Atlantic partnership, which […]

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