Essentials nato 2010 strategic concept nato libguides. This moment is of great importance for two main reasons. Nato pa interacts directly with the parliamentary structures of the national governments of the member states which appoint permanent members, or ambassadors to nato. This group includes countries which, for various reasons show relatively little interest in both the debate on the new strategic concept itself and the actions taken by nato, as well as the directions in which it evolves. The monolithic, massive and potentially immediate threat which was the principal concern of the alliance in its first forty years has disappeared. Experts call nato strategic concept missed opportunity to. Pdf on dec 15, 2009, pavel necas and others published from washington to lisbon.
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 last ten years. The elements of nato s strategic concept, connected forces initiative, wales summit declaration, defence planning package and the nsponpo merger. Twice after the end of the cold war, nato codified in strategic concepts its core tasks and politicomilitary guidelines in 1991, two. The alliance is divided, however, particularly over the issue of how to handle russias renewed strength. In december 2010 nato released its new strategic concept renewing its commitment to collective security. Nato has successfully ensured the freedom of its members and prevented war in europe during the 40 years of the cold war. The overall purpose of allied command transformations futures work is to describe the trends, future security challenges, potential opportunities and the related military implications that shape the future security environment, and to recommend the abilities that nato forces may need to address them. Citizens strategic concept draft a nato strategy for human. 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. 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. 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. Imswm00512011sd1, nato strategic communications military capability implementation plan cip, dated 21 april 2011. Analysis shows that the new strategic concept is a more evolutionary than revolutionary document, as the main elements. 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.
North atlantic treaty organizations military structures in april 2009, an assumption of responsibilities before a key moment. Strategic concept for the defence and security of the members of the north atlantic treaty organization, supra note 5. Strategic concept for the defence and security of the members of the north. The dominant issue will be the adoption of natos new strategic concept, the firs t of the new millennium. On november 19, nato leaders will meet in lisbon for a formal headsofstate summit. 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. The nato parliamentary assembly nato pa is a body that sets broad strategic goals for nato, which meets at two session per year. Nowhere in these fundamental principles of alliance strategy is natos crisis management role conceived in other than a collective defense context. Pdf nato strategy documents, 19491969 researchgate. Nato strategic concept 1999 the alliances strategic concept was approved by the heads of state and government participating in the meeting of the north atlantic council, washington d. Official texts nato 2010 strategic concept nato libguides at. The north atlantic treaty organization has unveiled its policy documents charting the way ahead for the alliance over the next 10 years. The continuing evolution of strategic communication within nato.
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. Home north atlantic treaty organization declarations nato strategic concept 1999 nato strategic concept 1999 the alliances strategic concept was approved by the heads of state and government participating in the meeting of the north atlantic council, washington d. General curtis scaparrotti, saceur left, and general petr pavel, chairman of the nato military committee, during a joint press conference, 17 january 2018. Towards missile defence, cooperation with russia and a nuclear. This document describes a capabilitiesbased approach to uas employment, which enhances the joint and coalition operators ability to execute assigned missions and tasks.
Analysis and recommendations of the group of experts on a new strategic concept for nato, 17 may 2010, page 24. 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 dominant issue will be the adoption of natos new strategic concept, the first of the new millennium. This will be natos third strategic concept since the cold war ended. Countering strategic maskirovka war, putin is also appealing to russian nostalgia and patriotism to better consolidate the power of the kremlin over all aspects of the russian state and society. Nato strategic concept 1999 international democracy watch. 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. Kupchan professor of international affairs at georgetown university and senior fellow at the council on foreign relations before the foreign relations committee united states senate first.
The report on nato s strategic communications concept and its relevance for france was commissioned by the french ministry of defence. With the possibility to also have access to the documents. Adopted at by the heads of state and government at the 2010 nato summit in lisbon, this strategic concept provides a resolute statement on nato s objectives for the next decade. The document has been developed by the allied command transformation following a tasking of the military committee to elaborate. Unfortunately, it appears that the new concept will look very similar to the last two, both of which failed to alleviate frictions in natos. Five markers of success sally mcnamara on november 19, nato leaders will meet in lisbon for a formal headsofstate summit.
