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. Washington 1999 and lisbon 2010, on which our paper will focus. Dynamic engagement analysis and recommendations of the group of experts an a new strategic concept for nato, brussels, 17 may 2010 pdf nato parliamentary assembly. The new strategic concept modernized nato and demonstrated solidarity about the main tasks of the. The new strategic concept is heaped with high expectations, that it will produce what us ambassador to nato ivo daalder has called a nato version 3. Implications for a transforming army by maj leland a. This marked the start of a new era for nato, which had to build on a new strategy, translated into the first ever published strategic concepts of 1991 and 1999. On 19 november 2010 nato formally agreed to adopt a new strategic concept. The dominant issue will be the adoption of nato s new strategic concept, the first of the new millennium. 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.
Dynamic engagement which contains the analysis and recommendations of the group of experts on a new strategic concept for nato252, the experts observed that. Between late summer 2009 and spring 2010, nato hosted more 8,500 visitors from both allied and partner countries to explain why the alliance wanted to elaborate a new strategy and why engagement with the public in this process was important to the alliance. The views expressed are the authors alone and do not represent those of the department of the navy or any us government agency. The concept is reprinted in full at the back of this book and our quick guide will therefore con. 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. Much has changed since the last concept was adopted in 1999, including the first and only invocation of the alliances article 5 clause the day after 911. The lisbon summit declaration, on how the alliance will implement the principles laid down in the strategic concept.
Natos new strategic concept the web site cannot be found. 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. 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. Natos evolving purposes and the next strategic concept.
Lisbon summit to take stock of the new strategic concept and nato. The new concept comes after the al kaide attacks, the afghan and iraq wars and a greater threat of proliferation of nuclear weapons. Cyber security and defence from the perspective of. Twenty years after the end of the cold war, the north atlantic treaty organization nato has grown in size, but in many other ways has not fully adapted to the postcold war world.
The strategic concept is an official document that outlines nato s enduring purpose and nature and the fundamental security tasks of the alliance. A key element of the new strategic concept exercise was therefore to test the quality of nato s connectivity. But it can create space for russias independent thinkers and for the more reformminded parts of the government to entertain the possibility of a future without a hostile relationship with the west. Anders fogh rasmussen, secretary general of nato nato hq, brussels, belgium april 2010. Natos new strategic concept was adopted at the lisbon summit on november 20th. The assemblys contribution to the new strategic concept of the alliance, brussels, april 2010 doc. 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. Essentials nato 2010 strategic concept nato libguides. Time to turn words into action sally mcnamara abstract. The 2010 strategic concept active engagement, modern defence is a very clear and resolute statement on natos values and strategic. This libguide is intended to provide a few starting points to assist you with your research on issues related to nato s new 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. It comes at a precarious time for the alliance, as nato. 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. The 2010 lisbon summit was a meeting of the heads of state and heads of government of nato held in lisbon, portugal, on 19 and 20 november 2010. The proposed new strategy would be built on four pillars. Nato has adopted its first strategic concept of the 21st century.
On november 19, nato leaders will meet in lisbon for a formal headsofstate summit. Nontraditional threats and bridging military capability gaps. That could be a significant benefit of nato s new strategic concept carrying a message of reset. The important changes that took place in the international society since the strategic. The alliances three major core tasks regarding the modern security environment are collective. Nato now has a new strategic concept entitled active engagement modern defence, agreed at the lisbon summit on 19 november 2010. General rasmussen and his team from august 2010 up to the time of nato s lisbon summit. What should natos new strategic concept say about russia. The member states adopted a new strategic concept, the alliances new tenyear plan following the expiration of the previous plan adopted at the 1999 washington summit. Nato and its new strategic concept aspirations and.
In 2010, the head of states members of the north atlantic treaty organization nato will adopt a new strategic concept which will determine the future orientation of this institution. Nato the north atlantic treaty organization otan organisation du. Defence, agreed at the lisbon summit on 19 november 2010. The alliance is divided, however, particularly over the issue of how to handle russias renewed strength. Nato unveils strategic concept basic british american. 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. Nato now has a new strategic concept entitled active engagement modern. Nato and its new strategic concept aspirations and limitations in a sphere of ambiguity by dr. 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.
The strategic concept, covering nato doctrine on nuclear and conventional defence and security strategy, was released on november 19th. 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. Rome 1991, washington 1999 and lisbon 2010, on which our paper will focus. Strategic concept for the defence and security of the. The most favorable moment of this kind have been its summits. And one can identify elements of that if one refers to. The new strategic concept nato 2010 directory of open.
Collective defence, crisis management and cooperative security are the alliances essential core tasks in todays transformed security. This strategic concept will guide the next phase in nato s evolution, so that it continues to be effective in a changing world, against new threats, with new capabilities and new. 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. 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 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 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 nato s new strategic concept. This strategic concept will guide the next phase in nato s evolution, so that it continues to be effective in a changing world, against new threats, with new capabilities and new partners. Nato adopted a new strategic concept during its november 2010 lisbon summit. It replaces the precedent strategic concept adopted at the nato. The dominant issue will be the adoption of nato s new strategic concept, the firs t of the new millennium. 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 assemblys contribution to the 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. Addressing a new strategic concept suggests a fresh start into a different future.
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