NATO

Poland’s Path to NATO

By Adam Michnik

Adam Michnik looks at the revolutions that brought about the fall of communism.

Trans-Atlanticism Renewed: The Path to Force Effectiveness

By Thomas Enders

Although NATO today faces threats from more unconventional enemies, its need to forge a strong trans-Atlantic Alliance remains as essential to its success as ever, says Thomas Enders. Throughout the Cold War, the Berlin Wall signified the tension and distrust between the capitalist, democratic West and the communist, authoritarian East.

Does Rasmussen’s Speech Reveal New NATO Priorities?

By Jorge Benitez

In his first speech as Secretary General (August 3) Anders Fogh Rasmussen identified Afghanistan and relations with Russia as the top two priorities for NATO. Unfortunately, that speech ignored the security concerns of the Central European members of NATO and contributed to the perception that rapprochement with Moscow was more important to the alliance than […]

Transcript: Missile Defense in Europe – Panel 3

Full transcript of the third panel entitled “The Way Forward with Moscow” at the 2009 missile defense conference “Missile Defense in Europe: Next Steps.”

McChrystal: Biden Afghanistan Plan ‘Short-Sighted’

By James Joyner

Stanley McChrystal, the general in charge of the NATO mission in Afghanistan, says the Obama administration needs to make up its mind on quickly on a strategy — and rejected the idea of lowering the bar.

Transcript: Senator Lugar – Congressional Perspective on the Future of NATO

Transcript from the September 28, 2009 event “Senator Richard Lugar: Congressional Perspective on the Future of NATO.”

First Annual Members’ Conference – NATO’s Future and the New Strategic Concept

By James Joyner

Summary of the breakout conversation “NATO’s Future and the New Strategic Concept” at the 2009 Annual Members’ Conference. PARTICIPANTS: Hon. Alexander Vershbow, Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security GEN John Craddock, USA (Ret.),* Immediate Former Supreme Allied Commander, Europe Dr. Hans Binnendijk, Vice President for Research, National Defense University; Member, Atlantic Council Strategic Advisors […]

Transcript: NATO Secretary General Rasmussen – First Major U.S. Speech

Full transcript from a NATO Forum public event featuring NATO Secretary-General Anders Fogh Rasmussen.