The lisbon summit declaration, on how the alliance will implement the principles laid down in the strategic concept. The strategic concept, covering nato doctrine on nuclear and conventional defence and security strategy, was released on november 19th. Still, it would be better for nato to address its internal conflicts headon and begin developing a new strategic concept rather than have its fear of a. Julian lindleyfrench and yves boyer have led a strategic advisors group project called stratcon 2010 to provide provocative ideas and fresh thinking concerning the nato strategic concept. Video obtained from the committee website this video was obtained from the congress and may be encoded at a different quality than cspan uses for hearings covered with its own cameras. New functions for article 4 continue in the 2010 strategic. Item mc 0003 the strategic concept for the defence. One is the approval in that summit of nato s new strategic concept that will guide the army branch of imperialism in the coming years. Launched to great fanfare and amidst many high expectations this key text entitled active engagement, modern. 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.
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. Acknowlegements natos strategic concept a canadian perspective. Implications for a transforming army by maj leland a. The 2010 strategic concept active engagement, modern defence is a very clear and resolute statement on natos values and strategic. Sep 28, 2010 julian lindleyfrench and yves boyer have led a strategic advisors group project called stratcon 2010 to provide provocative ideas and fresh thinking concerning the nato strategic concept.
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. As the lisbon summit approaches, momentum is gathering on the adoption of nato s new strategic concept and the prospect of making missile defence one of its core missions. Nov 16, 2010 on november 19, nato leaders will meet in lisbon for a formal headsofstate summit. Natos new strategic concept was presented at a briefing held by nato hq for journalists and academics on march 24. The framework for a partnership was laid down in the 1997 founding act on mutual relations, cooperation and security, and a couple of years. Strengthening the natorussia council nrc should be another goal, this time with a view to moving beyond 5 nato 2020. In its strategic concept, nato defines its purpose, identifies key threats to alliance security, and explains howwith a particular view to its armed forcesit seeks to deal with those goals and threats. At the inauguration day of the obama presidency, polls confirmed the. The dominant issue will be the adoption of nato s new strategic concept, the firs t of the new millennium. 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.
Countering strategic maskirovka by julian lindleyfrench may 2015 page 2 nato. The nato defense college research division publication. In july 1997, nato heads of state and government agreed that the strategic concept should be reexamined to ensure that it remained fully consistent with europes new security situation and challenges. 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. By regaining and strengthening nato s ability to wage a symmetrical war on europes eastern border, the conventional complement to nuclear deterrence is. At their summit meeting in washington in april 1999, nato heads of state and government approved the alliances new strategic concept. Citizens strategic concept draft a nato strategy for human and sustainable security november 2010 working draft 2 preamble heads of state will agree a strategic concept at the nato lisbon summit on 1920 november 2010. The continuing evolution of strategic communication within.
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. Everywhere there is discussion about a new strategic concept, except at nato headquarters, observers quipped. Nspa strategic direction 20162020 nato support and. Natos strategic communications concept and its relevance for. Is the 2010 strategic concept still fit for purpose.
Download the pdf building on the sags april 2010 report stratcon 2010. It comes at a precarious time for the alliance, as nato. Unfortunately, it appears that the new concept will look very similar to the last two, both of which failed to alleviate frictions in nato s. 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. 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. An alliance for a global century, the project leaders have written this strawman draft of the nato. The dominant issue will be the adoption of nato s new strategic concept. A strategic concept for transatlantic security statement by charles a. The united states, natos strategic concept, and nuclear issues pifer, s. Natos new strategic concept and missile defence rusi.
The concept attempted to shore up the gaps the past 10 years have presented. This libguide is intended to provide a few starting points to assist you with your research on issues related to natos new strategic concept. Strategic commanders should develop the next iterations of the sfa and the ffao 1 nato, the north atlantic treaty 1949, 22 may 2017. 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. In november 2010 nato s annual summit will take place in lisbon. 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. But it is an effort to show what the new strategic concept could look like, what it might contain and how much work there still is ahead, if nato s strategic concept is to express credible recommitment of all allies.
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